Patna: Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi today said Bihar government would promote use of solar energy for irrigation purpose in the state and steps were being taken to stop use of diesel for agrarian works. Mr Modi, while replying to general debate on budget of the financial year 2019-20, in state Assembly, said that […]
Budget 2019: Top steps Modi government can take to ensure 24*7 affordable power for all
Budget 2019 India: For example, the two programmes that I just mentioned, UDAY and Saubhagya, came outside the Budget. However, Budget 2019 can surely indicate is a direction that the government is planning. Budget 2019-20: Ahead of Budget 2019, Sambitosh Mohapatra – Partner and Leader Energy & Utilities, PwC India highlights the biggest challenges for the power […]
WTO rules for India in dispute with US on solar-panel incentives
The ruling could further inflame US-Indian tensions at a time when the two trade partners are engaged in an escalating tit-for-tat tariff battle A series of U.S. renewable energy incentives violated international trade rules, according to the World Trade Organization, threatening to stoke tensions between the two countries as President Donald Trump prepares to meet […]
Rising tariff clashes, WTO reforms on PM Modi’s agenda for G20 Summit
India to keep the ball rolling on talks regarding fugitive economic offenders Global economic instability due to rising tariff clashes, threats from climate change, and rising terrorism will be high on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s agenda as he reaches Japan’s Osaka for the 14th G20 meeting on Friday. India also plans to push talks on […]
Despite push, India has a lot of ground to cover on shift to electric cars
Govt’s push is welcome, but industry-readiness is an important factor The transition could become a reality with Prime Minister Narendra Modi government’s massive and sustained push towards a complete switch to electric mobility Imagine a time when the dependence on fossil fuel to power one’s scooter or car will become non-existent with electricity taking its […]
TATA Power likely to announce an end to building new coal plants today
Mumbai: TATA Power, one of India’s biggest integrated power companies, is likely to announce an end to building new coal plants today (June 18) in the wake of rapid fall in the cost of power generated by solar and wind, and the rising cost of coal. These two factors have convinced the TATA Power that […]
SCO Summit: PM Modi calls for focus on alternate energy, economic cooperation
H for healthcare cooperation, E for economic cooperation, A for alternate energy, L for literature and culture, T for terrorism-free society and H for humanitarian cooperation, Modi said. BISHKEK: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for greater cooperation among the SCO countries in combatting terrorism, promoting economy, alternate energy and healthcare as he outlined […]
OPINION: Will Modi spur global inaction into action on climate-change?
Within a year of his first term as Prime Minister, Modi raised the target of solar energy capacity in India to 175 GW, equivalent to avoiding installation of 350 MW coal fired plants by 2022 The climate of change is dawning upon the global platform. The mega mandate with which Prime Minister Narendra Modi of […]
CSR: Is the Modi govt. failing in its renewable energy targets?
A new report by UK accountancy firm Ernst & Young showed on Wednesday. In an annual ranking of the top 40 renewable energy markets worldwide, China was in first place, with India dropping to fourth place from third last year. France moved to third position from fifth, due to its focus on floating offshore wind […]
India’s e-car plan has just one, but potentially debilitating, flaw
India’s commitment to clean energy looks impressive, but it will likely exacerbate an existing problem. Dirty air has finally become an issue in Indian election manifestos, along with perennial subjects such as temple-building and farmers’ incomes. That shouldn’t be a surprise: Even politicians can’t escape air pollution, which has reduced life expectancy in areas near […]