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India Played Major Role In Initiating Climate Action Plan As Part Of Solutions: Suresh Prabhu

“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has played a key role in initiating climate action plan during Paris meet.”  Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has described climate change as a major global issue and pointed out that India played a key role in initiating climate action plan as part of solutions. “Climate Change […]

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SEBI To Finalise Norms For Green Bonds Post MNRE Comments

Issuance and listing of green bonds will be governed by the SEBI regulations for debt securities but the issuer of green bonds will have to make incremental disclosures SEBI is reportedly gearing up to finalize its guidelines for listing of Green Bonds soon, which would facilitate raising of funds for investment in renewable energy space, […]

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GST to increase solar tariffs, boost domestic manufacturing and jobs: CEEW

Key contributors to the increase in solar tariffs, as a result of GST, would include increase in operations and maintenance cost, panel costs, and financing costs. According to a study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW),India’s emerging solar sector could see tariffs rise by nearly 10% if current tax exemptions were […]

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Madhya Pradesh Shows Solar Power Is Here To Stay And Make Significant Contributions To The Country’s Energy Mix

Assuring developers of risk mitigation in terms of electricity offtake, by Rewa Ultra Mega Power Limited (a joint venture of Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited and Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited), also contributed to the drop. The solar revolution in India marches on, with renewed momentum, if the recently concluded reverse bidding auction […]

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Rajasthan Lags Behind Neighboring States in Solar Power Projects

Rajasthan falls behind Neighboring States under Grid connected roof-top and small solar power plants programme. Rajasthan has lagged behind neighbors like Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat in new and renewable energy despite holding a huge potential in the sector. According to Union ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) data, Rajasthan has only 31 MW […]

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We Are Looking For Innovative Ways To Bring Down Cost Of Power: Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal, in his address, spoke on importance of sustainability, improving efficiency in cost effective manner. Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy and Mines, PiyushGoyal, inaugurating NTPC’s International Operation and Maintenance Conference IPS-2017 on Monday said we are looking for innovative ways to bring down cost of power from such forums having representation from entire […]

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Solar Power System Installed on Indian Navy’s Survey Vessel INS Sarvekshak

With the installation of 5 KW solar power system, Navy’s Survey Vessel INS Sarvekshak will be able to avoid around 60,225 kg of carbon a year and 22,995 litres of diesel. For the first time in India, solar panels have been installed on an Indian Navy’s Survey Vessel INS Sarvekshak. INS Sarvekshak has been fitted […]

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