NTPC partners with Indian Army for solar hydrogen microgrid project in Ladakh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for the project via video conferencing, alongside Chiefs of Defence Services, CMD NTPC, and senior officials from the Ministry of Defence, Indian Army, and NTPC.
Minister asks Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration to increase use of renewable energy
In his address, Lal emphasised the need for reducing dependence on diesel-based generation by increasing the share of renewable sources of power generation, especially wind energy, in the archipelago and working towards energy storage. This will result in a reduction per unit energy cost.
GAIL and VERBIO ink MoU to set up agri-residue-based compressed biogas plants
The MoU, signed in the presence of GAIL’s CMD Sandeep Kumar Gupta and VERBIO Group’s CEO Claus Sauter, aims to promote sustainable energy solutions and enhance agricultural waste utilization in India.
Essar Group appoints Manu Kapoor as group chief of public policy and corporate affairs
“We are delighted to welcome Manu Kapoor to the Essar family,” said Prashant Ruia, Director, Essar Capital. “As Group Chief of Public Policy and Corporate Affairs, Manu will focus on building and maintaining strategic relationships with stakeholders, including government bodies, regulators, media,…
78% of energy sector CEOs optimistic about growth despite global challenges: KPMG Report
The report also underscores the rising importance of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. It reveals that 79 per cent of ENRC CEOs believe Gen AI will not lead to job cuts but will instead require upskilling of existing employees.…
ET Energyworld Smart Energy Summit: Industry leaders to chart growth roadmap for AI, IoT, digital transformation in energy
The Summit, an annual flagship event of ET Energyworld, is being organised on 20 November 2024 at the Lalit Hotel in Delhi. The event will host multiple sessions based on an exhaustive agenda that covers the latest and the most important trends in the Smart Energy landscape in India and globally.
28th IRENA Council Convenes in Abu Dhabi Ahead of COP29
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) convenes its 28th Council meeting in Abu Dhabi today, the last before the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29).
NLC India signs two agreements with RRVUNL in power sector
In a statement, the company said, "With the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for energy security with sustainable energy generation...and in line with corporate plan for aggressive capacity addition, NLCIL has entered into JV agreements for the formation of two significant Joint Ventures…
Civil Defence volunteers to ensure strict implementation of anti-pollution drive in Delhi
Briefing the media on the government's 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign, Rai said his department has written to Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to cooperate in enforcing the ban on private diesel buses entering the city.
A wind power crisis is holding back the world’s green energy goal
While the target remains achievable, current rates of clean power deployment aren’t sufficient and the rollout of wind turbines is lagging, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency.