MNRE to sort out issue related to Ladakh 10-GW RE project
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will send its team within a week to help the administration of Ladakh sort out issues, mainly related to land,…
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Shirdi Sai Electricals gets LoA for 4,000 MW solar project from IREDA
Which is into manufacturing of transformers, on Friday said it has received the Letter of Award from Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency for the development of…
NTPC, Indian Oil to collaborate on renewable energy
NTPC Ltd. and Indian Oil signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate in the field of renewable energy and mutually explore opportunities for supply of low…
Teenage girl credited for Solar Ironing Cart
A 15-year-old girl from Tamil Nadu, who was recognized Earth Day Network Rising Star 2021 for her idea of ‘Solar Ironing Cart’, has exhorted the world…
India to achieve 50% clean energy share, before 2030
We will easily achieve the 50% target by 2030.
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.
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…
SWSL gets nod to issue equity shares to RNESL
Sterling and Wilson Solar Ltd on Tuesday said it has got shareholder's approval to issue equity shares on a preferential basis to reliance New Energy Solar…
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.
RK Singh inaugurates diversion of Marusudar River
RK Singh, Minister of Power virtually inaugurated the Diversion of Marusudar River of Pakal Dul Hydro Electric Project in the Kishtwar district of J&K.
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.
Green investment, sustainability a priority in public policy
Green investment and sustainability are a priority in public policy, Union Minister of State for Environment Ashwini Kumar Choubey said on Wednesday.
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…
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…
Inox Wind inks pact to divest stake in six firms to subsidiary
Inox Wind Infrastructure Services Ltd (IWISL) has inked a share purchase agreement to sell its entire equity stake in six firms to wholly-owned subsidiary Resco Global…
IIT-G developing solar-powered hydrogen generator
Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati researchers are developing cost-efficient materials to generate energy-rich hydrogen from water using sunlight leading to cost-effective solar-powered hydrogen generators.
Israel declares climate change national security issue
Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Sunday declared the fight against climate change a national security priority and pledged to facilitate investments in green energy.
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…
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.
ISA to give up to $50,000 aid for demonstrative solar projects
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) on Friday said it would provide aid of up to $50,000 to 11 member nations for demonstrative solar energy projects.
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.