Page 20 - Clean Energy

Plummeting RE tariffs edge out small players even as bigger ones expand biz

The sharp drop in renewable energy tariffs is encouraging smaller players to exit even as larger ones look to innovative financing methods to expand their portfolios

Has India clinched the manufacturing deal?

The scheme to offer cash incentives for local manufacturing of solar equipment as well as batteries may require a few iterations to really click, or it may fly in the first round of bidding itself

Now, no need to pay RC renewal fees for battery-operated vehicles

The Centre has exempted Battery Operated Vehicles from payment of fees for the purpose of issue or renewal of Registration Certificate and assignment of new registration mark

'Govt should focus on converting 300 mn on-road vehicles to clean fuels'

The Indian Auto LPG Coalition, the apex body of Auto LPG stakeholders, sees conversion of existing vehicles as key to improving the air quality

Solar-powered India? The gap between ambition and reality is growing

India has a target of generating 100 Gw solar power by 2022 and set up a self-reliant industry for it

Climate partnership to be 'core pillar' of US-India relations: Joe Biden

Biden said he was "looking forward to working with Prime Minister Modi's new partnership to achieve our climate and energy goals, making this a core pillar of our bilateral co-operation"

PM avoids committing to deadlines on climate, says concrete action needed

Modi reiterated support for a joint US-India effort called the "India-US climate and clean energy Agenda 2030 partnership".

Do not make promises that you know you cannot keep: Suresh Prabhu

Former environment and power minister and current Sherpa on negotiations with G7 and G20, Suresh Prabhu tells Aditi Phadnis in an interview the approach India should adopt on Net Zero. Edited excerpts

Facebook signs first deal to buy renewable energy from local firm in India

Facebook has signed a deal to buy renewable energy in India from a local firm's wind power project, the social media giant's first such deal in the South Asian nation, the companies said on Thursday

India, US to pursue ways to deepen their partnership on clean energy

India and the US will pursue ways in which they can deepen their partnership on climate and clean energy, the Biden administration said on Thursday

Climate report praises India for initiatives taken in clean energy field

Green loans were the second most popular at $109 billion

India, US can collaborate" on agenda for clean and green technologies: PM

India and the US can "creatively collaborate" on a 2030 agenda for clean and green technologies in the service of the planet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday

Making power consumer a king

The Indian power consumer, in addition to being given the choice of buying green electricity only, might also get to choose the supplier soon.

India, US to revamp strategic partnership with focus on clean energy sector

India and the United States have agreed to revamp their strategic energy partnership to focus on greater collaboration in cleaner energy sectors such as biofuels, and hydrogen production

Sustainable bond issuance volumes of FIs, DBs to approach $300 bn in 2021

According to Moody's Investor Service, this expectation is based on the average annual rate of growth in green bond issuance since 2015

Gas-fired stocks to charge ahead as demand for cleaner fuels rises: Experts

Rising availability and demand for cleaner fuels will aid growth

Urgent action needed for clean energy for all by 2030: UN member states

Over 20 ministerial-level "Global Champions" from the UN member states have issued messages, calling for urgent action to achieve affordable, clean energy for all by 2030

Gadkari asks automakers to build indigenous flex engine vehicles

Gadkari on Tuesday asked automakers to build flex-engine vehicles for using alternative fuel

MTAR Technologies IPO priced between Rs 574-575, open March 3-5

Comprises a fresh issue of Rs 123 crore and an offer for sale of Rs 472 crore

Dealing a blow: Green policy flip-flops spook foreign investment firms

Centre calls a meeting between states, PEs, funds