World energy issues monitor 2024
In a world where the demands for secure, affordable and sustainable energy are ever-increasing, global and national energy systems are showing signs of deficiencies and strains everywhere. There is an
Power Transmission
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Uttarakhand notifies policy on small hydel units
The state has an estimated potential of 3,000 megawatts (Mw), largely untapped as far as micro and mini hydel projects are concerned. Only 170 Mw of small hydro projects have been installed. The Uttarakhand
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New hydro power project policy 2015 on the anvil
In an effort to give an impetus to industrial development and bridge the gap between demand and supply of power in Uttarakhand, the State Government is launching a new Mini Hydro Power project policy 2015.
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World Bank May Lend $500 M to PowerGrid for Solar Infra
Move will boost govt's plan of generating 100,000 MW from solar energy by 2022 The World Bank is likely to disburse $500 million to the Power Grid Corporation of India for strengthening solar transmission,
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Brighter Africa: the growth potential of the sub-Saharan electricity sector
The management consulting firm finds that there is a direct correlation between economic growth and electricity supply and that the region needs power to survive. McKinsey’s report, Brighter Africa: The
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Uttarakhand Policy for Development of Micro & Mini Hydro Power Projects (upto 2 MW)- 2015
Community managed micro/mini hydro power projects with effective support and partnership with public and private sector has the potential to sustainably address the unmet demand of energy in rural areas
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Govt plans to rope in 50k to man solar plants
The government is betting on 50,000 youths to implement a part of its ambitious plan of achieving 100 GW of solar capacity by 2022. The nodal ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) is drafting a Cabinet
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Goyal to push for clean technology at Davos
Leading the Indian contingent at the annual World Economic Forum at Davos with Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Power and Coal Minister Piyush Goyal will discuss new business models that are scaling
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The future of electricity: attracting investment to build tomorrow’s electricity sector
The electricity sector is undergoing an unprecedented transition. Significant penetration of renewable sources, combined with technological innovation on the grid and demand side, has provided the opportunity
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Let there be light
Thanks to better technology and improved efficiency, energy is becoming cleaner and more plentiful—whatever the price of oil, says Edward Lucas. A careful observer might note the chunky double glazing
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State govt to supply solar power to tribal schools
Bhubaneswar: Schools and hostels being run by Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes development department will soon be given solar power-based electricity supply. Realising the difficulty in ensuring