New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi e-inaugurated 45 MW production plant of Monocrystalline Solar Photo Voltaic Panel at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University on November 21. “Today, you are entering the industry at a time when due to the pandemic, major changes are taking place in the energy sector of the world. At this time, […]
Prime Minister to inaugurate REINVEST- 2020 on 26 November 2020
In India during the last 6 years, over Rs 4.7 lakh crore were invested and India has become a favoured destination for investment in renewables: Shri R.K.Singh Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the virtual 3rd Global Renewable Energy Investment Meeting and Expo (RE-INVEST 2020), on 26 November 2020. The Secretary of State for Business, Energy […]
India saved Rs 24,000 crore annually through use of renewable energy, says PM Modi at India Energy Forum
India will drive the global energy demand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday as he showcased his government’s recent reforms in the sector to global investors at the India Energy Forum. PM Modi said that switch to renewable energy has helped India save Rs 24,000 crore per year in energy costs. Prime Minister Narendra […]
Prime Minister Modi underscores 7 key pillars of India’s energy strategy
He also mentioned that India has saved around Rs 24,000 crore annually through the installation of 11 million smart LED street lights which have reduced the greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 4.5 crore or 45 MT of CO2 annually New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today highlighted seven key pillars of India’s energy strategy […]
Govt sanctions 670 electric buses, 241 charging stations under FAME scheme
“This is a good start, these e-buses, e-rickshaws and e-scooties as well as e-cars for city use are the best way forward for environment friendly transport,” Javadekar said New Delhi: The government on Friday said it has sanctioned 670 electric buses for Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat and Chandigarh and 241 charging stations in Madhya Pradesh, Tamil […]
Western Railway Saves 3 cr Due To ‘Solar Power’
Mumbai: The Western Railway (WR) has claimed that it has slashed power bills worth Rs 3 crore by exploiting solar power at 75 stations on its network, an official said here on Wednesday. These rooftop solar plants generate a whopping 8.67MW, resulting in the handsome savings during the current financial year, besides accelerating the Indian […]
India considers customs duty on solar equipment from August
India does not now levy a customs tax on imports of solar cells and modules, most of which come from China to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s target of installing 100 gigawatt of solar energy by 2022 NEW DELHI: India is considering imposing a customs duty on imports of solar modules, cells and inverters from […]
Shivraj govt announces reduction of electricity bills amid COVID-19 crisis
“People, having Rs 100 in April, will have to pay on Rs 50 in May, June, July i, e for three months. This will benefit 56 lakh consumers and will save their Rs 255 crore. The state government will also pay this amount to the electricity department,” he added Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh Chief […]
Real-time power trading to reduce input costs for discoms, tariffs for consumers
Developing a responsive and transparent power market by 2030 is a key component of Singh’s reforms roadmap for introducing intense competition to achieve the Narendra Modi government’s objective of providing 24X7 affordable power to all NEW DELHI: India joined the ranks of developed markets such as the US and Europe with power minister R K […]
Centre launches scheme to solarise entire Konark Temple, Konark town
The scheme envisages a 10-megawatt (MW) grid-connected solar project and various solar off-grid applications such as solar trees and solar drinking water kiosks New Delhi: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on Wednesday said the central government has launched a scheme for solarisation of Konark Sun Temple and Konark town in Odisha. “The Government […]