The South African Cabinet has approved the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM) for implementation, targeting energy security and broader industrial growth. The plan seeks to address challenges associated with local capacity, infrastructure and investment by providing a roadmap for developing renewable energy and battery storage technologies. For investors, the …
Pacific Islanders have been exposed to risks associated with climate change. Samoa as one of the Pacific Islands are prone to climatic hazards that will likely increase in coming decades, affecting coastal communities and infrastructure around the islands. Climate models do not predict a reduction of such disaster events in …
Given the increasingly prominent role and scope for off-grid solutions in complementing grid-based electrification in India, especially to electrify habitations where grid electricity is yet to reach, it would be crucial to set up appropriate regulatory arrangements for the scaling up of off-grid interventions in India. In view of this, …
Three electricity distribution companies in Odisha managed by Reliance Infrastructure, whose licences were revoked by the state's power sector regulatory commission on Wednesday, have decided to move the tribunal for redressal. "We are concerned on revocation of our licence by the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission. We have always complied with …
The cabinet has approved a bill to reform Japan’s power industry in what will be the biggest industry shake-up in 60 years. Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoichi Miyazawa told a news conference on Tuesday that the bill will remove a monopoly by regional utilities by separating power generation from …
THE Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TBEA Co Ltd of China to fast track the development of transmission lines and substations in Nigeria. This was done with the understanding that power transmission infrastructure is critical to the continued growth of the sector. Represented by the …
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on new power projects in the country, 02/03/2015. Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCI) in its meeting held on 22.04.2013 cleared 13 power projects involving an investment of about Rs.33,000 crores. Details of these projects, along with the location and quantum of power likely to be …
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has conducted quantitative assessments of the prospects for renewable energy deployment in Africa’s five regional power pools. This synthesis report summaries the findings of those five regional power studies, adding a consolidated outlook for the continent. The report also explains the energy-modelling approach employed …
To deal with lighting problems on high Himalayan track routes and security posts on the China and Nepal borders in this district, three solar plants with a total 9 KW generation capacity will be installed at Chiyalekh, Gunji and Kalpani villages on the Kailash-Mansarovar route before June this year, Uttarakhand …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on allocation of power to states, 26/02/2015. Also includes the details of norms/guidelines for the allocation of power to States/Union Territory (UTs), and the State/UT-wise details of allocation from CGSs and peak demand in the country during last three years and the current year (April, …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on availability of power, 26/02/2015. Also includes the details of power supply position indicating surplus/ deficit status in different states/UTs during the current year (April, 2014 to January, 2015).
Question raised in Lok Sabha on demand and supply of power, 26/02/2015. Aslo includes: The State/UT-wise total demand and supply of power in terms of energy and peak in the country during each year of Twelfth Five year Plan i.e. 2012-13,2013-14 and 2014-15 (April,2014 to January, 2015),is at Annex-I; Targets …
The power sector is hoping in Budget 2015-16 the government will announce steps to improve the investment environment for private companies. The clean energy sector, which has been set steep targets, is looking for more government funding. In Budget 2014-15, the government had announced several schemes for strengthening the power …
The National Green Tribunal has taken a serious view of the environment ministry's decision to allow developers of linear projects such as roads and transmission lines to fell trees in forest areas once the ministry gives an in-principle approval and before the final forest clearance is awarded. A tribunal bench …
Seven others in the fray pull out as bidding gets increasingly competitive. Four companies, including state-run Power Grid Corporation of India, have bid for two transmission projects, Gadarwara A and B, worth. `6,000 crore even as seven other pulled out of the bids after showing interest. Industry executives said that …
Projects to improve the city's infrastructure and transport facilities are being cleared at a breakneck speed, but the improvement will come at a cost of nearly 5,000 trees and 18,000 plants, which will have to be felled to make way for better roads, power plants and water pipelines. While these …
Punjab's solar mission was recognized by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday with the best performing state award in renewable energy capacity building at the inaugural session of the First Renewable Energy Global Investors' Meet and Expo - 2015 in New Delhi. Congratulating Punjab for promoting renewable energy, Modi emphasised …
This report published by NITI Aayog talks about the current scenario of renewable energy in India and what needs to be done for its accelerated deployment to address energy security concerns. It was released at the Renewable Energy Global Investors Meet & Expo (RE-INVEST 2015) on 15 Feb, 2015 at …
Andhra Pradesh government has released its new wind power policy, the new policy will be known as Andhra Pradesh Wind Power Policy 2015. It will replace the previous policy in the state. The policy has been revised to attract new investment in the state. NREDCAP will act as a Nodal …
Tata Power, as part of its centenary celebrations, has announced plans to develop 450 MW clean power through hydel to contribute to green energy initiative. This year, the company will commission 120 MW hydro power capacity to mark 100 year celebrations, it said. Tata Power commissioned its first hydro unit …
With the increasing consumption of solar energy in India, the state government of Andhra Pradesh has also decided to avoid the power crisis by utilizing solar power in the state. Andhra Pradesh has released the detailed list of qualified bidders for 500 MW solar projects, 63 bids qualified the selection …
