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Rajasthan’s New ‘RIPS’ Scheme Aims To Expedite RE Investments

In a pursuit to expand its renewable energy capacity, the Rajasthan government, released its Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS). It intends to capitalize on an average of 300 to 325 sunny days each year with 24.22 GW solar energy and 5.19 GW wind energy. This scheme envisions to build on the state’s strengths in renewable […]

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MRF Set To Make Rs. 7.26 Crore Investment In Clean Max Omni

Chennai-based Tyre manufacturer MRF Limited recently announced its plans to acquire a 26 per cent stake in Clean Max Omni Private Limited for Rs. 7.26 crores, pivoting into renewable energy space. The tyre manufacturers entered into a captive power purchase agreement with Clean Max Omni for a hybrid power supply under the government’s captive power policy. In […]

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Himachal Pradesh Invites Private Players To Expand EV Charging Network

The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, in a recent meeting, approved involving private players to expand the EV charging station network along the state’s six green corridors. It was highlighted that 77 EV charging stations are already operational on these corridors. The Cabinet also approved the establishment of automated testing stations for vehicle fitness assessments, utilizing advanced […]

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Clean Energy Projects Dominate In Nine BRICS Countries: Report

BRICS is set to hold its latest summit in Russia, marking the 16th annual summit for the association. The summit will take place from the 22nd to the 24th of October this year to discuss the burgeoning economic and global challenges faced by the countries. The summit also sets the stage to evaluate the changes […]

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Oriana Power Secures 75 MW Solar Power Project At Maharashtra

Uttar Pradesh-based Oriana Power secured an order to develop 75 MW solar power plant from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) at Maharashtra. MSEDCL seeks to implement feeder level solarisation under Component C of PM-KUSUM Scheme with land and transmission line. The company has made a steady progress in the renewable energy segment as […]

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India’s Coal Sector Need Rs. 3,29,651 Cr Investment For Green Makeover: iForest

Internationally, countries like the United Kingdom (UK) have recently shut down their last coal power plant. India, despite being the third largest emitter globally, simply cannot follow suit, even as it has established its first committee to develop a just transition framework. This framework aims to prepare guidelines for the government to transition away from […]

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Odisha’s Paradip Port Plans To Solarise Operations, Issues Tender

Paradip Port, one of India’s large ports, has now planned to decarbonise its operations. In order to reduce carbon emissions from the major port from Odisha, Paradip Port has decided to boost the growth of solar energy on its campus. To undertake the mission, the port, based in the Jagatsinghpur district of the state, has […]

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MNRE Aims To Add More Vendors For PM Surya Ghar, Issues EOI

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now planned to boost the network of registered vendors to expedite the growth of residential rooftop installations. The ministry is now trying to spur the growth of solar installations through its PM Surya Ghar scheme where it has planned to install rooftop solar in one crore […]

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Coal Generation To Remain 30% Higher Than Solar Generation: IEA

Despite continuous effort to add more renewable energy capacity, International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest report found that coal dependence continues to persist. IEA world energy outlook report found, “Generation from coal remains over 30% higher than that from solar PV, even in a decade in which solar PV accounts for twice as much capacity, owing […]

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