IntelliSmart, Infosys to Setup Sustainable Energy Digital Platform for Distribution Sector
IntelliSmart Infrastructure Pvt Ltd (IntelliSmart), a joint venture between state-owned Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) and National Investment & Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), and IT giant Infosys Ltd have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a digital platform for value added services.
Policies & Regulations | 16/01/2021 | By Manu Tayal
All 33 District Headquarters in Rajasthan to be Developed as Green Energy Cities: BD Kalla
Rajasthan is planning to develop all 33 district headquarters and some other select cities as ‘Green Energy Cities’, and has set a target of 30,000 MW of renewable energy generation capacity by 2024-25, said BD Kalla, Rajasthan’s Minister for Energy.
Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Building | 14/01/2021 | By Manu Tayal
Tata Motors 3 Manufacturing Plants Bags National Energy Conservation Award 2020
India’s leading automobile manufacturing company Tata Motors has bagged the prestigious National Energy Conservation Award (NECA) 2020 for its energy conservation measures.
Standards & Certifications | 13/01/2021 | By Manu Tayal
Adani Green Energy Commissions 25 MW Solar Plant in UP
Conglomerate Adani Group’s renewable energy arm Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) said that its step down subsidiary, Adani Solar Energy Chitrakoot One Ltd, has commissioned a 25 MW solar power plant in Chitrakoot district of Uttar Pradesh (UP).
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 12/01/2021 | By Manu Tayal
Sterlite Power Raises Rs 200 Cr from Allianz Global Investors to Slash Borrowings
Global power transmission player Sterlite Power has raised Rs 200 crore in debt financing from Allianz Global Investors (Allianz GI), one of the world’s leading investment managers with focus on sustainable investments.
Investment & Trading | 11/01/2021 | By Manu Tayal
SuperTrack Can Boost Extra 3.08% Energy Gain: Trina Solar
According to the white paper, SuperTrack algorithm has three distinctive technical features, including both smart tracking and backtracking technologies, “Broadcast + Polling” communication strategy, and extreme weather protection techniques.
Power R&D | 18/01/2021 | By Manu Tayal
Total Buys 20% Minority Stake in Adani’s Renewable Energy Arm AGEL
French energy major Total SE has acquired 20 per cent minority interest in conglomerate Adani Group’s renewable energy arm, Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), by purchasing shares held by Gautam Adani-led Promoter Group.
Business | 18/01/2021 | By Manu Tayal
Signify Wins National Energy Conservation Award 2020 for its Philips Eye Pro 9W LED Bulb
The company had won the award in the ‘Most Energy Efficient Appliance of the Year- LED Bulb’ category for its best-selling Philips Eye Pro 9W LED Bulb that saves up to 90 per cent energy, as compared to a traditional bulb and lasts up to 10 times longer.
Other Energy Applications / Lighting | 18/01/2021 | By Manu Tayal
IEA to Make Comprehensive Roadmap to Net-Zero Emissions By 2050
“Our roadmap to net zero can play a vital role in helping countries identify and implement the actions needed to achieve climate, energy security and affordability goals. Nothing short of a total transformation of our energy infrastructure will be required. That calls for decisive action this year, next year and indeed every year to 2050,” Dr Birol said
Power R&D | 18/01/2021 | By Manu Tayal
ABB India’s Sustainable Electrical Distribution Equipment Delivers Clean Water Supply in Surat
Electrical products and solutions specialist ABB India has partnered with Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), the governing civic authority, to provide its smart, safe and sustainable electrical distribution equipment to enable over 1 million residents in Surat to gain access to safe and reliable water supply.
Energy efficiency | 18/01/2021 | By Manu Tayal
EESL, PCRA to Implement Energy Efficient PNG Cook Stove Programme Pan India
The Energy Efficient PNG Cook Stove (EEPS) programme, in its first phase, will witness the distribution of 10 lakh energy efficient PNG based cook stoves in select cities of the country. The programme will be available to all PNG consumers in the relevant areas.
Other Energy Applications / Cooking | 16/01/2021 | By Manu Tayal
WBERC Relaxes Rooftop Solar Regulations with Net Metering
According to earlier regulations, only institutions, commercial, industrial and cooperative housings were allowed net metering benefit but that was from 5KW onwards.
Policies & Regulations | 16/01/2021 | By Manu Tayal
MNRE Issues Advisory for Consumers on Vendor Authorization for Rooftop Solar Scheme
The move came after it has been brought to the notice of the Ministry that some rooftop solar companies / vendors have been setting up rooftop solar plants by claiming that they are authorized vendors by the Ministry.
Policies & Regulations | 16/01/2021 | By Manu Tayal
First Batch of World’s Largest Tidal-Flat 300MW Utility Solar Plant Connected to the Grid
The first batch of units of world’s largest tidal-flat utility PV plant (300 MW), contracted by the 12th Bureau of Hydropower, have been successfully connected to the grid for power generation. This completed the annual grid connection goal safely, efficiently and satisfactorily.
Renewable energy / Solar PV | 15/01/2021 | By News Bureau
PFC to Open Rs 5,000 Cr Public Issue of Debentures at Coupon Rates Upto 7.15% on Jan 15
State-owned power sector lender Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) will be opening its Rs 5,000 crore public issue of secured, redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) with coupon rates ranging upto 7.15 per cent pa across maturities on January 15, 2021.
Investment & Trading | 14/01/2021 | By Manu Tayal