Renewable energy projects in Maharashtra to get single-window clearance
In a bid to move towards cleaner sources of energy the Maharashtra government has decided to give single-window clearance to renewable energy projects, state Energy …
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MNRE issues new benchmark costs for grid-connect rooftop solar PV
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued benchmark costs for grid-connected rooftop solar projects for the financial year (FY) 2020-21. The benchmark …
Solar power plant inaugurated at naval station in Navi Mumbai
The first 2-MW capacity solar power plant of Indian Navy’s Western Naval Command was e- inaugurated at a naval station in Navi Mumbai, an official …
India to have 60 per cent renewable energy by 2030: R K Singh
India will have around 60 per cent of its installed electricity generation capacity from clean sources by 2030, Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister …
Punjab govt will set up three solar parks in Anandpur Sahib
The Punjab government will set up three solar parks in Anandpur Sahib parliamentary constituency, Congress MP Manish Tewari said on Friday. The state government has …
Government planning to impose 20% customs duty on solar power equipment: Thakur
The government is considering a proposal by MNRE to impose 20 per cent basic customs duty on solar modules to provide an edge to domestic …
What we know about EESL Tender for 9347000 Solar Home Lighting Systems in ISA Countries
The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) on behalf of International Solar Alliance (ISA) floated tender inviting bids from eligible bidders for the supply of 9,347,000 …
IFC Helps Boost Clean Tech Start-ups in Egypt, Enables Farmers to Switch to Solar
IFC has joined forces with the National Bank of Egypt and the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) to strengthen the clean technology …
IFC, EBRD, and EU Partner with Fotowatio Renewable to Support First Solar Plant in Armenia
IFC, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the European Union (EU) have have partnered with Fotowatio Renewable Ventures to support the development of …
Lonavala railway station to run completely on solar energy
Solar energy to power Lonavala railway station on Central Railway’s Mumbai-Pune route after installation of solar panels on the rooftop of two platforms that will …