APT Translations

​In a significant and forward-looking initiative, the Uttar Pradesh government is augmenting farmers' incomes through ‘carbon finance’, actively encouraging their participation in an extensive plantation drive. On July 20, the state achieved a monumental milestone by planting 365 million saplings, setting a new record. Aligned with the Central Government’s ambitious objective to attain net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.

Energy was always needed by humankind and light and heat from sun was the gift of nature. Fire was used for heat and light around 500,000 years ago. Wood and chaff and other biomasses were used for fire.

Epic Renewable Projects Pvt Ltd is a 100 per cent subsidiary established by Epic Energy Ltd for the purpose of setting up solar parks in India. We are very excited about the first venture to be executed in collaboration with Niva," Pranav Chhatre, Director, Epic Renewable Projects Pvt Ltd, said in a BSE statement.

The Phase-IV transmission scheme aims to evacuate an additional 7 GW of renewable energy from this park with a scheduled COD (commissioning) of 24 months from the SPV acquisition, according to a company statement.

Developing diverse Fuel Cell (FC) technologies can facilitate expeditious adoption of GH2 in multiple sectors, including mobility, energy, and industrial processes. With this context, Indigenous development of diverse Fuel Cell (FC) technologies can facilitate the rapid adoption of GH2 in carbon-intensive sectors such as mobility, energy, and industrial.

Singh said that India currently imports most of its crude oil, but bio-manufacturing, using biomass and carbon dioxide, can make the country more self-reliant in fuel production. Also, it could support the dairy industry through non-dairy milk alternatives, promoting resource sustainability.

Much of the global narrative today on climate risk management is skewed towards ways and means to reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions, with a special focus on the top 3-4 industries/sectors emitting the highest emissions.

Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) on Monday stated that it has completed SPV acquisition of Khavda Phase IV Part-A transmission project after receiving a letter of intent (LOI) from REC Power Development and Consultancy.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, who is on a 17-day trip to the United States to garner investment, has signed a Rs 400 crore contract with Ohmium in San Francisco, which will generate 500 jobs.

Maharashtra ranks second in India for cumulative rooftop solar installations, contributing 13.3% of the national total. With an installed capacity of 1.5 GW, the state benefits from government subsidies under the PM Surya Ghar scheme. Significant installations are seen in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, making it a key area for solar growth.