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Street vendors in India can soon tap into solar energyThe National Association of Street Vendors of India estimates that there are around 30,000 street vendors in Bengaluru. Small businesses like these face innumerable challenges, given their make-shift existence. Availability of light in the evening is one of them. It is this challenge that non-profit Selco Foundation is hoping to address. The foundation has been finding sustainable solutions for marginalised communities. It called for entries to build sustainable, cost-effective energy kiosks that can be used by street... Read more.. |
Government to roll out Rs17,000 crore rural household electrification schemeIn a fresh push to universalize electricity access, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government plans to roll out a Rs17,000 crore scheme. Aimed at providing electricity access to every rural household, the scheme named Sasti Bijli Har Ghar Yojana may target around 40 million unelectrified households. ... Read more.. |
UDAY scheme impact: State-run power discoms cut losses by 21.5% in FY17Combined losses of state-run power utilities in 26 states and the Union territory of Puducherry in 2016-17 fell 21.5% from a year ago to Rs40,295 crore on account of efforts under Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY), the turnaround scheme aimed at improving operational and bill collection efficiency. A central government official aware of the performance of state utilities said on condition of anonymity... Read more.. |
Tata Power Solar to install 2.67 MW solar carport at Cochin AirportTata Power Solar on Tuesday announced the commissioning of 2.67 MW solar carport at Cochin International Airport. The project comprised of putting together 8472 solar panels on 27 carports spread over 20289.9 square meters of area. The entire solar plant is aimed towards reducing 1868 tonnes of Carbon dioxide (CO2) annually. ... Read more.. |
JMRC's rooftop solar plant project hits roadblockThe Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation's (JMRC) plans to make its station energy self-sufficient by installing rooftop solar plant has hit a roadblock. Under the Central government's scheme, JMRC has requested the Centre to install 2,500 KWP rooftop solar power plant at Metro stations. The approval for installation was received by the Centre. However, the proposal failed to take off as permission was not received... Read more.. |
Distribution companies want to rework pacts as solar tariffs hit new lowSolar tariffs have fallen so dramatically that tariffs which were at record lows just three months ago no longer appeal to distribution companies, creating a big challenge for renewable energy companies. In April, French solar developer SolaireDirect won 250 MW in an NTPC conducted auction at Kadapah Solar Park in Andhra Pradesh, quoting a tariff of Rs 3.15 per kwH. At the time, this was a record low,... Read more.. |
Sustainability Outlook partners with Confexhub for the Global Waste Management Conference 2017 to be held from 1 – 2 August 2017 in Bangkok, ThailandExperts and industry practitioners representing public and private waste management from over 15 countries will converge in Bangkok, Thailand for the inaugural Global Waste Management Conference from 1 – 2 August 2017 to discuss practical approaches and share insights and innovations in addressing the increasing alarming impact of waste.
Globally, around 1.3 billion tonnes of waste are... Read more.. Date : Jul 26 Source: Sustainability Outlook
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Government planning to operate entire public transport on electricity: Nitin GadkariRoad transport, highways and shipping minister Nitin Gadkari has said the government aims to develop infrastructure for running all public transport on electricity. “I saw electric buses using inductive charging technology, which is a way of wirelessly charging a bus, in Sweden recently. I even spoke of developing an electric highway. We can make a lane from Delhi to Mumbai with electric charging cables akin... Read more.. |
India launches probe against China, Taiwan solar cell importsThe commerce ministry has initiated an anti-dumping investigation against the import of solar cells from China, Taiwan and Malaysia. Solar cells are the basic ingredient used in the manufacturing of solar modules. The investigation was triggered by an application by the Indian Solar Manufacturers’ Association filed in May. Chinese solar modules are 8-10% cheaper than Indian counterparts. The notice issued by the directorate general of anti-dumping and allied duties said that prima facie evidence of dumping... Read more.. |
UPPCL notice to six companies for not installing solar power plantUP government on Monday issued notice to six private companies, including Adani Green Energy, for delay in setting up solar power plants in UP. The decision was taken after the companies did not set up solar power plants, despite entering into an agreement for it, two years ago. UP Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) issued the ‘Procure Preliminary Default’ notice to six companies, namely Adani Green Energy... Read more.. |
Distribution companies want to rework pacts as solar tariffs hit new lowSolar tariffs have fallen so dramatically that tariffs which were at record lows just three months ago no longer appeal to distribution companies, creating a big challenge for renewable energy companies. In April, French solar developer SolaireDirect won 250 MW in an NTPC conducted auction at Kadapah Solar Park in Andhra Pradesh, quoting a tariff of Rs 3.15 per kwH. At the time, this was a record low,... Read more.. |
Foreign rupee limit poses new threat to Indian high-yield bondsThree years after stirring controversy, an offshore financing structure pioneered by Indian renewable energy producer Greenko Energy Holdings is now under threat as foreign investors near their quota limits on rupee bonds. Greenko last Monday sold $1 billion of international bonds, the biggest high-yield Green bond globally and its third such deal in three years. The proceeds are invested in Indian rupee... Read more.. |
14 hydro power projects stare at Rs 25,594 crore cost overrunFourteen under construction hydro power projects of above 25 mw have been stalled due to various reasons, leading to cost overrun of Rs 25,593.78 crore, the government said today. "As of July 1, 2017, there are 14 under construction hydro power projects (above 25 mw), totalling 5,055 mw, which are stalled due to various reasons," Power Minister Piyush Goyal said in a reply to the Rajya Sabha.... Read more.. Date : Jul 25 Source: The Economic Times
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India’s first wind power auction: Developers sign PPAs for 550 Mw capacityMajor wind power developers including Adani and Mytrah Energy today signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Power Trading Corporation (PTC) for supply of 550 Mw power to states as part of India’s first wind power auctions scheme. The pacts were signed in the presence of power, coal, renewable energy and mines minister Piyush Goyal here. As per the PPAs signed, Mytrah Energy, Inox Wind and Ostro Kutch... Read more.. |
IIT-Bombay develops technology for colour coating solar glass buildingIndian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has developed a technology that allows colour coating of solar glass buildings without affecting their energy-harvesting property. The institute has patented its 'nanophotonic coating' technology and will soon launch a startup that would take this technology to the commercialisation stage. ... Read more.. |
Jakson Group to invest Rs 700 crore to set up new solar plantAt a time when most domestic solar manufacturers are struggling with idle capacity in the face of cheap solar cells and modules being imported from China, Noida-based Jakson Group is setting up a greenfield solar plant in a seemingly contrarian decision. It is investing Rs 650-700 crore in a new plant in Gujarat that will have a capacity of 1,000 MW of solar modules and 250 MW of solar cells in three years... Read more.. |
CREST moves electricity regulator against action on gross meteringUnhappy with the decision of the Chandigarh electricity department to stop connections on gross metering, Chandigarh Renewal Energy and Science & Technology Promotion Society (CREST) has filed a petition with the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC), seeking direction to the department for resumption of gross metering connections. Chandigarh has been selected by the Union government to be... Read more.. |
Schneider Electric launches Energy Efficient Products For residential Market
Schneider Electric is a global leader in energy management and automation with a revenue of around 26 billion euro in the financial year 2016 and 1,40,000 employees in over 100 countries. "India is a strategic market for us. We are launching today two products -- Automatic Power Factor Corrector (APFC) panels and Automatic Harmonic Filter (AHF). The two products will help in energy saving up to 30... Read more.. |
Mercedes Benz seeks sops to aid India's electric car rideFolger, the Mercedes Benz Managing Director for India, said globally the German automaker is heavily investing in technology for electric mobility and if adequate support is extended, these vehicles may make their way to India by 2020. “We would love to bring in electric vehicles, it mirrors our overall strategy but it’s a catch 22 situation all over the industry. You need to reach a certain minimum amount... Read more.. |
India launches first R&D facility for high-end fuels, gasIndia has launched its first petroleum Research & Development (R&D) facility for testing high-end BS-VI quality fuel emissions, according to an official here. Operated by state-run Indian Oil Corp (IOC), the R&D facility is designed to test all types of fuel including petrol, diesel, ethanol-blended petrol, bio-diesel, CNG, LNG, hydrogen-CNG and 2G-ethanol blends to ensure they meet the superior... Read more.. |
Centre to notify guidelines for renewable power procurement: Haryana governmentThe Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has clarified that a guideline for procurement of renewable power through competitive bidding would be notified shortly by the Centre, the Haryana government said today. Till then, projects may be set up under existing provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003 under section 62 wherein the State Regulatory Commission is to be approached for fixation of tariff, a... Read more.. |
Finland’s Taaleri looking to buy solar power projects in IndiaAttracted by the opportunities in India’s solar energy space, Finland’s Taaleri Plc is evaluating assets for acquisition here. This interest by the Nasdaq Helsinki-listed firm is reflective of the trend wherein overseas firms have led the race on aggressive tariffs to secure renewable energy project contracts in India. Taaleri Solar Wind fund is Finland’s first equity fund to invest in overseas green energy... Read more.. |
Dubai sets sights on India to achieve its green energy goalsWith a roadmap to harness 75% of its energy needs from renewable sources by 2050, Dubai is reaching out to investors, consultants, equipment suppliers and developers in India, which has emerged as one of the top leading solar markets in the world. In a three-city road show in India that included Jaipur besides Delhi and Mumbai, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the public service infrastructure... Read more.. |
Japan's low-carbon hydrogen technology to protect environmentJapan's Yokohama city will participate in a trial project that demonstrates the building of a low-carbon hydrogen supply chain model using renewable energy in the Tokyo and Yokohama coastal region. The project will use electricity generated from the Hama Wing wind power plant near the center of Yokohama to create hydrogen. ... Read more.. |
Environment ministry approves projects seeking to address climate changeThe environment ministry today approved projects aimed at addressing the vulnerabilities arising out of climate change in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Sikkim. The National Steering Committee on Climate Change (NSCCC), at a meeting, approved three Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) submitted by the states for fundings under the National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC). ... Read more.. Date : Jul 20 Source: India Today
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