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, …
Hydro & Biofuels
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 …
ADB signs USD 60 million deal with NWEDC to build hydropower plant in Nepal
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a 60 million dollar financing package with Nepal Water and Energy Development Company (NWEDC) to help build and …