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…
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…
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…
As India aims to increase its renewable energy capacity, the issue of solar waste management has become a pressing concern. However, this challenge has also presented a new opportunity for the country’s renewable energy industry in the form of solar waste recycling. Experts believe that the recycling of solar panels, which have a lifespan of…
In a significant move to boost the Indian power sector, the Indian government has announced the lifting of the mandatory requirement of ALMM for thermal power plants commissioned by March 2024. The decision is expected to reduce the cost of power generation and encourage investment in the sector. The ALMM, which was introduced in 2018,…
BrightNight Energy, a leading renewable energy developer, has announced a partnership with ACEN (Asia Clean Energy Network), a global clean energy investment firm, to accelerate the development of renewable energy projects in India. The partnership will focus on developing solar and wind power projects across the country. India has set ambitious targets to increase its…
Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global infrastructure and renewable energy investor, has announced plans to invest $1 billion in Avaada Energy, one of India’s fastest-growing renewable energy companies. The investment will help Avaada expand its portfolio of renewable energy assets and accelerate its growth in the Indian market. Avaada Energy, which was founded in 2017…
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), the state-owned electric utilities company, has approved transmission projects worth Rs. 4,071 crore. The projects are aimed at strengthening the power transmission infrastructure in the country and ensuring uninterrupted power supply to consumers. The projects include the establishment of a transmission system for the evacuation of power from…
The Ministry of Power in India has announced a new mandate that requires new coal and lignite-based thermal power plants to have a minimum 40% renewable purchase obligation (RPO). The move is aimed at promoting the use of renewable energy sources and reducing the carbon footprint of the power sector. The RPO is a mandate…
India’s rapidly growing economy is putting a strain on the country’s coal and power supplies, with demand outstripping supply and leading to power outages in several states. The situation is causing concerns among industry experts and policymakers, who fear it could have a negative impact on economic growth. India is the world’s second-largest coal consumer…
