How about partying in the middle of Sukhna Lake? In a first of its kind initiative Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (CITCO) has introduced a solar mini-cruise ship in the Sukhna Lake, which is the most visited tourist spot in Chandigarh, to further boost tourism in the city. Though for now it is […]
Odisha to set up rooftop solar panels in 15 towns
In its bid to harness the green energy potential, Odisha plans to set up solar panels on rooftops of government buildings in 15 key towns. “Odisha is betting big on non-conventional sources of energy. The state government has approved a proposal for taking up rooftop installations on the government buildings in 15 key towns,” said […]
Panasonic to invest over $256 mln in Tesla’s U.S. plant for solar cells
Panasonic Corp will invest more than 30 billion yen ($256 million) in a New York production facility of Elon Musk’s Tesla Motors to make photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules, deepening a partnership of the two companies. Tesla’s shares were up 3.5 percent at $220.75 in early trading on Tuesday. Japan’s Panasonic, which has been retreating […]
5 Emerging Trends That Drove the Utility Industry in 2016
The power sector is similar to geology in the sense that change must often be measured over long periods of time in order to see significant patterns. Increasingly, however, the timescale of change in the power sector is accelerating. As we look back at 2016, we see an industry grappling with seismic upheaval, and trying […]
NVVN signs PPA with Nepal
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN) , wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has signed Power Purchase Agreement(PPA) with Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) for supply of up to 160 MW power for the period January 2017 to May 2017 through Muzaffarpur-Dhalkebar transmission line. The Agreement was signed in New Delhi between NVVN and NEA by […]
Nagpur Metro Rail’s solar power dream hits policy hurdle
The plans of Nagpur Metro Rail Corporation Limited (NMRCL) to meet 65% of its energy needs through solar power has hit a policy hurdle. The fate of the project now depends on Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC). NMRCL’s petition will be heard by the Commission on January 17. Solarization is vital for the success of […]
Major developments/ achievements of Department of Science and Technology – Year End Review 2016
Major developments/ achievements/ Main highlights of the activities of Department of Science and Technology(DST), Ministry of Science & Technology during the Year 2016…. For more information please visit below link…….
In Mahoba, Jhansi, Akhilesh to launch 105 MW solar projects
Cutting short his three-day tour of Bundelkhand, chief minister Akhilesh Yadav will now restrict his programme to a day-long tour of Mahoba and Jhansi to inaugurate solar power projects in the two districts. Akhilesh was originally tipped to spend three consecutive days in Bundelkhand, campaigning for the Samajwadi Party on board his Vikas Rath. However, […]
Ohio Governor Vetoes Bill to Extend Freeze on Renewable Energy
Ohio Governor John Kasich rejected a bill to extend a freeze on a law that requires utilities in the state to buy more electricity from renewable sources including wind and solar power. The bill would have extended for two years a delay on the state’s requirement that utilities get 12.5 percent of their power from […]
MJP International Announces The Roll Out of New Solar Products
MJP International (OTCPK: MJPI) (“the Company”) today announced that it has begun selling several new products to capture a larger market share of the retail sector for solar-powered devices. These products include: 6 volt 1 watt solar panels Solar-powered LED motion sensor lights Solar-powered hand held torches Solar-powered led light bulbs for home or outdoor […]