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 …
NEW DELHI: Wind energy companies have moved the Madras High Court against the Tamil Nadu electricity distribution company’s move to auction wind energy projects with a new base price, and the sector regulator’s decision to allow the auction. Indian Wind Energy Association (IWEA), an industry body of wind energy developers, …
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar issued notice to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the Ministry of Commerce and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and sought their response before August 24. New Delhi: A plea seeking a ban on the manufacture, use and …
The Centre was giving 30 per cent subsidy to solar pumping systems irrespective of horsepower. Hyderabad: The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is cutting subsidies for solar power units. A few days ago the Union power ministry issued orders removing the 30 per cent subsidy to commercial …
With an aim to promote the use of energy efficient measures and encourage rooftop solar power generation, Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL) on Thursday organised a workshop for its consumers from the education sector. The workshop was attended by 50 Delhi schools and institutes. The key agenda for the …
UP government on Monday issued notice to six private companies, including Adani Green Energy, for delay in setting up solar power plants in UP. The decision was taken after the companies did not set up solar power plants, despite entering into an agreement for it, two years ago. UP Power …
Installations in 2017-18 could barely cross 1,000 MW; state govts are holding back After soaring to a record 5,400 MW of installed capacity set up in 2016-17, the Indian wind industry is heading for a sharp nosedive this year. By the looks of it today, installations in 2017-18 could barely …
Solar energy storage manufacturers have sought lowering the Goods and Services Tax levy on batteries. In a letter to Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy, and Mines, Piyush Goyal, the India Energy Storage Alliance said, “We believe the rates currently proposed for these components …
Centre plans to set up 100 GW plants across country by 2022. Hyderabad: The Union ministry of new and renewable energy has cleared two solar power projects to be set up in Telangana state and five in AP. AP had sent in 11 applications for solar projects and TS six. …
The Centre is considering an ambitious plan to make PM Narendra Modi's constituency, Varanasi, a "clean electricity city" where only renewable energy would be used. The proposal is being considered with power minister Piyush Goyal mooting the idea after visiting Munich in Germany, where the city authorities have targeted 100% …
The chairman of the Foundation for Integrated Resource Management (FIRM) and former director general of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) VK Bahuguna has written to the Union Minister of State for new and renewable energy, Piyush Goyal regarding removal of “irritants” in the implementation of the …
The finance ministry has rejected an ambitious Rs 20,000-crore plan to prop up local solar equipment manufacturers with incentives and subsidies to help them withstand the flood of Chinese imports, said a source close to the development. The domestic industry is concerned about rising imports of solar equipment, which rose …
Power Minister Piyush Goyal today ruled out incentives like cheaper loans and other government support for adoption of Energy Conservation Building Code 2017. The minister stressed that the economies of scale like in the case of LED bulb distribution programme, would help the nation to adopt better technologies at competitive …
Solar power projects will be exempted from interstate transmission charges till the end of December 2019, making it feasible to compete with thermal power. The decision was taken by the ministry of power in consultation with the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) and other stakeholders since imposition of …
A small house on wheels with all the electrical appliances used in a typical household — but all powered by rooftop solar panels and within approachable budget — the Solar Comet was flagged off on the World Environment Day for a 20-day tour. The solar bus is expected to bust …
With an increase in thrust towards renewable energy, about 17.5% of total power capacity in India is through green energy sources. In the years to come, the ratio is only going to rise, but investment remains among the top concerns for the increasing electricity generation from cleaner sources. Within the …
India might be playing a leadership role in bringing the world together for the International Solar Alliance, but it is struggling with the adoption of solar rooftops in its metro cities, a recent study has shown. Despite friendly policies and net metering guidelines in several states and a subsidy of …
Annually around 7.46 million MT of hazardous waste is generated from 43,936 industries in India In India, about 10 to 15 percent of wastes produced by industries are hazardous and the generation of hazardous wastes is increasing at the rate of 2-5 percent per year, according to the joint study …
Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of State (I/C) for Power, New & Renewable Energy, Coal and Mines, Govt. of India launched the Energy Efficient Buildings programme in a function jointly organized by FICCI and EESL. The scheme will be implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a JV under the administration …
The government is unlikely to meet its much-publicised target of 175 GW of renewable energy by 2022 due to the poor progress of the rooftop solar programme, according to officials in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The Ministry is also considering increasing the contribution of other sources like …
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to boost domestic manufacturing of solar energy equipment is expected to see streamlined efforts. According to officials in the know, the Government is examining a proposal for setting up a Renewable Energy Export Council. The need for such a council follows the ambitious National Solar …
