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Solar power policy to be notified in 15 daysThe joint electricity regulatory commission (JERC) has instructed the Goa electricity department to provide required assistance to consumers interested in generating solar power in the state. It advised the department to do so after consumers and solar installers brought to the notice of the commission at the hearings that the government is dragging its feet over promoting solar power highlighting problems... Read more.. Date : Jan 16 Source: ET Energy World
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Kerala to float tenders for three more waste-to-energy plantsAmid the brewing resentment, the state government is determined to go ahead with the waste-to-energy plants in the state as the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) is all set to float tenders for three more such plants. The KSIDC which has floated a tender for a waste-to-energy plant in Kozhikode last month will float tenders for setting up three more plants in Kollam, Palakkad and Kannur... Read more.. Date : Jan 16 Source: The New Indian Express
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Indian Railways bets on solar and wind power! Three more stations go green to save on electricity billsIndian Railways takes a big step towards clean energy and energy conservation! As part of its mission to utilise cost-effective renewable energy, three more railways stations of the Central Railway zone are now being powered by wind and solar energy. According to a press release issued by Central Railways, the zonal network has already turned to 100% energy efficient light-emitting diode (LED) lights at its railway stations and service buildings. The three new ‘green’ stations where solar panels have been... Read more.. Date : Jan 15 Source: Financial Express
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NavAlt bags Kerala government order for solar ferry boatsThe Kochi-based NavAlt Solar and Electric Boats (NavAlt) has received orders for more solar boats from the Kerala government after completing a successful two-year run in the state of the country's first sun-powered ferry, the company said on Monday. The 75-passenger ongoing solar-powered transport ferry in Vaikom plying in Kerala's backwaters has helped the state government save Rs 40 lakh on diesel costs,... Read more.. Date : Jan 15 Source: ET Energy World
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UT to install solar panels on cycle stands at govt schoolsTo achieve the solar power generation target, set up by the ministry of new and renewable energy, the Chandigarh Renewal Energy, Science and Technology Promotion Society (Crest), has now planned to install solar plants on cycle stands of all government schools in the city. In 2014, Crest had installed North India’s first solar cycle stand. The 15KWp (kilo watt peak) solar cycle stand was inaugurated in February 2014 at Government High School, Sector 46. Now, Crest wants to... Read more.. Date : Jan 15 Source: The Times of India
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NTPC begins using farm stubble as fuel at Dadri plant to help Delhi breathe easyState-run NTPC has started using farm stubble as fuel at one of the units at its Dadri power plant, a first of its kind move expected to help Delhi and its neighbourhood breathe easy by stopping farmers from burning crop residue – a major contributor to winter smog – and supplementing farm income as well as creating rural jobs. “We (the Modi government) have done what we have said. It is helping the... Read more.. Date : Jan 15 Source: ET Energy World
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2 Indian researchers create cost-effective, time-efficient AI to inspect solar panelsDespite many benefits and relative popularity as a renewable energy source, eventually, the sun does set on even the best solar panels. Over time, solar cells face damage from weather, temperature changes, soiling, and UV exposure. Solar cells also require inspections to maintain cell performance levels and reduce economic losses. So, how does one inspect panels in real time, in a way that is both cost-effective and time-efficient? Two Indian researchers at India's Thapar Institute of Engineering and... Read more.. Date : Jan 15 Source: India Today
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Leap Green looks for funding partners in China, JapanJapan’s Daiwa Securities Group Inc. has been hired by Leap Green Energy Pvt. Ltd, promoted by the family of former Formula 1 driver Narain Karthikeyan, to raise funds from China, Japan and South Asian countries for its clean energy business, said two people aware of the development. “Daiwa has been appointed by us for a primary fund raise in China, Japan and S.E. Asia,” Rajeev Karthikeyan, managing director... Read more.. Date : Jan 14 Source: Live Mint
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12 cos show interest in 1,000MW floating solar plant in SolapurMSEDCL’s 1,000MW solar floating plant at Ujani dam in Solapur district has evoked tremendous response with 12 top companies participating in the pre-bid meeting held in Mumbai. Interestingly, Mahagenco had planned to set up a floating solar plant in its Irai dam (district Chandrapur). However, the consultant appointed by it found the proposal to be costly and the company dropped the project. The plant will... Read more.. Date : Jan 14 Source: ET Energy World
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Sembcorp to set up 2 SO2 pollution control units at 2 power plantsComplying with environment norms, Sembcorp Energy India (SEIL) has floated a tender to set up two flue-gas desulphurisation (FGD) units worth over Rs 1,000 crore in its two power plants with a total capacity of 2,640 MW in Andhra Pradesh. Date : Jan 14 Source: The Times of India
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Rise of renewable energy sources creating 'new world': IRENA reportThe rapid growth of renewable energy sources and the demise of fossil fuels are causing major changes in global politics, a special commission said in a report Friday. The shift "will alter the global distribution of power, relations between states, the risk of conflict, and the social, economic and environmental drivers of geopolitical instability," said a the commission set up by the International... Read more.. Date : Jan 14 Source: ET Energy World
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Kerala: KSEB to explore potential of floating solar technology in a big wayThe Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEB), in association with the Union government, is planning to deploy floating solar power generation units in a big way. The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has promised the board cutting-edge technology and support, using which the board hopes to generate power at half the cost it currently incurs for generating power from floating solar panels... Read more.. Date : Jan 14 Source: ET Energy World
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Govt approves India-France pact on technical cooperation in renewable energyThe government Thursday approved a pact between India and France to enhance technical bilateral cooperation in new and renewable energy. The decision was taken by the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here. "The Union Cabinet has approved the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between India and France on technical bilateral cooperation in the field of new and renewable energy. The MoU was... Read more.. Date : Jan 11 Source: ET Energyworld
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Gujarat to add 15,000 MW of renewable power by 2022The Gujarat government on Thursday announced Rs 1 lakh crore investment in the renewable energy (RE) sector in the next three years, aimed at adding 15,000MW capacity. The state government also plans to reduce dependence on thermal power by increasing the share of RE sector in total power generation from the existing 28% to 53% in next three years. Addressing reporters at a press conference here on Thursday... Read more.. Date : Jan 11 Source: ET Energyworld
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PTC India wind power sale attracts Hero, Macquarie, CLPThe Indian arm of CLP Holdings Ltd, Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA) and Hero Future Energies are among the companies that are interested in acquiring PTC India Ltd’s wind power business that may be valued at around ₹2,000 crore, two people aware of the development said. KPMG has been hired to manage the sale of PTC Energy’s 290 MW of wind power assets across Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. There has been considerable interest in the asset, given its size, the people said, requesting anonymity. The Indian renewable energy space is witnessing... Read more.. Date : Jan 11 Source: Livemint
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Delhi govt looking for viable solution to counter waste managementDelhi Minister Satyendar Jain Thursday said the AAP government is willing to provide funds to counter waste management problem in the city if it finds a viable solution, an official statement stated. "Managing waste is not a difficult task as several technologies are available for the same that do not cost much, but even if there is a need for funds the Delhi government will provide the same," the statement... Read more.. Date : Jan 11 Source: Business Standard
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Adani Group partners with Andhra Pradesh government to develop 'world's first green data center parks'Andhra Pradesh government today signed an MoU with Adani Group to build data center parks up to 5 gigawatt (gw) capacities in and around Visakhapatnam using 100 percent renewable energy over the next 20 years. The move also marks the Adani Group's foray into the digital infrastructure sector. The idea is to develop hyper-scale data center market in the state, positioning AP as the east coast data center hub... Read more.. Date : Jan 11 Source: Business Standard
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Government to announce 30% subsidy to milk farmers, co-ops in bid to go solarThe government is planning to shift the country’s entire milk sector to solar energy—from farmers onward to processors—through an upfront subsidy of 30%. A policy, in the works, will be announced soon, Dilip Rath, the chairman of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), told HT on Wednesday. The largest chunk of India’s milk business runs on a co-operative business model, which is essentially a collectivised... Read more.. Date : Jan 10 Source: Hindustan Times
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Andhra government signs MoU with Adani group for Rs 70,000 crore data centre parksThe Andhra Pradesh Government on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding with the Adani Group to build data center parks in and around Visakhapatnam over the next 20 years. The ambitious project, with a staggering investment of Rs 70,000 crore, would be a first-of-its-kind 100 per cent renewable energy powered project in the world, officials said. Adani will set up 5 gigawatts solar parks to power these proposed data centres. ... Read more.. Date : Jan 10 Source: The Indian Express
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Bengaluru-based Micelio fund to invest in clean-energy startupsShreyas Shibulal, son of Infosys cofounder SD Shibulal, has started a fund dedicated to clean-energy startups. Bengaluru-headquartered Micelio Fund plans to invest in startups in the electric vehicle space, across areas such as mobility, software applications, energy and charging infrastructure. “It is a Rs 140-crore fund which will undertake seed investments in early-stage companies who are trying to... Read more.. Date : Jan 10 Source: The Economic Times
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Finance Ministry goes all-electric: Vehicle fleet replaced with 15 Mahindra eVerito EVsThe Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India has just signed an agreement with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) for the deployment of 15 electric vehicles for their officers. In order to charge these vehicles, a total of 28 charging points that include 24 Slow charging points and 4 Fast Charging Points have been installed at North Block. The distribution of these vehicles is handled by EESL and all of these 15 cars are Mahindra eVeritos as informed by sources close to... Read more.. Date : Jan 10 Source: Financial Express
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NDMC replaces 50,000 old meters with ‘smart’ onesThe New Delhi Municipal Council on Wednesday replaced 50,000 conventional electricity meters with smart meters, making NDMC the first distribution company in India to implement 100% smart metering solution. The adoption of smart meters will enhance consumer convenience and rationalise electricity consumption. The smart meters come with multiple user-friendly features like user’s profile, latest consumption... Read more.. Date : Jan 10 Source: The Economic Times
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Ecolab establishes digital center in BengaluruEcolab Inc., the known firm in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services, in partnership with SMC2, is establishing the Ecolab Digital Center (EDC) in Bengaluru. The EDC will serve as a global ‘Digital Innovation Center of Excellence,' for the company and drive digital customer and field technology innovation and scale using a team of leading global talent. “Digital technology is already driving... Read more.. Date : Jan 10 Source: The Asian Age
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Govt panel proposes 2-way strategy to push EVs in IndiaA government appointed panel led by cabinet secretary Pradeep Kumar Sinha has proposed a bouquet of incentives for makers as well as buyers of electric vehicles in an effort to push emobility in the country. The panel has recommended a lower basic customs duty on components besides a lower GST rate to encourage manufacturers to take up large-scale production of e-vehicles. ... Read more.. Date : Jan 9 Source: ET Energyworld
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Airports Authority of India bans single-use plastic itemsThe Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Monday imposed a ban on single-use plastic items at its 129 airports across the country. Single-use plastic items are used only once and then thrown in the trash. “Various steps have been undertaken to eliminate single-use plastic items at passenger terminals and city side. These steps include banning of single-use plastic items like straws, plastic cutlery, plastic... Read more.. Date : Jan 9 Source: Livemint
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