Power Ministry floats draft Electricity Act(Amendment) Bill 2020, invites suggestions
Supply of quality power at affordable prices is essential for sustained growth of the economy of the country. For further development of the power sector, …
Hydro & Biofuels
Renewables Account for Almost Three Quarters of New Capacity in 2019: IRENA
The renewable energy sector added 176 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity globally in 2019, marginally lower than the (revised) 179 GW added in 2018. However, …
Tata Power starts commercial operations of 178 MW hydro power project in Georgia
Adjaristsqali Georgia LLC, a Joint Venture between Tata Power, Norway’s Clean Energy Invest (CEI), and International Financial Corporation (IFC) announced the start of commercial operation …
Four policies including renewables, hydropower approved to boost industrial growth in J&K
The Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Council, headed by Lt Governor G C Murmu recently approved four policies for tourism, captive power, hydro power and renewable …
Biofuels can greatly reduce carbon emissions: Study
Biomass fuels derived from various grasses could significantly mitigate global warming by reducing carbon, according to a long-term field study by a group of researchers. …
UNICA’s #BringBackMyBlueSky campaign highlights importance of ethanol to control air quality in India
Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA), announced the launch of #BringBackMyBlueSky campaign to highlight the benefits of ethanol in India. The campaign was unveiled at the …
Govt. to invest 4 lakh crore to meet renewable energy target: R K Singh
The power and renewable energy minister R K Singh recently said that government has estimated an investment of about Rs 4 lakh crore over the …
Hydropower industry and financiers to bring international best practices on sustainability to Nepal
The Nepal Bankers’ Association and the Independent Power Producers’ Assocation Nepal (IPPAN) made a public declaration to jointly promote environmental and social standards for the …
Nepal holds power summit with focus on regional connectivity
A two-day summit on power began here on Thursday with an aim to serve as a platform for regional cooperation on hydropower generation and electricity …
SJVNL signs pact for 430 MW hydro project in Himachal
Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (SJVNL) on Wednesday signed a pact with Himachal Pradesh for commissioning the 430 megawatt (MW) Reoli Dugli Hydro Electric Project …