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Decentralised renewable energy set to see increased jobs in rural India, may aid in reverse migration – EQ Mag Pro

The Decentralised Renewable Energy (DRE) sector in India employed 80,000 people in 2021 and these jobs are likely to increase to 89,000 by 2023, estimated a recent study by global think tank Power for All. A separate report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) noted that the renewable energy sector is seeing a rise […]

India Launches Auction for Critical Minerals to Meet Renewable Energy & Defence Needs – EQ

2021 Outlook: Trends In Renewable Sector

Government policies that stimulated market growth globally, including measures such as renewable portfolio standards, feed-in tariffs, and a variety of subsidies, accounted for about 60 percent of the overall cost decline. The world’s dependence on renewables is swiftly increasing as globally countries continue to invest heavily in cost-effective sustainable energy solutions. The last few years […]

Morocco should harness its abundant renewable energy potential for climate mitigation: IMF

Near-Term Headwinds To Weigh On India’s Power And Renewables Growth: Fitch

Near-term headwinds to weigh on India’s power and renewables growth: Fitch Singapore: India’s power consumption and generation are likely to contract by 6.6 per cent and 6.8 per cent respectively, and for capacity to grow by only 2.7 per cent this year, according to Fitch Solutions. “Our initial forecasts accounted for a slight recovery in […]

Odisha becomes first state to issues tender with an option of Virtual Net Metering (VNM) for 6.5 MW solar PV projects under RESCO mode – EQ

Inviting suggestions and objections of the public and stakeholders regarding Reduction in Fee 

  Public notice Inviting suggestions and objections of the public and stakeholders regarding Reduction in Fee for filing Petitions/Applications/ Review by 50% upto 31.03.2020 due to unprecedented situation on account of COVID-19 pandemic. For more information please see below link:

UPERC (Rooftop Solar PV Grid Interactive System Gross/Net Metering) Regulation, 2019 (First Amendment/Addendum) – EQ

In the matter of : Approval of reliefs extended to various categories of consumers in the State due to lock-down restrictions imposed by the Government to curb the spread of Covid-19 pandemic

In the matter of : Approval of reliefs extended to various categories of consumers in the State due to lock-down restrictions imposed by the Government to curb the spread of Covid-19 pandemic. For more information please see below link:

UPERC (Rooftop Solar PV Grid Interactive System Gross/Net Metering) Regulation, 2019 (First Amendment/Addendum) – EQ

Clean Energy can Support India’s Economic Recovery post-COVID-19

​​These efforts include electric vehicle, energy storage, and renewable energy programs. Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog said that he is confident that India’s economy will recover following the containment of the COVID-19 pandemic NEW DELHI: A new report by NITI Aayog and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) identifies how COVID-19 is beginning to influence the […]

India Launches Auction for Critical Minerals to Meet Renewable Energy & Defence Needs – EQ

Powerless in a pandemic: Solar energy prescribed for off-grid healthcare

But putting solar panels on the roof of every clinic wasn’t the right answer either as often such projects fall into disrepair within a year, said Nick Gardner, the Sierra Leone manager for the U.N. Office for Project Services (UNOPS) BARCELONA: As Sierra Leone emerged from an Ebola epidemic in 2015, it was clear that […]

Odisha becomes first state to issues tender with an option of Virtual Net Metering (VNM) for 6.5 MW solar PV projects under RESCO mode – EQ

REC declares Financial Results for FY 2019-20

  The Board of Directors of REC Limited (formerly Rural Electrification Corporation Limited) approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for FY 2019-20 today. Operational and Financial Highlights – FY20 vs FY19 Sanctions – Rs. 1,10,908 crore vs. Rs. 1,15,957 crore Disbursements – Rs. 75,667 crore vs. Rs. 72,165 crore, up 5% Total Income […]

India Launches Auction for Critical Minerals to Meet Renewable Energy & Defence Needs – EQ

WTO report examines impact of COVID-19 pandemic on small businesses

The WTO Secretariat has published an information note looking at how micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It notes the impact of supply chain disruptions on MSMEs and the extent to which smaller businesses are represented in the economic sectors hardest hit by the crisis. The report notes […]

Odisha becomes first state to issues tender with an option of Virtual Net Metering (VNM) for 6.5 MW solar PV projects under RESCO mode – EQ