Renewables overtake hydrocarbons in UK electricity generation: study
Renewable sources generated more of Britain’s electricity than fossil fuels for the first time last quarter, according to analysis by specialist website “Carbon Brief” published …
Hydro & Biofuels
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 …
NHPC signs agreement to acquire 500 MW Teesta VI hydro project
NHPC on Friday signed an agreement to acquire 500 MW Teesta VI hydro power project, which it bagged under corporate insolvency resolution process. It would …
Andhra Pradesh saved Rs 780 crore through re-tendering of Polavaram project
The Andhra Pradesh government on Monday claimed that it saved Rs 780 crore public money through re-tendering of Polavaram project work. After cancelling the contract …
Montenegro’s Perucica hydropower plant to reconnect to grid on Sept 1
Montenegro’s 307 megawatt (MW) Perucica hydropower plant will reconnect to the grid on Sept. 1 after completing an overhaul which began on July 29, its …
Biogas plant inaugurated in Noida; to convert wet waste into cooking gas
A 500-kg capacity biogas plant to convert wet waste into cooking gas and compost was inaugurated here in Sector 30 on Friday, officials said. A …
NHPC to resume construction on Lower Subansiri project
State-owned NHPC is likely to resume construction work on the 2,000 MW Lower Subansiri Hydro Power Project in Arunachal Pradesh after the rainy season is …
Rajasthan govt to bring new renewable energy policy: Minister
Rajasthan Energy Minister B D Kalla on Tuesday said the government would bring a new renewable energy policy in the state. Speaking at a seminar …
SJVNL wins two hydropower projects from Himachal Pradesh govt
State-owned SJVNL on Wednesday said it has bagged two hydropower units — 138-MW Bardang and 210-MW Purthi projects — from the Himachal Pradesh government. “Himachal …
Scientists designs new materials to enhance natural gas storage, reduce global warming
Scientists have designed plastic-based materials that can effectively store natural gas. The materials can not only make large-scale, cost-effective, and safe natural gas storage possible, …