The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) jointly organized two Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDPs) training to spread awareness on the business and employment generation potential of the solar PV rooftop sector in India. The first five-day residential training programme, organized Read more…
Kongwang is a small village located in Amlarem of Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya with total 13 families residing. Trailing up 30 minutes from a deserted road near the Bangladesh border, this village is so remote that it looks like it is in the middle of nowhere. With an approach that Read more…
In a first, scientists have integrated a solar cell and a nanogenerator that can convert wind energy into electricity in a single device that may power the ‘Internet of Things’. The ‘Internet of Things’ could make cities ‘smarter’ by connecting an extensive network of tiny communications devices to make life Read more…
Source: REN21 Renewables 2016 Global Status Report
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA)—a Central PSU under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)—was awarded the India Pride Award 2015–16 by Dainik Bhaskar Group of Publications under the category—India Image Enhancement/Creating a Global Brand. The Award was presented by Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, Union Minister for Read more…
After distributing more than one crore LED bulbs in Rajasthan under UJALA scheme, Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) is now setting sights on replacing traditional high energy consumption fans by energyefficient variants under National Energy Efficient Fan Programme (NEEFP). “We want to replicate the same success in the energy efficient Read more…
The New Development Bank (NDB), commonly known as BRICS bank, has sanctioned its first batch of loans, including $250 million to India’s renewable energy projects. The NDB has approved four green renewable energy projects from India, China, Brazil, and South Africa entailing financing of $811 million, the finance ministry said Read more…
There is worldwide awakening for protection of environment and safe disposal of food/ kitchen waste. In Denmark, it is mandatory that restaurants, public institutions, and other catering centres collect their food waste for recycling. Kitchen waste is available from mess and canteens of industrial establishments, hotels, hostels, religious institutions, etc., Read more…
Solar energy as an education subject normally involves physical science and engineering, but sometimes depending on the student category, also economics and social science. It is necessary to introduce solar energy concept from the very early stage of education. For primary level, the courses demonstrate the principle of solar energy Read more…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has taken several steps to fructify Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s dream of clean energy. The largest renewable capacity expansion programme in the world is being taken up by India. The government is aiming to increase share of clean energy through massive thrust in Read more…