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World nations failing the poorest on energy goals: study

More than 150 million people are gaining access to electricity every year, reducing the ranks of those who live without power, but this is not enough to meet global development goals, according to a report released Wednesday. Furthermore, efforts to cut pollution from cooking food and promote renewable power for heat and transportation are likewise […]

A global solar transition could leave Africa in the shade -EQ

Jamaica aims to boost its power sector with renewable energy projects

Jamaica which depends on fossil fuel for its energy sector has performed well to lower its oil dependency. It is estimated that Jamaica to reduce its oil dependency to 50 per cent in 2019. Jamaica aims to give a boost to its energy sector with a plethora of initiatives that include new energy policy, funding […]

Central America’s Solar Revolution and the Rooftop Revolution in the U.S. -EQ

MP govt invites bids for 25 MW rooftop solar projects

Madhya Pradesh government Tuesday said it has invited bids for 25 MegaWatt (MW) rooftop solar projects for industrial units in the state. The tenders have been invited by state-owned Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVNL) and the last day to submit financial bids is May 10, 2019. “Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVNL) […]

Battery Energy Storage Systems: A Clean Energy Solution NY Needs -EQ

World Bank, AfDB commit $47 billion to African climate finance

NAIROBI: The World Bank and the African Development Bank will together commit more than $47 billion by 2025 to help African countries tackle the effects of climate change, the banks said on Thursday. Many countries on the continent, especially those on the coast, are among the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change such […]

Introduction of Insurance Surety Bonds (ISBs) as an Alternative to Bank Guarantees/Bid Security across all Power Procurement Frameworks- Reg. – EQ

Energy Efficiency Services inks first long-term rupee loan of Rs 500 cr

State-run Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) has raised its first long-term rupee loan of Rs 500 crore, the undertaking announced on Tuesday. New Delhi: State-run Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) has raised its first long-term rupee loanof Rs 500 crore, the undertaking announced on Tuesday. The government owned Punjab National Bank (PNB)-issued loan will be utilised to fund EESL’s capital […]

Introduction of Insurance Surety Bonds (ISBs) as an Alternative to Bank Guarantees/Bid Security across all Power Procurement Frameworks- Reg. – EQ