Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and France in the field of new and renewable energy Updated On Mon, Dec 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which has been signed between the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), India and Commissariat a l energieatomique et aux energies alternatives (CEA), French state-owned research entity and BlueStorage SAS, a French Company. The MoUwas […] Read more
Harsh Vardhan Reiterates India’s Renewable Energy Commitments Updated On Thu, Dec 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy He was at speaking at the inauguration of Indian Pavilion at the 24th meeting of Conference of Parties (COP-24) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Union Environment Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan reiterated India’s solar commitment and public awareness campaign launched by him called Green Good Deeds. He was at speaking at the […] Read more
CCEA Approves Sale of Govt’s 52.63% Stake in REC to PFC Updated On Fri, Dec 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy It may also allow for cheaper fund raising with increase in bargaining power for the combined entity. The Cabinet has provided its ‘In Principle’ approval for the strategic sale of the government’s existing 52.63 percent total paid-up equity shareholding in Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) to Power Finance Corporation (PFC). The government said in a notification […] Read more
Cabinet Okays Energy Efficiency MoU Between India, France Updated On Fri, Dec 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy Further, this MoU between the two countries is expected to take forward information exchange on policies, programmes and technologies relating to enhanced energy efficiency and demand side management. The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been apprised of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and France in the field of energy efficiency […] Read more
German Ambassador to India calls for Expansion of ISA Updated On Fri, Nov 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy The ambassador also said that Germany has already applied to be a member of the ISA, in line with India’s desire to have Germany on board. Pushing for international collaboration in the solar energy space, the German ambassador to India Martin Ney has called for the expansion of India-driven International Solar Alliance. Speaking to reporter […] Read more
CM Inaugurates 1230 kW Solar Power Plant Updated On Tue, Nov 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy Inaugurating a 1230 kW solar power plant in Gorakhpur, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said it would give impetus to the green energy drive of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and would not only help in lighting up many houses but also conserve environment. The solar power plant has been constructed at a cost of Rs 6 […] Read more
Cabinet Gives Nod for Resolution to Open ISA Membership Updated On Fri, Nov 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy ISA is an alliance of more than 121 countries initiated by India, most of them being sunshine countries, to work for efficient exploitation of solar energy so as to reduce dependence on fossil fuels The Union Cabinet on Thursday gave ex-post facto approval for India moving a resolution for opening up of International Solar Alliance […] Read more
Cabinet approves moving a Resolution in the first Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for amending the Framework Agreement of the ISA for opening up the ISA membership to all countries that are members of the United Nations Updated On Thu, Nov 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval for moving a Resolution in the first Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for amending the Framework Agreement of the ISA for opening up the ISA membership to all countries that are members of the United Nations. Benefits: Opening […] Read more
Piyush Goyal Gets Top Prize in Energy Policy Updated On Sat, Oct 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy As former Minister of Power and Renewables, Goyal fast-tracked the electrification of 18,000 remote villages in India—bridging the country’s vast energy divide. The Kleinman Center for Energy Policy bestowed its highest award ‘Carnot Prize’ to Piyush Goyal, India’s former Minister of Power and Renewables and current Minister of Railways and Coal. As former Minister of […] Read more
