Author: Chitrika Grover

India Added 87,397 kms Of Power Lines In Last 6 Years: Power Ministry

Union Power Minister R.K Singh in his written reply to the Parliament informed the House that, the national grid national electricity grid capacity has been expanding in line with the increasing electricity demand and capacity.  He said that, till 31st October 2023, based on the MNRE data, about 179 GW Renewable Energy capacity (including hydro) […]

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Romania Joins As The 118th Member Country Of International Solar Alliance

In a big boost to accelerate global adoption of solar energy, Romania officially joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as its 118th member country, signalling a robust commitment to advancing solar energy and contributing to global climate action. Romania, under the leadership of H.E. Mr. Klaus Werner Iohannis, President of Romania, formally signed the framework […]

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Gujarat Received Highest Central Aid Under Rooftop Solar Scheme: RK Singh

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) RK Singh furnished state-wise data of disbursement of Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to different Indian states under the Rooftop Solar Scheme-II. The written statement furnished by the minister claimed that Gujarat remained the highest beneficiary under the scheme by procuring the highest funds under the scheme to […]

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EU Commission Proposed Extension On Sale EV and Batteries In UK

The European Union (EU), recently proposed to the European Council a one-off extension on electric vehicles (EV) and batteries – until 31 December 2026. This proposal falls under the current rules of origin for electric vehicles and batteries under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). The Trade and Cooperation Agreement established the rules governing […]

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Brazil, India, Indonesia Hold Largest Markets For Electric Cooking: IRENA

A recent report by International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) recently studied the growth of renewable-based electric cooking globally. It found a global improvement in access to clean cooking over the last two decades. The IRENA report said that the improvement was mainly found in five countries: Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, and Pakistan. The report studies […]

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India Registered 62 EV Manufacturers Under FAME-II, Parliament Told

The Minister of State for Heavy Industries (MHI), Krishan Pal Gurjar, in a written reply in Parliament stated that, under FAME-II, subsidies of Rs. 5,228.00 crore were disbursed for the increased deployment of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in India. He also told the Lower House that under the scheme, a total of 11,53,079 EVs were sold […]

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US Expected To Add 33 GW Of Solar Capacity In 2023: Wood Mackenzie

Wood Mackenzie, a research-based organization and SEIA (Solar Energy Industry Association), a solar industry association of the US shared an update on installed utility PV capacity in the US. Based on evidence, it estimates solar capacity can reach 4 GW by 2023. It showcases that the sector has achieved 58% growth compared to Q3 2022. […]

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Bihar Launches Electric Vehicle Policy, Aims 15% Electrification By 2028

The Bihar Cabinet has now approved the latest Electric Vehicle Policy, aimed at boosting the growth of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the state. This comes after several rounds of discussions of the provisions of the EV Policy. After getting the approval from the state cabinet, the dealers and consumers of electric vehicles in the state […]

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Global Solar Capacity Can Touch 75,000 GW by 2050 With Energy Storage: ISA

A latest report from the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and Long-Distance Energy Storage (LDES) Council projects a target of 75,000 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity by 2050. Their target is to provide long-term energy storage to fully realize the potential of these solar installations for complete decarbonization. LDES is estimated to become a $4 trillion […]

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