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RERC fixes Rs 6/unit power tariff for EV charging stationsTo pave the way for the growth of electric vehicles (EV), Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has fixed the tariff for charging stations at Rs 6 per unit by creating a new category of consumer. The standard operating procedure (SOP) for establishing these electric vehicles (EV) charging stations were released by the department. The regulatory body has also decided to provide relaxation in permanent fee from Rs 135 to Rs 40 per month for these stations. An official said, “Under the ‘Time of Day’, method 15 % relaxation will also be provided to... Read more.. |
MERC to allow floating of open tenders for Solar ProjectsThe Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has issued an order allowing the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to float open tenders for its solar projects under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) program adopting a continuous bidding process. The MSEDCL had filed a petition with the MERC stating that five of its tenders for 6.5 GW of solar projects floated over the last two to three years had received a disappointing response from developers. It received bids for 1,873 MW and was able to contract... Read more.. |
Adani Green Energy emerges as largest winner in hybrid auctionAdani Green Energy emerged as the largest winner in the 1200MW wind-solar hybrid auction conducted by the Solar Energy Corporation of India on Wednesday. The company won 600MW at a tariff of Rs 2.41 per unit. ABC Renewable Energy, and AMP Energy won 380MW and 130MW respectively at the same tariff. Acme Solar bagged 90MW at a tariff of Rs 2.42 per unit. A SECI official confirmed the results of the auction. It is the nodal agency through which the renewable energy ministry conducts auctions. More than 3000 MW of bids were received for this tender although... Read more.. |
Actis, Brookfield look to buy Mahindra’s EPC, solar assetsPrivate equity firm Actis Llp and Brookfield Asset Management Inc., among others, are eyeing Mahindra Susten’s engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) business, besides its under-construction 600MW solar assets, said two people aware of the development, seeking anonymity. The deal is valued around $500 million, they added. The sale of Mahindra Susten’s assets, and the EPC business is being handled by EY. Mahindra Susten, which builds and sells solar power projects, offers diversified services in the renewable energy and cleantech space. Earlier this... Read more.. |
Vedanta pledges to move towards carbon-neutralityVedanta on Tuesday said it has signed a declaration on climate change by pledging to move towards carbon neutrality at the Second India CEO Forum on Climate Change. The mission is to take the country to net zero emission goal through specific emission measures, including the promotion of renewable energy, enhanced energy efficiency, water-efficient processes and green mobility, the company said in a statement. Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar also addressed the CEO Forum on Climate Change. Vedanta Group CEO Sunil Duggal said, "We as a company remain fully... Read more.. |
OIL signs pact with Assam Hydrocarbon & Energy CoState-owned Oil India Ltd on Tuesday said it has signed a preliminary agreement with Assam Hydrocarbon and Energy Company Ltd (AHECL) for cooperation in oil and gas exploration and development as well as the marketing of natural gas in Assam. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in Guwahati on Monday, OIL said in a statement. "The MoU is aimed at establishing a joint institutional framework to facilitate bilateral cooperation in hydrocarbon exploration and development and marketing of natural gas in the state of Assam for mutual benefit," it said.... Read more.. |
SUN Mobility aims to set up 100 battery swapping stations in Bengaluru by 2021-endSUN Mobility, a leading provider of electric mobility solutions and services, on Tuesday said it plans to set up 100 battery swapping stations for electric vehicles (EVs) in Bengaluru by the end of 2021. In a virtual event, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa formally commenced the commercial launch of the company's swapping network in Bengaluru. Currently, there are four swap points available at Indian Oil Corporation Ltd's (IOCL) outlets in the city's densely populated areas of Indiranagar, Jayanagar, Koramangala and HSR Layout. SUN Mobility also... Read more.. |
MUFG Bank achieves green certification for solar farm in IndiaMUFG Bank on Tuesday said that it has acted as sole green structuring advisor for a USD 333 million financing deal for SoftBank's latest and largest solar project in India. This marks the first green certification of a solar project loan for both the client and the country, and underscores both MUFG's sustainable financing capabilities as well as commitment towards partnering clients in their environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives, said the company in a statement released in Singapore. The 900 megawatt-DC solar farm in the Phalodi-Pokhran Solar... Read more.. |
MG Motor India, Tata Power inaugurate maiden 60kW superfast EV charging station in LucknowMG Motor India and Tata Power today inaugurated the first 60kW superfast EV charging station in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The facility is available to all the vehicles compatible with CCS/CHAdeMO fast-charging standards. The customers can charge their MG ZS EV up to 80 per cent in 50 minutes at the charging station. Last month, MG Motor India and Tata Power had inaugurated a 60kW superfast EV charging station in Agra, the first such facility in Uttar Pradesh. The two companies have partnered for deploying 60kW DC superfast charging stations across the country. "We would like to congratulate... Read more.. Date : Dec 23 Source: India Today
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Air Quality Commission directs for 100 percent switching over of industries in Delhi to PNG.The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas reviewed the progress of switching over of Industries operating in Delhi to Piped Natural Gas with the Government of NCT of Delhi, GAIL and Indraprastha Gas Limited. About 1644 of Industrial Units spread across 50 industrial areas in Delhi had been identified to switch over to Piped Natural Gas (PNG). Though sizeable number of Industries are using PNG, the Commission stressed the need to switch over to PNG by all identified Industries in Delhi considering the fact that industrial sector is one... Read more.. |
16-member panel to be set up under Delhi LG for Yamuna flood ..The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has proposed setting up a 16-member committee for conservation, protection and restoration of the Yamuna floodplains in the national capital. The National Green Tribunal had last year directed the land-owning agency to constitute a special purpose vehicle for the rejuvenation of the Yamuna in Delhi, hoping that it could be a model for 351 polluted river stretches in the country. The 'River Yamuna Management Committee' will be chaired by the lieutenant governor. The principal commissioner (Horticulture and Landscape), DDA,... Read more.. |
Andhra Pradesh govt to launch watershed projects in five districts The Andhra Pradesh government is launching the ... Read more.. |
Chandigarh: Over 300 give consent for solar plant schemeWith over 300 city residents showing interest in installation of solar rooftop plants at their houses under Renewable Energy Service Company (Resco) model, the UT administration will ask the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) to allow it to go ahead with the model in the city. Recently, on the directions of the JERC, the administration had started a demand survey. Though the process is still going on, over 300 people have already given consent for the model. Debendra Dalai, director, Chandigarh... Read more.. |
SECI Floats Tender for 1.2 GW of ISTS-Connected Wind Power ProjectsThe Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender to select developers for 1.2 GW of interstate transmission system (ISTS) connected wind power projects (Tranche X) in the country. Selected bidders are expected to submit a performance guarantee of ₹1.2 million (~$16,353)/MW quoted. The deadline for submission of bids is February 5, 2020. The scheduled commissioning date (SCOD) for the entire capacity quoted is 18 months from the effective date of the power purchase agreement (PPA). Projects must achieve financial closure within seven months from... Read more.. |
Ajmer DISCOM Floats Tender to Solarize 29 Agricultural Feeders Under KUSUM ProgramAjmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (AVVNL) has floated a tender for distributed grid-connected solar systems for agricultural consumers under component C of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) program. Under Component C of the KUSUM program, the government aims to solarize one million grid-connected agriculture pumps of up to 7.5 HP capacities by 2022. AVVNL said 479 distributed solar systems would be installed at 29 select feeders in the Ajmer distribution company (DISCOM... Read more.. |
Memorandum of Agreement signed between CGWB and CSIR-NGRI for High-Resolution Aquifer Mapping & Management in Arid Region of North-Western IndiaA Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed todaybetween Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), Ministry of Jal Shakti and CSIR-NGRI, Hyderabad for use of advanced heliborne geophysical survey and other scientific studies in parts of the States of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Haryana under the Aquifer Mapping Programme. The MoA was signed by Chairman, CGWB and Director, CSIR-NGRI in the august presence of the Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri Gajendra Singh Sekhawat, and Union Minister of Science and Technology,Health... Read more.. |
Asian Development Bank Approves $231 Million Loan for a Hydropower Project in AssamThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $231 million loan to develop the Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Power (LKHEP) facility in Assam. The Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Power facility will utilize water from the Kopili river to produce around 120 MW of electricity, specifically during peak demand periods. The project will double the hydropower generation capacity of Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGCL), ADB said in a press release. The funding is the third and largest tranche of the $300... Read more.. |
Union Government for the first time lays down Rights to the Electricity Consumers through “Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020”Union Ministry of Power has promulgated rules laying down the rights of power consumers in the country. While issuing these rules here today via Press Conference, Shri R.K.Singh, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, said, “These rules shall empower the consumers of electricity and added that these Rules emanate from the conviction that the power systems exist to serve the consumers and the consumers have rights to get the reliable services and quality... Read more.. |
Karnataka clears investment proposals worth Rs 26,659 crore; EVs in focusThe State High-Level Clearance Committee (SHLCC) meeting chaired by Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Monday cleared five projects with a total investment potential of Rs 26,659 crore and can generate employment to 13,341 people. Investments cleared in the 55th SHLCC meeting include two proposals by Elest Pvt Ltd in Hubli/Dharwad - one worth Rs 14,255 crore on 85 acres of land for electric vehicle manufacturing, with a potential to generate employment for 867 people. The other is worth Rs 6,339 crore on 88 acres for lithium-ion cells and battery... Read more.. |
City Gas Distribution: Guwahati to get piped gas supply by next yearGuwahati, Northeast India's financial capital, is slated to get piped gas supply by next year. Rupam Goswami,Chairman of Duliajan Numaligarh pipeline Limited (DNPL), said that the work to bring the gas line from Numaligarh in Upper Assam to Nagaon, is on. “The gas line is expected to start supply by next year in Guwahati,” he said. A consortium of three Public sector units, Assam Gas Company Ltd (AGCL), Oil India Limited (OIL) and GAIL Gas Ltd, has incorporated a new company for implementation of the City Gas Distribution (CGD) Networks. Gokul Ch Swargiyari,... Read more.. |
Andhra Pradesh to install 4 lakh LED streetlights across villagesThe government is determined to building a sustainable, secure and affordable energy sector by promoting energy efficiency initiatives, said chief executive officer of AP State Energy Conservation Mission (APSECM) A Chandrasekhar Reddy. The APSECM conducted a seminar on the ‘Impact of energy efficiency for enhancement of the economy of the state’ at SDM Mahila Kalasala in Vijayawada on Saturday, as part of national energy conservation week. Speaking on this occasion, Chandrasekhar Reddy said the state had initiated the world’s largest rural LED street lighting... Read more.. |
NLC to expedite ₹17,238-cr coal power project in UPCentral public sector mining and power utility NLC India Ltd has indicated that it has been making a lot of efforts to put its more than ₹17,000-crore joint venture (JV) project in Uttar Pradesh back on schedule after Covid-induced delays. Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Ltd — a 51:49 JV between NLC India Ltd & Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd — is setting up a coal-based supercritical thermal power plant with a capacity of 1980 MW (3 x 660 MW) at Ghatampur, in Kanpur Nagar district in Uttar Pradesh at a cost of ₹17,237.80 crore with original... Read more.. |
Indo-Swiss building tech to be used in housing projectThe Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has come forward to offer the ‘Indo-Swiss energy efficient building technology’ for Andhra Pradesh’s housing scheme - Pedalandariki Illu (housing for poor). Under the ‘Building Energy Efficiency Project’, the BEE would also impart training on this relatively new technology to the engineers and other staff, who will work on the massive housing programme. The state government would launch the housing programme on December 25 for construction of about 28.3 lakhs houses in two phases. The first phase construction would cover... Read more.. |
JanaJal 'Water on Wheels' electric vehicle recommended by Jal Shakti MinistryJanaJal Water on Wheels (WOW), an IoT-based, three-wheeled electric vehicle developed by Noida-based JanaJal to deliver safe drinking water to the doorsteps of households, has been recommended by the Ministry of Jal Shakti to State governments as one of the five innovative field-level solutions that can help deliver the National Jal Jeevan Mission drinking water program to the masses. The five technologies - three for drinking water and two for sanitation - were selected after a rigorous technical scrutiny from a total of 87 proposals received by the Ministry.... Read more.. |
ONGC starts oil and gas production from West Bengal after 60 years endeavourWest Bengal gets included in ONGC’s oil and gas map with its eighth field at Ashoknagar in West Bengal starting commercial production on Sunday. ONGC first extracted 20 kilolitres of crude oil from the Ashoknagar oilfields early November this year and had sent it to Indian Oil’s Haldia refinery for processing. Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Oil & natural gas and steel minister, flagging off the commercial production through switching on sucker road pump, said: “ONGC so far has invested rS 3,361 crore for exploration of hydrocarbon in the Bengal basin to find oil... Read more.. |
