CREDA Blacklists 3 System Integrators on Submitting Forged Solar Pumps’ Test Reports

In a bid to take strict action on submitting forged test reports of solar irrigation pumps against a tender, Chhattisgarh State Renewable Energy Development...

Policies & Regulations | July 12, 2021 | By Manu Tayal |  3910 readings

Cabinet Okays Rs 3.04 Lakh Cr Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme

In a significant development, the Union Cabinet has approved the Rs 3.04 lakh crore Reforms-based and Results-linked, Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, which...

Policies & Regulations | July 01, 2021 | By Manu Tayal |  3316 readings

SWEPCO Issues RFP for Purchase of Wind, Solar and Short-Term Generation

Southwestern Electric Power Co, a subsidiary of American Electric Power, issued 3 Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for renewable and short-term generating capacity...

Policies & Regulations | June 29, 2021 | By News Bureau |  2442 readings

NTPC Aims 10% Cut in Net Energy Intensity, Build 60GW RE by 2032 under its Energy Compact Goals

State-run power producer NTPC Ltd aimed to trim 10 per cent of its net energy intensity and install 60 GW of renewable energy (RE) capacity by 2032, as part...

Policies & Regulations | June 28, 2021 | By Manu Tayal |  2921 readings

Govt Announces Waiver of ISTS Charges on Solar, Wind, Hydro PSP, BESS Projects until June 2025

With an aim to encourage more use of renewable energy across sectors in line with its commitments towards climate change, the Government has announced the waiver...

Policies & Regulations | June 22, 2021 | By Manu Tayal |  4302 readings

India, Bhutan Sign MoU for Co-Operation in the Field of Environment

The MoU was signed virtually by the Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar from the Indian side and the Minister of Foreign Affairs...

Policies & Regulations | June 21, 2021 | By Manu Tayal |  2709 readings

Efforts are being made to Establish India as Largest Automobile Manufacturing Hub Globally: Gadkari

The Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Nitin Gadkari said that the electric vehicle (EV) industry has huge...

Policies & Regulations | June 18, 2021 | By Manu Tayal |  2829 readings

SJVN Inks MoU with NIWE to Develop Solar, Wind Projects

Mini Ratna power public sector undertaking SJVN has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state-owned National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE)...

Policies & Regulations | June 15, 2021 | By Manu Tayal |  2428 readings

MORTH Seeks Suggestions on Proposal to Exempt Fees of Battery Operated Vehicles for RC Issuance

With an aim to boost e-mobility across the country, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued a draft notification to amend the Central...

Policies & Regulations | June 01, 2021 | By Manu Tayal |  2983 readings

REC Provides Rs 1.85 Cr Financial Assistance under CSR to Set up Oxygen Generation Plant in Uttarakhand

Leading NBFC REC Ltd through its CSR arm REC Foundation has signed an MoU with Chief Medical Officer, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, committing financial assistance...

Policies & Regulations | June 01, 2021 | By Manu Tayal |  2824 readings