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 …
Seven years ago, the Chinese city of Baoding launched an ambitious "low-carbon" plan using renewables like solar power to light its streets and heat residential buildings, putting it at the forefront of the country's battle to cut pollution. In 2013, Baoding was still the third most polluted city in the …
The increasingly important role that renewable energy plays in job creation and economic growth has been further highlighted by a new report which reveals that 6.5 million people were employed in the industry last year. The report, published today (12 May) by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), reveals that …
The government has joined hands with IIT Bombay to implement cost-effective solar powered lighting solutions for rural population that will help save 36 million litres of kerosene and slash the subsidy bill on the polluting fuel by about . 30,000 crore a year. The scheme will be implemented jointly by …
Some firms plan to use unfriendly summer as a strong argument to get higher tariff El Nino may rattle the rest of the country by disrupting the monsoon but for solar projects the prospects of better sunshine is a blessing, particularly after unseasonal rains and thunderstorms in April and beginning …
The government has lifted the four-year old condition of setting up solar home systems (SHSs) at the rooftops of the buildings to get new electricity connections. The Power Division withdrew the condition, as per recommendation of Power Cell, an extended hand of Power Division at a meeting at Power Division. …
The planned axing of the primary agency supporting clean energy in Australia by the Abbott government would break pre-election commitments and send investment in emerging technologies off-shore, an industry group says. Fairfax Media is among outlets reporting on Monday that the federal government will axe the Australian Renewable Energy Agency …
China emerges as top employer, followed by US and Brazil, but employment in the UK is stagnating The number of people working in the global renewable energy industry grew by 14% to 6.5 million in 2013, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena). However, employment …
DHAKA : It was a life for them without electricity until recently. But, things have changed fast when they got access to off-grid solar home system. They are happy as it generates enough power for lights, televisions, radios, mobile phone charging and small appliances, reducing their spending on electricity use, …
The Punjab government has enhanced the area of Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park (QSP) in Bahawalpur from 10,000 acres to 15,000 acres and generation capacity from 1000 megawatts to 1500 megawatts. The approval was given by Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif while presiding over a meeting here, says a handout. He said …
On the heels of the administration's release of the Third National Climate Assessment report, President Barack Obama today announced an array of executive actions and public and private sector commitments to increase solar installations and energy efficiency improvements, strengthen energy efficiency standards, and bolster the solar industry workforce. The actions …
Renewable energy sources could reduce EU dependence on imported fossil fuels, often supplied from conflict-ridden countries If we needed a reminder of how politics and energy are inextricably linked, the Ukraine crisis has done us all a timely service. The price and supply of gas is rapidly becoming a major …
The president, who will make the announcement during a visit to Wal-Mart in Mountain View, California, will also highlight commitments by corporations to lift solar generation at their facilities. Wal-Mart, Apple Inc, Yahoo Inc, Google Inc and Ikea were among the companies making such commitments. Several financial institutions, including Citigroup …
In 2013, approximately 6.5 million people were already employed in the renewable energy industry worldwide, a new study by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) reveals. ‘Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2014’ underlines the important role that renewables continue to play in employment creation and growth in the …
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) released ‘Renewable Energy and Jobs: Annual Review 2014’ few days back. It claims that there are approximately 6.5 million people working in the renewable energy sector across the globe, a 14 per cent growth from 5.7 million jobs in 2012. “With 6.5 million people directly …
50 MW project to be set up in West Kallada The first grid-linked 50 MW solar power project will be set up at West Kallada panchayat in Kollam district. The Kerala State Electricity Board will procure the power generated from this project according to a tariff fixed by the Kerala …
President Obama will announce on Friday a handful of executive actions and private and nonprofit groups’ investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy. The initiatives will not amount to much in terms of energy policy or their impact on global warming. But they are part of a broader campaign to …
Facing a barrage of criticism from all quarters for the grim power scenario in the State, the Meghalaya Government is now eyeing a long-term solution to address the growing demand for power by implementing the Meghalaya Renewable Energy Policy aimed at tapping the various sources of renewable energy available in …
They have asked for complete waiver of their share of renewable power obligations It is not the first time that the power distribution companies in the Capital have failed to fulfil their obligation to source a partial share of power from green and renewable sources. But what is new is …
Work to develop infrastructure for the solar project in the Cholistan area is in full swing. According to Radio Pakistan, three turbines have been installed along with the Ahmedpur Branch canal at a cost of Rs 80 million. The overhead reservoir with a capacity of ten thousand water gallons and …
Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) Chief Operating Officer Asjad Imtiaz Ali said Tuesday that up to 1,000 megawatt wind power would be added to national grid by March 2015, while another 1,000 megawatt solar energy will be added by 2016. In an interview with The Nation, he admitted that Alternative …
