Over 7,700 Gujarat farmers embrace solar pumps, leading to significant energy savings
The PM-KUSUM scheme, launched by the central government in 2019, aims to ensure regular availability of water and electricity for irrigation while promoting the use of solar energy. Leveraging this initiative, numerous farmers are now using pollution-free electricity for agricultural purposes.…
Andhra Pradesh poised to get Rs 10 crore investment in green energy: AP Genco MD Chakradhar Babu
Andhra Pradesh has secured ₹3.92 lakh crore in investments for renewable energy, creating 3.30 lakh jobs under the AP Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024. The state aims to attract ₹10 lakh crore, creating 7.5 lakh jobs. Planned initiatives include solarising govt buildings, expanding hydropower…
Chinese firms install record 24 GW of power in Belt & Road countries in 2024
This figure doubles the capacity installed in 2023, with renewable energy, particularly solar and hydro, accounting for 52% of the projects.
Masdar taps L&T for 24/7 solar PV and battery storage gigascale project
The project, announced during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), will deliver up to 1 gigawatt (GW) of baseload power around the clock. It features a 5.2GW (DC) solar PV plant coupled with a 19-gigawatt-hour (GWh) battery energy storage system (BESS), making it the largest solar and BESS project…
IIT Madras Research Park to host Envision 2025 on climate action from Jan 30
The event, themed "Ground Zero for Net-Zero," aims to bring together global and local stakeholders to address the climate crisis and explore sustainable solutions.
Can reducing emissions be the key to boosting dairy industry’s productivity?
India is home to 126 million productive cows and buffaloes, making the country the topmost milk producer in the world. Yet, as mentioned in the February 2024 Budget Session, milk productivity or milk production per animal remains low.
OpenAI-SoftBank's $100 billion Stargate venture touted by Donald Trump will tap solar power
Trump unveiled the Stargate joint venture involving SoftBank Group Corp., OpenAI and Oracle Corp. on Tuesday. The companies will initially invest $100 billion to build US-based infrastructure including data centers for OpenAI.
Solar scheme helps 2,448 power consumers in MMR turn self-reliant
Household solar projects in Maharashtra have surged, reducing the need for MSEDCL to buy external power. Over 26,000 rooftop solar installations have been completed, supported by a government subsidy scheme. Maharashtra's significant progress in solar adoption contributes impressively to the…
India's innovation, strategic partnerships key to global climate targets: EDF president Fred Krupp
Krupp underscored that while the world is lagging in addressing the climate crisis, countries like India have a chance to accelerate progress.
NTPC REL secures 300 MW solar project in NHPC auction
The auction was part of NHPC’s tender for the selection of solar power developers for 1,200 MW of ISTS-connected solar power projects with energy storage systems.