A Central Public Sector Undertaking will adopt Chitkul, the last inhabited village on the Indo-China border in high-altitude Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh A Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) will adopt Chitkul, the last inhabited village on the Indo-China border in high-altitude Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh and assist the state government in development of […]
Himachal to frame new energy policy: Chief Minister – EQ Mag
While presiding over a meeting of the Energy Department here late last evening, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the State Government mulls to frame a new Energy Policy, aiming at providing more share to Himachal Pradesh in various hydropower projects. The Chief Minister said that under the new policy, the provision of […]
Himachal eyeing to use pine forest residue as biofuel – EQ Mag
The utilisation of pine needles for biofuel production through pyrolysis and other techniques will be a sustainable way to deal with the forest fires as well as the energy crisis Nearly 22 per cent or 8,267 sq.km of the total forest area in Himachal Pradesh is fire-prone. A majority of the fires were reported from […]
Himachal signs Rs 4k cr MoU on green energy – EQ Mag
This is in keeping with the resolve expressed Himachal Pradesh CM, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to turn the state into the ‘First Green State’ by 2025. CHANDIGARH : The Himachal Pradesh government on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a private firm for setting up of a green hydrogen and green ammonia project which […]
Himachal to exploit renewable power potential to be a green state by 2026 – EQ Mag
Shimla : The Himachal Pradesh government will exploit renewable power potential to be a ‘green energy state’ by 2026 and set up solar power projects and Battery Energy Storage System Project to strengthen its electricity supply system. A target of starting new solar energy projects with a capacity of 500 MW has been set for […]
Bio-energy production from pine needles and bamboo: Himachal to start pilot project soon – EQ Mag
This would attract industrial partners and private investments, as it improves environmental, social, and governance issues, he added Himachal Pradesh will start a pilot project for bio-energy production from pine needles and bamboo as the state is blessed with an enormous wealth of coniferous forest and has a high potential for bamboo production, Chief Minister […]
Manufacture Himachal-specific prototype electric buses, state chief minister tells EV makers – EQ Mag
Shimla : Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday asked the representatives of electric vehicles manufacturing companies to make the state-specific prototype electric buses in a time bound manner with modern technology. In a meeting with the representatives, he said that the buses should be made keeping in mind the hilly terrain, loading capacity […]
Himachal targets to be first green energy state by 2025: CM Sukhu – EQ Mag
Sukhu also directed HIMURJA to ensure 5 per cent premium for the state in each solar power project up to 5 MW and 10 per cent share in the solar power projects of more than 5 MW capacity The Himachal Pradesh government intends to make the state as the first Green Energy State by the […]
NHPC Completes Renovation & Modernization of 180 MW Baira Siul Power Station in Himachal; Commercial Operations Commenced
The National Hydroelctric Power Corporation (NHPC) Ltd, has indigenously renovated & modernized its 180 MW Baira Siul Power Station and commenced commercial operations. The project is in Chamba in Himachal Pradesh. The Baira Siul Power Station is NHPC’s first power station which was under commercial operation since 1st April 1982 and had completed its useful […]
Okaya Commissions 100 KWp Hybrid Solar Plant in Himachal
Okaya Power has commissioned 100 KWp hybrid solar plant at its manufacturing unit at Baddi in Himachal Pradesh.The plant will generate more than 144 Mwh energy annually reducing its power consumption from the grid to 40 per cent, a statement said. Okaya Power has commissioned 100 KWp hybrid solar plant at its manufacturing unit at […]