RK Singh

Floating Solar Set To Make Jharkhand, Odisha New Hubs For Solar Parks

The latest data shared by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy RK Singh claimed that the proposed floating solar parks in Jharkhand and Odisha coal-bearing states will likely make these eastern states new hubs for solar parks. Currently, these two states are not considered renewable-rich states in India due to the low installed capacity […]

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3,595 Power Consumers In India Get Approval For Green Energy Open Access

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy RK Singh, in his latest response before the Lok Sabha, said that as per government records, the Indian government approved the applications of 3,595 power consumers, allowing them to avail of green energy open access. The Ministry of Power in 2022 approved the Green Energy Open Access Rules, […]

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Electricity Demand In India Increased 79% In Last 9 Years: RK Singh

Union Power Minister RK Singh claimed that the electricity demand in India rose almost 79 percent in the last nine years. He shared the latest data before the Lok Sabha in his written response to a question. He said the electricity demand rose from 1,35,918 MW in 2013–14 to 2,43,271 MW in September 2023. He also […]

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Andhra Biggest Beneficiary Under Energy Efficient Public Lighting

Andhra Pradesh is the biggest beneficiary of Union government’s energy efficiency scheme for public lighting through LEDs, data shared by the New and Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh before the Parliament revealed. The ministry in his written response before the Lower House of the Parliament (Lok Sabha) submitted state-wise details of coverage under the scheme. […]

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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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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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India Launches Programme For Energy Efficient Cooking

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of Public Sector Undertakings under the Ministry of Power, launched its National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP) and Energy Efficient Fans Programme (EEFP) under the presence of Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy RK Singh, at an event held in New Delhi. These initiatives are […]

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To Boost Efficiency, India Launches Star Ratings Of Solar Panels

Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy RK Singh today launched a star rating programme for solar panels. The minister said the ratings would be voluntary for the module makers for the first year. However, this will be made mandatory in the next few years after scrutiny of the ministry. “We want to empower the […]

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Green RTC Power Possible At Rs 6/unit If Green Hydrogen Is Used For Storage: Singh

Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy RK Singh said that round-the-clock (RTC) renewable energy would cost about Rs 6 per unit if Green Hydrogen is used for storage. He was speaking at the Special Ministerial Session of the Fourth International Conference & Exhibition on Clean Energy in New Delhi today. Singh said that the […]

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