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SC: Can Uttarakhand hydel projects be shifted to non-eco fragile zones?The Supreme Court on Friday suggested exploring the feasibility of shifting hydro-electric power projects on Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers in Uttarakhand to non-eco fragile zones to facilitate resumption of the projects which have been stalled for the last seven years. “It should be considered for all projects across the country and not only for Uttarakhand. Pure commercial consideration cannot be the sole criterion. We agree there is need for power. But protecting environment and lives of people are more important. Power projects can be relocated. They need not be in ecologically... Read more.. Date : Mar 2 Source: ET Energy World
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Gujarat: Last day to apply for solar rooftops is March 15The state government has extended the last date of filing applications for rooftop solar panels till March 15. Earlier, the last date for filing applications was February 28. The government has allocated Rs 912 crore for the year 2020-21 for the solar rooftop project. The budget in the year 2019-2020 was Rs.610-crore. Chief minister Vijay Rupani said that Gujarat has received 1.06 lakh rooftop solar panel applications during the last five months, since the scheme was implemented from August 25, 2019. He said that an online portal has been created for online filing of applications. The... Read more.. Date : Mar 2 Source: ET Energy World
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NTPC Invites Bids for Development of Wind Projects Worth 600 MWNTPC Ltd has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB), inviting online bids from eligible bidders for setting up of ISTS-connected wind energy project(s) up to a capacity of 600 MW anywhere in India. The scope of work for the selected bidders will include the detailed design, engineering, micro-siting, manufacture, supply, erection, testing, commissioning of the wind energy projects. The project developers will also be required to provide comprehensive operation and maintenance of the offered wind farm as detailed in tech specs including the supply of all spare parts, consumables, repairs /... Read more.. Date : Mar 2 Source: Saur Energy International
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Creation of world-class infra at ports important for India to become USD 5 trillion economy: Venkaiah NaiduCreation of world-class infrastructure at ports is important for India to become a USD 5 trillion economy, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said on Saturday. He also called upon all the chairpersons and administrators of ports to make these facilities more energy-efficient and environment-friendly as such efforts were needed to counter climate change, an official statement said. Interacting with the chairpersons of major port trusts during the 'Chintan Baithak' being held by the Ministry of Shipping in Mamallapuram, the Vice President stressed upon the need to harness India's vast coast for... Read more.. Date : Mar 2 Source: Livemint
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China's solar power giant LONGi eyeing production base in IndiaLONGi Group, China’s solar power major, is looking at the possibility of setting up a production facility in India for which it has already carried out some preliminary preparations, the company’s director told ETEnergyWorld. At present, the solar technology firm has a branch in India, which is mainly engaged in the sales of the module. It has also been in cooperation with companies such as Sumant Sinha-led ReNew Power. “LONGi has been comprehensively assessing the possibility of setting up a production base in India, with some preliminary preparations done. As for further development, we... Read more.. Date : Mar 2 Source: ET Energy World
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M&M in talks with Ashok Leyland, Renault & Hyundai to supply electric powertrainsMahindra and Mahindra has initiated talks with Ashok Leyland, Renault and Hyundai to supply its electric powertrain to its peers, seeking to establish its credentials in a mobility segment that many believe would soon alter the dynamics of the hitherto fuelfired automotive industry. Executives said that while discussions with Renault and Hyundai are at a preliminary stage, talks with Ashok Leyland have advanced, with the two companies examining possible synergies. For electric vehicles to be commercially viable, the EV industry needs to have scale and localise.“If every OEM starts buying... Read more.. Date : Mar 2 Source: The Economic Times
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HPCL inaugurates first electric vehicle charging station in Gujarats VadodaraHindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), the state-owned oil marketing company, has launched its first electric vehicle charging facility. The first of its kind facility is located in the Kareilbag locality of Vadodara, Gujarat. HPCL Director (Marketing) Rakesh Misri, who inaugurated the station, said that it is the pioneer electric vehicle charging station set up by HPCL in Gujarat. HPCL plans to develop and install electric vehicle charging stations across the country at suitable locations. The electric vehicle charging stations will be able to charge two, three and four-wheeler... Read more.. Date : Mar 2 Source: Business Today
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RRTS to be linked with electric bus routes in push to the last-mile connectivityThe National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has sent a proposal to the UP urban development department to integrate the regional rapid transit system (RRTS) stations with the proposed electric bus service in a way that offers last-mile connectivity to residents. The state urban development department, in turn, has assured NCRTC that its proposal will be looked into. This gains importance in view of 50 electric buses that will be introduced in Ghaziabad. “There have been instances wherein major projects like metro corridors lack of last-mile connectivity issue has not been... Read more.. Date : Mar 2 Source: The Times of India
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Environment ministry releases draft version of battery waste management rulesIndia’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has made available the draft version of Battery Waste Management Rules, 2020 for comment. The new rules, when enforced, will replace the earlier Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001, with amendments made to ensure safe disposal and organized recycling of batteries at the end of their life. The rules apply to “Every manufacturer, producer, collection center, importer, re-conditioner, re-furbisher, dismantler, assembler, dealer, recycler, auctioneer, vehicle service center, consumer and bulk consumer involved in... Read more.. Date : Feb 28 Source: PV Magazine India
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India, Myanmar sign 10 MoUs; Focus on solar power and roadsIndia and Myanmar on Thursday exchanged 10 agreements, four of which focus on the construction of water supply systems, distribution of electricity by solar power, as well as construction of roads and schools in Rakhine state, located on the western coast of the South Asian country. The deals were signed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Myanmar President U Win Myint at the Hyderabad House here today. Last month, India had extended relief assistance including noodles, toor dal, chana dal, soya oil, chili powder, and other edible materials, to Rakhine residents who were... Read more.. Date : Feb 28 Source: ET Energy World
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CERC Order Makes Biomass Generated Power Formula drivenIn an important development for power producers generating power using biomass, the CERC (Central Electricity Regulatory Commission) took suo motu cognizance, and issued its guidelines for estimation of power generation using biomass at coal fired plants. This became relevant after directives from the CEA to thermal plants to use more Biomass, besides the clarification of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), on 26.9.2019 that placed the power generated from co-firing of biomass in coal based thermal power plants as renewable energy. The letter also made power from biomass eligible... Read more.. Date : Feb 28 Source: Saur Energy International
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MNRE cancels proposal for 500 MW solar park project in Tamil NaduIn a major setback to Tangedco and the Tamil Nadu government, the Union ministry for renewable power (MNRE) has cancelled the proposal for a solar park at Kadaladi in Ramanathapuram district. The decision was made at a meeting convened by the MNRE secretary recently to assess the performance of solar parks. The reason for cancellation, sources said, was tardy progress in its implementation. It was in 2017 that the government announced that a 500 MW solar photovoltaic park would come up at Kadaladi. Former CM J Jayalalithaa had in 2016 announced a 4,000MW thermal power plant at the same... Read more.. Date : Feb 28 Source: ET Energy World
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Solar tariff drops to Rs 2.5 per unit in latest SECI auctionThe latest reverse auction for 1,200 MW of solar capacity, conducted by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), will see the tariff drop to Rs 2.5 per unit. Though this is higher than the all-time low rate of Rs 2.44/unit, it is much lower than Rs 2.71/unit in the last auction during October, 2019. According to sources, SoftBank Group’s SB Energy, Canadian energy firm AMP Energy’s India unit and New York-based Eden Renewables’ Indian arm have been awarded 600 MW, 100 MW and 250 MW, respectively, all at Rs 2.50/unit. ReNew Power, the country’s largest renewable energy generator, was... Read more.. Date : Feb 28 Source: Financial Express
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Wind-Solar hybrid tenders: Allowing multiple energy injection points will kill energy storage in its infancyLobby group the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) has raised concern that the draft competing bidding guidelines for hybrid renewable energy projects being prepared by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) are not in sync with the objectives of National Hybrid Policy itself. The bidding guidelines allow injection of power at multiple locations from the same project, thereby effectively trying to use grid as an artificial storage mechanism. “This will further increase the RE integration challenges in Indian grid, which is already grappling with variability... Read more.. Date : Feb 28 Source: PV Magazine India
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Actis buys 600 MW Acme solar assets for Rs 3,000 crGlobal emerging market fund Actis has acquired solar energy assets of 600 megawatt capacity from Acme Cleantech Solutions in a deal worth Rs 3,000 crore, said two people aware of the development. Actis outbid Canadian fund Brookfield to strike a deal with one of the largest solar power producers in India, they said. ET had reported last month that global investors including Brookfield and UK-based Actis were in discussions with Acme Cleantech. The deal, signed on Wednesday, is subject to regulatory approvals, said one of the persons. The equity value of the deal is pegged at Rs 900 crore,... Read more.. Date : Feb 28 Source: ET Energy World
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Coronavirus: Two-wheeler production affected, EV ecosystem in India expecting disruption on a large scaleCoronavirus outbreak is a global health emergency and while governments scramble to find a cure as death toll increases, there are other effects of the pandemic that the industries will have to bear. Several automobile manufacturers in India rely on China for import of certain components, especially electric vehicle manufacturers in India currently procure components and batteries from the COVID-19 affected country. We got in touch with some manufacturers to learn more about the possible short- and long-term effects on production. This is what TVS Motor Company and Hero Electric had to say... Read more.. Date : Feb 28 Source: The Indian Express
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TERI partners with start-up to generate water from air moistureAiming to facilitate India's sustainable development goal (SDG) of universal access to safe drinking water, environment think tank ''The Energy and Resources Institute'' (TERI) said on Thursday that it was collaborating with an Indian start-up company to generate water from air moisture. In a statement, TERI said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hyderabad-based start-up Maithri Aquatech Pvt Ltd and the alliance will "create the evidence for the better acceptability" of ''air to water'' technology in India. It said the MoU will help work towards facilitating the "... Read more.. Date : Feb 28 Source: Outlook India
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Climate change study: ‘3 million living within a km from Mumbai’s coast at risk from floods’Almost three million people living within a kilometre from the city’s coastline (high-tide line) are under “severe” threat from flooding, storm surges and rise in sea level, according to an analysis released on Thursday. The high-tide line is the corresponding point on land where the tide reaches maximum height. New research from private group McKinsey & Company Inc. identified risks of multiple hazards with increasing intensity due to climate change from now till 2050 for Mumbai’s coast. The analysis builds on a global report titled ‘Climate risk and response: Physical hazards and... Read more.. Date : Feb 28 Source: Hindustan Times
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Toyota unveils self-charging hybrid EV Vellfire at ₹79.5 lakhToyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Wednesday unveiled the Vellfire, the new luxurious self-charging hybrid electric multi-purpose vehicle in India. The company has already sold more than 6,00,000 units globally and has introduced Vellfire in CBU form, priced at ₹79.5 lakh ex-showroom. Vellfire delivers a powerful driving experience while ensuring low fuel consumption and carbon footprint, thanks to it being a strong hybrid vehicle. Studies have shown that strong hybrid vehicles are capable of running 40 per cent of the distance at 60 per cent of the time on electric or zero emission mode with... Read more.. Date : Feb 27 Source: The Hindu Business Line
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Energy storage market to touch $546 billion by 2035, predicts Lux ResearchThe total energy storage market is expected to grow to $546 billion in annual revenue by 2035, according to a report released by Lux Research. Lux Research estimates that the three main drivers of energy storage – mobility applications, electronic devices, and stationary storage – will reach an annual combined deployment level of 3,046 GWh over the next 15 years, up from the current 164 GWh, with mobility applications making up the lion’s share of the growth. “The energy storage industry is poised for a massive increase in annual revenue and deployment capacity as key innovative... Read more.. Date : Feb 27 Source: ET Energy World
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India’s largest private sector lender looks to support startups in the social spaceSocial startups by the virtue of their work domains and operational geographies take a lot of time to become self-sustainable and as a result can’t invest in research and development and operational expansions at an early stage from their own budget. This seriously affects the social enterprise’s progress, which in turn impedes their ability to create an impact. To serve social innovation, HDFC bank on Tuesday disbursed SmartUp grants cumulatively worth Rs 5 crore to startups working in the social sector under the aegis of Parivartan, the umbrella name for the bank’s social initiatives. In... Read more.. Date : Feb 27 Source: The Economic Times
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NTPC Designated RE Implementing Agency for Long Term Access in ISTS NetworkThe Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has designated state-owned NTPC as the renewable energy (RE) implementing agency to facilitate the application of connectivity and Long-Term Access (LTA) in the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) network. As per the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) Regulation (7th amendment) for connectivity, LTA and Medium-term Open Access in ISTS matters, any company or an entity designated by the central or state government as renewable energy implementing agency will act as an intermediary procurer to select and buy power from... Read more.. Date : Feb 27 Source: Saur Energy International
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India's largest solar tender stuck, firms await greenshoe option nodIndia’s first and largest tender for setting up solar manufacturing in the country is yet to conclude. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has yet not finalised the letter of authorisation (LoA) for the greenshoe option in the tender, which allows companies to build additional capacity. After facing delays and extensions for about two years, the tender for solar manufacturing received bids in November, 2019. The government invited bids for 2,000 Mw of solar manufacturing and 6,000 Mw of linked solar power plant. This was oversubscribed by the industry. Adani Green Energy submitted a... Read more.. Date : Feb 27 Source: Business Standard
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Kerala Commission Approves Rs 2.83/kWh Tariff for 200 MW Wind PowerIn its latest order, the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has approved the Power Supply Agreement (PSA) between the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for the procurement of 200 MW wind power at a tariff of Rs 2.83/kWh. In its petition, KSEB had submitted that as per the estimated electricity demand and the RPO targets, it has to meet 925 MW from Non-Solar Renewable Energy (RE) sources by the year 2021-2022. However, the existing non-solar capacity in the State is only about 273 MW. Further adding that the Central... Read more.. Date : Feb 27 Source: Saur Energy International
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Tamil Nadu: Climate change draft policy out, suggestions soughtAware that monitoring and evaluation of climate change is paramount to tackle its impact, the state government has invited suggestions from the public and others over its plans. The recently released draft TN State Action Plan on Climate Change 2.0. envisages increasing the forest cover inside and outside notified areas through proper afforestation, restoring degraded forests, enhancing biodiversity conservation, managing forest fires and invasive alien species and conducting research in the forestry sector among other plans. Sustainable agriculture, water resources, forest and... Read more.. Date : Feb 27 Source: The Times of India
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