Renewables
Green Markets launched, will enable all-India trade in renewable energy
R.K. Singh, Honorable Minister of State Independent Charge for Power and New & Renewable Energy and Minister of State-Independent Charge for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched the green markets on September 01, 2020 in a digital event organized by the Ministry of Power, a release by Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) said.
NTPC subsidiary in pact with Greenko for RTC power supply
- Aug 27, 2020
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding with Greenko Energies Pvt Ltd to explore possibilities in supplying round-the-clock power.
Siemens Gamesa lands major wind turbine order from Adani Green Energy
- Aug 18, 2020
Siemens Gamesa has received a firm order from Adani Green Energy for one of the largest wind power projects in India. The company will deliver 215 SG 2.2-122 wind turbines, totalling 473 mw.
COVID-19 impact: MNRE grants five-month extension to developers
- Aug 14, 2020
In a very apt move, the Union Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) in a recent circular said that all renewable energy implementing agencies under MNRE will treat the lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic as “force majeure”.
More relief on ISTS charges to solar and wind projects
- Aug 7, 2020
The Ministry of Power has extended the cut-off date for solar and wind energy projects eligible for a waiver on inter-state transmission system (ISTS) charges and losses on electricity transmission.
Three wind projects by Sembcorp dedicated to the nation
- Jul 30, 2020
Union power minister R.K. Singh, in a virtual ceremony, recently dedicated to the nation three wind projects developed by Sembcorp.
RE capacity addition likely to be 8 GW in FY21: ICRA
- Jul 30, 2020
The capacity addition in the renewable energy (RE) sector is expected to remain subdued at about 8 GW in FY21, notes ICRA in a statement.
NHPC signs MoU with GEDCOL for floating solar projects in Odisha
- Jul 29, 2020
Green Energy Development Corporation of Odisha Ltd (GEDCOL) and NHPC Ltd recently signed a memorandum of understanding for development of 500 mw of floating solar projects in Odisha.
UL launches BIS-recognised testing service for solar PV inverters
- Jul 28, 2020
Global safety science company UL has announced the launch of testing services for solar photovoltaic (PV) inverter manufacturers in India.
Renewable energy can have 60 pc share by 2030: RK Singh
- Jul 23, 2020
At the launch of TERI’s new report, ‘Renewable Power Pathways: Modelling the Integration of Wind and Solar in India by 2030’, the power minister R.K. Singh said that India has the fastest growth rate in the world in renewable energy