Panaji: As the state government looks to meet its zero carbon emission target for 2030, it has come up with a roadmap to transition to electricity generated via solar energy. Through Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA), the state plans to conduct a feasibility study and then prepare a detailed project report for grid-connected solar power […]
14th Clean Energy Ministerial and 8th Mission Innovation Meeting begin in Goa on the sidelines of the 4th Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG) – EQ Mag
The 4th Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG) Meeting under India’s G20 Presidency began in Goa yesterday, July 19, 2023. On the sidelines of the main event, the 14th Clean Energy Ministerial and 8th Mission Innovation Meeting too commenced on Day 1 with great enthusiasm and active participation from more than 34 member countries. The event […]
4th G20 Energy Transition Working Group Meeting, G20 Ministerial Meeting, 14th Clean Energy Ministerial Meeting and 8th Mission Innovation meetings to be held in Goa – EQ Mag
Green Hydrogen Innovation Centre and Global Biofuel Alliance to be Launched Union Power & NRE Minister Shri R. K. Singh to hold bilateral talks with 8 countries; Bilateral talks to focus on India’s Green Hydrogen initiatives G20 Working Group Meeting to work towards roadmap for sustainable and equitable growth while addressing energy transition challenges: Shri […]
With nine G20 meets in kitty, Goa set for big-ticket events including Clean Energy Ministerial – EQ Mag
Panaji : Riding high after hosting the G20 Tourism Ministerial Meeting, Goa is now set to put its best foot forward for two more crucial events of the influential bloc in July. Dubbed the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, Goa’s captivating beaches and sunny skies attract tourists from within the country and abroad. The past three […]
Goa: JSW to invest Rs 180 cr to build dome structure at port to curb coal pollution – EQ Mag
The announcement was made by the Union Minister of State for Ports and Shipping Shripad Naik on the occasion of the World Environment Day celebration at the MPA. The Jindal South West (JSW) at the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) will invest Rs 180 crore to construct a dome structure in the port to curb coal […]
Toshiba receives orders for Gas Insulated Switchgears (GIS) for Outdoor Open Air Installation at New 2X500MVA substation at Xeldem in Goa and at 400kV Pooling Substations for Solar and Wind Renewable Project in Andhra Pradesh – EQ Mag
Hyderabad: Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Systems (India) Private Limited (TTDI) today announced that it has received orders for 23 units of 400kV and 9 units of 220kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) for the development and enhancement of power transmission and distribution networks to the new 2X500MVA substation at Xeldem in Goa and pooling substations of […]
Goa capital to achieve ‘Solar City’ goal: CM Sawant – EQ Mag
Panaji : To achieve sustainable development goals, the government has decided to declare capital city Panaji as ‘Solar City’ by generating 88 MW solar power in next two years, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Friday. He urged the residential and government buildings and commercial establishments to use their rooftops to install solar panels. “We […]
Goa aims for 100 per cent renewable energy usage by 2050: CM Pramod Sawant – EQ Mag
Panaji : Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said the state government has set a goal to ensure 100 per cent renewable energy usage across all sectors by 2050. Addressing the second edition of Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) Conference on Clean Renewable Energy 2023 here, Sawant said the state government’s plan is expected […]
Goa: Fresh bids invited for solar power plants at district hosps – EQ Mag
Panaji: The state government has re-invited bids to set up 600kW solar rooftop photovoltaic (PV) power plants at the North and South Goa district hospitals at a cost of over Rs 5 crore by modifying the tender document on the request of the bidders. During the pre-bid meeting, the companies interested in bidding proposed a […]
Goa: Konkan Railway saves Rs 31 lakh in two years through rooftop solar power project at Madgaon station – EQ Mag
Panaji : The Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) has saved more than Rs 31 lakh ever since it installed a 180-KW capacity rooftop solar electricity generation system at Madgaon railway station in South Goa nearly two years ago, an official said. Talking to PTI, KRCL’s Deputy General Manager Baban Ghatge said this grid-connected solar power […]