In Short : Over 16.7 lakh households have benefitted from the government’s rooftop solar scheme, with ₹9,000 crore disbursed, Parliament was informed. The programme promotes clean energy adoption, reduces power bills, and boosts renewable capacity nationwide. By supporting rooftop installations, the initiative advances India’s climate goals and encourages sustainable energy practices among citizens across urban […]
Supreme Court Mandates States to Clear Power Dues in 4 Years, Paving Way for Tariff Hikes Nationwide – EQ
In Short : The Supreme Court has ordered all states and Union Territories to clear power distribution companies’ (DisComs) regulatory dues within four years, starting April 2024. New dues must be settled within three years. This ruling mandates cost-reflective tariffs, likely causing a rise in electricity bills across India, while ensuring financial stability and accountability […]
Statiq and HPCL Join Forces to Build a Nationwide EV Charging Network for Smarter Mobility – EQ
In Short : Statiq has partnered with HPCL to integrate over 5,100 EV chargers, including 2,900 DC fast chargers, into its EVLinq platform. This collaboration boosts real-time access to HPCL’s charging stations via the Statiq app, enhancing EV infrastructure across India. The initiative supports the PM eDrive mission and promotes faster, more convenient public EV […]
Indofast Energy, EVeez to roll out 20K E-bikes nationwide – EQ
In Short : Indofast Energy and EVeez have partnered to deploy 20,000 electric bikes across Tier I and Tier II cities in India over the next two years. This initiative will support last-mile delivery services and enhance electric mobility. Leveraging Indofast’s battery-swapping network, the project aims to reduce operational costs, create job opportunities, and contribute […]
Bihar’s ‘smart prepaid meter scheme’ to be extended nationwide
The ‘smart prepaid meter’ scheme implemented in Bihar will now be extended nationwide. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to introduce the meter throughout the country in the Budget presented in Parliament on Monday. Patna : The ‘smart prepaid meter’ scheme implemented in Bihar will now be extended nationwide. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed […]