On October 1, 2020, the Ministry of Power had released Draft Electricity (Change in Law, Must-run Status and Other Matters) rules, 2020. The ministry of power has issued draft rules to bring in quick compensation to power plants. This is because both the Gencos and Discoms are at financial distress. …
NEW DELHI: The solar farm scheme will serve two purposes: protect the green belt on the capital’s periphery as demarcated in Master Plan Delhi 2021 from being sold off as real estate and generate clean energy at the same time. Varsha Joshi, secretary (power), shared some highlights of the scheme …
Plans to generate 2000 MW of solar energy by 2025 The government is working on preparing a comprehensive roadmap to encourage adoption of rooftop solar projects, especially by the city’s residential or domestic sector. The government aims to generate 2,000 mega watt (MW) of solar energy in the capital by …
A team of researchers from Britain and India has kicked off a project to develop the next-generation photovoltaics (PV) in the country with the aim to have mobile labs that can manufacture these devices at a lower cost. The 8 million pound Strategic University Network to Revolutionise Indian Solar Energy …
They are to come up in Ramagundam, Mandamarri areas The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has decided to enter the renewable/green energy sector by setting up two solar power generation plants with 50 MW capacity each in Ramagundam and Mandamarri areas and also to explore the possibilities of other areas …
At present, California’s Mojave Desert is the top producer of solar energy with 1,000 MW capacity. Anantapur: The world’s biggest solar power generation unit is gearing up for inauguration in the Rayalaseema region. The NP Kunta Ultra Mega Solar Park is being established in around 7,000 acres in Anantapur and …
Energy planners developing solar power and other renewable energy projects now have better access to free data and tools, with the rollout of IRENA’s Global Atlas 3.0. Updated with new comprehensive data and features, Global Atlas 3.0 is designed with simplicity, contribution and collaboration in mind, to assist in the …
This briefing note examines the potential for mini-grids to complement grid-based electrification in southern Africa, and the conditions needed to support their successful development. Southern Africa faces a number of severe energy pressures. Power production falls far short of demand, grid development has been slow, and the electricity sector depends …
This briefing note examines the potential for mini-grids to complement grid-based electrification in southern Africa, and the conditions needed to support their successful development. Southern Africa faces a number of severe energy pressures. Power production falls far short of demand, grid development has been slow, and the electricity sector depends …
The company, which becomes first cement firm to commit to 100% renewable electricity, is the third Indian business to join the RE100 initiative in after Infosys and Tata Motors Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd is the first cement company to join RE100 - a global collaborative initiative of the world’s most …
Of India's total 8.6 GW installed solar power capacity, 59 per cent of the pwoer comes from Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh which have seen significant growth. Cumulative solar capacity in India has reached 8,643 MW as of September 2016, the global clean energy research and communications firm, …
The proposed 450 mw grid connected solar projects in Maharashtra under National Solar Mission has received lowest bid of Rs 4.42 per unit and nine other companies submitted bids of Rs 4.43 per unit. Lowest bidder was Vijaya Printing Press Pvt Ltd which offered to build a 10 mw solar …
Come 2030 and fuels we use today would have made air so toxic with pollutants that it would be close to impossible to live and move without oxygen kit as a permanent burden and part of lifestyle. NEW DELHI: The future of air we breathe is nightmarish. Present stats from …
The official said a lot of countries are expected to ratify the pact during the UN General Assembly this month. The U.S is confident that India will be able to ratify the Paris Agreement on climate change before the end of the year, according to a senior Obama administration official. …
High cost of power the cause for overdues Wind power producers that have plants in Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are struggling to get their payments for over a year now. The problem is particularly acute in Maharashtra, where, in addition to the companies not getting their payments, many wind …
India has dragged the US to the WTO over America's domestic content requirements and subsidies provided by eight states in the renewable energy sector. "India has requested consultations with the US under the dispute settlement system regarding alleged domestic content requirements and subsidies provided by eight US states in the …
Karnataka suffers from chronic electricity shortages and daily load-shedding, which are expected to persist despite planned additions of conventional power. Using four illustrative scenarios based on different assumptions, we estimate the additional contributions wind and solar power sources could make to reduce these deficits by FY2022. The method developed estimates …
