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 …
Hydro & Biofuels
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 …
Himachal CM lays stone for 240 MW Kuthed Hydro Electric Project
Chamba, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for developmental projects of Rs 209 crore in Bharmour and …
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 …
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 …