The Rajasthan government has taken many important steps towards making the state self-reliant in energy sector while special attention is being paid to develop renewable energy sources, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said on Saturday. Gehlot was speaking after virtually inaugurating a 220 KV grid substation in Chattargarh, Bikaner from his official residence here. Rajasthan has […]
OPINION: Budget 2021: Expectations from the energy sector
The major task is to provide impetus to the sector and revive the economy to normalcy Budget 2021 is the next big thing that India is looking forward to, post the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world economy. The Government of India in Budget 2020 showed great intent to focus on renewable […]
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 […]
Red tape thwarts South Africa’s green energy potential
Based on the government’s plan to add 2.6 gigawatts (GW) of as yet unprocured wind and solar capacity in 2022, the next auction could attract more than $2 billion in investment, a analysis of industry estimates found JOHANNESBURG: World-leading renewables companies are lining up to invest in South Africa’s energy sector and help remedy a […]
Draft laws to guarantee pay for six firms in energy sector
Following a meeting with Minister of Mines and Energy Suy Sem on Monday, the technical committee of the National Assembly will review six draft laws that address the government’s guarantees of payment to six companies investing in the development of the electricity sector in four provinces. The meeting discussed the energy investments of six companies, […]
Why net billing systems will kill Maharashtra’s rooftop solar market
Companies in the rooftop solar power segment are protesting draft regulations recommending this switch So far, actual rooftop solar installations across the country stand at just above 4GW Mumbai : The Maharashtra government’s proposal to switch from net metering to net billing for commercial and industrial rooftop solar power projects is likely to sound the […]
Edinburgh scientists receive funding for pioneering study into hydrogen storage for decarbonising UK’s energy sector
Geoscientists from the University of Edinburgh have received funding from the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC) for a £1.4 million research project to investigate the storage of hydrogen in the subsurface. The project, HyStorPor (Hydrogen Storage in Porous Media), is designed to increase understanding of the whole hydrogen storage system, from fundamental physical […]
Bangladesh signs $185M deal with World Bank for renewable energy capacity
The Scaling-up Renewable Energy Project will focus on utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and rooftop PV to expand new markets in renewable energy generation in the country. The government of Bangladesh today signed a $185 million financing agreement with the World Bank to add about 310 MW renewable energy generation capacity, which will contribute to reliable, […]
Minutes of CM Meeting on Energy Sector
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OPINION: Effective policies, not deadlines, the need of the hour for energy sector
Valuable lessons can be learnt from sectors that can significantly assist in taking a call between effective policies and time-bound ones. New Delhi: As India looks to balance its twin needs of clean energy and increased energy demand, a look at policies that may help in expediting the process is worthwhile. Additionally, there are valuable […]