India’s bid to protect its solar-equipment makers by imposing a safeguard duty on cheap, Chinese imports has failed, according to domestic manufacturers, who are campaigning for tougher measures. The country last year imposed a 25% tariff on solar cells and Read more…
India’s rapidly growing renewable energy capacity, a major achievement of the Modi government, faces a serious slowdown as investors are disappointed by the unrelenting focus on reduction of tariffs and multiple cancellation of bids after auctions. Central and state agencies Read more…
With the government putting in major thrust on solar energy, coupled with its huge local market and strong manufacturing capabilities, India is poised to become a global leader for solar energy products and in innovations in solar technology. According to Read more…
Contributing towards green energy and to achieve self-reliance in power, R Madhavan, Chairman and Managing Director, HAL, inaugurated an 8.4 MW wind energy power plant near Ilkal in Bagalkot district in Karnataka. The power generated from this plant will be Read more…
The growth of our society is dependent on energy. And, since we have built our world using limited fossil fuel reserves, continuously shrinking reserves have created scarcity for energy, and given rise to energy cost. Currently, more than 1 billion Read more…
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has won an order for setting up 129 MW Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) power plants in Telangana from Singareni Collieries Company Limited. Significantly, valued at Rs.565 Crore, this is the largest SPV power plant order won Read more…
Ladakh is known for its pristine natural beauty and mountains towering over vast swathes of desolate land, is set to add another feature to its fame- the world’s largest single-location solar photo-voltaic plant. Some 200 km to the south in Read more…
While India remains one of the most attractive markets when it comes to renewable energy, the industry needs a better regulatory environment and clarity on policies, industry players argued at the CII partnership summit in Mumbai on Sunday. “I think Read more…
The government has reduced the time allowed for commissioning and financial closure of solar power projects, a move that could accelerate the pace of renewable energy capacity addition in the country. This, however, could be a concern for project developers Read more…
Developing cyber capacity of India, managing waste and harnessing solar energy are some of the issues that will be discussed at the 15th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD) at Varanasi later this month. The event, which will begin on January 21 Read more…
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