Sri Lanka Set to Sign Deal with India for Shift to Renewable Energy in Power Generation
In a significant move towards a sustainable future, Sri Lanka is all set to sign…
Sri Lanka Set to Sign Deal with India for Shift to Renewable Energy in Power Generation
In a significant move towards a sustainable future, Sri Lanka is all set to sign a deal with India to shift towards renewable energy sources for power generation. The deal, which is expected to be signed soon, will be a major step towards reducing the country’s dependence on fossil fuels and achieving its renewable energy…
SECI’s Payments to Wind and Solar Developers Surge 62% YoY in February 2023
According to recent reports, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has witnessed a significant surge in its payments to wind and solar developers in February 2023. The payments made to the developers have grown by a whopping 62% on a year-on-year basis, highlighting the government’s increasing focus on renewable energy sources. SECI, which is…
Himachal Pradesh signs MoU with HLC Green Energy to become India’s first fully green state by 2025
Himachal Pradesh, the north Indian state known for its picturesque landscapes and mountains, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HLC Green Energy to become India’s first fully green state by 2025. The agreement was signed between the state government and the renewable energy firm in a bid to promote sustainable development and reduce…
Mercedes-Benz plans to double its electric vehicle lineup in India within a year
Mercedes-Benz, the German luxury car manufacturer, has announced its plans to double its electric vehicle (EV) offering in India within a year. The move comes as part of the company’s efforts to strengthen its position in the Indian market and to cater to the growing demand for electric cars in the country. According to Mercedes-Benz…
India set to install first-ever offshore windmills with massive 13MW capacity
India is all set to enter the offshore wind energy space, as the country plans to install its first-ever offshore wind turbines in the sea. The massive windmills, with a capacity of 13 megawatts (MW), will be installed off the coast of Gujarat in western India. The project, which is being developed by the state-run…
Delhi Bets on E-Buses and Solar Energy to Tackle Pollution Crisis
In an effort to tackle the city’s hazardous air pollution levels, the capital of India has announced plans to increase the number of electric buses on its roads and harness the power of solar energy. According to the Delhi government, the move towards electric transportation will help reduce the city’s dependence on fossil fuels and…
Integrating battery storage onto grid may save Rs 1,400Cr: Study
Being infirm power because they are not produced continually, solar and wind energy pose threat to grid stability, and cause errant transmission congestion. As Rajasthan is on course to achieve over 30,000 MW renewable energy by 2025, including 25,000 from solar alone, storage has to play key role, said World Resources Institute – India, along…
Wind Energy Projects Generate 64.54 Billion Electricity Units in India from April to January
According to the latest data released by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), wind energy projects generated 64.54 billion electricity units in India from April 2022 to January 2023. The figures indicate a growth of 16.3% compared to the same period in the previous year. The state of Tamil Nadu leads the way…
Indian Oil Announces Ambitious Plan to Invest Rs 5 Lakh Crore by 2050 in Renewable Energy and Biofuels
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), one of the largest oil companies in India, has announced an ambitious plan to invest Rs 5 lakh crore ($68 billion) by 2050 in renewable energy and biofuels. The investment will be used to set up 200GW of renewable energy capacity and produce 7 million metric tonnes (MMT) of biofuels. The…
GAIL India and Shell Energy India Sign MoU to Explore Energy Opportunities
GAIL India, one of the largest state-owned natural gas processing and distribution companies in India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shell Energy India, the Indian subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell. The MoU aims to explore opportunities in the areas of natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) value chain in India. The…
