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 …
The primary motivation behind this research is the need to accelerate the supply of renewable energy because of the important role that it plays in mitigating climate change and in fostering sustainable development. Understanding past drivers for low-carbon investment can help us identify those for the future, and what could …
Uncovering Patna’s solar potential is the first step towards positioning rooftop solar as a solution to the state’s power woes. This report provides the city’s stakeholders, data and insights needed to ensure the solar revolution in Patna. The outcome from BRIDGE TO INDIA model, reveals that Patna has a geographical …
The new green tax for tourists will be introduced in Maldives from November 2015 at a rate of US$6 per bed per night. Read more in November 2014 edition of the Monthly Overview on State of Environment, Maldives. ENVIRONMENT Maldives Minister of Environment and Energy Thoriq Ibrahim has called on …
Even as the solar power industry is expecting more favourable policy and funding support in the upcoming Union Budget, Central Government’s proposed spend to the tune of Rs.5,800 crore in solar sector is expected to give a much-need fillip to the industry. It has been proposed to establish 1,000 MW …
The government's target of achieving 100 gigawatts of solar power capacity by 2022 has made renewable energy the future focus of conventional power generation companies such as Hindustan Powerprojects, which plans to invest ` . 12,000 crore over the next two years to install 2 gigawatts of clean electricity. “That's …
Faridabad, December 23: The problem of power shortage for industrial units is likely to be a thing of past if a move made by the government goes well. The state has directed the units consuming 50 KW or above to install solar plants each to meet part of their power …
Uttarakhand is all set to promote rooftop solar power as part of alternate energy initiative, with the Union Ministry of New Renewable Energy already having a target of 7 MW of power generation through solar rooftop projects for 2014-15. Talking to the Tribune, Dr AK Tripathi, Director, Union Ministry of …
RAJSHAHI : Solar panel is going to be installed in 86 educational institutions in Rajshahi metropolis aiming at reducing the gradually rising pressure on electricity, reports BSS. During the current 2014- 15 financial year, the scheme will be implemented under the rural infrastructure maintenance programme on priority basis. Fazley Hossain …
Solar energy is conquering more territories with increasing industrial application. In Theni district, it has become popular among dhal mills. Besides conserving considerable fossil fuel, solar heating used in the processing of dhal also helps to keep the environment around the Western Ghats clean. Solar heat processor developed by Planters’ …
Madhya Pradesh has been included in green corridor of the country. As a result, Madhya Pradesh will get Rs. 2100 crore for promoting renewable energy. Keeping in view unprecedented progress in the state in renewable energy sector, 13th Finance Commission will provide about Rs. 225 crore to the state as …
The scheme aims to provide a huge impetus to solar energy generation by acting as a flagship demonstration facility to encourage project developers and investors, prompting additional projects of similar nature, triggering economies of scale for cost-reductions, technical improvements and achieving large scale reductions in GHG emissions. It would enable …
The renewable energy sector is poised to see a major fillip in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana with both the States seeking to accelerate the implementation of solar power projects. So far barely about 150 MW capacity has been installed in both the States. However, with new Governments, the solar sector, …
The Government of Uttar Pradesh is equally committed to promote the deployment of rooftop solar photovoltaic plants. Keeping into consideration the potential benefits of deployment of rooftop solar photovoltaic plants, which includes reducing dependence on fossil fuel based generation, optimal utilisation of spaces on rooftops and wasteland around the buildings, …
The purpose of the study is to present a detailed overview of the status of renewable energy in Maharashtra and to identify the key barriers and challenges to the growth of RE in the state. The study has been carried through analysis of secondary sources of information and engagement with …
Around 175 out of 230 large water bodies in Bangladesh, have dried up or have been illegally occupied creating serious water security issues. Read more in November 2014 edition of the Monthly Overview on State of Environment, Bangladesh
Eighty miles north-west of Fukushima’s hulking nuclear corpse, Yauemon Sato, a small businessman, has charged into the solar-power business. Mr Sato has rented land, hired a workforce and lined up ¥80m ($6.8m) in capital from local investors and banks. His company says it can produce electricity for about 700 households. …
The Central Government has initiated work to set up 25 solar parks across India over the next five years, taking the country's capacity up by 22,100 megawatt (MW). Solar power plants of various capacities would be set up by solar power companies inside the parks. The ministry of new & …
Africa, which is on a "slow, uphill battle" to improve its bio-energy sector, needs India's expertise in improved cooking stove (ICS) and durable solar products technology, a member of a leading think tank said here Wednesday. "India and Africa have a common background. There is a lot of technology coming …
