MNRE downplays CRISIL’s recent report on renewable energy target
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has denounced a recent Crisil report that stated the ministry may miss the renewable energy target by …
Month: October 2019
EESL and NIIF Partner for Smart Meters deployment across India
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) today announced a new Joint Venture, IntelliSmart Infrastructure Private Limited (“IntelliSmart”), to implement, …
NHPC takes over Lanco Teesta Hydro Power Limited
State-run hydro power giant NHPC on Wednesday said it has completed formalities for taking over 500 MW Teesta VI hydro power project, which it has …
Researchers finds ‘plastic-eating’ bacteria from the wetlands of Greater Noida
Researchers have discovered two strains of ‘plastic-eating’ bacteria from the wetlands of Greater Noida, an advance that may lead to eco-friendly alternative clean-up methods for …
Tata Motors launches the extended range Tigor EV
Comes with an extended range of 213 km, certified by ARAI Available at a starting price Rs. 9.44 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi (after deducting Govt. subsidies) …
Sebi approves IREDA, Shyam Steel to launch IPO
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) and Kolkata-based firm Shyam Steel Industries have received markets regulator Sebi’s approval to float initial public offerings. IREDA, which …
JERA to Acquire 49% stake in Taiwan’s offshore wind project
Japan’s power generator JERA Co said on Wednesday it will buy a 49% stake in the Formosa 2 offshore wind project in Taiwan from Macquarie …
Aarey protest: Conditional bail for 29 protesters
A sessions court in Mumbai on Sunday granted bail to 29 protesters arrested over the last two days on charges of allegedly obstructing and assaulting …
Delhi’s power discoms penalised for defaulting on green power obligations
Delhi’s power regulator DERC has imposed penalties to the tune of Rs 1.71 crore on discom TPDDL and Rs 2.88 crore each on BYPL and …
Policy flip-flops will have renewable energy target missing by over 42%: Report
Faced by many a regulatory challenge, policy flip-flops and also a steep fall in tariffs, the country is likely to miss the renewable energy target …