In the context of the recent agreement at COP28 in Dubai and the current state of play of urban power systems – from G7 countries to emerging markets and developing economies – this report analyses the steps needed to achieve net zero emissions from electricity, and considers the wider implications …
The policy aims to utilize the existing roof space of buildings for the roof-top SPV systems to replace DG gensets installed for minimum load requirement for operation during load shedding. Also harness the available potential for generating solar power using unutilized space and Promoting green and clean power using solar …
This publication analyzes the performance of two states in India— Karnataka and Tamil Nadu— in their efforts toward installing solar and wind energy. It attempts to distill the reasons for their success, albeit in two very different renewable energy programs. It covers the major initiatives taken by the country in …
Wants Waste Plant To Go, Pledges Terraces For Solar Panels New Delhi: Residents of Sukhdev Vihar’s Pocket B have embarked on a unique mode of protest against the government’s waste-to-energy plant in the area. They have pledged their rooftops for solar panels to increase the city’s renewable energy supply so …
The Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) is set to become the first Public Sector Unit (PSU) in the state to function fully on solar energy. It has begun to harness solar power by installing an offgrid solar photo voltaic (SPV) system. At the installation of SPV system at the …
Renewable Energy Ministry is extending both technical and financial support for the implementation of various schemes The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has released around Rs 153.46 crore during the last five years targeted at various renewable energy programmes in Tamil Nadu. New and Renewable Energy minister, Farooq Abdullah, …
In the backdrop of a persistent power crisis and raging coal scam, Greenpeace released its assessment report on Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) titled “Powering Ahead with Renewables: Leaders and Laggards”, which ranks performance of all the states on renewable energy supply and calls for revision of RPO mechanism based on …
This publication titled “Energy Statistics” is brought out every year by Central Statistics Office (CSO) and the present one is the 20th in the series. The publication contains the latest data available from the concerned line Ministries of the Government of India, in respect of different energy sources and a …
It is felt that a forward looking Government need to have a structured approach to seriously evaluate the possibilities of harnessing renewable energy sources and accord due weightage in a realistic manner for such sources to be integrated into its overall energy generation strategies. There is a popular perception that …
Extension of rooftop solar power scheme to 10,000 households will mark the beginning of a new era of participatory power generation in the State, Governor H.R. Bhardwaj has said. Adequate supply of power is a sine qua non for the economic development of the State, he said in his customary …
With regard to the draft policy document on JNNSM Phase II that was released by the ministry on its website, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) organised a roundtable discussion with stakeholders for discussion on 22nd December 2012. Representatives from the industry, NGOs and state government attended the discussion. …
The ongoing extension of the electric grid to the remote islands of Sundarbans will not only adversely affect the viability of existing renewable energy projects, but will also accelerate the process of climate change, experts say. “In view of the growing threat of climate change and contribution of the electricity …
The ongoing extension of the electric grid to the remote islands of Sundarbans will not only adversely affect the viability of existing renewable energy projects, but will also accelerate the process of climate change, experts say. "In view of the growing threat of climate change and contribution of the electricity …
The government has embarked upon a novel project to facilitate government and semi-government buildings to attain sustainable development through renewable energy with special focus on solar energy . A spokesman said here today HAREDA would provide 40 per cent of the project cost as financial assistance on installation of off-grid …
"The Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission will be in the second phase starting from 2013 up to 2017. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has therefore come up with its draft policy document on the programmes for the second phase. The document is available for public comments. The draft …
By 2017, the cost of generating solar power in India could be as low as the cost of buying conventional electricity if the National Solar Mission sticks to its target. A draft policy document on the second phase of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, prepared by the ministry of new …
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited comments till December 15, 2012 on this draft of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) Phase-II. This phase is targeting to bring the cumulative solar capacity to 10 GW by 2017 The objective of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission is …
The wait for the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) Phase II policy seems to be over with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) releasing the draft policy in December 2012. Based on the experience of Phase I, a larger agenda has been envisaged under the second phase …
The state of Tamil Nadu is rich in renewable energy (RE) sources, especially wind and solar. Currently, approximately one-third of the country’s installed RE capacity exists in Tamil Nadu alone. The Action Plan for Comprehensive Renewable Energy Development in Tamil Nadu, aims to tap this abundant source of energy and …
Off-grid biomass plants light up villages; experts demand clarity on tariff regulation It is 10 pm. Too late in the night by village standards. But the four benches around Mote Singh’s tea stall are occupied. People are chatting while sipping tea. More than a year ago, the stall in Sahebganj …
