Petrol and diesel vehicles cost more over four years in UK and four other European nations Electric cars are already cheaper to own and run than petrol or diesel alternatives in five European countries analysed in new research. The study examined the purchase, fuel and tax costs of Europe’s bestselling car, the VW golf, in […]
Stranded asset risk to drag net thermal capacity addition, says study
The report notes NTPC as the only power producer regularly to be able to access capital for the new thermal power project development Faced with clear stranded asset risk and difficulty in accessing capital, the country’s thermal power sector is projected to witness just 3,000 megawatt (Mw) net capacity addition annually in this financial year […]
Green energy projects: West Bengal, Gujarat discoms are safest, says study
CHENNAI: The electricity distribution companies (discoms) of West Bengal and Gujarat are those that can be trusted to pay their dues to electricity suppliers on time, a research report of think-tank Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) has said. The CPI, a network of over 70 experts and analysts, works to improve energy and land use practices […]
Explore municipal bonds for rooftop solar projects, says study
94 civic bodies in the country enjoy investment grade rating CHENNAI: Last June, the Pune Municipal Corporation made history of sorts by raising ₹200 crore through a bond issue — the first municipal bond issue in 14 years. The issue was subscribed six times, even though the coupon rate was only 7.59 per cent. The […]
