COVID 19 Effect: SunPower shuts factories as pandemic hits solar demand
One of the biggest solar panel maker SunPower Corp recently said it had temporarily stopped production at all of its factories in five countries as …
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COVID 19 Effect: MNRE Grants Extension for RE Projects by 30 days
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) announced that the Renewable Energy implementing agencies may grant extension of time for RE projects, on account …
Meet five successful bidders for 2 GW solar projects auctioned by NHPC
SoftBank, O2, Axis Energy Ventures, EDEN Renewables and Avaada Energy have emerged as successful bidders for 2,000 megawatts (MW) solar energy projects, entailing an investment …
Avaada Energy wins 320 MW solar project auctioned by NHPC
Avaada Energy won 320 MW out of 2 GW solar project auctioned by hydro power major National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC). The auction was conducted …
MNRE ups the ante to attract investment from firms shifting base from China
Amid growing sentiment among companies to shift their manufacturing base from China in the wake of coronavirus epidemic, India is preparing to introduce policy changes …
Need to focus on improving domestic solar manufacturing : MNRE Official
As Indian solar industry is heavily dependent on Chinese imports and COVID-19 outbreak has severely impacted installations, it is necessary to focus on improving domestic …
Can financial disclosure of climate risk accelerate climate action?
The Covid-19 pandemic could be a dry run for future impacts of climate change, with challenging and unprecedented situations requiring rapid and aggressive responses worldwide. …
African Union, IRENA to Advance Renewables in Response to Covid-19
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have agreed to work closely to advance renewable energy across the continent to …
EV supply equipment market see increase in its revenue to USD 2.7 billion in 2025
Research firm Research and Markets predicts electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) market to witness a 10.7% CAGR during the forecast period (2020-2025) and to see …
COVID 19: Chandigarh not to impose penalty for not installing rooftop solar
Chandigarh Administration had earlier set March 31 as the deadline for rooftop solar installation in residential houses in UT, however, in the wake of lockdown …