While the government’s decision to re-classify large hydroelectric projects as renewable energy will certainly help the sector, the move will also go a long way in meeting the targets set by it for the sector, according to analysts. Earlier this month, the Union Cabinet approved a new hydroelectricity policy that, Read more…
The effects of global warming are already visible. Average temperatures are only 0.8 degree Celsius higher today than in 1880. Yet there is already an increasing frequency of extreme weather events, rising ocean temperatures and disappearing corals, melting glaciers and shrinking polar ice caps, and rising sea levels. Public action Read more…
With an aim to increase the penetration of renewable energy and to help its consumers to reduce their electricity bills, Power discom BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) has commissioned four solar micro grids with Lithium-ion based batteries in east Delhi which will help in reduction of carbon emission and provide Read more…
Inconsistent government actions cast a shadow over solar energy developers’ sentiment and slowed down capacity addition momentum, a report by CRISIL Research said Monday. India has set an ambitious target of having 175 GW of renewables including 100 GW of solar energy by 2022. The outlook for solar energy development Read more…
Inconsistent government actions cast a shadow over solar energy developers’ sentiment and slowed down capacity addition momentum, a report by CRISIL Research said Monday. India has set an ambitious target of having 175 GW of renewables including 100 GW of solar energy by 2022. The outlook for solar energy development Read more…
Scientists have designed a metal frame that increases the amount of sunlight captured by a solar cell, enhancing its energy production by almost one-third. The simple, inexpensive and ingenious method could increase solar energy captured for people in developing countries, as well as remote regions that are off the grid, researchers Read more…
To boost hydro power generation, the government Thursday approved a slew of measures including providing renewable energy status for large hydel projects and new funding provisions. Earlier, hydro projects up to 25 MW capacity were considered as renewables and were eligible for various incentives like financial assistance and cheaper credit. Read more…
India will achieve installed solar power capacity of 70GW by March 2023, ratings company Crisil said, lowering its July estimate of 79GW. The government set a target of 100GW of solar capacity by 2022, against the existing 22GW. The target is growing more distant and the shortfall by which India will miss Read more…
Wind developers have expressed concern over the new land policy for renewable energy announced by Gujarat about a month ago as it does not make possession of a power purchase agreement (PPA) mandatory while applying for land to set up a project in the state. They fear that without such Read more…
Of the around 2943 megawatt (MW) capacity of wind power that was bid out in 2017, less than 30 percent has been commissioned so far. Industry officials point out unviable bidding and delay in formulation in Gujarat’s new land policy has contributed to the slow implementation. Of the 2943 MW Read more…