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MNRE Releases Clarification for Phase II of The Solar Rooftop Programme

"However, the capacity eligible for CFA for GHS/RAW will be limited to 10 kW per house with maximum total capacity up to 500 kWp, inclusive of RTS put...

Policies & Regulations | January 31, 2020 | By News Bureau | 2298 readings

Railways Set to Electrify Complete Network by 2024: Railway Board Chairman

Emphasizing on the need of zero-emission, the Chairman said that the national transporter will go green by 2024 as its entire network will be electrified

Policies & Regulations | January 29, 2020 | By News Bureau | 2637 readings

Budget 2020: Expectations From Renewable Energy Industry

With this year’s Union Budget scheduled to be tabled on 1 February 2020, experts from renewable energy industry have set their expectations high. Considering...

Policies & Regulations | January 29, 2020 | By Darshana Daga | 3481 readings

Power Ministry Asks SERC to Reduce Tariff For Consumers Making Prepayment

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has asked the state and UT (Union Territory) governments to request the state electricity regulatory commissions (SERC) to consider...

Policies & Regulations | January 29, 2020 | By Darshana Daga | 2204 readings

Govt Targets Three-Fold Increase in Per Capita Consumption: R K Singh

“Our per capita consumption of electricity is very low and is a third of the world average. Our primary target is to increase per capita consumption three...

Policies & Regulations | January 28, 2020 | By News Bureau | 2431 readings

Chhattisgarh to Float Tender for Rooftop Solar Projects Under CAPEX Model

These grid-connected rooftop solar systems will be installed under the CAPEX model. The successful bidders can execute the projects for which the sites can...

Policies & Regulations | January 28, 2020 | By Darshana Daga | 2320 readings

Govt.of Andhra Pradesh Plans to Implement Solar Projects worth 10,000 MW

The energy secretary noted that the number of agricultural connections in the state now stands at 18.1 lakh after the fresh addition of 25,000 connections....

Policies & Regulations | January 27, 2020 | By News Bureau | 2525 readings

Renewable-Thermal Power Scheme Not likely to Appeal Bidders: Report

This is the first time this combination is being allowed in the Indian power sector. The scheme states that at least 51% of power outcome is required to come...

Policies & Regulations | January 27, 2020 | By News Bureau | 2419 readings

India Pursues Brazilian Investment in Renewable Energy Sector

India aims to add 175 GW of renewable power by 2022 and has already added 86GW with a further 36GW under installation. Power generation capacity is at roughly...

Policies & Regulations | January 24, 2020 | By News Bureau | 2370 readings

Niti Aayog Pursues Cabinet Go-ahead for Setting Up Battery Gigafactories

The move is part of an effort to push the use of EVs, for which high battery cost is a big obstacle. The batteries, presently being imported, account for more...

Policies & Regulations | January 24, 2020 | By News Bureau | 2320 readings