The NHPC (National Hydroelectric Power Corporation) has plans to develop techno-commercially viable solar power projects in Telangana. A team of high-level officials of NHPC led by its Chairman and Managing Director A.K. Singh held a series of meetings with senior officials of the Energy Department including Special Chief Secretary (Energy) Read more…
As Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has agreed to waive 5 per cent service charge on the installation of solar power plants, the Municipal Corporation has decided to prepare a proposal for approval of an advance payment of around Rs10 crore and signing a tripartite agreement with the firm. Now, Read more…
Close to $2.1 billion in cumulative disclosed corporate-level investment was deployed into off-grid energy access markets between 2010 and 2019, Wood Mackenzie has estimated. Off-grid refers to power generated and consumed locally either on a standalone basis or through a mini-grid. Wood Mackenzie estimates 420 million people now use standalone Read more…
PATNA: With a view to minimizing the use of conventional sources of energy, Patna University (PU) will soon install solar panels on the rooftops of all the buildings on its campus. This was announced by vice-chancellor (VC) Rash Bihari Prasad Singh while initiating a discussion on the ‘Utility of Solar Read more…
CHANDIGARH: The UT administration is all set to introduce the Renewable Energy Service Company Model (Resco) model in the city to tap solar energy on private residential houses. Under the model, the UT will rope in private companies to install solar plants atop houses. In return, the building owner will Read more…
Agra: To save power and promote use of green energy, Agra Municipal Corporation (AMC) administration is planning to set up a high capacity solar plant at its head office on MG Road. The installation of the 325-kilowatt capacity plant is estimated to cost Rs 15 crore. The contract for the Read more…
MUMBAI: A campaign that promotes solar energy for electric charging stations of BEST buses, #SolarwalaBEST, gained momentum on Monday with students creating awareness in south Mumbai and a petition being signed by nearly 1,400 people on social media. NGO Waatavaran, which is behind the movement, said it aims for at Read more…
SECUNDERABAD: While implementing measures aimed at harnessing renewable energy and conserving energy, the South Central Railway (SCR) is reducing energy costs through the installation of solar panels at stations, service buildings and Level Crossing gates across the zone. According to SCR, over 55 railway stations are being provided with solar Read more…
Bihar government is considering a proposal to fine power distribution companies for load-shedding as part of its ambition to provide uninterrupted power supply to each household in the state as a matter of consumer rights. The proposed “No load-shedding policy” has been placed before the state cabinet committee recommending discoms Read more…
India’s NTPC Ltd. plans to set up a 5 gigawatt solar park in the western state of Gujarat, which would be the biggest in the country, as the top electricity generator shifts toward cleaner energy. A site has been identified for the project, which is expected to cost as much Read more…