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About 15% EV dealers to shut shop post lockdownBy : Sustainability ..., Apr 3, 2020
More than 200 dealers or 15% of the 1,400 odd electric vehicle dealerships across the country will likely shut down once the Covid-19 lockdown is lifted, said the Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV), the apex body for the EV industry. EV manufacturers say... Read more.. |
COP26 postponed until 2021By : Sustainability ..., Apr 2, 2020
The UK government has today confirmed that the UN climate change conference, COP26, due to be held in Glasgow in November has been postponed until 2021. Helen Clarkson, CEO of the international non-profit The Climate Group, says: “The postponement of COP26 is, of course, sad... Read more.. |
Covid-19 lockdown: States stop renewable power purchase, hold back paymentsBy : Sustainability ..., Apr 2, 2020
Following the lockdown and fall in electricity demand, several states are now curtailing renewable power purchases and have also issued notices on non-payment to generators. These states have invoked Force Majeure clause in their power purchase agreements (PPA) with renewable... Read more.. |
The world's largest coronavirus lockdown is having a dramatic impact on pollution in IndiaBy : Sustainability ..., Apr 1, 2020
When India imposed a nationwide lockdown a week ago, it was designed to stop the imminent spread of the novel coronavirus. But grinding this country of 1.3 billion people to a near halt has also provided a temporary remedy to another pressing health issue: suffocating... Read more.. |
Pandemic pushing oil sector to the brinkBy : Sustainability ..., Apr 1, 2020
It’s been a price meltdown that looks set only to worsen for the oil industry as Covid-19 pandemic slams demand. On Monday, the price of West Text Intermediate crude slid below $20 a barrel before clawing back slightly. International benchmark Brent Crude was still hanging in... Read more.. |
BSES Stops Distribution of Electricity Bills, Meter Reading Amid Coronavirus OutbreakBy : Sustainability ..., Mar 30, 2020
Bombay Suburban Electric Supply (BSES) power discoms BRPL and BYPL have stopped distribution of electricity bills and meter reading in view of the coronavirus outbreak, a company spokesperson said. The company is also sensitising its employees about ways to check the spread... Read more.. |
Coronavirus lockdown: Discoms get 3 months for payment to ensure 24x7 power supplyBy : Sustainability ..., Mar 30, 2020
The union government has approved a financial relief package for the power sector, that entails a three month moratorium on state owned electricity distribution companies (discoms) to make payments for the electricity bought by them, and reducing the payment security amount... Read more.. |
Centre extends deadline for all renewable energy projects amid nationwide lockdownBy : Sustainability ..., Mar 27, 2020
In a relief for India’s green energy sector, the Union government on Thursday extended the project completion deadline for all renewable energy projects, considering the prolonged nationwide lockdown and the time required to reassemble workers. The move shields these... Read more.. Subject Tags: coronavirus , Government of India , renewable energy projects , renewable energy sector |
India seeks deferment of annual Indus meeting with Pak due to COVID-19, lockdownBy : Sustainability ..., Mar 27, 2020
India's has requested Pakistan to defer a meeting between their Indus Commissioners in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, officials said on Thursday. The meeting is scheduled for this week. However, Islamabad is yet to respond to New Delhi's request, offficials added. Indus... Read more.. |
NISE Postpones Next Advanced Solar Training Prog amid Covid-19 PandemicBy : Sustainability ..., Mar 27, 2020
The MNRE-backed National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) has postponed its six months advanced solar professionals course due to ongoing coronavirus pandemic in the country. The order has been issued by Dr A.K. Tripathi, Director General, NISE, stating that “six months... Read more.. |