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 …
Investmentis nearly Rs. 19,000 cr. SBJ Cleantech, a joint venture of Japanese telecommunications major Soft Bank Corp., Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group and Bharti Enterprises Limited, and Spanish wind power developer Acciona Energia signed separate MoUs with the Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) for setting up solar and wind power projects …
Projects to be rolled out under the offshore wind policy may face challenges in achieving financial closure unless backed by the public sector, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said today. The government, last month, approved National Offshore Wind Energy Policy which will pave way for the development of this renewable …
This report presents the progress made since the 2014 climate summit in private sector climate finance. It argues that the private sector has made significant strides in response to the challenge posed by climate change and has led the effort so far, but that now it is time for the …
Wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon group today said it has won a repeat turnkey order for 100.8MW from Orange Renewable which will be installed at a wind park in Andhra Pradesh. "Suzlon Group has won a repeat turnkey order for 100.8MW from Orange Renewable, an independent power producer (IPP), to be …
In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 297 of the Constitution read with Transaction of Business Rules and approval of the Cabinet dated 09th September, 2015, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy notifies the National Offshore Wind Energy Policy with effect from the date of publication of the …
PUNE: The new Development Control (DC) rules currently being drafted for Pune will make it mandatory for all development works to comply with green construction norms proposed by the central government. The committee headed by Pune divisional commissioner S Chockalingam that submitted the draft Development Plan (DP) for the old …
The African continent could generate nearly a quarter of its energy needs through the use of indigenous, clean, renewable energy by 2030, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Africa 2030 – a comprehensive roadmap for Africa’s energy transition – finds that a combination of …
MUMBAI: The state government on Wednesday decided to participate in a national programme to create special transmission and distribution network among various states to carry green or non-conventional energy such as hydro, wind, and solar. The state cabinet on Wednesday approved Rs 367 crore in order to create a renewable …
The Union Cabinet approved National Offshore Wind Energy Policy which will provide a way to the development of this renewable source of energy, including setting up of projects and research in the area. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will be the nodal ministry for use of offshore areas within …
A ground-breaking study from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the US-based Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) identifies zones for cost-effective, equitable and environmentally sustainable energy development with wind, solar photovoltaic, and concentrating solar power in the countries of the Eastern and Southern African power pools. Combined electricity demand …
Smart grid technologies support the creation of an increasingly flexible electricity grid, enabling the integration of variable renewable energy. They work by incorporating information and communications technology at all stages of power generation, delivery and consumption, improving reliability and service to end-users. Smart Grids and Renewables: A Cost-Benefit Analysis Guide …
This report examines energy sector vulnerabilities to climate change impacts at the regional level. It reviews the composition, operation, and management of regional energy systems including regional energy resources, private and public infrastructure, imports and exports, and energy consumption patterns. It also examines regional energy planning efforts, state and local …
First renewable energy project of the Corporation A 10-MW solar photo voltaic power plant was commissioned in Neyveli on Monday, making it the first renewable energy project of Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC). The plant located on 54 acres was installed by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited at a cost of Rs. …
Investments of up to Rs 40,000 crore expected in next 2 years; however, implementation challenges need to be addressed, caution many Rush of foreign investments into renewable sector is turning industry cautious There seems a rush of foreign investors in India’s renewable energy (RE) sector, following the government’s stated ambition …
Now setting up a wind farm to generate electricity any where in the country is just a mouse click away. Scientists at the National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) have released a high-resolution `Indian Wind Atlas 2015' that will provide all the information wind farm developers require to know before …
Offshore wind farms which are to be built in waters around the UK could pose a greater threat to protected populations of gannets than previously thought, research led by the University of Leeds says. It was previously thought that gannets, which breed in the UK between April and September each …
TOWARDS supporting sustainable private-sector led economic growth, the African Renewable Energy Fund (AREF), a dedicated renewable energy fund focused on sub-Saharan Africa, announced that it successfully reached its final close at its hard cap, with US $200 million of committed capital to support small- to medium-scale projects. Among other investors …
The government of Madhya Pradesh seems no more interested in coal-run power projects. Its focus is on non-conventional power projects using solar and wind energy sources. Five thermal power plants in the state with a combined capacity of 8,500 megawatt (Mw) have been awaiting coal linkage for the past five …
Offshore wind farms could pose a more serious threat to Scotland's globally important gannet population than previously thought, scientists claim. It is thought twelve times as many gannets could be killed by the turbines than previous estimates. It follows research which showed the seabirds fly at greater heights when searching …
Ahead of the climate change summit in Paris in December, India today said green technology needs of emerging economies are "crucial" to fight greenhouse gas emissions and sought financial as well as technological support from developed nations. Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar also rued that the finance and technology mechanism under …
