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Ethanol distillation capacities to double by 2025 and achieve 20 % blending target:- Secretary, Department of Food, Public Distribution

Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution, Shri Sudhanshu Pandey today briefed the media persons about ethanol blending with petrol (EBP) program.

The roadmap for ethanol blending in India 2020-25 has been released by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 5th June, 2021 i.e. on World Environment day. Notification regarding making E 20 fuel available by April, 2023 has been issued.

It may be noted that BIS specifications for E12 & E15 blending have also been notified on 2nd June, 2021. Pilot project of E 100 dispensing from 3 locations at Pune was also... Read more..

Date : Jun 16
Source: Press Information Bureau

NCRTC plans to harness blended renewable energy for RRTS project

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) on Tuesday signed an MoU with SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India) to harness blended renewable energy for the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project.

According to the NCRTC, the MoU has provisions to explore possible opportunities in electric/transformative mobility, Hydrogen based economy, and other alternative sources of fuels and energy. The MoU was signed in the presence of Jatindra Nath Swain, Secretary (Fisheries), Vinay Kumar Singh, Managing Director NCRTC along with other senior officials of the NCRTC and... Read more..

Date : Jun 16
Source: The Hindu

Hardening of imported solar PV module price to moderate project returns: Icra

Hardening of imported photovoltaic solar module price will moderate the returns for projects awarded over the last six to nine-month period, rating agency Icra said on Tuesday. The increase in imported photovoltaic (PV) solar module price level by about 15-20 per cent over the last 4-5 months, to around 22-23 cents/watt as of date, is likely to impact the returns of solar power project developers, Icra said in a statement.

This price rise has been mainly driven by a sharp increase in the price of polysilicon, a key input for cell and module manufacturers, it added.

This risk... Read more..

Date : Jun 16
Source: Economic Times

Tirupati: New technology to end relentless search for ethanol

A Bengaluru-based start-up – ASN Fuels Pvt Ltd in collaboration with IIT-Tirupati has been working on trying new avenues to produce ethanol from agricultural waste called as lingo-cellulosic biomass. It has been promoted by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) towards fulfilling the mandate of the Government of India to all the oil manufacturing companies (OMCs) for 20 per cent ethanol blending in petrol by 2025.

The objective of the government was to reduce dependence on fossil fuels thereby reducing effective greenhouse gas emissions and reducing oil imports saving huge... Read more..

Date : Jun 16
Source: Hans India

NIT Andhra Pradesh develops WiFi controller for smart rainwater harvesting

NIT Andhra Pradesh students have developed a ‘Wi-Fi mounted Microcontroller’ that can integrate sensors for smart rainwater harvesting. This system can automate the process of water storage, reduction in water-borne disease and efficient storage.

The National Institute of Technology students from Team LinkLer have also won the prestigious ‘India Innovation Challenge Design Contest 2019’ (IICDC), which was organized by US-based Texas Instruments, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. The contest featured more than 18,000 teams with a total of nearly 75,000... Read more..

Date : Jun 16
Source: India today

Adani Electricity launches Green Tariff Initiative to switch to renewable energy

Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML) has decided to offer a Green Tariff Initiative for its consumers in Mumbai suburban area.

As per the company's official release, all consumers right from corporates, industrial, commercial, hotels, restaurants, and residential consumers can now switch to green energy. The consumers can opt for Adani Electricity Green Tariff Initiative by paying an additional tariff of Rs. 0.66 paise per unit, AEML said.

"The switch can be done with immediate billing cycle and customers will receive green power certificate on a monthly basis with a... Read more..

Date : Jun 15
Source: Live Mint

Delhi govt approves single-window facility to facilitate expansion of EV charging infrastructure

The Delhi government on Monday approved a single-window facility to facilitate the rapid expansion of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles at private and semi-public places like apartments, group housing societies, hospitals, malls and theatres in the national capital. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Delhi government's Charging Infrastructure Working Group chaired by Jasmine Shah, vice chairman of Dialogue and Development Commission.

"The Delhi govt has approved an innovative, single window process for quick and efficient installation of EV chargers. This is... Read more..

Date : Jun 15
Source: Economic Times

Goldi Solar plans to expand manufacturing capacity to 2.5 GW

Goldi Solar, a Mumbai-based global solar panel manufacturer, on Monday said it plans to increase its manufacturing capacity to 2.5 gigawatt (GW) with a new facility on the outskirts of Surat, Gujarat.

At present, the existing facility has a capacity of 500 megawatt (MW) and the expansion of 2 GW has been planned in two stages, according to the company press release.

It added that the first phase was slated to commence by the end of the second quarter (Q2) of financial year 2021-22 (FY22) with a 1 GW commercial production. While the second phase of production would begin by... Read more..

Date : Jun 15
Source: Economic Times

BURBERRY TO BE CLIMATE POSITIVE BY 2040

Today, Burberry announces its pledge to become Climate Positive by 2040, setting a new industry standard that goes further than the company’s current 2040 net-zero target. To achieve this, Burberry will take action within its own value chain, guided by climate science. This includes:

Accelerating its ambition to reduce emissions across its extended supply chain[1], aiming to reduce them by 46% (from a previous target of 30%) by 2030. This means Burberry’s Science Based Targets will be aligned to the 1.5°C pathway set out in the Paris Agreement[2]
Becoming Net-Zero by 2040, 10... Read more..

Date : Jun 15
Source: Burberry

Shri Piyush Goyal says clean environment & inclusive development which is sustainable, is a priority agenda for India.

Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food & Public Distribution Shri Piyush Goyal today said that India’s per-capita CO2 emission is the lowest amongst big economies, and despite that, in India, we are still doing our part, and our ambitious renewable energy target of 450 Gigawatts by 2030 shows our commitment towards the United Nations 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals.Speaking at the UN Trade Forum 2021, he said that there is no doubt about all of us being very concerned and we will work with renewed thrust in... Read more..

Date : Jun 15
Source: Press Information Bureau

PM’s keynote address at the UN 'High-Level Dialogue on Desertification, Land degradation and Drought'

Working towards restoring 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030. This would contribute to India's commitment to achieve an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.

India has taken the lead to highlight land degradation issues at international forums. The Delhi Declaration of 2019 called for better access and stewardship over land, and emphasised gender-sensitive transformative projects. In India, over the last 10 years, around 3 million hectares of forest cover has been added. This has enhanced the combined forest cover to almost one-... Read more..

Date : Jun 15
Source: Press Information Bureau

Shri Piyush Goyal interacts with the Industry on PLI Scheme on White Goods (ACs and LED)

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal today held interaction with the Industry on Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme on White Goods (ACs and LED). The interaction was held to take the feedback on the scheme, the Application window for which will be open for 3 months from tomorrow.

In the Budget 2021-22, outlay of Rs. 1.97 Lakh Crore for the PLI Schemes for 13 key sectors was announced. Through PLI, minimum production is expected to be $500 Bn over 5 years. PLI alone can expand 1/4th of total manufacturing output of the last 5 years. Minimum expected... Read more..

Date : Jun 15
Source: Press Information Bureau

NTPC invites EoI for Hydrogen Fuel Cell based pilot projects Pilot projects to be set up at NTPC plant premises

NTPC, India’s largest integrated power generating company under Ministry of Power has floated a global Expression of Interest (EOI) to set up two pilot projects, Standalone Fuel-Cell based backup power system and a standalone fuel-cell based microgrid system with hydrogen production using electrolyser at NTPC premises. Through the projects, NTPC is looking to further strengthen its footprint in green and clean fuel. NTPC will collaborate for implementation and further commercialization of the projects.

This is in line with NTPC’s initiatives towards adopting Hydrogen technologies.... Read more..

Date : Jun 15
Source: Press Information Bureau

IREDA invites bids for Rs. 4500 crore Solar PLI scheme; Big boost to domestic production of Solar PV Modules

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), a PSU under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited bids from solar module manufacturers for setting up solar manufacturing units under the central government’ Rs. 4,500 crore Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. MNRE has appointed IREDA as the implementing agency for the scheme. The Union Cabinet had earlier approved Rs. 4,500 crore scheme to boost domestic manufacturing of solar Photo Voltaic ( PV) modules.

The last date for submitting application is 30th June. The selection process for the... Read more..

Date : Jun 14
Source: Press Information Bureau

New waste water treatment technology can reduce costs for low and medium scale enterprises

Soon automobile servicing industry, food industry, and other low and medium scale enterprises can have a smart, affordable electric field-assisted membrane separation device at their disposal for oily waste water treatment.

Low-income group users mostly cannot afford the high cost of treatment technologies available for handling oily wastewater generated at their source points. As a result, large amount of untreated oily wastewater is discharged into the aquatic bodies without following the guidelines of the Pollution Control Board.

The technology developed by Dr Chiranjib... Read more..

Date : Jun 14
Source: Press Information Bureau

Discoms' Outstanding Dues To Gencos Fall 11.2 % To Rs 81,628 Cr In April

Total outstanding dues owed by electricity distribution utilities or discoms to power producers fell 11.2 per cent to Rs 81,628 crore in April 2021 from a year ago.

Distribution companies (discoms) owed a total Rs 91,915 crore to power generation firms in April 2020, according to portal PRAAPTI (Payment Ratification And Analysis in Power procurement for bringing Transparency in Invoicing of generators).

However, outstanding dues of discoms towards electricity producers have been increasing year-on-year as well as month-on-month for years showing perennial stress in the power... Read more..

Date : Jun 14
Source: Business World

NTPC invites EoIs for hydrogen pilots

In a push for India’s green hydrogen efforts, state-run NTPC Ltd has floated a global expression of interest (EOI) for setting up two pilot projects; standalone fuel-cell based backup power system and a microgrid system, with hydrogen production using electrolyser.

These projects will be set up at NTPC’s premises.

Mint earlier reported about the state-run firm plans to invite bids for setting up electrolyzers in Delhi and Leh to fuel zero-emission vehicles with green hydrogen.

“Through the projects, NTPC is looking to further strengthen its footprint in green and clean... Read more..

Date : Jun 14
Source: Live Mint

India’s engagement with G7 stands on its own, govt looking forward to COP26: MEA

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson conveyed to the Indian government that he was disappointed for not being able to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi in person at the G7 summit, the ministry of external affairs said on Sunday. P Harish, additional secretary (economic relations) at the MEA, said that Johnson, however, was understanding and supportive of PM Modi’s decision to attend the G7 summit virtually, reported news agency ANI.

Harish said India’s engagement with G7 and other guest countries stands on its own, and, for the first time, India has engaged in ministerial and... Read more..

Date : Jun 14
Source: Hindustan Times

H&M, ENGIE, Join EU’s Green Consumption Pledge

Six companies from leading sectors have joined the pilot phase of Green Consumption Pledge, the first initiative delivered under the New Consumer Agenda and in synergy with the European Climate Pact, inviting people, communities and organisations to participate in climate action and build a greener Europe.

The companies Ceconomy, Engie, Erste Group, H&M Group, Philips and Vėjo projektai Dancer bus will join the initiative, thus committing to accelerate their contribution to a green transition. The pledges have been developed in a joint effort between the Commission and companies... Read more..

Date : Jun 14
Source: IEU

Rajasthan to Centre: Don’t end waiver on solar transmission charges

Rajasthan government on Thursday appalled the Centre not to end the waiver interstate transmission system (ISTS) charges on renewable after June 30, 2023.

Subodh Agarwal, chairman and managing director of Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation said that the waiver is critical to achieve the solar energy generation targets.

The Centre has set a target of 450 gigawatt by 2030 from renewable resources and Rajasthan in its solar policy has envisaged setting 37.5 gigawatt by 2024-25.

But Agarwal said that the state is also trying to reach a renewable energy target of 90 GW... Read more..

Date : Jun 11
Source: Economic Times

ANDHRA PRADESH - Campaign launched topromote electric vehicles

400 charging stations to be set up in the first phase
Energy Minister Balineni Srinivasa Reddy on Thursday launched a ‘Go Electric’ campaign in virtual mode for creating awareness on the benefits of e-Mobility and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

“The government is giving a big push to electric mobility. It has decided to set up 400 charging stations in the first phase,” said the Minister and insisted that electric vehicles were a viable alternative to internal combustion engines by virtue of their lower operational costs.

The e-Mobility helps reduce emissions... Read more..

Date : Jun 11
Source: The Hindu

IKEA to help suppliers in India, 2 other markets transit to 100% renewable power

Swedish home furnishing retailing major IKEA on Thursday said it will launch a programme in India, Poland and China this year, helping suppliers there transit to 100 per cent renewable electricity. Under this initiative, the company would invest and support nearly 1,600 direct suppliers, IKEA said in a statement.

IKEA is striving for 100 per cent renewable energy throughout the entire value chain.

By switching to renewable electricity, these suppliers will save 670,000 tonne of emissions per year, which is equivalent to approximately 3 per cent of the total climate footprint... Read more..

Date : Jun 11
Source: Economic Times

BBMP signs pact with GAIL for biogas supply

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL), that will give the company around 300 tonnes per day (TPD) of organic waste to generate compressed bio gas (CBG). The MoU was signed on Wednesday evening.

The company has sought 18 acres of land in North Bengaluru — since their head office is in the same area — to generate and supply CBG. It had placed a proposal before BBMP in April for setting up a 75 TDP plant and will submit a detailed project report to the corporation for final approval. GAIL Gas... Read more..

Date : Jun 11
Source: Indian Express

India to add 20 GW of wind energy capacity by 2025: GWEC

India will install 20 GW of wind energy capacity over 2021-25, according to the India wind energy market outlook released by Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) on Thursday.

About 90 per cent of this capacity addition will come from Central tenders, followed by corporate procurement and lastly State markets, GWEC said.

India currently has a pipeline of 10.3 GW in Central and State markets, which is expected to drive installations until 2023 in the market. The market post 2023 is likely to be driven by 10 GW of new capacity awards to wind, majorly in hybrid formats, GWEC said.... Read more..

Date : Jun 11
Source: Business Line

Unilever reveals world-first paper-based laundry detergent bottle

Unilever is using a new technology to launch the first ever paper-based laundry detergent bottle. A prototype has been developed for leading laundry brand OMO (also known as Persil, Skip and Breeze) and is set to debut in Brazil by early 2022, with an ambition for roll-out in Europe and other countries soon after. Unilever is also piloting the same technology to create paper-based hair care bottles.

This ground-breaking technology has been developed in partnership with the Pulpex consortium, a collaboration between Unilever, Diageo, Pilot Lite and other industry members. Unilever... Read more..

Date : Jun 11
Source: Unilever
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