Renewables can achieve global climate, energy goals without damming the rivers: WWF
With thousands of hydropower dams planned across the globe, a new report from WWF and The Nature Conservancy demonstrates how the renewable energy revolution can …
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India and Bhutan finalizes Mangdecchu hydro project’s power tariff protocol
India and Bhutan has finally signed tariff protocol for the output of 720 MW Mangdechhu hydro project. The Protocol was signed between both the countries …
ASSOCHAM, REPA sign MoU to Hydropower, new and alternate energy
The Renewable Energy Promotion Association (REPA) and The Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) on Wednesday inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) …
Bhutan’s Economy to Moderately Grow in 2019 and 2020 on Strong Hydropower and Tourism: ADB
Economic growth in Bhutan is forecast to strengthen moderately, buoyed by the industry and services sectors, according to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report. …
Renewable Energy Accounts for a Third of Global Power Capacity: IRENA
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in a new data release on Tuesday revealed that decade-long trend of strong growth in renewable energy capacity continued in …
MERC approves 700 MW PPA between Distribution and Generation Business of Tata Power
Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has allowed the Distribution Business of Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power utility to have a Power Purchase Arrangement (PPA) …
Cabinet approves Kiru Hydro Electric Project in Jammu and Kashmir
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi has approved the investment sanction for construction of Kiru Hydro Electric Project (624 MW) by Chenab …
NEEPCO to execute two hydel power projects in Meghalaya: Power Minister
The North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) would be executing two hydel power projects in power-starved Meghalaya, Power Minister James K Sangma said on …
Cabinet approves investment proposal for Arun-3 Hydro Electric Project
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved investment for Transmission Component of Arun-3 Hydro Electric Project (Nepal portion) …
It “makes sense” to rethink the “renewable-only” : Austrian Foreign Minister
It “makes sense” to rethink the “renewable-only” energy future because in the process of aiming too high, the countries run the risk of missing their …