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 …
With the NDA government bullish on increasing the share of power generation through non-conventional resources, the focus of the National Energy Policy, which is likely to be prepared by December this year, is on ways to hike renewable energy transmission over the next five years. It will at the same …
The Central Government has sought views of developers and other stakeholders on the proposed amendment to the guidelines for setting up of over 2,000 MW grid-connected solar power projects with viability gap funding (VGF). These projects are being set up under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM). “Feedback from …
The Energy Department will propose to the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission to make the tariff structure for rooftop grid-connected solar plants attractive in a bid to encourage more households to set them up. The proposal will seek a change in the tariff mechanism from the present “net metering” concept, under …
LUCKNOW: In a bid to promote solar power in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government has made installation of roof top solar panels mandatory for residential and offices constructed on an area of more than 5000 sq feet. A building owner will have to reserve 25% of the area for …
NITI Aayog begins consultations with stakeholders With the Centre setting a steep target of increasing the country’s renewable energy generation capacity by nearly four and half folds from the present 38 GW to 175 GW by 2021-22, the national energy policy which is expected to be finalised by December-end, will …
Projects to be rolled out under the offshore wind policy may face challenges in achieving financial closure unless backed by the public sector, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said today. The government, last month, approved National Offshore Wind Energy Policy which will pave way for the development of this renewable …
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) region of 15 countries, with approximately 23.5 per cent of energy generated from renewables, is becoming a key player in the international trend towards developing renewable energy resources and energy efficiency, according to a new report. Launched during the South African International Renewable Energy …
To give a push to clean energy projects in the country, the government has decided to waive transmission charges for electricity generated from renewable sources, Union new & renewable energy minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. "We are bringing out a legal framework where all inter-state transmission of renewable energy …
Southeast Asia Energy Outlook 2015 draws on the latest available energy and macroeconomic data, as well as policy and market developments, to examine the current status and future prospects for energy markets in this vibrant region and considers their implications for energy security and the environment. For the purpose of …
The report, Development Prospects of the ASEAN Power Sector, highlights the role that power sector governance can play in supporting the development needs of the region, and pays particular attention to the implications of renewable energy integration in power sectors that currently rely significantly on fossil fuels. The report also …
In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 297 of the Constitution read with Transaction of Business Rules and approval of the Cabinet dated 09th September, 2015, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy notifies the National Offshore Wind Energy Policy with effect from the date of publication of the …
The eagerly awaited 'Intended Nationally Determined Contribution' (INDC) from one of the world's biggest emitters has signalled that India is open for business with clear call for climate justice. For corporations and investors it provides pathways to channel their hard-earned money towards a cleaner future. CDP, together with other We …
The Union Cabinet approved National Offshore Wind Energy Policy which will provide a way to the development of this renewable source of energy, including setting up of projects and research in the area. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will be the nodal ministry for use of offshore areas within …
KOLKATA: Power producers have said the fees levied by the government on solar parks under various heads has forced them to increase prices by at least 10 per cent at a time when the trend is towards declining cost of clean energy. The fees levied by the government on the …
Commission proposes to amend the existing regulations The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) is in the process of evolving a solar – wind hybrid policy facilitating co-development of solar and wind energy projects. The Commission has embarked upon the hybrid policy in view of the ‘great synergy’ between the …
The committee, which has been entrusted to chalk out NEP, has decided to constitute 11 sub-committees to deal with different aspects of the sector Gearing up for its ambitious plan to provide 24x7 power to all, the government has started the process of drafting National Electricity Plan (NEP) for next …
This is the year when the fight against climate change could take a dramatic turn. The conference in Paris in December presents political and business leaders with the opportunity to take the critical decisions needed if we are to keep average temperature rises to no more than 1.5 or 2 …
A new report by World Resources Institute and University of Sao Paolo’s Institute of Energy and Environment finds that Brazil could change its energy mix and move toward a lower-carbon economy by modernizing transport, improving renewable energy capacity and increasing industrial efficiency. The report, Bridging the Gap Between Energy and …
Power ministry working on framework to encourage people to go off grid With a view to ensure better capacity utilisation of wind energy projects, union power ministry is developing a framework for repowering wind farms from 200-300 watt units to 2-5 mega watt that are available in the market, minister …
More than half of the major sources of project finance for renewable energy developers say they will not lend to onshore wind projects in the UK until there is more clarity around subsidies. Consultancy firm EY, on behalf of Scottish Renewables, surveyed 10 major lenders that together account for approximately …
