In Short ; The Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy called for enhanced IREDA-led financing to strengthen support for MSMEs and flagship programmes such as PM Surya Ghar. Emphasising IREDA’s strategic role, he highlighted the need for deeper financial outreach, institutional capacity building, and human capital development to accelerate India’s clean energy […]
Secretary, MNRE held meeting with Chief Secretary, Odisha to discuss progress on National Green Hydrogen Mission and PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana – EQ
In Short : MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi met Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja to review the National Green Hydrogen Mission and PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. Odisha’s potential as a hydrogen hub and rooftop solar expansion were key topics. Officials emphasized infrastructure, water availability, and accelerating installations through the ULA model to boost […]
MNRE Secretary Reviews IREDA Performance and Strategic Initiatives – EQ
In Short : MNRE Secretary Smt. Nidhi Khare reviewed IREDA’s performance, highlighting its 27% annual growth in the loan book and 51% increase in profits over the past five years. Discussions focused on IREDA’s role in helping India achieve its 500 GW non-fossil fuel target by 2030. Khare praised IREDA’s progress and assured continued support […]
US Energy Secretary derides net-zero policies in new order – EQ
In Short : U.S. Energy Secretary criticized net-zero policies in a new directive, emphasizing a balanced energy approach over aggressive decarbonization. The order signals a shift toward energy security and affordability, potentially easing regulations on fossil fuels. The move has sparked debate, with supporters citing economic stability and critics warning of setbacks in climate goals. […]
T’gana to go for 1000 MW solar energy, one-time settlement of dues of panchayats
The Telangana government on Wednesday said it would go for one-time settlement of dues of panchayats and municipalities to state-run electricity organisations and warned that henceforth heads of local bodies will be ‘punished’ for non-payment of bills on time. Chief Minister K Chandrasekar Rao, who presided over a review meeting on the power sector, said […]
India Smart Utility Week 2019 to be Inaugurated by Shri AK Bhalla, Secretary, Ministry of Power on March 13, 2019
Upcoming Conference and Exhibition on Smart Energy, Smart Grid and Smart Cities India Smart Utility Week (ISUW 2019) organized by India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) is scheduled from 12th – 16th March 2019, New Delhi, India. ISUW 2019 is supported by Ministries of Power, New and Renewable Energy, Science and Technology, External Affairs, Heavy Industries, […]
Delhi will start rolling out 1,000 electric buses from July next year: Varsha Joshi, secretary, power and transport, Delhi govt
“The intention is not to purchase the buses upfront. It would be done on the same cluster model as the existing Orange buses” Delhi government is busy firming up plans for the roll out of 1,000 electric buses beginning July 2019 as part of a major drive towards cutting down pollution and greening the national capital. Other focus […]