Gandhigram Rural Institute (GRI) is the only rural institute in Southern India practicing the three dimensional approach in higher education, i.e., Teaching, Research and Extension. The Rural Energy Centre at GRI was established in 1998 to solve the rural energy crisis. In the first decade, the Centre focussed on creating Read more…
Representatives from Indian States and Central Government travelled to Germany for a study tour on renewable energy organized by GIZ in coordination with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) from July 25–29, 2016. The delegation comprised of senior officials from fourteen different States responsible for promotion of renewable Read more…
To develop skilled manpower, Cogen India along with MITCON Consultancy and Engineering Services Ltd, one of its Patron Member, successfully organized MNRE-supported OTPs in Maharashtra (2014–15 and 2015–16) and Uttarakhand (2016). The first OTP was organized from December 2014 to January 2015 at six select cogeneration plants (host sugar factories) Read more…
This is due to the ongoing disruption in supply chain for sourcing of modules/cells and uncertainty over the timelines for normalcy in manufacturing operations in China for solar OEMs. New Delhi: Ratings agency Icra on Monday said the outbreak of deadly coronavirus poses concern for domestic solar developers and original Read more…
India, a country with an everincreasing population (over 1.2 billion as per Census 2015) and need for energy is faced with the enormous challenge to produce energy with efficient utilization of available resources. In this context, the state of Gujarat came up with an innovative and cost-effective solution to utilize Read more…
Shri Shakti Alternative Energy Ltd (SSAEL) has won grant from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and the US State Department for Remote Monitoring of Solar Pumps. The United States Ambassador Mr Richard R Verma and Shri Upendra Tripathy, Secretary, MNRE, announced Hyderabad-based Shri Shakti Alternative Energy Limited Read more…
It is really time for India to invest quickly into new research areas like the use of solar power in industry and making of an efficient battery. A respected global technology leader may head the initiative. Any breakthrough will give us a stake in the new exciting energy future and Read more…
Government’s ambitious 40 gigawatt rooftop solar power generation project might not be fulfilled by 2022 because, according to industry experts, electricity distribution companies in several states have been reluctant to support installation and integration of rooftop solar energy because of potential revenue loss for each unit of power generated. to Read more…
On the occasion of the visit of the World Bank President to India, the Interim Administrative Cell of the International Solar Alliance (ISA Cell) and the World Bank declared their intention to promote solar energy globally. The declaration was signed and exchanged by Shri Upendra Tripathy, Secretary, Ministry of New Read more…
Recently, the Centre allocated Rajasthan a 25,000 MW ultra mega renewable energy park. The state government has identified land bank of 125,000 hectares in three districts — Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur—for this park. Jaipur: Rajasthan plans to set up 30,000 MW of solar power plants in next five years and Read more…