Cabinet approves ₹19,500 cr solar PV scheme
The Cabinet approved a ₹19,500 crore production linked incentive (PLI) scheme on 'national programme on high efficiency solar PV modules' with an aim to attract ₹94,000…
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KKR invests in Hero Future Energies in $450M transaction
KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Hero Future Energies, the renewable energy arm of the Hero Group, announced the signing of definitive agreements under which…
India’s power consumption grows 3.8% to 128.38 BU
India's power consumption grew marginally by 3.8% year-on-year to 128.38 BU in July amid widespread rains in the country, according to power ministry data.
Initiatives taken by government to reduce crude oil import
Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Rameswar Teli in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha informed that the various steps/initiatives…
Gadkari lays foundation of six NH projects worth ₹2,300 cr
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid foundation stone of 6 National Highway projects of 119 Kms worth ₹2,300 crore in…
Replacing 5-7% coal with biofuel pellets to catalyse India’s clean transition
In the global fight against climate change and global warming, India has emerged as a frontrunner. The country is taking path-breaking and result-oriented steps to meet…
Forecast for India’s solar energy sector; 2022
The staggering take-up of solar power in India has led to the announcement of an ambitious climate plan at the COP26 conference in Glasgow.
Modi, Bill Gates discuss ways to step up clean energy
PM Narendra Modi met Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates on Tuesday and discussed ways to step up activities in India under Mission Innovation.
India needs 5,600 GW of solar capacity to reach net zero
For India to reach its bold target of having net-zero emissions by 2070, the country's solar power capacity would have to rise to over 5,600 GW
Modi calls for OSOWOG to improve viability of solar power
Emphasising that everything is created from Sun, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for 'One Sun, One World, One Grid' to improve the viability of…
Coal to remain predominant fuel in India’s energy basket
Even as India targets net-zero emissions by 2070, polluting coal is set to remain as the predominant fuel in its energy mix in foreseeable future.
Coal to continue to feed the growing energy need of India
Given India's dependence on coal for 70% of the power sector's need, the 50% non-fossil fuel sourcing by 2030 itself will be quite challenging.
PM Modi says India targets net-zero emissions by 2070
India's prime minister on Monday used the COP26 climate talks to announce 2070 as the target for his country to reach net-zero carbon emissions.
Solar tariff likely to go up by 20 to 25 paise/unit: ICRA
Solar energy tariff is likely to go up by 20-25 paise per unit in upcoming bids for projects as compared with rates seen over the past…
525 KW solar power plant powers the Golden Temple
With the financial assistance of the US-based United Sikh Mission, a 525 KW capacity solar power plant was commissioned in the holiest of Sikh shrines, Harmandir…
Indo-Swedish cooperation in energy sector will go long way
Science & Technology Minister, Dr Jitendra Singh said that India and Sweden cooperation in Energy Sector will go a long way in achieving the ultimate goal…
No bigger problem to solve than Waste: Masood Mallick
Masood Mallick, Joint Managing Director, Ramky Enviro (REEL) in an exclusive interview with Energy Asia gives an insight on Waste to Energy sector in India, how…
Adani Group exploring investment in Sri Lanka’s RE sector
Adani group, which recently sealed a deal with Sri Lanka to develop and run the strategic Colombo Port's Western Container Terminal, is also exploring the possibility…
No shortage of power in country: RK Singh
Power Minister R K Singh exuded confidence that there will be no power shortage in the country amid the ongoing low coal stocks at power plants…
Minda Industries to hike stake in Strongsun Renewables
Minda Industries on Saturday said the investment committee of its board has given its go-ahead to second tranche of stake purchase in Strongsun Renewables Pvt Ltd.
Tata Power, IIT Delhi to collaborate in RE space
Tata Power on Saturday said it has inked a pact with IIT Delhi to work together on clean energy and other projects that can be transformed…
India strengthens commitment to green energy
Ministry of Power notifies rule for the sustainability of the electricity sector and promotion of clean energy to meet the India’s commitment towards Climate Change.
Green Infra Wind Energy bags 180-MW wind energy project
Sembcorp Industries said its arm Green Infra Wind Energy has bagged a wind energy project of 180 megawatts (MW) in a recently concluded auction.
Siemens to acquire 26% equity in Sunsole Renewables
Siemens Ltd said it has inked an agreement for subscription of 26% paid up equity share capital of Sunsole Renewables for ₹1.6 crore.
ISA vows to achieve $1 trillion investment in solar by 2030
The fourth General Assembly of multilateral body International Solar Alliance (ISA) concluded on Thursday with a promise to achieve USD 1 trillion global investments in solar…