Policies & Regulations
MNRE considers Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for grid connected solar power projects
To attract private investment Indian government considers VGF.
Policies & Regulations | March 07, 2013 | By Gisela Bühl | 18047 readings
MNRE has alloted 1172 MW of grid connected solar power during last 3 years
130 MW are based on indigenous cells and technologies.
Policies & Regulations | February 25, 2013 | By Gisela Bühl | 14763 readings
The four biggest solar markets, China, the USA, Europe and India, three of them the largest panel and BoS Equipment manufacturer regions are fighting tough...
Policies & Regulations | February 08, 2013 | By Gisela Bühl | 9670 readings
Renewable Energies as a tool for energy access
One million households in India are now using decentralized solar energy to meet their lighting energy needs, said the Prime Minister. Government is also striving...
Policies & Regulations | October 10, 2012 | By Gisela Bühl | 6743 readings
Shri R P N Singh offers India?s Expertise to ASEAN Countries
He was addressing the 30th ASEAN Energy Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) at Cambodia.
Policies & Regulations | September 13, 2012 | By Gisela Bühl | 17526 readings
Dr. Farooq Abdullah calls for greater investments in solar power
Shri Anand G. Mahindra is Chairman of the new established Solar Energy Industry Advisory Council (SEIAC). He assured the support of the industry in achieving...
Policies & Regulations | May 25, 2012 | By Gisela Bühl | 24761 readings
The MNRE has submitted capacity addition proposals for the period 2012-2017.
The ambitious target comprises 15,000 MW of wind power and 10,000 MW of solar power.
Policies & Regulations | May 22, 2012 | By Gisela Bühl | 24281 readings
National Solar Mission needs technology-neutral manufacturing policies, says new report
The report, Laying the Foundation for a Bright Future, which was recently launched, calls for greater transparency, benchmarking and monitoring; strategic approaches...
Policies & Regulations | May 04, 2012 | By News Bureau | 17402 readings
National Solar Mission needs nurturing; bankability of projects critical, says new report
An independent report published by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), has found that India’s...
Policies & Regulations | May 04, 2012 | By News Bureau | 22515 readings
EU Ministers must stop the flood of CO2 emissions allowances
The carbon price must be urgently boosted to fix the EU's Emissions Trading System and fight climate change. EU environment ministers discussed raising the...
Policies & Regulations | April 19, 2012 | By News Bureau | 6669 readings