The Centre for Research and Information (CRI), Power Cell, Power Division, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources (MPEMR) and Green Delta Insurance Company Limited signed an MoU to that end on Monday in Dhaka. Young innovators will be able to submit their proposals online. A month-long activation events will be held in 15 university […]
Andhra High court reserves order on renewable contracts renegotiation
The Andhra Pradesh high court had on July 25 stayed the state government’s July 1 order in a case filed by renewable energy companies against renegotiation of all power supply contracts. New Delhi : The Andhra Pradesh government has reserved judgment in the case filed by renewable energy companies against renegotiation bid of the state […]
How payment delays, fear of tariff renegotiations hurt renewable energy projects
Discoms are large buyers of electricity in India and their revenue shortfalls have hit payments to power producers During 1 January-15 August, renewable energy projects in India Rating’s portfolio saw 25% more downgrades than upgrades Mumbai: India Ratings and Research Pvt Ltd downgraded its ratings outlook for the solar sector to stable from positive, citing […]
DEWA developing clean solar energy programme to drive Dubai growth
Integrated programme will allow a tenth of citizens’ homes to be self-sufficient in terms of water, food and energy Dubai is developing an integrated programme to build a comprehensive system that will allow a tenth of its citizens’ homes to be self-sufficient in terms of water, food and energy, mainly with the help of clean […]
India important actor in climate action, making fantastic efforts in renewable energy: UN chief
“India is a very important actor and “fundamental partner” in international efforts on climate action,” UN chief Antonio Guterres has said. UNITED NATIONS: India is a very important actor and “fundamental partner” in international efforts on climate action and is making a “fantastic effort” to grow its renewable energy basket, UN chief Antonio Guterres has […]
Dispute resolution panel for renewable energy projects to give decisions in 3 weeks: MNRE
The committee will hear all such cases of solar/wind projects being implemented through SECI as well as NTPC. New Delhi: The government will by next week make functional a resolution committee which would settle disputes of solar and wind energy projects beyond contractual agreements within 21 days, a senior official said. In June this year, […]
As India Achieves Solar Power Target Four Years In Advance, Centre Eyes New 100 GW Goal By 2022
In light of the country achieving its installed solar power generation capacity target four years ahead of schedule, the central government has now set aim at a new goal of reaching 100 GW of solar power by 2022, reports PTI. Initially, the government had aimed for India’s solar power capacity to reach 20 GW by […]
ATEC Biodigesters: A Case Study in Renewable Energy for Rural Farmers
ATEC provides high-quality and pre-fabricated biodigesters to rural farming families. Biodigesters collect and treat manure, human, kitchen and green waste which are converted to biogas that powers the twin cookstove attached. In addition, organic fertilisers are also produced for farming use. ATEC’s recent initiative to launch the world’s first PAYGO model for biodigesters will increase […]
ADB, Tonga Sign Grant Agreement to Develop Renewable Energy
MANILA, PHILIPPINES: Three grant agreements that will fund the development and implementation of renewable energy projects in Tonga, which will enhance the country’s energy security and reduce carbon emissions, were signed today. The agreements for the $44.6 million in total grants provided by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and the […]
Power contracts can’t be junked but renegotiation needed: Andhra Pradesh
Embarrassed by July 12 letters to green power producers: Advocate general S Sriram NEW DELHI: Andhra Pradesh government has told in the high court it has realised that renewable power contracts with developers cannot be terminated and was embarrassed by its move towards this, but said power purchase agreements need to be renegotiated. State advocate […]