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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
COVID 19 effect: clean energy sector lost more than 100,000 US jobs in March
The clean energy sector- from solar panel installers to electric vehicle factory workers, lost more than 100,000 US jobs in March and hundreds of thousands …
IL&FS completes sale of IL&FS Wind Power Services amid lockdown
IL&FS has completed the sale of IL&FS Wind Power Services (IWSPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of IL&FS Energy Development Company Limited (IEDCL), to ORIX Corporation, …
Uzbekistan floats tender for 100 MW wind farm project
Uzbekistan floated tender inviting bids for 100 MW wind farm project. The energy ministry on Wednesday issued a request for proposals on a 100 megawatt …
Coronavirus Crisis: Suzlon Energy cancels shareholders’ meet
Suzlon Energy on Wednesday said it has cancelled the extra ordinary general meeting of its shareholders scheduled to be held during the day in view …
Coronavirus Crisis: MNRE to support local manufacturing and export services hub
To minimise the post lockdown effect the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has asked state and port authorities to classify land sites suitable …