Great scope for bilateral ties with India: Norwegian PM
Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg on Monday said that there was a “great scope” to develop bilateral partnerships with India in areas such as business, … Read more
Hydro & Biofules
Persuade states not to impose water cess on hydro power plants: Par panel to Power Min
The power ministry needs to persuade states not to levy any water cess on hydro power projects, as the states get free power from such … Read more
BEST to extend 677 MW PPA with Tata Power for the next five years
Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has allowed Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) to extend its existing Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with The Tata … Read more
China only undertaking run-of the-river hydropower projects on Brahmaputra: Govt
India has consistently conveyed its concerns over the Brahmaputra river to China and urged the country to ensure that interests of downstream states are not … Read more
3217 Million USD received as FDI in Renewable Energy Sector, Capacity reaches about 74GW
Minister of State (I/C) for New and Renewable Energy and Power R. K Singh replying to a question in the Lok Sabha informed that 3217 … Read more
Sale of RECs on IEX, PXIL rose 10.65 per cent to 5.59 lakh in December
Sales of renewable energy certificates (RECs) rose 10.65 per cent to 5.59 lakh units in December on the IEX and the PXIL as against the … Read more
Govt and industry bullish on green energy prospects, but devil lies in resolving costs
Amid a global focus on renewable sources as a way forward, the government and the industry appear unanimous on the need to expand the green … Read more
MNRE releases Year End Review 2018
Keeping in view our commitment to a healthy planet and our Nationally Determined Contributions as per the Paris Accord on Climate Change, India made a … Read more
Fortum to install Nordic’s biggest battery to support grid stability
Fortum will take into use a significant battery solution in Sweden. The Nordic’s biggest battery to date will be installed at Fortum’s Forshuvud hydropower plant … Read more
NHPC board okays share buyback at Rs 28 apiece for Rs 600 crore
State-run hydro power giant NHPC’s board has approved buyback of 21.42-crore equity shares at Rs 28 apiece, aggregating Rs 600 crore. The board approves the … Read more