States must Ensure “must-run” status of renewable energy companies: Govt
Indian government has asked states to ensure that the “must-run” status of renewable energy plants is honoured and that if supply from these units is … Read more
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Solar News Wrap: Rs 600 crore solar project, Fifty thousand solar pumps, RisenEnergy and more
In this week’s solar news wrap we bring you top headlines from solar industry which includes:- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat allocated solar energy … Read more
West Bengal failed to take initiative to create Green Energy Fund: CAG
West Bengal failed to create a Green Energy Fund (GEF) under the renewable energy policy of the government, the CAG has said in its audit … Read more
Workforce in renewable energy segment grew five times in five years: Study
India’s renewable energy workforce has grown five-fold in the past five years, according to a new report on Monday. In 2019, nearly 100,000 workers are … Read more
Switching to renewable energy can drive up energy poverty: Study
Switching to renewable energy sources from fossil fuels can help reduce carbon emissions but at the expense of increased energy inequality, claims a study. The … Read more
Sembcorp to infuse equity worth Rs 516.9 cr in SEIL to push renewables biz
Sembcorp Industries Wednesday announced infusion of equity worth Rs 516.9 crore into its India arm Sembcorp Energy India (SEIL) to support its renewable energy business … Read more
ADFD-financed US$15 Million Renewable Energy Project Launches in Cuba
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for international development aid, together with the Cuba’s Ministry of Energy and Mines and International … Read more
SLDC cannot curtail renewable power at their convenience: TNERC
In a major move for the energy sector, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has stated that State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) cannot curtail … Read more
L&FS Group to receive first set of bids under asset monetization
Cash-strapped IL&FS Group will receive first set of bids under asset monetization process on Monday as part of resolution process, according to sources. The company’s … Read more
Investment in off-grid energy sector surpassed $500 million in 2018: Wood Mackenzie
Total annual investment in the off-grid energy access sector surpassed $500 million in 2018, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables … Read more