NTPC not to import coal in Q1, cites sufficient CIL supply
NTPC, India’s largest power producer, has decided against importing coal in the current quarter in view of adequate supplies from the state run miner Coal India
Uttar Pradesh waives off VAT on solar energy equipment
Recognising the potential of solar energy, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Friday announced waiving off VAT on solar energy equipment and said the State was working towards setting up solar power plants and parks here
Karnataka plans to create solar energy consortium
Karnataka government is working towards creating a consortium of about 10 countries endowed with abundant solar energy to benefit in terms of research and technological advancements in the field
Indian scientists make breakthrough in producing sun-like energy
Scientists at Gujarat-based Institute of Plasma Research (IPR) claim they have been successful in confining plasma, similar to making sun-like energy in a controlled environment
NDMC takes steps towards turning Delhi into a smart city
Following the guidelines set by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is taking steps to turn Delhi into a smart city
Delhi Lt Gov inaugurates solar power plant at govt school
Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung inaugurated a 60 kilowatt rooftop solar power plant at the Nagar Palika Bengali Girls Senior Secondary School in Gole Market
Govt plans to roll out its solar energy plan
The Narendra Modi government plans to increase India’s solar energy capacity to 100,000-Mw by 2022. It plans to rope in PSUs like NTPC and Solar Energy Corporation in this endeavour
Railway minister advocates use of renewable energy
Speaking out against the harmful effects of greenhouse gases due to fossil fuel useage at a lecture, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu called for a change in the energy scenario through the use of alternative energy like solar and wind power.
India’s Delayed Arrival On The Nuclear World Stage
The nuclear agreement between India and Canada marks a a kick start of India’s dream of harnessing nuclear power to meet it energy needs. But along with the euphoria is a realization of challenges ahead.
Oil India commissions wind parks in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh
Oil India Limited (OIL) has successfully commissioned its third commercial wind energy project in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh