India approves 50 solar parks with 37.5 GW capacity, expands offshore wind plans for renewable goals
04/11/2024Renewable Energy Translations
Addressing the 7th General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), Joshi outlined India’s ambitious renewable targets, which include advancing offshore wind projects to meet a 30 GW capacity goal by 2030.
Telangana govt to come up with new energy policy soon, says Deputy CM
04/11/2024Renewable Energy Translations
The Deputy CM along with Ministers Uttam Kumar Reddy, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy visited the Yadadri Thermal Power Plant. They flagged off the train to transport coal from Ramagundam to Yadadri Thermal Power Station, an official release said.
Uttar Pradesh's solar energy push: A sustainable future for homes and farmers
04/11/2024Renewable Energy Translations
The Yogi Adityanath government aims to ensure 100 per cent electricity availability throughout the state while establishing a robust foundation for a $1 trillion economy through renewable energy.
ADB praises India for cutting subsidies on fossil fuels to boost green energy
04/11/2024Renewable Energy Translations
"The additional tax revenues from increases in excise duty on petrol and diesel from 2014 to 2017, a period of low international crude oil prices, were also redirected to improve access and target subsidies for expanding the use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) among the rural poor," the report…
Gensol wins ₹780 cr contract for 150 MW solar project in Maharashtra
04/11/2024Renewable Energy Translations
This comprehensive contract includes responsibilities from land acquisition to the final commissioning of the plant. Gensol’s scope of work encompasses design, engineering, procurement, logistics, and the intricate stages of manufacturing and supply.
Karnataka JSW project :Dept plans to divert 23 hectares of forest land
03/11/2024Renewable Energy Translations
The forest department has recommended the diversion of 23.3 hectares of forest land in Sandur taluk for a Rs 64-crore, 130 MW power storage plant by JSW Renewable Energy. The proposed area is not part of any protected area, and compensatory afforestation has been planned.
India, Saudi Arabia exploring collaboration in new technologies, clean hydrogen
03/11/2024Renewable Energy Translations
The bilateral trade between the two countries stood at $ 43 billion in 2023-24 against $ 53 billion in 2022-23. Over 2,700 Indian companies are registered as joint ventures/wholly-owned entities, with investments worth about $ 2 billion in the Kingdom.
Beyond Climate Action: How Tripling Renewables by 2030 Can Transform Lives and Livelihoods
02/11/2024Renewable Energy Translations
Tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030 is both an environmental necessity and a pathway to a more equitable, prosperous, and resilient world, with benefits in sustainable development, economic growth, social equity, and health.
World may be merely scratching the surface on the scope of climate-changing methane emissions
02/11/2024Renewable Energy Translations
Rather than improving, the methane emissions problem is worsening according to Stephane Germain of GHGSat. "The past year, we've detected more emissions than ever before," he said.
ALMM for solar cells to increase tariffs by 40-50 paisa per unit; diminish pace of capacity additions, says industry
02/11/2024Renewable Energy Translations
The ministry, in a written reply to an email sent by ETEnergyWorld seeking comments on the expected increase in tariffs due to the inclusion of solar cells in ALMM List-II, said that the MNRE had circulated a draft regarding ALMM for solar PV cells and had sought stakeholder comments thereupon…