Reply filed by the Director, Environment-cum-Special Secretary, Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, Odisha and Member Secretary, Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority, May 1, 2025. NGT, had registered suo motu in response to the news item in the Hindu, May 4, 2024 titled "Swell waves likely to strike coastal areas …
PARIS: Forging an effective group of over 100 sunshine countries as a block to get a better deal in the growing renewable energy market, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with French President Francois Hollande on Monday launched an International Solar Alliance on the sidelines of the climate summit. The …
This paper compiles nine in-depth case studies of sub-national climate mitigation programs that exceed or lead national policy directives. From California to Rajasthan, India, these case studies reveal a range of local partnerships that exhibit strong climate leadership. In addition to examining the policy frameworks that make these accomplishments possible, …
Many islands face shortages of fresh water. Desalination using renewable energy can meet their water needs at reduced costs, this report finds. Desalination methods such as reverse osmosis (RO) or multi-effect distillation (MED) can be combined with solar photovoltaic (PV) or concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies. RO also works with …
This study comprehensively examines the manufacturing supply chain of different components used in RE systems, especially wind and solar technology, in India. Over the past one and half years, around 90 interviews were conducted across the solar and wind industry comprising manufacturers, developers, system integrators, academicians and policy makers. A …
The environmental and social management framework being prepared for utility scale Solar Park projects shall aid in screening, assessment, management of environmental and social impacts at an early stage in project planning. This document shall act as guidance for satisfactory assessment and management of environmental and social impacts at sub-project …
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday left for Paris to attend the world conference on climate change amid his emphasis that it is the responsibility of all to work against global warming. “Leaving for Paris, where I will join @COP21. In the Summit, we will deliberate on crucial issues relating …
PM Modi is touted to seek a grand alliance among 122 nations to pursue solar energy tomorrow Seeking a grand alliance among 122 nations to pursue solar energy, India is set to make a significant impact at the 12-day climate change conference in Paris, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself …
The government is looking at increasing renewable purchase obligation (RPO) targets from 3 per cent to 10 per cent so as to meet the one lakh MW solar capacity by 2022. Under the RPO, distribution companies (discoms) are mandated to purchase a certain amount of their power from renewable sources. …
In a significant development that could give a big boost to the adoption of solar energy in power-starved countries like India, a Chennai-based startup has come out with a unique device - a dual mode micro-inverter. Kripya Technologies, a Chennai-based company established by Dr V.G. Veeraraghavan in 2010, inspired by …
In line with the budget commitment made by Indian Railways towards installation of solar plants as part of its ‘Solar Mission’ to reduce dependency on fossil fuels, the transporter has come out with a policy on solar capacity panels on rooftops of railway stations. It has envisioned a plan to …
A total of 2,311.88 MW of grid-connected power generation capacity from renewable energy sources like solar and wind has been added so far this fiscal in the country. The government has set a target of 4,460 MW of power generation capacity addition this fiscal from renewable energy sources, including solar, …
To promote off-grid use of solar energy and reduce dependence on conventional resources, the state government is planning to make it mandatory for all developers to put up solar water heaters on new buildings. "Without solar water heaters, developers will not get occupation certificates for new buildings," said state energy …
India wants financing to be a vital part of any agreement at Paris climate conference Indian solar power developers are struggling to find cheap sources of finance, slowing the process of switching to greener technologies. “There are very limited options for raising debt financing from abroad (for solar power developers …
India has added 2,311.88 MW of grid-connected power generation capacity from renewable energy sources like solar and wind till October of this financial year, against the full fiscal's target of 4,460 MW, an official statement said on Thursday. A total of 827.22 MW of solar power generation capacity was added …
Visit the outskirts of Rajkot at Metoda GIDC and satellite dish-like structures are visible at a unit. These aren't TV or radio reception but to harness solar energy on an unprecedented scale. These parabolic solar cookers are at an experimental stage but Vejlibhai Desai, founder of Tiny Tech Products, believes …
Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) will be distributing LED solar lamps among students of class X of all government schools, students of the 203 Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya and students studying in SC/ST hostels under the welfare department. An official of JREDA informed that the name of agency which …
India: Understanding market conditions for business to go 100% renewable sets out options for businesses seeking to switch more of their electricity supply to renewable sources of energy, through direct investments in their own assets, purchased electricity from a third party, or the buying of renewable energy credits. Because despite …
Setting the tone for Paris climate change conference, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asserted that India will not create any "problems" for the world in combating global warming, an apparent response to the US' contention that it will be a "challenge" at the meet. He said India needs huge amounts …
GURGAON: The power discom has introduced a rash of incentives to encourage people to install solar power panels for generating electricity in their homes. Under the initiative, the electricity board will buy the excess power generated by solar power units at homes and adjust it in monthly power bills. Late …
Calling for close Sino-India cooperation for clean energy development, a state-run Chinese daily today said the India-led solar alliance may be the highlight of next week's Paris climate conference. "India boasts a huge market. Currently, more than 300 million people in the country's rural areas are not hooked up to …
