RE sector in India got $70 B investment in 7 years
Power Minister R K Singh has said that as much as USD 70 billion (about Rs 5.2 lakh crore) has been invested in renewable energy across…
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Regulatory constraints pose headwinds for RE projects
Regulatory constraints are posing headwinds for open access-based renewable energy (RE) projects, said ICRA on Thursday.
Cost-effective catalysts for metal-air battery developed
The Union Ministry of Science & Technology said that the ARCI has developed cost-effective catalysts for metal-air battery which can decrease cost and increase the efficiency…
Beginning 2026, Audi will only launch new all-electric models
And beginning in 2026, Audi will only release new models onto the global market that are powered purely by electricity.
RK Singh calls for ways of expanding energy access
RK Singh said that India’s energy access and energy transition stories have multiple lessons and learnings, which can benefit other countries in advancing their energy goals…
India to organise summit on Green Hydrogen Initiatives
India is all set to host a two day summit on Green Hydrogen initiatives on 22nd June, 2021 involving the BRICS nations.
Sembcorp to acquire renewable projects in India
Singapore-based Sembcorp is looking at acquisitions of solar and wind energy projects in India as it chases a strategic goal to shift its portfolio from brown…
SJVN, NIWE join hands to work on energy projects
SJVN Ltd has signed a pact with National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) to develop solar and wind energy projects.
IREDA invites bids to set up solar manufacturing units
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA) has invited bids from solar module manufacturers for setting up solar manufacturing units under the Centre's Rs 4,500-crore production…
IKEA to help suppliers transit to 100% renewable power
Swedish home furnishing retailing major IKEA on Thursday said it will launch a programme in India, Poland and China this year, helping suppliers there transit to…
Retiring coal plants can help Maharashtra save Rs 16,000 Cr
Maharashtra can save up to Rs 16,000 crore in the next five years by shutting down old coal-fired power plants, along with other measures.
ReNew Power, Precourt Institute for Energy join hands
ReNew Power announced a collaboration agreement with the Precourt Institute for Energy at Stanford University and its StorageX Initiative.
CESL & Ladakh sign MoU to make the UT carbon neutral
Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) under Ministry of Power has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
Gujarat DISCOMs sign pacts for 3,979 solar projects
Gujarat's four public-owned electricity distribution companies have signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) for 3,979 small-scale distributed solar projects with aggregate capacity of 2,500 MW
Indian Railways on way to become largest green railways
Indian Railways (IR) is working in mission mode to become the largest Green Railways in the world and is moving towards becoming a net zero carbon…
ABB to electrify vehicle fleet, source 100% RE by 2030
Engineering major ABB said it has strengthened its commitment to reduce carbon emissions. On its way to reaching its ambitious science-based targets, the company commits to…
Sungrow moves forward to zero carbon future
Sungrow, the global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, released competitive PV and energy storage innovations at SNEC 2021, fuelling an accelerated transition to carbon neutrality.
Power Ministry seek comment on MBED via discussionpaper
Ministry of Power has circulated discussion Paper on Market Based Economic Despatch (MBED) on 1st June 2021 to all concerned stakeholders for obtaining their inputs and…
Suzlon secures new order of 252 MW from CLP India
Suzlon Group, India's largest renewable energy solutions provider, announced its new order win for development of a 252 MW wind power project from CLP India.
Goa CM launches solar electrification programme for villages
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant launched solar-based electrification programme for rural households in the state.
Total rebranded as Total Energies for green energy push
French oil and gas giant Total has changed its name to Total Energies as it sets out to become a green energy major.
Bharat Ratna Professor Rao receives Eni International Award
Bharat Ratna Professor C.N.R. Rao has received the International Eni Award 2020 for research into renewable energy sources and energy storage, also called the Energy Frontier…
Magenta EV to get USD 15 mn to develop charging solutions
Magenta EV Solutions said Kiran C Patel has committed an investment of USD 15 million in the company. This latest round of Series A funding will…
China’s electricity grid major hurdle in its climate ambitions
one of the most pressing challenges for China to meet its pledge to pivot towards renewables is overhauling its electricity grid that is the world's largest
China to add 90 GW wind & solar capacity to grid in 2021
China has ordered power transmission firms to connect a minimum of 90 gigawatts (GW) of wind and solar capacity to the grid this year, the National…