According to a recent report on the global wind market by BloombergNEF, the year 2020 is set to witness less than 2 GW of wind power capacity additions in India due to the Covid-19 pandemic. […]
According to a report by Moody’s, Covid-19 pandemic might lead to an increase in the clean energy transition amidst falling demand for electricity. The report states that renewables have shown more resilience across the US, […]
Kerala’s state government and the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) have planned to explore the potential for wave energy generation off the Vizhinjam coast in Kerala. A 150 kW pilot project will be […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has created a major economic crisis for the country putting millions of jobs at risk. This has prompted the central government to announce a special economic package worth 10 per cent of […]
NTPC Limited has announced a discount of Rs 13.6 billion towards distribution companies on capacity charges owed by them during the lockdown period in the financial year 2020-21. The capacity charge is one of the […]
India and Denmark have signed anMoU on Indo-Denmark Energy Cooperation. The MoU was signed by India’s Ministry of Power (MoP) and the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Utilities on behalf of the countries. This […]
Power Exchange India Limited (PXIL) launched a new real-time market (RTM) trade in India for delivery of electricity on June 1, 2020. The RTM is expected to help discoms and power generators to trade power […]
India and Denmark have signed MoU to collaborate in renewables as well as the power sector. The MoU was signed on June 5, 2020, by the Ministry of Power and the Danish Ministry of Climate, […]
The Kerala government and the MNRE plan to explore the potential for wave energy generation off the Vizhinjam coast in Kerala. A 150 kW pilot project will be set up in the form of a […]
The Power Exchange India Limited (PXIL) and Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) launched their new real-time market (RTM) trading platforms for delivery of electricity on June 1, 2020. The RTM is expected to help distribution companies […]
Power generation (including renewable power generation) is designated as an essential service. As per a notice issued by the MNRE, renewable energy generation projects could be interstate or intra-state supplying power to distribution companies through […]
The MNRE with the approval of the power minister has decided to extend the deadlines for approved list of models and manufacturers (ALMM) List I (solar PV modules) and ALMM List II (solar PV cells) […]
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has announced that the CPSU generation and transmission companies would continue to supply electricity, even to discoms owing substantial outstanding dues to generation companies. As per the announcement, in the […]
The MNRE has asked states to continue buying power from renewable energy producers and clear their dues on a regular basis as was being done prior to the lockdown. On April 1, 2020, the MNRE […]
The MNRE has issued an advisory to the power energy departments and distribution companies in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu that they should consider permitting roll-over of banked electricity as the […]
Ather Energy has signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government to set up a two-wheeler EV and lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility. The factory will be set up at Hosur and cover 400,000 square feet […]
The MNRE has told the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy that India has an offshore wind energy potential of around 70 GW in parts along the coasts of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. The ministry cited […]
Ather Energy has signed an MoU with the government of Tamil Nadu to set up a two-wheeled electric vehicle and lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility. The factory will be spread across 400,000 square feet and will […]
BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) has partnered with Power Ledger, a blockchain-based renewable energy trader, and launched trials for a peer-to-peer energy trading platform. The platform will allow residents with rooftop solar installations to sell […]
Tata Power and the Rockefeller Foundation have launched TP Renewable Microgrid Limited, with plans to set up 10,000 microgrids in India by 2026. The new unit is expected to provide clean energy to nearly five […]
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