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 …
Rapid growth of the renewable energy sector in recent years has thrown up challenges for Distribution companies forcing the Centre and the State governments to consider new models of development. One such could be gigawatt-scale battery back up projects for which tenders are likely to be called by the Solar …
During the past one year, the rupee has fallen by about 5% against the US dollar while the module prices were down by 33% to around 21 cents per watt. The heavily import-dependent solar industry has warded off any adverse impact of the falling rupee as the steep reduction in …
Production has been subdued in Tamil Nadu compared to other southern States Renewable energy (wind, solar, biomass and small hydropower) generation in Tamil Nadu was 16,223 million units in April 2018-February 2019, accounting for 17.5% of the total energy mix. Andhra Pradesh surpassed Tamil Nadu in renewable energy mix in …
As health workers approached a huge acacia tree that would provide shade for a makeshift clinic, more than 50 women and 30 children were already waiting for them. Local enthusiasm for the monthly check-up made the habitual blasts on the car horn unnecessary in Yabalo Godha village, 40 minutes' drive …
Widespread use of fuelwood and charcoal for cooking and heating is a notable barrier to achieving development and conservation goals in sub-Saharan Africa, yet previous attempts at introducing better fuel technologies have largely failed. To address energy use at the source, recent efforts are underway that seek to improve adoption …
The 34MW Ngonye solar photovoltaic (PV) plant, which is located in Lusaka South Multi-Facility Economic Zone, has commenced operations. Located in the south of Zambia, the plant, which is being developed by Enel Green Power (EGP), is part of the World Bank Group’s Scaling Solar programme carried out by Zambia’s …
India needs faster implementation of roof-top solar projects to meet the 175 gigawatts of renewable energy target by 2022, a report has said. The country has set an ambitious target of installing 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by the year 2022, which includes 100 GW from solar, 60 GW …
Thailand, aiming to assess the flexibility of its electricity mix in line with national expansion plans, has engaged with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to carry out an initial FlexTool study. Along with the current investment plan, the Thai authorities wished to consider more ambitious levels of renewables in …
Renewable energy has become an increasingly competitive way to meet new power generation needs. This comprehensive cost study from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) highlights the latest trends for each of the main renewable power technologies. Released ahead of high-profile United Nations energy and climate discussions, Renewable Power Generation …
Azure Power now has ~1600 MWs of high-quality operational solar assets Highest rated large-scale(1) solar operational portfolio in India, 68% with A to AAA domestic rated counterparties Most diversified solar portfolio in India in highest radiation zones, spread across 24 states, including an industry leading rooftop portfolio of over 200 …
Total estimated cost of the solar project in Rajasthan is approximately $200 million; IFC to invest upto $43.3 million The company proposes development, construction, operation and maintenance of a 250 MW solar farm located in Bhadla, Rajasthan Hero Future Energies Global (HFE), the clean energy arm of Hero Group, will …
Soon consumers in rural India will be able to access TV and online educational material using a solar-powered device. Chicago-based Veriown Global has developed an internet-connected solar energy platform that will be launched on a pilot-basis in villages in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The system includes a rooftop solar panel …
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission came out with a Rooftop Solar Generation order on March 25. The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation is, however, yet to issue working orders to implement it. Such delay in issuing the working orders indicate that the Tangedco is not keen on promoting …
Waaree Energies Ltd., India's leading EPC player and solar PV manufacturer announced its foray into the stand alone solar solutions segment with Off-Grid Inverters. With an aim to substantially reduce dependency on the electrical grid, the solar inverters are available in capacities ranging from of 375 VA to 10 KW …
India is also a very price sensitive market where the lowest tariff matters more than any other criteria. Kolkata: The domestic solar power capacity addition is expected to be nearly 7-7.5 GW (including around 1 GW of rooftop solar capacity) in FY2020, based on tendering and awards of projects in …
The company had raised up to Rs 700 crore from affiliate of Warburg and IFC in 2017 Solar energy provider CleanMax Solar has raised Rs 275 crore from Macquarie-managed UK Climate Investments as part of its latest fund raising round. With this, it looks to increase its portfolio to up …
Electricity access enhances access to quality essential health care services while making health systems more resilient. In the education sphere, access to electricity enables lighting and extended studying hours; facilitation of information, communication and technology (ICT); enhanced staff retention and teacher training; among other benefits. This report uses case studies …
State-owned SECI on Tuesday extended deadline for submitting bids to set up 1,200 megawatt (MW) solar-wind hybrid power projects till May 7, as some of the queries of bidders have not been addressed yet. "The last date for submission of the bids was April 23, 2019. But, bidders did not …
Dutch engineers are building what will be the world’s largest archipelago of islands made up of sun-tracking solar panels. Growing resistance to the construction of wind turbines or fields of solar panels on land has led the renewable energy industry to look for alternative options. Large islands of solar panels …
The city’s rising pollution levels are a cause of concern and now the Army headquarters in Kolkata have taken the initiative to combat the environmental challenges. Going by the adage, charity begins at home, the Fort William officials have drawn up a guideline that they intend to follow with the …
