Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …
Government has sought views of developers and other stakeholders on the proposed amendment to the guidelines for setting up of over 2,000 MW grid-connected solar power projects with viability gap funding (VGF). These projects are being set up under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM). "Feedback from SPDs (solar …
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released guidelines for the development of solar parks under Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM). The JNNSM is a major initiative of the Government of India with active participation from States to promote ecologically sustainable growth while addressing India’s energy security …
India has committed that 40 per cent of its total power capacity by 2030 will be based on renewable sources. As things stand today, that will be a tall order At 37,000 Mw, renewable energy accounts for close to 15 per cent of the total power capacity in the country. …
Neyveli Lignite Corporaration (NLC) is planning to establish 4000 mw of solar power projects in southern states, in line with the National Solar Mission announced by the Centre, said B Surender Mohan, CMD of the company on Monday. He said this while inaugurating the 10 mw solar power project at …
The country's climate change target for Paris to be set at 35% emission intensity reduction below 2005 levels At least 40 per cent of India's total power capacity will come from renewable sources by 2030. The decision to substantially alter the energy mix that powers India in future is likely …
Goyal expected to discuss green energy issues with US India is looking at offering better subsidies to manufacturers – both local and foreign – of solar cells and modules so that the benefits cannot be challenged at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). This idea is gaining ground as it’s a …
In a move that could encourage private solar power developers to sign power supply agreements with state-run NTPC, the government has decided to extend a tripartite agreement that provides payment security to the country’s largest thermal power producer by fifteen years from the current end-date of October 2016. It may …
PATNA: 'Raanjhanaa' and 'Tanu Weds Manu' series fame Bollywood actor Swara Bhaskar lent some glamour to the state assembly polls on Thursday by releasing a public manifesto for 100% renewable energy in Bihar for consideration by all major political parties here. The nine-point manifesto is a part of an awareness …
India is gearing up to flex its solar muscles by hosting energy ministers from 107 countries for bringing to life PM Narendra Modi's vision of creating a global platform for "sunshine countries" ahead of the global climate talks in Paris. The conclave will formally kick off the sunshine grouping, christened …
Sops may include capital, interest subsidies & customs duty relief The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) has proposed a policy replete with incentives for ultra mega solar power projects (UMSPPs) of 3,000 MW and above. According to official sources, the sops could include capital and interest subsidies, greater …
The two latest solar bids in Madhya Pradesh and Telangana saw tariffs touching a low of Rs 5.05 per unit and Rs 5.17 per unit, respectively Even as the global market battles saturation in clean energy, solar power price in India is on its way down - a landmark 70 …
By 2021-22, Gujarat could emerge as the fourth largest state in India with proposed 3,200 megawatt (Mw) grid connected rooftop solar power projects, a latest Indian solar power market update report by Mercom Capital Group stated. As per the global communications and consulting firm's report, by 2021-22, Gujarat will follow …
Government of Gujarat announced new solar policy to increase the solar power production in the state. The Energy and Petrochemicals Department presented the ‘Gujarat Solar Power Policy-2015’, the second solar power policy by the Government, the first one was given in 2009. The first solar policy of Gujarat gave them …
About 63% of the total imports of solar power panels have been from China during the first two months of the current fiscal, Parliament was informed on Thursday. As many as 1.90 crore solar power panels were imported from China out of the total imports of 3.02 crore panels in …
Govt 'considering' enhancing the target of 100 Gw of solar power; draft report leaves door open for international scrutiny of parliamentary procedures In a draft report prepared for the UN, the government has hedged its bets on achieving the 100 gigawatt (Gw) solar power target by 2022. It has not …
The Scope of these Guidelines is to provide the necessary policy framework and mechanism for selection and implementation of 2000 MW Grid-connected solar PV power projects with Viability Gap Funding under Phase-II, Batch-III of JNNSM. These guidelines are independent and will have no bearing on the projects already selected under …
The demand for renewable energy, particularly wind and solar power, has seen a meteoric rise in the last decade.This increase in demand, however, has resulted in fairly frequent trade disputes between nations seeking to expand or preserve their country’s green industries. The European Union (“EU”) accused the Chinese solar panel …
ACME Solar today said it has commissioned solar plants totalling 150 MW in Rajasthan and Odisha under Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission. "(ACME Solar) announced the commissioning of solar plants totalling 150 MW in Rajasthan and Odisha," the company said in a statement today. ACME Solar is a joint venture …
Solar power tariffs are likely to be equivalent to conventional thermal power prices of around Rs 4.5 per kilowatt (KW) by 2017-18 because of a decline in capital costs. The tariff reduction will be "driven by a decline in capital costs (solar modules and other balance of plant), an increase …
Solar power could become as cheap as conventional thermal energy over the next two to three years and reach Rs 4-4.5 per unit by FY18, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said in a report. "This will be driven by a decline in capital costs -- solar modules and other balance …
