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Wind and solar plants will soon be cheaper than coal in all big markets around world, analysis findsBy : Sustainability ..., Mar 12, 2020
Building new wind and solar plants will soon be cheaper in every major market across the globe than running existing coal-fired power stations, according to a new report that raises fresh doubt about the medium-term viability of Australia’s $26bn thermal coal export industry... Read more.. |
Optimal grid utilization imperative whilst integrating renewable energyBy : Sustainability ..., Feb 24, 2020
The recent SECI tender for 400 MW round-the-clock (RTC) power supply to State Discoms provides that renewable energy generation components wind and solar, along with energy storage system installed, if any, may either be co-located or located at different locations. National... Read more.. Subject Tags: power bundling , power transmission infrastructure , renewable energy targets , Thermal power |
Adani Green Energy interested in bidding for bundled renewable power: CEOBy : Sustainability ..., Feb 6, 2020
Adani Green Energy, the renewable energy arm of the Adani Group, is interested in participating in the bidding for supplying bundled renewable and thermal power under the scheme floated by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy last month. “Once the scheme is finalised we... Read more.. |
Renewable-thermal power plan may find few takersBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 27, 2020
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy's new proposal for developers to blend renewable and thermal power may not find many takers, according to renewable energy consultancy firm, Bridge To India. “We suspect that because of limited number of potential bidders, the scheme... Read more.. |
Rate woes of renewable energy firms may stress NBFC books further: IcraBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 7, 2020
Infrastructure finance companies might have to brace for additional pressure on asset quality from exposure to renewable energy (RE) projects, which face rate risks. These non-bank finance companies (NBFCs) are already affected by the slow resolution of their stressed thermal... Read more.. |
NTPC snubs foreign emissions tech, shuts out GE, others from $2 bn ordersBy : Sustainability ..., Dec 20, 2019
Top Indian electricity generator NTPC has rejected the emissions-cutting technology of GE and other foreign firms for its coal-fired plants, documents show, shutting them out of an estimated $2 billion in orders. Despite struggling with some of the world's worst air pollution... Read more.. Subject Tags: air pollution , carbon emissions reduction , clean coal technologies , coal , General Electric , NTPC , pilot project , Thermal power |
Hyderabad: Solar energy generators in fisheries soonBy : Sustainability ..., Dec 18, 2019
In a bid to promote utilisation of renewable energy in various fisheries and aquaculture activities, National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), Hyderabad will install solar wind energy generators in fisheries across states. “In fisheries and aquaculture, we need backup... Read more.. |
Cabinet approves pact with Japan Coal Energy CentreBy : Sustainability ..., Dec 12, 2019
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan Coal Energy Centre for cooperation in the field of electricity supply. "The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for the signing of MoU between... Read more.. |
Climate Change: How Himalayas are crucial for India's energy securityBy : Sustainability ..., Dec 12, 2019
Around 81 per cent of the total hydropower potential in the country has been assessed to be existing in the rivers flowing from Himalayan glaciers and there is a high interdependence between the glaciers located in the Himalayas and the energy security of the country,... Read more.. |
Coal India inks pact with NLC for solar, thermal power diversificationBy : Sustainability ..., Oct 9, 2018
As part of its plan to evolve into an energy company rather than just being a miner, Coal India has signed an initial agreement with NLC India for the formation of a joint venture (JV) company... Read more.. Subject Tags: carbon neutrality , Coal India Ltd , diversification , JV , NLC , solar energy , solar power plant , Thermal power |