Day: January 24, 2025

ADSW 2025 drives $10 trillion push for global sustainability transformation

The event, hosted by Masdar under the patronage of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, was attended by over 50,000 participants from 170 countries, including 13 heads of state, 140 ministers, and 3,500 business and civil society leaders.


Sri Lanka revokes power purchase deal with India's Adani

Sri Lanka has revoked a power purchase agreement with Indian conglomerate Adani Group following allegations of corruption, energy ministry sources in Colombo said Friday. "The government has revoked the power purchase agreement, but the project is not cancelled.


Dig percolating wells, adopt solar rooftop systems: Shah

He spoke at an event in Ranip at the foundation stone laying and inaugural ceremony of several development projects worth Rs 651 crore.


MNRE invites 800 special guests for Republic Day Parade

The invitees include beneficiaries of the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, Renewable Energy Workers, and participants in the PM KUSUM Scheme, MNRE said in a statement.


Solar power overtakes coal in EU energy mix: Report

Solar power overtook coal in Europe's electricity mix for the first time in 2024 while gas declined for the fifth year in a row, energy think tank Ember said in a report on Thursday.


Jindal India Renewable Energy scouts for acquisition to expand portfolio to 5 GW

BC Jindal Group plans to increase its capacity to 5 GW within four years by acquiring operational assets both domestically and abroad through its new entity, Jindal India Renewable Energy (JIRE). The acquisitions, to be funded by internal accruals and debt, will play a crucial role in the company's…


NHPC forms JV with power producer APGENCO for renewable energy projects

State-owned NHPC forms a joint venture with Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation to develop renewable energy. The new entity, APGENCO NHPC Green Energy Limited, incorporates on January 23. Both companies hold a 50:50 equity stake, planning the integrated development of pumped storage hydro…