The MNRE has stated that the estimated potential of tidal energy in India stands at 8,000 MW currently. Of this, 7,000 MW potential has been assessed in the Gulf of Kambhat region and 1,200 MW […]
As of November 2017, India had set up 1,085 small-hydro power (SHP) projects with an aggregate capacity of 4,400 MW. Karnataka led with 162 projects having a total installed capacity of 1,230.73 MW. Himachal Pradesh […]
The 2,000 MW ISTS-connected wind power projects (Tranche IV) are facing roadblocks in their implementation due to land acquisition issues. In April 2018, seven companies had won the bids for the development of these projects. […]
HDFC Ergo General Insurance Company has formulated a new solar energy shortfall insurance policy for insuring bidders against the loss of business in case of generation falling below the projected levels. The policy aims to […]
The National Solar Energy Federation of India has signed a cooperation agreement with Spanish solar association UNEF to promote solar energy and defend the interests of the segment in both the countries. Under the agreement, […]
Lightsource Renewable Energy and UK Climate Investments have entered into a partnership agreement to fund the development, acquisition and ownership of large-scale solar power generation assets in India. Together, the companies target greenfield development and […]
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) have signed an MoU to collaborate and conduct research in the areas of grid-connected rooftop solar, energy storage systems, EVs, smart grid […]
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) have jointly launched a $454 million project to mitigate 60 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent and enable energy savings amounting to 38.3 million gigajoule […]
NTPC is seeking a common pan-Indian licence to construct and set up EV charging stations across India. According to the Electricity Act, 2003, electricity can be sold by a discom and its licensees or franchisees. […]
The Indian government has announced grants worth Rs 1.05 billion to smart cities for purchasing electric vehicles (EVs) and developing charging infrastructure. Cities with populations greater than 1 million are eligible for this. The vehicles […]
The Abraaj Group, a Dubai-based emerging markets buyout firm, has partnered with ENGIE to set up a wind energy platform in India. The partnership aims to address the country’s growing demand for clean energy. To […]
Solar power developers have filed a petition with the Ministry of Power to scrap the clause regarding mandatory approval from the Power and Telecom Coordination Committee (PTCC) for project completion. The petition states that currently […]
A consortium of 12 British and Indian universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Brunel and Imperial College London has received a grant worth GBP 7 million from the UK government to build five self-sufficient solar-powered buildings in […]
TNERC has rejected petitions regarding the implementation of the must-run status of solar projects in Tamil Nadu from three subsidiaries of the Adani Group. The three subsidiaries are Kamuthi Renewable Energy, Ramnad Solar Power and […]
Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation (Hitachi High-Tech) has signed an MoU with CleanMax Solar to tap the Indian solar power market. Under the partnership, the two companies will jointly offer rooftop solar solutions to Japanese companies across India. Hitachi […]
The sale of renewable energy certificates (RECs) increased to 6.48 million in 2016-17, a 31 per cent rise as compared to 4.95 million in 2015-16. The Indian Energy Exchange and Power Exchange India hold auctions […]
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has developed an android application called the “Solar Calculator” to calculate solar energy. This will help select locations for solar PV projects. The application has been developed by the […]
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras has won the IEEE Spectrum Technology in the Service of Society Award 2017 for its solar-direct current (DC) inverter system. The system uses the micro grid technology, and converts residential […]
The Gujarat Energy Research and Management Institute (GERMI) is developing a solar-wind hybrid technology. As part of this research project, the institute is developing windmills that are 5-125 metres tall. While windmills on small towers will […]
The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval for the signing of an MoU on renewable energy between India and Portugal. The MoU, which was signed on January 6, 2017, will help in strengthening […]
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