Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …
Santosh Kumar, CEO of Chandigarh Renewal Energy, Science and Technology Promotion Society (CREST) said that the decision of the government will enable more people to avail the subsidy. To push for solar rooftop power plants (SPV) in Chandigarh, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has increased the subsidy …
The renewable energy sector has emerged as one of the major investment magnets. While record capacity addition and low tariffs in solar power have made headlines, there are several issues that have been overlooked. In a two-part series, Business Standard looks at the bright spots of the Indian green energy …
PUNE: The total estimated investment in renewable energy power projects during last three years is around Rs. 86,000 crore, stated the press release issued by ministry of new and renewable energy. As per inputs provided by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), around 15,400 MU has been generated through solar energy during …
In a development which may have a significant bearing on the State, the Union Power Ministry has announced that it is in the process of preparing a framework for hydro-power development in India and the same will soon be taken to the highest level in the Government. This was announced …
India's goal to ramp up its solar and wind energy capacity could get a major boost through two fast-growing financing innovations -- green banks and green bonds, a new analysis today said. The analysis was released by the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) in partnership with the Council on …
India's goal to dramatically ramp-up solar and wind energy capacity could get a major boost through two fast-growing financing innovations—green banks and green bonds—according to new analysis released by the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency in partnership with the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Council on Energy, Environment & …
Two global renewable energy majors, Gamesa and First Solar, achieved significant milestones in the Indian market in March 2016. Gamesa, the Spain-headquartered wind turbine manufacturer, sold a shade over 1 GW of windmills in 2016-17, the most for any company in that year. No other company has ever sold 1 …
In a year that witnessed significant progress in solar power in the country, Tamil Nadu topped the capacity addition table, surpassing leading States such as Gujarat and Rajasthan in 2015-16. In terms of cumulative solar capacity, Tamil Nadu moved to the third position among the States from the seventh position …
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing a Programme on Off-Grid and Decentralized Solar Applications" for promoting use of solar power through solar home lights, solar street lights, power plants, solar pumps and mini micro grids to meet the energy requirements of the rural areas of the …
Under the Sun I While tariffs are being quoted below Rs 5 per unit, experts said low prices will be be good news only if they are sustainable; Project viability will be crucial for solar projects There is a lot of excitement among solar power producers and users on tariffs …
Bhopal: Union minister for power, renewable energy and coal Piyush Goyal has exhorted people of Madhya Pradesh to utilize green energy in hospitals, schools and colleges. "Madhya Pradesh could be the first state to implement energy saving techniques with use of LED bulbs," said the Union minister while launching Centre's …
Allahabad: With a 'green' mission, authorities of Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (IIIT-A) would soon set up a state-of-the-art solar photovoltaic power plant on its campus. The institute would install a 300 KWp rooftop plant connected to the power grid at the boys hostel. Excess electricity generated by the …
The Indian Railways proposes to harness 1000 megawatt (MW) solar and 150MW wind energy by 2020, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday. A total of about 50MW renewable energy capacity has been installed till date, including approximately 11MW solar power and 37MW wind power, minister of state for railways Manoj …
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh government's negligence in mobilising central funds for green energy push is affecting its ambitious projects, bringing to fore lapses by Urja Vikas Nigam (UVN) and the energy department, which recently lost a grant of Rs 194 crore for supplying solar pumps, LED lights and LED bulbs. While …
Filing for bankruptcy by US-based renewable energy major SunEdison poses no problem to India's robust solar energy programme of adding 100 GW capacity by 2022, said Power Minister Piyush Goyal. Last week, SunEdison filed for bankruptcy protection in the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. Its subsidiary …
India is committed to cutting down carbon emission by 30-35 per cent and energy efficiency is vital to achieve the target, Power Minister Piyush Goyal said today. "Distribution of 10 crore LED bulbs is not only our achievement, but of the consumers as well. India has a clear vision to …
Expressing confidence that India is set to become the biggest energy market, Power Minister Piyush Goyal has said that affordability, access and inclusiveness are driving India's energy policies. "India, which is projected to see demand quadruple in the coming years will also lead the way in scaling up energy efficiency …
Himachal Pradesh has not been able to tap even one per cent of its solar power potential, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India has said. In wind power, the State has a lone turbine which too has not been functional for six years, resulting in loss of over Rs.40 …
Toughening its stand on dumping of poor quality solar equipment, the government has decided to regulate imports of such products under the Bureau of India Standards (BIS) Act. "Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is working on a legal framework to ensure good quality of imported clean energy products in …
Solar Power will reach 20 GW by 2017 The Government is focusing on a multipronged strategy to ensure increased electricity access and demand, said Mr Piyush Goyal, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy. The overall strategy includes a focus on enhancing energy efficiency, …
