Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Are missing palm trees causing more lighting deaths in Bihar appearing in ‘The Times of India’ dated 29.05.2025". The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Are missing palm trees causing …
Advisory follows ‘back down’ complaint by solar power producers The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has asked power regulators to favour solar power over thermal power in situations of back downs. This comes after some solar power developers complained about back downs for various reasons in certain States, …
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has complained to the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) that some discoms are not fully evacuating the solar power available to them, resulting in losses for solar developers. Discoms have been arbitrarily shutting off power from solar projects, for varying lengths of …
NAGPUR: The state government has set up a five-member committee under principal secretary (energy) to suggest to the state government the types of renewable energy that are to be promoted. The managing director of Maharashtra Energy Development Agency is the member secretary while chief engineers of MSEDCL and Mahagenco are …
Ministry of New & Renewable Energy releases the Policy for Repowering of the Wind Power Projects for information of the stakeholders and general public. Objective of the Repowering Policy is to promote optimum utilisation of wind energy resources by creating facilitative framework for repowering.
The country is set to add 5,200 MW solar capacity this fiscal with various states coming out with policies for the sector, CARE Ratings said. According to a study conducted by the ratings agency, out of total installed renewable energy capacity of 42,750 MW as on March 31, the share …
Appliance, equipment, and lighting standards have been among the most effective energy efficiency policies, delivering increased savings over multiple rounds of standards for many products. But how much more can be accomplished? What is the potential for additional savings from future standards, specifically for the presidential administration that begins in …
Under its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDCs), India has indicated that it will achieve about 40 percent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel based energy resources by 2030 with the help of transfer of technology and low cost international finance including from Green Climate Fund (GCF). The contributions …
The Government has formulated draft National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy with the objective to provide a framework for promotion of large grid connected wind-solar PV system for optimal and efficient utilization of transmission infrastructure and land, reducing the variability in renewable power generation and thus achieving better grid stability. Further, the …
The spread of grid curtailment is starting to threaten the credit worthiness of renewable energy projects and has the potential to impede capacity addition, says India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra). The non-availability of the grid has majorly impaired the operational strength of some wind projects, given the sizable installed capacities. …
The environmental benefits of wind energy as an alternative for conventional energy sources are clear and compelling. With an aim to entail a more conducive policy & investment framework to spur more competition and private sector participation for development of wind projects. while keeping balance in interest of all Stakeholders, …
728 MW of solar energy has been synchronised with the grid in Telangana state. Hyderabad: As much as 728 MW of solar energy has been synchronised with the grid in Telangana state, surpassing 5 per cent target given by the Centre. This is more than 10 per cent of the …
Corpn fears hike in buying limit will eat into profits The Union Ministry of Power’s latest order on enhancing the growth trajectory of renewable purchase obligations (RPO) for solar and non-solar power has not gone down well with the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL). The latter has decided to …
Even before the present net metering project started in the state to use solar energy and save power, KSRTC had already tapped into the sun in 2012. In Mangaluru, KSRTC has two solar installations at its bus stand and depot, resulting in huge energy savings to the division. Net metering …
NEW DELHI: The ministry of new and renewable energy is in the process of finalising a national lab policy to set norms for testing, standardisation and certification of renewable energy related products, and define the infrastructure required for testing centres. The policy document is in the final stage of being …
The appellate body of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is expected to give its verdict on an appeal by India in its solar mission dispute with the US by September, a senior government official said. India had in April appealed against a WTO panel’s ruling that the country’s power purchase …
Unfriendly net metering norms are tripping rooftop solar adoption in the country Think of colleges and universities, you think of expansive, flat-topped buildings and large, verdant campuses. India has 36,670 of them. All of these (as well as many of the 14 lakh schools) are excellent candidates for rooftop solar …
Banks and financial institutions have sanctioned about Rs 78,830 crore funding for clean energy projects, of which Rs 33,482.83 crore has been released till March end this year, Parliament was informed today. "Banks and financial institutions (FIs) have supported (renewable energy) projects of 30,983.70 MW capacity with sanction and released …
The fossil fuel industry risks losing $33 trillion in revenue over the next 25 years as global warming may drive companies to leave oil, natural gas and coal in the ground, according to a Barclays Plc energy analyst. Government regulations and other efforts to cut carbon emissions will inevitably slash …
NEW DELHI: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is proposing to install photovoltaic solar panels on the rooftops of all protected monuments. According to sources, the proposal has initial clearance from the ministry of culture and will be implemented in phases. Officials said that depending on the area, 5MW to …
Lack of clarity on how the likely additional costs as input taxes in the upcoming Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime would be allowed as a pass-through by the regulators has put the potential bidders for solar power projects in a bind. At stake are solar projects with combined capacity …
