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Delhi government exempts electric vehicles from road taxThe state government has exempted battery-operated vehicles from road tax under its ambitious Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy. Delhi government's transport department issued a gazette notification, stating full waiver on road tax on battery-operated vehicles. Suggestions have also been sought from the... Read more.. |
Andhra Pradesh government to introduce energy conservation policy
In an attempt to achieve energy security, cost-effective power and strengthen the power sector, the State government is contemplating to introduce a new policy for promotion of the use of the latest and efficient technologies for energy conservation in various sectors, according to a release by State Energy Conservation Mission CEO A. Chandra Sekhar Reddy. ... Read more.. |
TERI launches portal for firms to self-assess, improve on renewable energy consumptionThe Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has launched an online rating tool, the Portal for Renewable Energy Action Assessment Metrics (PRAMAAN), for organisations to assess their actions towards renewable power. "TERI on Thursday launched PRAMAAN - Portal for Renewable Energy... Read more.. |
Dubai company plans India foray to help manage deadly winter smogDubai-based Averda is making an entry into India for managing municipal and farm waste in the northern city of Amritsar to offer a solution to the deadly smog caused by stubble burning. The waste management solution provider is the latest among companies that are attempting to cut the practice of farm fires. The burning of crop residues is seen as a major contributor to the smog that shrouds most of north... Read more.. |
Cochin Shipyard gets green certificationThe public sector Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has been certified by the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) for the GreenCo Silver rating, which has made it arguably the first in the shipping sector to get the certification. The certification is considered ‘very special’, as it was obtained amid the pandemic, and the process was completed in a short span of time, the yard said in a press release. ‘... Read more.. |
India’s total wind-solar hybrid capacity to reach 11.7 GW by 2023: IEEFA & JKM ResearchIndia’s total wind-solar hybrid capacity is expected to reach 11.7 gigawatt (GW) by 2023, according to a recent report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research. ... Read more.. |
Air emergency measures from Oct 15, diesel gensets banned in Delhi-NCRDiesel generator sets will be banned October 15 onwards in Delhi and neighbouring National Capital Region towns with the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to check worsening air pollution. Directions were issued Thursday to the chief secretaries of Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan on implementing pollution control measures under GRAP by the Supreme Court-mandated Environment... Read more.. |
Goa to support private investors for solar powerChief minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said that the public-private partnership (PPP) cell of the state government has granted permission for solar power generation projects at dams and on land. ... Read more.. |
Time to reward consumers with decline in the renewable energy costConsumers should now reap the benefits of lower tariffs as the cost of power generated from newer, cleaner and greener renewable energy in India has achieved grid parity in 2018-19, experts said. ... Read more.. |
Novus Green lands 15 MW floating solar EPC work in TelanganaTelangana-based Novus Green Energy has announced that it has won an aggregate 15 MW AC (19.5 MW DC) floating solar capacity from state-owned coal miner Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL). The capacity was awarded in an auction conducted by the Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI). Under the contract, Novus Green will be responsible for complete engineering, procurement and construction (EPC... Read more.. |
Uber to Add 1,000 Electric Cars to Its Fleet in IndiaUber has announced that it will add 1,000 electric vehicles to its fleet in India. The new electric vehicles will be offered in partnership with Lithium Urban Technologies, an electric vehicles fleet operator, in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune. The electric vehicles, all sedans, will be available for hire through Uber's Premier and Rental services on its app. It's not clear, however, if the users will have the option to consciously opt for an electric vehicle while booking a ride.... Read more.. |
GST reduction and other benefits have created the right framework for EVs in India: Mercedes-Benz |
QR Code Based House to House Garbage Collection Begins at Mangaluru Smart CityThe Mangaluru Smart City Limited (MSCL) has recently begun the implementation of its QR code-based Solid Waste Management System (SWMS), which is set to cover all the 60 wards of Mangaluru, in a phased manner. The first-of-its kind system will increase the efficiency of solid waste management in the city multi-fold. The first... Read more.. |
India Has Fastest-growing Renewable Energy Capacity Addition In WorldIndia has the fastest-growing renewable energy capacity addition in the world and the power demand has been witnessing continuous growth, according to R.K. Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), ministries of Power and New and Renewable Energy. Renewables are supplementing electricity supply to a significant extent. In addition to the vision of 450 GW installed renewables capacity by 2030,... Read more.. |
Transition to renewable energy helps India see 6% dip in SO2 emissions |
States seek inputs for revising clean vehicle policies; EVs may get cheaperElectric vehicles (EV) may get cheaper in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, as these states consider floating purchase incentives in line with the Centre’s flagship EV policy that gives direct subsidies to buyers, said people in the know. The three state governments have reached out to experts and manufacturers to seek views on how to implement such a policy. The proposed benefits would be on top of the subsidies given by the Centre. This development comes close on the heels of the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy, 2020 that seeks to subsidise ... Read more.. Date : Oct 8 Source: The Economic Times
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Kochi Metro Rail Limited on its way to achieving 60% energy neutrality by utilising solar energyKochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is on its way to achieving 60 per cent energy neutrality by utilising solar energy. The metro agency will be commissioning an additional 5.4MWP capacity system on its buildings and tracks in 2020 to increase the output to 1.57 crore units/year and maintain 60 per cent energy neutrality. The installation of rooftop solar panels will be completed by mid of November 2020 and rest... Read more.. |
Electric two-wheeler sales decline by 26%, fail to cross 10,000-units mark in last 6 monthsElectric two-wheeler sales failed to cross even the 10,000-units mark during the April-September period despite the government’s Rs 10,000 crore electric vehicle promotion scheme. Sales declined by a quarter compared to last year because of the disruptions from the Covid-19 pandemic even after double-digit growth during August and September. About 7,552 high-speed electric two-wheelers were sold between April and September, according to data from Society of Manufacturers of... Read more.. |
LED bulb penetration 88pc in India, says studyEnergy efficiency in Indian households has touched 88 per cent with LED bulbs lighting up homes due to affordable government schemes, while more than 75 per cent of air-conditioner users and 60 per cent of refrigerator customers are using star-labelled products, a study said on Wednesday. However, only 25 per cent of Indian households are aware of the Bureau of Energy Efficiencys star labelling programme, it said. ... Read more.. |
Green energy developers steer clear of China funding links |
Top Policymakers to speak on “India PV EDGE 2020” on Solar ManufacturingTo catalyze cutting-edge PV manufacturing in India, NITI Aayog, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, and Invest India, are organizing a global symposium virtually, ‘India PV EDGE 2020’, on October 6, 2020, from 5–8.40 pm.There will be a plenary session and subsequent sessions on ‘Wafers and Cells’, ‘Modules and Production Equipment’ and ‘Supply Chain’. It will also include a ‘Investors... Read more.. |
India has opportunity to become global hub for solar PV manufacturing: KantSolar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing is one of the strategic sectors announced by the government and India has the opportunity to be the global hub for this, Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said on Tuesday. Addressing a virtual conference on 'India PV Edge 2020: Re- Define What is Possible', Kant said the government is confident of building competence, capabilities and capacities, especially in the sunrise areas of growth. ... Read more.. |
India to replace coal fired power plants with renewables: R K SinghIndia is planning to replace retiring coal-fired power plants with renewable generating capacity in a bid to cut the nation's carbon footprint, power minister R. K. Singh said on Tuesday. India is the world's second largest coal consumer after China, and the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases. Coal-fired plants currently account for over half its nearly 373 gigawatt (GW) power generating capacity.... Read more.. |
Govt to give incentives to boost domestic solar industry: MinisterAlong with an interest subvention to boost domestic solar manufacturing in the country, the government is also looking at incentivising the use of advanced technology, union power and renewable energy minister RK Singh said. "We have schemes in the anvil, and under those schemes, we'll be giving interest subvention for people setting up manufacturing. I want to give additional incentives for those using futuristic technologies," he said. This scheme will be built into the... Read more.. |
India to overtake China as largest LPG residential market by 2030: ReportIndia is expected to overtake China as the world's largest cooking gas LPG residential sector market by 2030, Wood Mackenzie said on Tuesday. "Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) demand in the residential sector will continue to see sustainable growth at a cumulative annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.3 per cent, reaching 34 million tonnes (MT) in 2030 as households' dependence on solid biomass diminishes in the long... Read more.. |
