On a pilot basis, two such units have been developed, said CDO Khurana. “The cost of one unit will be around Rs 11 lakh with free yearly maintenance RUDRAPUR: The Udham Singh Nagar district administration is all set to implement the integrated solar-based micro irrigation scheme across the district. Introducing the scheme, the Chief Development […]
National Investment and Infra Fund emerges top bidder for Mahindra Susten’s solar assets
The major operational assets that are to be sold include a 337.5 MW solar park at Rewa, Madhya Pradesh and an 84.5 MW plant at Charanka, Gujarat MUMBAI: The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) is the frontrunner to acquire about 617 megawatts (MW) worth assets of Mahindra Susten, the solar energy EPC platform owned […]
Bhumi Pednekar on why we should move towards renewable sources of energy
Mumbai: Actress Bhumi Pednekar has constantly been trying to draw attention to the subject of climate change. On the occasion of World Energy Conservation Day on Monday, the actress has highlighted reasons why the world should move towards using renewable sources of energy in to save the planet. “Time is ticking. Today, globally you […]
India leader on renewables, natural partner for Britain: Thompson
India is a leader on renewables and a natural partner for Britain in the shared mission to create a greener planet and enable a clean and resilient recovery from Covid-19, British Acting High Commissioner to India Jan Thompson said on Friday. New Delhi: India is a leader on renewables and a natural partner for Britain […]
Five years on, some signs that Paris climate accord is working
Scientists and diplomats say the outlook for mid-to-late century is not as gloomy as it was when the historic 2015 Paris climate accord was signed. New York: The forecast for global warming is looking a little less bleak in the long term, but not so rosy in the short term. With numerous countries pledging to […]
New U.S. clean energy trade group taps former Obama adviser as CEO
The American Clean Power Association (ACP), which will launch formally on Jan. 1, represents solar, wind, energy storage and transmission companies. A new U.S. clean energy trade group on Thursday named Heather Zichal, who coordinated climate change policies for the Obama White House, as its chief executive. The American Clean Power Association (ACP), which will […]
India, EU experts brainstorm on agenda to tackle climate change
The discussion is believed to be an instrumental initiative to set the stage for the upcoming Climate Action Summit NEW DELHI: In the run up to the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement on climate change and the global ‘Climate Action Summit’ on 12th December, Parliamentarians and climate change experts from India and the Europe […]
EXPLAINER-Why green hydrogen is finally getting its day in the sun
More than $150 billion worth of green hydrogen projects have been announced globally in the past nine months Hydrogen has taken off this year as the future green fuel of choice, with governments and businesses betting big that the universe’s most abundant element can help fight climate change. More than $150 billion worth of green […]
Shell-EDF venture seeks to build offshore New Jersey wind farm
New Jersey is one of several U.S. states seeking to acquire 100% of its energy from clean sources by 2050. To help achieve that goal, the state is looking for between 1,200 MW and 2,400 MW of offshore wind energy projects. Wind farm developer Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind said on Thursday it had submitted a […]
No electrical inspection for solar plants up to 250kWp
The decision was taken in a review meeting UT adviser Manoj Parida held with the heads of different departments to sort out differences and to encourage them to work as a team Chandigarh: To achieve the target of 69MW solar power generation that the ministry of new and renewable energy has set for 2022 after […]