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 …
In the view of NAPCC mandate, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) engaged ABPS Infrastructure Advisory Private Limited (ABPS Infra) to develop suitable conceptual framework for REC mechanism that can facilitate inter-State transactions based on electricity generation from RE sources which will enable the Obligated Entities to fulfill their …
When West Bengal Green Energy Development Corporation commissions its 2 MW photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant at Jamuria near Asansol in April-May, it will leave an indelible mark on India
The gross potential for solar water heating systems in India has been estimated at 140 million sq. m. of collector area. Of this, 40 million sq.m. has been estimated as the realizable techno-economic potential at this stage. In order to accelerate development and deployment of solar water heating systems in …
New Delhi: It seems renewable energy may get some more wind to its wings. Bolstered by the entry of large players such as Tata, Reliance and ONGC in this sector, the government is considering a proposal to extend generation-based incentive (GBI) to wind farms for a period of up to …
Chandigarh: The UT Administration is considering a proposal to make Chandigarh a solar city. A draft of the detailed project report prepared by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) submitted to the Administration last week says if suitable measures are taken, the UT can meet 20 per cent of its …
The MNRE had sanctioned the Saradi test project in January 2006. The project has been implemented by UBB (Uttarakhand Biofuel Board), Dehradun and coordinated and monitored by UREDA (Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency), Dehradun. Before providing electricity in Saradi, the villagers were using kerosene for lighting and other purposes. The …
Biomass has been one of the main energy sources for mankind ever since the dawn of civilization although its importance dwindled after the expansion in use of oil and coal in the late 19th century. There has been a resurgence of interest in the recent years in biomass energy in …
The Indian Renewable Energy Programme has received increased recognition internationally in recent years. Many countries evinced interest in cooperation with India for promotion of new and renewable energy. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has been interacting with developed and developing countries for cooperation in New and Renewable Energy. …
The document on the MOU between Ministry of renewable energy and Department of energy of USA.The purpose of this MOU is to at establish framework of cooperation covering scientific, technical and policy aspects of production, conversion, utilization, distribution and marketing of biofuels in a sustainable manner and in accordance with …
New Delhi: States may soon have to purchase at least 5 per cent of their power need in a year from renewable sources. The forum of electricity regulators headed by the chairman Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has adopted a framework by way of which states will have to enter …
Promotion of renewable energy is one of the imperatives of the National Action Plan on Climate Change. The legal framework for its promotion is provided in the Electricity Act, 2003. Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are an instrument for facilitating uniform dissemination of renewable sources of energy in the country.
CHANDIGARH: Gurgaon and Faridabad in Haryana have been selected for development as solar/green cities under a scheme of the Union Ministry for New and Renewable Energy, an official spokesman said here on Thursday. While approval in principle has already been received for Gurgaon, it would be received soon for Faridabad, …
This report is primarily addressed at policymakers and others concerned about gender and energy issues in India. The ministerial structure as it relates to energy in India is given as an appendix for the benefit of readers both within and outside India. Typically, a gender audit exercise is carried out …
A green building depletes the natural resources to the minimum during its construction and operation. The aim of a green building design is to minimize the demand on non-renewable resources, maximize the utilization efficiency of these resources, when in use, and maximize the reuse, recycling, and utilization of renewable resources. …
NEW DELHI: The ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) is considering a proposal to set up a company for generating power from renewable sources. The government is expected to be a 100% owner of the proposed firm and it will tap solar, geothermal, wind, biofuel and biomass sources for …
In view of the growing acceptance of the human cause of Global Climatic Change, and severity of Global Warming the comity of Nations have realized the need for developing new and renewable energy sources (NRES). The recently published report by the Select Committee on Economic Affairs, House of Lords, UK, …
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy had taken the initiatives to develop grid connected power plants from renewable sources. Power from renewables is infirm depending on the vagaries of seasonal changes. Major thrust areas of grid connected power were biomass, bagasse based cogeneration, small hydro and wind.
