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India aims for half of state-run fuel stations to be solar-powered in five yearsNEW DELHI: India aims for 50% of fuel stations owned by public sector oil companies to be operated by solar power within five years under the government's green energy drive, its oil minister said on Tuesday. Dharmendra Pradhan said India's three state-backed fuel retailers Indian Oil Corp, Hindustan Petroleum Corp and Bharat Petroleum, which operate about 63,150 fuel station across India, are moving to deploy solar panels across their operations. They have currently installed a combined 270 megawatts (MW) of solar power capacity and will add 60 MW more capacity in the coming year, Pradhan... Read more.. Date : Sep 9 Source: ET Energy World
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NALCO to add 223.9 MW Wind Capacity to its RE PortfolioNALCO is in the process of increasing its wind portfolio to 223.9 MW, by adding 25.5 MW of new wind power capacity to its renewable energy portfolio. The state-backed National Aluminium Company (NALCO) is in the process of increasing its wind portfolio to 223.9 MW, by adding 25.5 MW of new wind power capacity to its renewable energy portfolio. The company is augmenting its portfolio by adding a new wind project in the state of Tamil Nadu at a capex of Rs 163 crore, Chairman and Managing Director Sridhar Patra has said in a report. The company currently has an established portfolio of 198.4... Read more.. Date : Sep 9 Source: Saur Energy
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Rajasthan HC temporarily stays Adani’s 1500 MW solar energy power project near PokhranThe Rajasthan High Court on Tuesday temporarily stayed an Adani group’s joint venture project with the state government for building a 1500 MW solar energy park near Pokhran in Jaisalmer. A Jodhpur bench of the high court, while staying the project, also sought the Rajasthan government’s stand on a petition by local farmers challenging the allocation of nearly 990 hectares of agricultural land to the private business house for executing the solar energy project. The bench of justices Sangeet Lodha and Rameshwar Vyas also sought the stand of project executant Adani Renewable Energy Park... Read more.. Date : Sep 9 Source: Indian Express
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Solar energy can augment India’s rural healthcare infrastructure: FICCINew Delhi: Solar energy could help augment the rural healthcare infrastructure in India and has a potential to substitute the traditional grid-based systems in rural areas, according to the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). “Solar energy will help transition towards a low-carbon healthcare system and would also facilitate reliable and uninterrupted electricity supply critical for 24/7 emergency services, deliveries as well as inpatient and outpatient services,” said Dr Sangita Reddy, president, FICCI at the first World Solar Technology Summit (WSTS) on Tuesday... Read more.. Date : Sep 9 Source: ET Energy World
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Electricity regulator gives relief to Delhi industrial, commercial consumersNEW DELHI: In a relief to Delhi’s industrial and commercial consumers who have been hit hard by coronavirus pandemic, the electricity regulator has directed distribution companies or discoms to reduce their fixed charges by half for unutilized capacity for April and May. The current tariff mechanism has two parts -- a fixed charge, which is the investment incurred towards power generation equipment, and a variable cost or the cost of fuel. The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) in its order on Monday said, “The Commission observed that during lockdown period till 30/05/2020,... Read more.. Date : Sep 8 Source: Live Mint
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Fuel stations asked to have at least one EV charging stationNew Delhi: Competition from the growing electric vehicle segment is coming right to the door steps of oil companies with the Power Ministry now mooting the idea to have at least one EV charging station at all the fuel pumps in the country. If the Power Ministry suggestions are implemented, all 70,000 fuel pumps across the country could be facilitating electric vehicles that have been challenging their own existence by shifting the consumer base away from oil to other greener sources of energy. At present, the Petroleum Ministry has mandated all new fuel pumps to have infrastructure for at... Read more.. Date : Sep 8 Source: ET Energy World
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Integrated energy policy need of the hour: Coal SecretaryTo address the transition in energy sources, where renewable sector is seen to gradually have a larger share, an integrated energy policy with a balanced approach towards all forms of fuel is the need of the hour, Union coal secretary Anil Kumar Jain said on Monday. With new technology such as coal gasification coming in, coal can have a number of alternative uses in the future other than power generation, Jain added. The secretary was speaking at the launch of the book titled ‘Future of Coal in India: Smooth Transition or Bumpy Road Ahead?’ published by Brookings India. Coal powers almost... Read more.. Date : Sep 8 Source: Financial Express
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NTPC looks to expand foothold as India hosts solar meet todayThe first World Solar Technology Summit of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to be hosted by India on Tuesday will see efforts to help NTPC Ltd secure solar projects in ISA’s 47 least developed and small island members, two people aware of the development said, adding the ISA will also be appointed as the nodal agency to implement India’s global electricity grid plans. ISA will also help provide solar pumps for Uganda, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Senegal, Mozambique, Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga and Kiribati, an assistance which may be extended later to other ISA member countries by partnering... Read more.. Date : Sep 8 Source: Live Mint
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IGI Airport exploring alternative solutions for green energyNew Delhi: GMR Group-led consortium DIAL, which operates the IGI Airport here, is exploring alternative solutions for generating green energy, the company's CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar said on Saturday. According to Jaipuriar: "We have set up a new benchmark for our partners and stakeholders to follow." He was speaking at the CII-GBC during a virtual event of Energy Award 2020. DIAL was conferred with the 'Excellent Energy Efficient Unit' award at the National Award for Excellence in Energy Management by CII-GBC. It was also presented with the 'National Energy Leader' award for the year 2020... Read more.. Date : Sep 8 Source: ET Energy World
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NIIF in talks to buy 49.5% in ONGC Tripura for Rs 1,500 croreMumbai: The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) has begun early discussions to acquire about 49.5% stake in gas-based power plant ONGC Tripura Power Company Ltd (OTPC) for about ₹1,500 crore, said two people aware of the development. This would be the first investment by the NIIF, India’s first infrastructure specific investment fund, in the conventional energy sector. The NIIF plans to acquire the 26% stake held by the crisis-hit Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS) and 23.5% stake held by US based infrastructure investment fund Global Infrastructure... Read more.. Date : Sep 7 Source: The Economic Times
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Govt mulls installing EV charging kiosks at around 69,000 petrol pumps in countryThe government is mulling setting up at least one electric vehicle (EV) charging kiosk each at nearly 69,000 petrol pumps across the country to induce people to go for electric mobility. Besides, the government is also thinking of making it compulsory to install EV charging kiosks at all Company-Owned, Company-Operated (COCO) petrol pumps of state refiners. In a review meeting on EV charging infrastructure, Power Minister R K Singh suggested oil ministry top officials that "they may issue an order for their oil marketing companies (OMCs) under their administrative control for setting up... Read more.. Date : Sep 7 Source: ET Energy World
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Andhra Pradesh to float India’ largest solar tender for 10 GW capacityNEW DELHI: In a surprise move, the Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy-led Andhra Pradesh government is expediting efforts to float India’s largest solar tender for setting up 10 gigawatt (GW) capacity, said three people aware of the development. Interestingly, the mega tender accounting for 14% of India’s green energy capacity to supply electricity to the farmers is in the works, even as 5.2 GW of solar and wind energy projects are hanging fire, due to the state government’s decision to reopen renewable energy contracts inked under the previous N Chandrababu Naidu government. State energy secretary N... Read more.. Date : Sep 7 Source: Live Mint
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India should now focus on alternative biofuel technologies: GadkariNew Delhi: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said that the country should now focus on using more of alternative biofuel technologies. Speaking at the virtual Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the Minister for Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs said: "Industry has come to global standards on many regulatory fronts." "As a regulatory minister, I cannot be more satisfied. We uphold the need for long term regulatory roadmap and infrastructure development for the benefit of automobile industry. It is time the country also focuses on alternative... Read more.. Date : Sep 7 Source: ET Energy World
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Boost for renewable energy: RBI issues revised priority sector lending guidelinesMumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday issued revised guidelines for priority sector lending to enable better credit penetration to credit deficient areas and increase lending to small and marginal farmers besides weaker sections. In addition, the initiative will boost credit to renewable energy and health infrastructure. The RBI said bank finance to start-ups up to Rs 50 crore, loans to farmers for installation of solar power plants for solarisation of grid-connected agriculture pumps, and loans for setting up compressed bio-gas (CBG) plants have been included as fresh... Read more.. Date : Sep 7 Source: ET Energy World
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Government working on GST reduction on EV batteries: KantAlso, at very ‘advanced stage’ of finalising a scrappage policy for automobile sector The government is working on a production linked incentive scheme (PLI) for automobile manufacturing and components, and also reducing goods and services tax (GST) on batteries for electric vehicles (EVs). Speaking at the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) 60th annual session titled 'Shaping the New Normal', Amitabh Kant, Chief Executive Officer, NITI Aayog said that the government is also at a very 'advanced stage' to finalise on the Scrappage policy for the automobile sector... Read more.. Date : Sep 7 Source: Business Line
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Tata Power Signs A PPA With Tata Motors To Commission India’s Largest Carport At PuneTata Power, India's largest integrated power utility has achieved a new milestone by signing a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Tata Motors to commission India’s largest Carport. With 6.2 MWp capacity, the project is expected to reduce 1.6 lakhs ton of carbon emission for Tata Motors in its life time. The grid-connected carport plant requires high-level engineering and customised designing to assemble the massive carport structures. Furthermore, advanced technology and intricate planning is Tata Power’s strength which will facilitate them to execute the project. Speaking on the project... Read more.. Date : Sep 4 Source: Business World
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Jal Jeevan Mission promotes research and developmentJal Jeevan Mission is being implemented in partnership with States, to enable every household in villages to have functional household tap connection by 2024. This Mission aims at ensuring potable water supply in adequate quantity (@ the rate of 55 litres per person per day) and of prescribed quality to every rural household on regular and long-term basis. On completion of 1st year of Jal Jeevan Mission, announced by the Prime Minister in his Independence Day address to the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort on 15th August, 2020; in the whole country, 2 Crore households have been... Read more.. Date : Sep 4 Source: PIB
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EESL to procure 250 Electric Vehicles from TATA Motors Limited & Hyundai Motor India LtdEnergy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a Super Energy Service Company (ESCO) under the administrative control of Ministry of Power, Government of India, will procure 250 electric vehicles from Tata Motors and Hyundai Motor India. The companies were selected through an international competitive bidding process, which was aimed at increased participation. Tata Motors Limited and Hyundai Motor India Limited won the tender and now will supply 150 Nexon electric compact SUVs & 100 Kona electric premium SUVs respectively for government use. The letter of award for the procurement was... Read more.. Date : Sep 4 Source: PIB
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Clean energy surges, traditional sector suffersBENGALURU: Clean energy now forms 50 per cent of Karnataka’s 30,000 megawatts (MW) of installed power capacity, and in the past few months, it has surpassed conventionally produced electricity in terms of fulfilling industry requirements. This is good news for the environment, though it has come at a cost for the state. One reason power generation from renewable energy sources (solar, wind, biomass) has increased is high-priced, longterm contracts. Essentially, successive governments agreed to buy clean energy from producers at rates higher than what officials consider reasonable. In power... Read more.. Date : Sep 4 Source: Times of India
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UP CM asks officials to explore possibility of developing Ayodhya as a solar cityLucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asked officials to explore the possibility of developing Ayodhya as a "solar city." According to the state government, the Chief Minister has also asked officials to develop the riverfront from Guptar Ghat to Naya Ghat. Also, the irrigation department should prepare an action plan to ensure flow of Saryu river water at Ram Ki Paidi, he said. According to a press statement, the Chief Minister said that Ayodhya is fast emerging as a hub for religious tourism and has already been attracting people from all over the world. He said... Read more.. Date : Sep 4 Source: ET Energy World
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2022 likely to be 'tipping point' for most India drivers to purchase EVs: CastrolNew Delhi: On average, consumers in India said they would consider purchasing an EV by 2022, reveals a new study released by Castrol titled 'Accelerating the EVolution'. This is two years earlier than the global average (2024). However, two thirds (67%) of consumers in India said they are adopting a 'wait and see' approach. Over 40% of fleet managers said they are waiting for competitors to make the switch before they do. The study further revealed that, on average for consumers in India, a price point of Rs 23,00,000 (or $31,000), a charge time of 35 minutes and a range of 401 kilometers... Read more.. Date : Sep 4 Source: ET Energy World
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Shuttering old coal plants, freezing those under construction will save Rs 1.45 lakh cr: Climate Risk HorizonsNew Delhi: Shutting down old coal-based power plants and freezing those under construction can save over Rs 1.45 lakh crore at a time when electricity demand has been hit due to COVID-19, a report said. According to the report by research organisation Climate Risk Horizons released on Thursday, this move will also improve the financial health of the rest of the coal fleet. With lack of power demand due to COVID-19, and difficulties in revenue collection, power distribution companies' overdues to generators have increased to Rs 114,733 crore, it pointed out. The report estimates that... Read more.. Date : Sep 4 Source: ET Energy World
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Rajasthan has great opportunity for domestic manufacturing in energy sector: FICCIJaipur: Rajasthan is home to most of the conventional and non-conventional sources of energy generation. The government of India has released its roadmap to achieve 175 GW capacity in renewable energy by 2022, which includes 100 GW of solar power and 60 GW of wind power. The Union government is preparing a 'rent a roof' policy for supporting its target of generating 40 gigawatts (GW) of power through solar rooftop projects by 2022. Coal-based power generation capacity in India, which currently stands at 229.40 GW, is expected to reach 330-441 GW by 2040. In 2018-19, the total imports in... Read more.. Date : Sep 3 Source: ET Energy World
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India offers Lanka US$100 million credit to set up three solar power projectsHigh Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, H.E. Gopal Baglay called on the Minister of Power, Hon. Dullas Alahapperuma on September 2 and handed over a copy of a letter conveying an offer from India to Sri Lanka for a Line of Credit worth US$ 100 million for three solar projects announced during the International Solar Alliance Founding Conference held in March 2018 in New Delhi. This LoC will cover financing for rooftop solar systems meant for 20,000 households and 1,000 government buildings all across the island. The combined generation capacity of these rooftop systems will be about 60 MW... Read more.. Date : Sep 3 Source: NewsIn Asia
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Dyeing units warned against polluting sewer systemLudhiana: The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) has issued warning to dyeing units in the city to either get connected with common effluent treatment plants (CETP) that are going to be completed soon, or find alternate arrangements. They will not be allowed to throw even a single drop of untreated water in the sewer system. These units have been given time till December end for reaching a conclusion. S S Marwaha, chairman of PPCB, said, “After settling the dyeing units in clusters now scattered units are at their radar and already one warning has been issued to such units. He said... Read more.. Date : Sep 3 Source: Times of India
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