According to the latest edition of CEEW Centre for Energy Finance’s quarterly Market Handbook, share of renewable energy in the energy mix decreased marginally from 11.4 per cent in Q2 FY20 to 10.7 per cent in Q2 FY21. A prominent reason for the decline was the unseasonable and sharp reduction in wind speeds in resource-rich […]
Minister for Environment, Forest and climate Change Prakash Javadekar has said, the Central Government has been working constantly on all the fronts towards mitigation of Air Pollution. Expressing concern over the pollution level in the northern parts of the country especially national capital Delhi, the Minister said that the government is working towards abatement of […]
Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) recently announced its plan to invest in SWAG EV, which uses clean energy to provide swappable batteries for electric motorbikes in Thailand. The official statement said that EESL will invest in SWAGEV, an emerging e-mobility player to drive the use of electric motorbikes while contributing to increasing power grid flexibility. […]
Solar energy could contribute to manufacturing competitiveness due to its low tariff, which would ultimately help achieve the goal of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. “Low cost power is an essential requirement for competitive manufacturing. Since solar tariffs have been declining, use of solar energy could contribute to manufacturing competitiveness, and thus to […]
Zero dependence on fossil fuel is required for Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh said on Tuesday. Singh also said that once renewable energy and balancing power become cost-effective, thermal electricity and fossil fuel will be a thing of past in India’s energy mix. “The vision for a truly […]
ReNew Power, India’s largest renewable energy company has announced that it intends to start manufacturing solar cells and modules in India. The announcement was made by ReNew’s Chairman and MD, Sumant Sinha at the Aatmanirbhar Bharat event held today. ReNew Power will invest ₹1500-2000 Cr in setting up this facility which will initially have a […]
ReNew Power has announced that it intends to start manufacturing solar cells and modules in India. The announcement was made by ReNew’s Chairman and MD, Sumant Sinha at the Aatmanirbhar Bharat event held today. ReNew Power will invest ₹1500-2000 Cr in setting up this facility which will initially have a 2GW manufacturing capacity and is […]
The power sector, which has come a long way, having sufficient power for all, will need cooperation from states and political will to make it the true growth engine of the economy. Speaking at the Inaugural Ministerial Plenary of a virtual conference and exhibition – Aatma Nirbhar Bharat – Opportunities in Renewable Energy Manufacturing – […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating Asia’s largest solar project said India has emerged as the most attractive global market for clean energy. Launching the 750 MW solar project in Rewa in Madhya Pradesh through video-conferencing, Modi also said the state will emerge as a major hub for clean and cheap power in the country. “Solar […]
As India focuses on promoting ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and reducing imports from China, the solar sector may not witness a repeat of Rs 2.36 per unit tariff discovered recently unless and until the country achieves scales, experts said. The tariff discovered in the recently concluded tranche IX auction for inter-state transmission systems (ISTS) solar projects by […]
