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Karnataka Plans To Boost Solar Energy In Buildings, Unveils Action Plan

Karnataka has now planned to boost the usage of solar energy in its buildings. It has also planned to boost green buildings in the state. The state recently unveiled its ‘State Energy Efficiency Action Plan,’ outlining a strategic shift from conventional to solar-led electrification of buildings.  The plan emphasizes the importance of BEE (Bureau of […]

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Adani Green Concludes PPA For Entire 8GW Manufacturing-Linked SECI Tender

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has announced the execution of power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to supply 1,799 MW of solar power. With the signing of this balance PPA, AGEL has completed the power offtake tie-up for the entire 8,000 MW manufacturing-linked solar tender awarded to it by […]

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PERC Innovator Martin Green Wins 2023 Leigh Ann Conn Prize For Global Impact

Martin Green, Scientia Professor and world-leading silicon cell pioneer at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney, Australia, has won the 2023 Leigh Ann Conn Prize for Renewable Energy from the University of Louisville. The prize recognizes outstanding renewable energy ideas and achievements with proven global impact. Professor Green had earlier this year won […]

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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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EU New Electricity Market Design To Speed-Up Renewable Deployment

A latest report shared by the European Council and the Parliament has revealed that they have reached a provisional agreement to reform the EU’s electricity market design (EMD). “This deal is great news, as it will help us reduce even more the EU’s dependence on Russian gas and boost fossil-free energy to cut greenhouse gas […]

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No Assessment Done On The Financial Impact Of Uniform RE Tariff: Govt

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy RK Singh in his recent written reply given in the Parliament said that the government is yet to implement the Uniform Renewable Energy Tariff. In his response made before the Lower House, he also said that the ministry has now done any financial assessment on the likely impact […]

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CEA Proposes ‘One Nation, One Licence’ Plan For Electrical Contractors

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) issued an advisory to the concerned departments in the state to pave the way for a “One Nation, One Licence” plan for electrical contractors in the state engaged in different power and renewable projects.  A series of meetings with the states follow this. The CEA, in its advisory, said that most Indian […]

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Phase One of SOFAR’s New Smart Factory is Commissioned

SOFAR, the global leading provider of PV & ESS solutions, recently commissioned the first phase of its brand-new manufacturing base in Huizhou, China. With this expansion, the company has significantly expanded its production capacity and intensified its focus on intelligent manufacturing practices. The first phase of new factory spans over 110,000㎡, with a total investment […]

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Financial Impact of Mitigation Policies Centered on Deep Decarbonization Most Severe on These States

The National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) has released a paper reflecting on ‘Deep De-decarbonization and Regional Equity’ and regional imbalances in India with respect to Variable Renewable Energy. The insightful report has been authored by Sanjay Mitra and Rohan Chandra from the School of Public Policy, IIT Delhi. Impact on states The […]

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