India moves to 74th position on WEF’s global ‘Energy Transition Index
India has moved up two positions to rank 74th on a global ‘Energy Transition Index’ with improvements on all key parameters of economic growth, energy …
Hydro & Biofuels
COVID 19 Effect: Power generation from renewables remain unaffected while thermal suffered says Ind-Ra
COVID-19 led lockdown the all-India energy demand in March this year decreased 8.9% yoy to 98.8 billion units (BU) while energy supply decreased 9.2% yoy, …
Covid-19 pandemic the biggest shock to global energy system in seven decades: IEA
The Covid-19 pandemic represents the biggest shock to the global energy system in more than seven decades, with the drop in demand this year set …
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, …
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 …