India’s World Solar Bank initiative: Here is what you should know
Amid the India, China standoff the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is planning to set up World Solar Bank, and launch a major funding …
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Committee formed by Maharashtra Energy Department to frame solar power policy
The Maharashtra Energy Department has reportedly formed a committee to frame a solar power policy for the state. The energy department’s panel is headed by …
Renewable energy projects in Maharashtra to get single-window clearance
In a bid to move towards cleaner sources of energy the Maharashtra government has decided to give single-window clearance to renewable energy projects, state Energy …
NTPC issues RFP to acquire 1 GW solar projects, to invest around Rs 5,000 crore
NTPC has floated a RFP to acquire 1 GW operational solar projects, which entails an investment of around Rs 5,000 crore. In a tender or …
MNRE issues new benchmark costs for grid-connect rooftop solar PV
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued benchmark costs for grid-connected rooftop solar projects for the financial year (FY) 2020-21. The benchmark …
Azure Power Secures LOA for 2 GW ISTS solar power project with SECI
Azure Power has announced that it has received the letter of award (LOA) for a 2 GW interstate transmission (ISTS) solar power project with Solar …
NHPC signs MoU with GEDCOL for ‘500 MW Floating Solar Projects in Odisha
NHPC Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Green Energy Development Corporation of Odisha Ltd. (GEDCOL) for “Development of 500 MW Floating Solar …
Solar power plant inaugurated at naval station in Navi Mumbai
The first 2-MW capacity solar power plant of Indian Navy’s Western Naval Command was e- inaugurated at a naval station in Navi Mumbai, an official …
India to have 60 per cent renewable energy by 2030: R K Singh
India will have around 60 per cent of its installed electricity generation capacity from clean sources by 2030, Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister …
Safeguard duty on import of solar cells and modules to continue
The Director General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) in the commerce ministry has favoured continued imposition of safeguard duty on imports of solar cells, whether or …