As renewable energy sources (solar, wind & biogas, hydropower) are green and clean sources of energy, they not only help to curb the greenhouse gases and reduce their share but also are much cheaper and cleaner sources of energy, writes Roop Read more…
A total capacity of 56.34 MW has been set up for power generation from waste garbage/material during last three years and current year in the country. The State/UT-wise details are at Annexure-I. The details of Central Financial Assistance (CFA) provided by Read more…
The Government of India has set a national target of installing 1,00,000 MW grid connected solar power capacity in the country by December, 2022. As on 31.10.2019, a total grid connected solar power generation capacity of 31,696 MW has been Read more…
The Government have taken, inter alia, following steps to increase solar energy generation in the country: (i) Announcement of a target of installing 100 GW of solar energy capacity by December, 2022. (ii) Waiver of Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) Read more…
Wind power projects are set up in the country, including in the state of Rajasthan, on the basis of commercial principles taking into account wind resource, land availability, transmission infrastructure, etc. So far, bids for 15,100 MW of wind Read more…
Most of renewable energy projects in the country are being implemented by the private sector developers selected through transparent bidding process. Government has issued standard bidding guidelines to enable the distribution licensees to procure power at competitive rates in cost Read more…
Shri Anand Kumar, Secretary, Union Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has said that the Government is committed to managing curtailments to enhance the ease of doing business for developers in the renewable energy sector. Speaking at the session Read more…
Government of India, through Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), on 05.04.2019, has approved Implementation of CPSU Scheme Phase-II for setting up 12,000 MW grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Projects by CPSUs/ State PSUs/ Government Organisations, with Viability Gap Read more…
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