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Domestic solar equipment makers running plants at 30% capacity; reforms, tariff safeguards needed – EQ Mag Pro

March 21, 2022 Anand Gupta

Industry physique All India Solar Industries Association (AISIA) has urged Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R Okay Singh that structural safeguards and tariff-based obstacles are needed for home manufacturing to realize a foothold and set up itself. The physique highlighted that the (solar equipment) “home producers run their plants at 30 per cent […]

Tamil Nadu Budget 2022-23 State government to procure 500 electric buses

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Tamil Nadu government to buy 500 electric buses with KfW assistance – EQ Mag Pro

March 19, 2022 Anand Gupta

Presenting the state budget for 2022-23 in the Assembly, he said: “Under the ‘Climate-Friendly Modernisation of Buses in Major Cities of Tamil Nadu’ Project being implemented with KfW assistance, 2,213 BS-VI new diesel buses and 500 new electric buses will be procured.” To improve mobility in the state and provide public transportation with KfW help, […]

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Always exploring all possibilities in global energy markets: India – EQ Mag Pro

March 19, 2022 Anand Gupta

Asked about India’s position on the Russian aggression against Ukraine, Bagchi said India has been in touch with all sides, including at the highest level India on Thursday did not rule out buying discounted crude oil from Russia, saying it looks at all options at all points of time as a major importer of oil. […]

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SJVN Bags 100-MW Solar Project in Gujarat – EQ Mag Pro

March 19, 2022 Anand Gupta

The project will generate 245.28 million units energy annually. Nand Lal Sharma, CMD, informed that SJVN has secured 100 MW grid connected solar power project in Gujarat through tariff based competitive bidding conducted by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL). The project will generate 245.28 million units energy annually and the cumulative energy generation over a […]

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Want To Boost Solar Production In India? Fix Air Pollution, Says New Research – EQ Mag Pro

March 17, 2022 Anand Gupta

Mitigating air pollution in India would boost solar production and help the country get more energy with fewer installation capacities, a new study has shown. Cleaner air could enhance India’s annual solar production by 6-28 terawatt-hour of electrical energy, researchers at the Centre for Atmospheric Sciences, IIT-Delhi wrote in a peer-reviewed paper. This translates to […]

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Fortum has won the right to build 200 MW solar capacity in India – EQ Mag Pro

March 17, 2022 Anand Gupta

Fortum has won the right from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) to build a solar project with a total capacity of 200 MW in Gujarat, India. Fortum participated in the solar auction conducted by GUVNL for the total tendered capacity of 500 MW. The solar project shall be entitled to a fixed tariff for […]

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India’s Coal Demand is expected between 1.3 to 1.5 BT by 2030 – EQ Mag Pro

March 17, 2022 Anand Gupta

Coal is the most important and abundant fossil fuel in India and accounts for 55% of the country’s energy need. New Delhi: Due consultations were held for finalizing India’s approach for negotiations at COP 21 and prior to signing the Paris Agreement. As per Economic Survey, the demand for coal is expected to remain in […]

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Nitin Gadkari launches green hydrogen-based fuel cell electric vehicle Toyota Mirai – EQ Mag Pro

March 17, 2022 Anand Gupta

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday launched green hydrogen-based advanced fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), Toyota Mirai, and said this is the first-of-its-kind project in India that aims to create an ecosystem for such vehicles in the country. Speaking at the event, Gadkari said FCEV, powered by hydrogen, is one of the best zero-emission solutions. […]

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India producing 81% of lithium ion batteries for e-vehicles: Govt – EQ Mag Pro

March 17, 2022 Anand Gupta

New Delhi : India has been producing 81 per cent of Lithium ion batteries for electric vehicles in the country, Road Transports and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday. Noting that the electric vehicle is a success story, he told the Rajya Sabha, in response to a question, that there has been a substantial […]

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Andhra Pradesh HC order upholding sanctity of PPAs positive for renewable energy producers: ICRA – EQ Mag Pro

March 17, 2022 Anand Gupta

The High Court of Andhra Pradesh upholding the sanctity of PPAs (power purchase agreements) is a positive development for the renewable energy sector, said ICRA. NEW DELHI : The High Court of Andhra Pradesh upholding the sanctity of PPAs (power purchase agreements) is a positive development for the renewable energy sector, ICRA said on Wednesday. […]