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 Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission will hold a public hearing on March 19 at its office to gather the views of the power consumers on the draft rules published by it for connecting solar panels installed by them to the power distribution lines of the Kerala State Electricity Board …
This report analyzes and clarifies the regulatory and institutional frameworks put in place by the Indian government to promote investment in India’s solar energy sector. To date, lack of clarity and comprehension has inhibited investment in India’s economy in sectors ranging from defense technology to retail. This report aims to …
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Sunday said it was set to install a 500 kwp (kilowatt peak) “rooftop power plant” at the Dwarka Sector 21 station. “This is the largest rooftop plant with such capacity in Delhi NCR region under the Resco model. Under this model, DMRC will …
The last stop on the Blue Line of the Delhi Metro is all set to produce its own power to meet its immediate needs. The Dwarka Sector-21 metro station will be the first to have a solar power plant installed on its rooftop with a production capacity of 500 kWp. …
The Sydney-based Australian solar panels manufacturer, Energy Puzzle Group will invest US$ 190 million to set up a state-of-the-art factory in Sri Lanka to manufacture solar panels. Sri Lanka's investment promotion agency, the Board of Investment (BoI) said the Energy Puzzle Group will set up its plant in the BOI's …
Swedish firm Midsummer, a leading supplier of production lines for cost effective manufacturing of flexible thin film CIGS solar cells, has developed a unique process to recover leftover rare metals such as indium and gallium when manufacturing thin film CIGS solar cells. The unique process will extensively reduce thin film …
The remotest village of Chitwan district inhabited by Chepangs, a marginalized community is becoming well equipped with solar panels in each homes. People have been installing solar panels with the help of various organizations and government cooperation under the Kanda Transformation Campaign, said locals. Kanda village is two days walk …
Rs. 4.30-crore deficit budget presented. Efforts will be on to save energy by replacing the 19,193 sodium vapour street lamps to light emitting diode (LED), enhance solar power generation and also extend it to private buildings, creating parking lots in four zones, besides planting nochi herbs in all houses to …
India and Argentina have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the field of renewable energy, according to a release by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. During a bilateral meeting on Wednesday between the Argentinian delegation led by Antonio Bonafatti, Governor of Santa Fe, Rosario Province, Argentina, and Farooq Abdullah, …
Andhra Pradesh will soon sign power purchase agreements with solar photovoltaic project developers under the State’s solar power policy a top Government official said. “The letters of intent have been issued to the developers and PPAs will be shortly signed. We expect at least 500 MW capacity to come up …
The U.S. approved two First Solar Inc. (FSLR) projects with 550 megawatts of capacity that will be built on federal land near the Nevada-California border. The 300-megawatt Stateline solar farm will be built in San Bernardino County, California, and the 250-megawatt Silver State South project will be constructed near Primm, …
To provide a platform for quality testing for off-grid lighting products, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has come up with a first-of-its- kind solar lighting laboratory in South Asia. The lab in Delhi can test products in accordance with methods specified in the International Electrotechnical Commission's (IEC) framework for …
The State government has decided to supply 5-HP solar-powered irrigation pumpsets to farmers at 80 per cent subsidy during the year 2013-14. This is aimed at increasing the use of solar energy for agricultural activities and creating awareness of it among farmers. The scheme will be implemented through the Department …
The state produces 4,332 Mw from renewable sources with wind energy contributing the highest proportion of 53% while sugar factories contribute 17% Karnataka today tops in harnessing power from small hydro projects and co-generation plants from sugar factories in the country. The state produces 4,332 Mw from renewable sources with …
Around 22 solar power projects having a cumulative capacity of 772.99 MW are under different stages of development and can achieve commercial operation by 2015-16. These projects will achieve commercial operation by stipulated period subject to availability of Grid by NTDC Limited and announcement of tariff by NEPRA. Sources said …
Australia will review its mandatory renewable energy target (RET), the government said Monday, sparking concerns among green groups that a weaker target could pave the way for new coal plants and increased pollution. The target to ensure Australia generates 20 percent of its electricity from renewable sources in 2020 has …
India plans to start work on at least 2 gigawatts of solar farms in the year starting April that would nearly double its current photovoltaic capacity. The proposed new capacity would take the form of four so-called mega solar power projects capable of generating more than 500 megawatts each, Finance …
The Abbott government has appointed a self-professed climate sceptic to head an “extensive” review of the renewable energy target. Dick Warburton, a veteran industrialist and current chairman of the Westfield Retail Trust, described his views on climate science in a 2011 interview on ABC. “Well I am a sceptic. I’ve …
Nagaland Directorate of Industries & Commerce commissioned 10 KW Solar Power Station at the Directorate on February 15 with Director of Industries & Commerce, Er Thekruneituo Kire, as the chief guest. Director of New & Renewable Energy (NRE), Er TS Angami in a brief report on the project highlighted the …
While solar cell cos support govt backing for industry, project developers favour import of cheaper cells The recent case by the US government in WTO against the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) has created rift in the Indian solar industry. While the solar cell manufacturers stand by the government’s …
