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 […]
India needs land size of Himachal or Chhattisgarh to achieve renewable energy target: Research
New Delhi: India needs a total land footprint roughly the size of Himachal Pradesh or Chhattisgarh to achieve its ambitious target of 175 giga watts (GW) renewable energy by 2022, according to a latest research. “Total land footprint needed to meet India”s renewable energy target is large, ranging from approximately 55,000 to 125,000 square km […]
Domestic consumers in Himachal will have to pay more power tariff from July 1
SHIMLA: In Himachal Pradesh domestic consumers, except below poverty line consumers, will have to pay additional 5 paise power tariff from July 1 as the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has revised the power tariff. The fixed charges for all consumers not covered under demand based fixed charges have been increased by Rs 10 per […]