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 …
Gurgaon: Now, you can submit applications online to get subsidy on solar power panels. The online application system has been started by the department of renewable energy, Haryana, also known as HAREDA, to encourage more people to opt for solar power by making the process simpler. Applicants can visit HAREDA's …
The proposed 450 mw grid connected solar projects in Maharashtra under National Solar Mission has received lowest bid of Rs 4.42 per unit and nine other companies submitted bids of Rs 4.43 per unit. Lowest bidder was Vijaya Printing Press Pvt Ltd which offered to build a 10 mw solar …
State-owned NHPC today said three hydro power projects, including Subansiri Lower, with an aggregate installed capacity of 3,130 mw are at the construction stage. Five future projects with a planned capacity of 4,995 MW are in process. A 50 mw wind power project in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan is …
KOLKATA: Solar project developers have found a solution to the land acquisition issue dogging the sector. Instead of buying land for their projects, these developers are entering into 25 to 30 years lease rental agreement with landowners. As part of the agreement landowners are receiving a lump-sum amount of at …
Research into how Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Perovskites (HOIPs) turn sunlight into energy could open door to far higher efficiency solar panels Researchers investigating a new class of solar cell ingredients have shown how efficiency could be boosted far higher than had previously been thought possible. The materials, known as Hybrid Organic-Inorganic …
Even though government data shows low power deficit and a surplus situation in the country, a large population is still without electricity and power cuts are part of daily life, says a report. According to clean energy consultant Mercom Capital Group's latest report, the power deficit numbers in India do …
BENGALURU: With the world's largest solar park in its backyard, Karnataka will soon become a solar-powered state. The first phase of 2,000 megawatt (MW) solar park at Pavagada in Tumakuru district, about 180 km from here, is expected to be operational by April-May 2017. "To start with, power sale agreements …
Nagpur: The renewable energy initiatives made by Maharogi Sewa Samiti (MSS), Warora, were recognized with an 'Innovative Energy Project of the Year 2016' award for Asia Subcontinent Region. The award was presented to Dr Vikas Amte, secretary and chief functionary of MSS, and Trustee Gautam Karajgi, at Association of Energy …
Adani Green Energy (Tamil Nadu) Ltd, part of the Adani Group, on Wednesday said it has dedicated to the nation the world’s largest solar power plant of 648 megawatts (MW), set up at Kamuthi in Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu. The plant has been set up with an investment of …
The Mysuru chapter of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has constructed a first-of-its-kind toilet complex atop the Chamundi Hill, which is the first green building of ‘public convenience’ to be certified by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), at a cost of nearly Rs 1 crore to match the …
Africa has abundant renewable energy resources. Traditionally reliant on hydropower, the continent is turning to solar photovoltaics (PV) to bolster energy security and support rapid economic growth in a sustainable manner. With recent substantial cost reductions, solar PV offers a rapid, cost-effective way to provide utility-scale electricity for the grid …
Landed module prices in India has dropped by nearly 15% to $0.36/Wp in just three months. This drop has been the result of steep fall in component prices globally and could lead to a major supply glut says solar sector analysis firm Bridge to India. "The impact of this fall …
In the last few years, the rise of Nigeria’s economy to become the largest in Africa has often been heralded for overcoming numerous systemic obstacles, but there remains one obstacle which many believe holds the country back: a chronic shortage of power supply. A new change Fortunately, a new deal …
NEW DELHI: Solar manufacturers are unfazed by the WTO's upholding of the US complaint against India as the ruling was along expected lines, but project developers who import equipment are worried that the government may retaliate by imposing duties. Last week, the appellate body of the WTO upheld two earlier …
VARANASI: Making an ecofreindly move to utilize solar power, UP New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) took the initiative to install the first 75 kw rooftop solar power plant at Vikas Bhawan here. The plant has been made functional but it will be used after the installation of meters …
Science is a public good and deserves to be valued more highly and used effectively by decision-makers at all levels. But science requires more resources to become the game-changer it could be in dealing with global challenges. In fact, all nations must invest more in science technology and innovation (STI), …
Solar panel manufacturer Waaree Energies today announced a strategic partnership with 4CSolar, making its entry into floating solar PV market. "Waaree Energies...Announces a strategic partnership with 4CSolar-a proven technology solutions provider based in California specialising in floating solar arrays," the company said in a statement. This strategic tie-up will enable …
Necessary permissions related to construction of a planned pumped storage hydro power plant have been received from the Centre, power and renewable energy minister Sovandeb Chattopadhyay said on Thursday. At a programme organised by the Calcutta Chamber of Commerce, he said that the state has one pumped storage hydro power …
40 per cent requirement met by windmills, solar energy. Guntur: KL University at Tadepalli will be riding high on wind and solar power. Wind turbines have been installed on the rooftop of the university buildings to generate electricity. These rooftop turbines and solar panels will be generating a sizeable fraction …
Various power sector experts, including those at Central Electricity Authority (CEA), have warned that the unprecedented surge in renewable energy capacity in the next few years will severely stress thermal power plants, but power secretary PK Pujari remains upbeat about the sector. Thermal power plants are operating at an all-time …
