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 …
Giving a boost to the use of renewable energy in the national capital, discoms operating in South and Southwest Delhi have energised six net metering projects, totaling 86 KW of solar power. The move comes after the state power regulator had introduced net metering-based rooftop solar projects that facilitates the …
The call by WWF Scotland follows the publication of new figures revealing that there was enough sunshine in April to have met more than 100% of the electricity needs of an average home in Scotland or 99% or more of an average household’s hot water needs. Wind turbines in Scotland …
Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh government has decided to implement a comprehensive action plan to make the state a renewable energy hub in the next four years. As part of this plan, the government has contemplated to achieve 5,000 MW solar power and 4,000 MW wind power by 2019 to meet the …
AHMEDABAD: Once again, Gujarat has led from the front when it comes to promoting roof-top solar power generation projects. The state leads in the country with 9.75 MW roof-top solar power generation. Gujarat accounted for 23.64 per cent of the total 41.24 MW roof-top solar power generated in the country …
A fascinating thing is happening, though, that is allowing some North Koreans to use electricity. Some are putting solar panels on their own homes to generate electricity for lighting and charging their phones. (Solar panels can also be used to run electric heaters during winter when there are sub-zero temperatures …
NYERI, Kenya (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - In an effort to reverse tree losses in the Nyeri Forest, an environmental initiative has turned to an unusual barter system, offering chickens, goats or solar panels in exchange for tree planting. "It is a win-win situation," said Joram Mathenge, director of the Kiangure …
Chinese solar companies, some already heavily indebted, will need to raise many billions of dollars this year to fund a big expansion in capacity, a major test of investor confidence in a sector hit hard by the global financial crisis. Beijing last month announced a solar installation target of 17.8 …
The growth of solar power across Australia is being mapped for the first time by a new internet tool, which shows households in NSW are installing solar panels faster than any other state. Developed by industry group the Australian PV Institute and collaborators, the Australian solar mapping tools provide real-time …
The state government has received offers of more than 2,000 acres of land, mainly in Bathinda and Mansa districts, from farmers for leasing it out to the Punjab Energy Development Authority (PEDA) for setting up renewable energy projects. This was disclosed by Renewable Energy Minister Bikram Singh Majithia after inaugurating …
FAISALABAD: Megawatt New Energy Technology, a Chinese company, is in the process of installing 10,000 solar pumps ranging from 4 to 7.5 kilowatts in Balochistan, said the company’s director of sales, Xianqing Luo. “China is playing an important role in overcoming the energy crisis plaguing Pakistan by extending technical support …
A fifth of Japan’s electricity supply should come from nuclear power generation, the country’s industry ministry said Tuesday, despite widespread opposition in the aftermath of the Fukushima disaster. With none of the nation’s viable nuclear reactors in operation, the target indicates an intention to bring most, if not all of …
The UK installed more new solar power capacity than any other European country last year and is on track to retain its top-ranking position this year, due to a rush to complete projects ahead of deep cuts to subsidies at the start of this month. However, the strong performance from …
DUBAI // Residents will soon be paying less for their solar electricity than anywhere else in the world, the World Green Economy Summit in Dubai heard on Thursday . According to a report released by The Climate Group, a non-profit environmental organisation, the UAE is leading the way in developing …
The global renewable energy market is abuzz with the recent announcement of results of the fourth round auction of projects under South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme. But the real impetus for these and future auctions is related to a crucial development in South Africa’s electricity sector. …
In a bid to boost the generation of renewable energy in Karnataka, the State government is working towards evolving a consortium of about 10 countries that are blessed with abundant solar radiation, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said. Addressing a gathering during the inaugural function of Green Summit organised by Federation of …
Around eleven largest 15 solar energy companies operating in India will be participating at the Solar Energy Seminar and Business Summit organised by Indian Industries Association from April 24-26, 2015. The association claims it to be the largest solar energy exhibition in India to be held at Vibhuti Khand in …
RECENT reports say that electrification rate has grown from 10 per cent in 2007, to 36 per cent in 2015, and this rate is expected to reach 75 per cent by 2025 and 100 per cent by 2030 which is the year set aside globally for Sustainable Energy for All. …
Algiers — Algeria banks on a drop in renewable energy production costs, through the manufacturing of solar panels and other devices that can be produced locally in the implementation of its new programme for the development of this type of energy, Minister of Energy Youcef Yousfi said Thursday. In reply …
DEPUTY Minister for Energy, Mr Charles Mwijage, has disclosed that residents in 12 villages of Kelebe, Bumbiile, Mazinga, Ikuza and Goziba wards in Lake Victoria Archipelago, are scheduled to get solar power connectivity before August 30, this year. Mr Mwijage told the ‘Daily News’ that a team of experts from …
About 7,000 families, especially of rural areas, in five upazilas of the district have been brought under solar power supply network by Grameen Shakti, a non-government organisation. Use of solar power will change lifestyle and socio-economic condition of the beneficiary households. They can watch television, use fans and bulbs and …
