ESCAP, IRENA to work together to Support Asia-Pacific’s Crisis Response
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) will work together to improve …
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Tokyo Olympic Games will be powered by electricity from 100 per cent renewable energy
The Tokyo Olympic Games will be powered by electricity from 100 per cent renewable energy, according to a Sustainability Pre-Games Report published on Thursday. The …
Covid-19 pandemic the biggest shock to global energy system in seven decades: IEA
The Covid-19 pandemic represents the biggest shock to the global energy system in more than seven decades, with the drop in demand this year set …
Deadline for feedback on draft electricity bill extended till June 5
The power ministry on Monday extended the deadline for submission of stakeholders’ comments on the draft Electricity Amendment Bill by four weeks till June 5. …
AP government planning to launch export policy for promotion of RE projects: Report
The Andhra Pradesh (AP) government is reportedly planning to launch a new export policy in a bid to promote renewable energy projects. According to ET …
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 …
Fish gills used to develop efficient low-cost electrocatalysts for rechargeable batteries
Scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, have …
Renewable energy can support resilient and equitable recovery :Report
Advancing the renewables-based energy transformation is an opportunity to meet international climate goals while boosting economic growth, creating millions of jobs and improving human welfare …
Power Ministry floats draft Electricity Act(Amendment) Bill 2020, invites suggestions
Supply of quality power at affordable prices is essential for sustained growth of the economy of the country. For further development of the power sector, …
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 …