India has become the largest market globally for auction of new renewable energy generation projects and the second-largest destination attracting clean energy investments. These are the findings of the latest Climatescope 2018 report by Bloomberg NEF (BNEF). “India’s renewable auctions market is the largest in the world. Over 11 GW Read more…
Scope for India–Japan Cooperation in the RE Sphere The world is undergoing an energy transformation wherein a majority of the countries across the world are recognizing and accepting the need for such a change. This transformation is characterized by renewable energy sources with their promise of extending access to affordable, Read more…
On July 9, 2018, YES BANK launched YES SCALE: Cleantech Accelerator, as part of its multi-sector start-up accelerator YES SCALE (Smart City, Clean Tech, Agritech, Lifesciences Tech, Edu Tech). YES SCALE: Cleantech Accelerator will focus on scaling up startups working on energy efficiency, waste management, and water management—paving the way for a cleaner future. YES SCALE Read more…
In a major decision to fast-track the deployment of Renewable Energy (RE) in India, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri R K Singh has approved a proposal for early regulatory approval by Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) for Read more…
Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri RK Singh held bilateral meetings with Madame Amina Moumouni, the Minister of Energy, Niger; Mr Marc Dederiwe Ably- Bidamon, Minister of Energy and Mines, Togo; and Mr Poasi Mataele Tei, Minister of Read more…
The budget presented by the Hon’ble Finance Minister of India, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman on July 5, 2019, shows a marked increase in the budgetary allocations for renewable energy sources. The budget has an outlay of 9.20 billion for wind power,30.05 billion for solar (both grid-connected and off-grid), and 5 billion Read more…
In a major decision to facilitate the solar and wind energy projects, Shri R K Singh, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship has approved a proposal to set up a Dispute Resolution Committee to consider the unforeseen disputes between Read more…
The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has directed its officials to explore the possibility of installing ‘solar trees’ in residential complexes of government employees. The move intends to promote renewable energy and reduce carbon footprint by the CPWD, the prime construction agency of the central government. According to an official, Read more…
Vijayawada: In a first, Kadiyam station in Rajahmundry earned the rare distinction of being the first energy neutral station in the South Central Railway Zone by meeting all its electrical demands through solar energy. This has been accomplished by the installation of a 10KWp ON-Grid Solar power plant on the Read more…
Saudi Arabia will look at major areas for investments in India, sign pacts with agencies such as Invest India and participate in the country’s infrastructure fund during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit on Tuesday a day after he pledged investments worth an estimated $20 billion to Pakistan. Five MoUs Read more…