Cabinet approves pact with Guinea on renewable energy
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave ex-post facto approval to a pact signed between India and Guinea in the field of renewable energy. “The Union …
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Shell to buy French renewable power company EOLFI
Royal Dutch Shell is buying French renewable power company EOLFI as part of its plans to ramp up the oil major’s electricity business. EOLFI has largely focused on …
Can India’s solar gift solve urgent problem for journos at UN?
While the UN grapples with weighty global matters, can an Indian gift solve an unlikely matter of great concern to journalists and staffers — a …
Solar roof tiles may replace clay tiles in Goa homes: Minister
Clay roof tiles, colloquially referred to as Mangalorean tiles, that typically adorn roofs of traditional Goan homes, may soon make way for more modern and …
MNRE says solar developer can set up higher generation capacity than contracted
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on Wednesday clarified that solar energy developers can install additional direct current (DC) capacity which can be higher than the contracted alternate …
Gujarat sets 30,000 MW renewable energy generation target by 2022
Gujarat government has set a target of 30,000 MW of renewable energy generation by 2022 from the current 9,670 MW. “Gujarat will have over 30,000 …
India needs $30 billion investment per year in the renewable sector: CEEW
India ideally needs $30 billion investment per year in the renewable sector, backed by a strong regulation to preserve contract sanctity, according to a research …
India taking continuous initiatives to develop clean energy: Harsh Vardhan
Union Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday said that India has continuously taken initiatives and shown leadership qualities for developing clean energy and counter climate change. …
OPIC invested USD 350 million in wind and solar projects in India: US State Department
Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), a development finance institution of the US government, has invested $350 million in six new solar and wind-power generation facilities …
Tata Power, Rockefeller Foundation launches TP Renewable Microgrid to set up Microgrids
Tata Power and The Rockefeller Foundation announced the launch of a major new initiative to set up Microgrids, which will address one of the most …