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 …
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 …
The State Government plans to give incentives to CBSE schools for smart steps to save power, Electricity Minister Aryadan Mohammed has said. Such incentives are being offered to aided schools in the State. Terming the new campaign as another step towards energy conservation, the Minister said the school in the …
3,000 MW of solar energy to be added in second phase of national solar mission. Off-grid solar applications and grid-connected rooftop panels will be given more importance in the second phase of the ongoing Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM). Started in early 2010, the mission is a flagship programme …
While decentralised renewable energy (DRE) has had a long history in India, there is now renewed interest in remote rural electrification through DRE micro-grids, given the political commitment to provide electricity to all, the continuing electricity shortages, the fall in DRE equipment prices, especially solar PV, and the growing threat …
Solar energy project launched at Central Prison, Poojappura If the State does not come up with alternative sources of power generation, it will face a severe power crisis by 2020, Minister for Electricity Aryadan Mohammed has said. He was speaking at the switch-on ceremony of a solar energy project set …
The potential of wind energy in solving the energy crisis is significant and the small wind turbines popularly known as SWTs are poised to go a long way in achieving energy empowerment for rural India. This article seeks to explain the mechanism behind the technology of SWTs.
New Delhi: The Delhi environment department has identified 25 government schools and 10 government hospitals that will get independent solar power systems. The pilot project is looking at generating 500kW of power through rooftop solar photovoltaic cells under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission. Environment secretary Sanjiv Kumar said the …
Forum of regulators expects to promote involvement of private sector Development of off-grid renewable energy (OGRE) projects with capacity up to 300 Mw would get a major boost after the Forum of Regulators (FoR) issues guidelines in October. The guidelines would also come in handy for electricity regulatory commissions to …
Supply issues comprise one part of the energy conundrum, as we discussed last fortnight. The cost of energy and our ability to pay for it is the other. The matter gets vexed because the rise in price of raw material of all energy sources is accompanied by huge inefficiency in …
