Basic custom duty effect – Solar tariff likely to rise in near term says ICRA
Because of imposition of basic custom duty on equipment, solar power tariffs may rise in near term ,though they would remain cost competitive for the …
R.K. Singh launches GRAM UJALA programme in Varanasi
R.K. Singh, the Union Minister of State (I/C) for Power & New and Renewable Energy, launched the GRAM UJALA programme on Wednesday in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. …
183 primary schools in Punjab to go green tapping solar power
In a bid to reduce the cost of electricity in the government schools of the state, the Punjab government would install 3KW solar panels in …
Joint Venture of NLC India and Coal India to invest in 3,000 MW solar projects
NLC India Ltd and Coal India Ltd have plans to get into 3,000 MW of solar power generation, a top NLC India official said. “NLC …
India could increase its target to 600 GW of renewable capacity by 2030: Researchers
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have just released a study that demonstrates why India should double down on renewables. The study examines electricity and carbon …
ABB reaches 5GW milestone in delivering solar plant automation solutions in India
ABB has announced that it has reached a cumulative 5GW milestone in delivering solar plant automation solutions in India. The firm said it has reached …
India to launch supercharged push for global EV players
India plans to offer fresh incentives to companies making electric vehicles (EVs) as part of a broad auto sector scheme it expects to attract $14 …
Net zero emissions in India’s energy system possible but highly challenging: Report
Energy is at the heart of development and India has high aspirations as it strives to create a better life for its population of almost …
Scrappage policy- A step forward but a missed opportunity: Anumita Roychowdhury, CSE
An important step forward, but falls short of becoming an instrument of green recovery. The much awaited draft policy on vehicle scrappage is finally out. …
One fifth of world’s largest companies now have net zero target: Report
According to a new report by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) and Oxford Net Zero-at least one fifth (21%) of the world’s 2,000 largest …