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India adds 13.5 GW of renewable capacity in FY22, 12% higher than last yr

India added 13.5 GW of renewable energy capacity in 2021-22, which is 128 per cent higher than that in 2020-21, a statement said on Thursday.

India's first portable solar rooftop system unveiled in Gandhinagar

The installation of 10 PV Port systems in the temple complex has been supported by the German development agency Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), a statement said

Suzlon Energy plans to raise about Rs 3,000 crore to refinance debt

The company is looking at refinancing in order to streamline the lenders, avail better terms from restrictions on cash usage, and bolster growth of the business

Govt in discussion with World Bank on framework for coal mine closure

Coal Additional Secretary M Nagaraju said the government is committed to ensuring that mines are properly and scientifically closed for the benefit of the society

Solar cells import jumps to $3,447 mn in Apr-Jan; most shipment from China

Solar cells import rose to USD 3,447 million (around Rs 26,000 crore) during April-January 2021-22 as compared to USD 572 million in the previous financial year, Parliament was informed on Thursday. The imports were worth USD 1,684 million in 2019-20 and USD 2,160 million in 2018-19, New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. During April-January 2021-22, the maximum import was from China at USD 3,117.78 million. In another reply, the minister stated that the government has set a target of installing 100 GW solar power capacity by December 2022 in the country. Against this, projects of 108.91 GW have either been commissioned or are in the pipeline. Total 50.78 GW of solar power capacity has been installed as on February 28, 2022. About 44 GW capacity is at various stages of implementation and 13.86 GW capacity is under bidding stage, the minister said.

Lethargic progress seen in Centre's clean energy ambition, shows data

None of the parties discussed environmental issues in any detail in their manifestos in the five states that went to polls this year

Govt to undertake a two-stage review to determine PLI scheme progress

This will be followed by utilisation of unused funds and the possibility of reallocation to the government department and ministries, which need more amounts, will be assessed

Green Hydrogen policy to support renewable energy capacity addition

'Green Hydrogen' policy is expected to support the renewable energy capacity addition targets of the country.

ACME Group partners with Scatec to develop ammonia facility in Oman

Industry analysts forecast global annual demand for green ammonia to reach up to 200 million tonne by 2050

Tata Power, RWE Renewables GmbH tie up to develop offshore wind projects

A corresponding MoU has been signed between Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited and RWE Renewables GmbH, one of the world's leaders in offshore wind, a Tata Power statement has said

India plans to produce 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030

Green hydrogen, produced using renewable energy, has some of the best environmental credentials among cleaner-burning fuels

Free wheeling of power under National Hydrogen Policy: Raj Kumar Singh

The government on Thursday unveiled the first part of the much-awaited National Hydrogen Policy, allowing free wheeling of renewable energy used for producing green hydrogen

India is bidding adieu to thermal plants: What happens to coal demand?

While old coal-fired power plants are being phased out, India has not commissioned a new one for some time now. But India's coal demand will still see growth in the short term. What's this paradox?

India's renewable power generation growth races ahead of thermal

But Omicron scare could derail electricity demand recovery

From L&T to Reliance Industries, giants hitch a ride on the green road

Conventional conglomerates are tying up with new-age companies in the sustainability space

Drug major Cipla to acquire 33% stake in Clean Max Auriga Power

Post-acquisition, Clean Max Auriga Power LLP will become an associate of Cipla

Green certificates trade to resume on IEX, PXIL from Wednesday

Renewable Energy Certificate or green certificate trades were suspended in July 2020

Did India fail COP26 or take a step forward in the right direction?

COP26 climate summit ended with India and China forcing an replacement of the word 'phase-out' with 'phase-down' in relation to coal in the final draft. What was behind India's move? Let's find out

Climate change and India's energy choices

Prime Minister Modi's announcement at Glasgow bring India's pledges for containing climate change in alignment with the international mainstream.

Power Ministry proposes amendments in EC Act to boost renewable energy use

The Ministry of Power has proposed amendments to Energy Conservation Act, 2001