Doubts raised over viability of 'subsidy-free' renewables
Senior figures from the energy and finance industries have declared doubts over the feasibility of building "subsidy-free" renewables at scale without some form of revenue stabilisation.
Andhra Pradesh asks power discoms not to back out of green power purchase agreements
With tariffs dropping sharply at wind project auctions over last 2 years, the discoms are seeking renegotiation for lower rates.
IIT-M sets up India’s 1st solar-powered desal plant
The solar-powered lo- temperature flash desalination system is locally available, time-tested and marries both technologies. The ministry of earth sciences-funded Rs 1.22 crore experimental project will be soon inaugurated.
KUSUM scheme for solar uptake by farmers: A fineprint
Over 20 million grid-connected agriculture water pumps installed in the country consume 17 per cent of the total annual electricity consumption.