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  • MC Exclusive: Govt may boost green ammonia production with Rs 10,000-crore viability gap funding scheme in Budget 2024-25

    MC Exclusive: Govt may boost green ammonia production with Rs 10,000-crore viability gap funding scheme in Budget 2024-25

    There is a large difference in the cost of production between grey and green ammonia. The cost of natural gas is a major element of the cost for the production of grey ammonia.

  • Developed nations impede green hydrogen and energy transition for developing countries: Power Min

    Developed nations impede green hydrogen and energy transition for developing countries: Power Min

  • Govt cracks down on delayed green power projects; extension only after merit review

    Govt cracks down on delayed green power projects; extension only after merit review

    Extension on the scheduled date of commissioning of solar or hybrid projects will be examined on a case-by-case basis. If found that adequate measures such as land acquisition or placing orders for modules have not been done as yet, then the entire project will be liable for cancellation, the MNRE stated.

  • India sets ambitious yearly targets for central PSUs to reach 500GW green power capacity

    India sets ambitious yearly targets for central PSUs to reach 500GW green power capacity

    The decision of the government to add 50 GW of RE capacity each year from hereon is significant as well as challenging because until now, the country has managed to add only a maximum of about 15 GW annually.

  • Govt updates ALMM for solar modules, adds new players to list

    Govt updates ALMM for solar modules, adds new players to list

    A total of 66 Indian manufacturers have been enlisted, making their products eligible to be sourced for government-supported solar projects.

  • We stand by our commitment to add 500 GW of non-fossil fuel by 2030: Power Minister RK Singh

    We stand by our commitment to add 500 GW of non-fossil fuel by 2030: Power Minister RK Singh

    India’s non-fossil fuel-based capacity stands at 167 GW, which accounts for 41 percent of its total installed capacity.

  • India will stop awarding renewable energy projects via e-reverse auctions: MNRE secretary

    India will stop awarding renewable energy projects via e-reverse auctions: MNRE secretary

    The e-reverse auction was introduced to promote competition to get the best price but the renewable energy industry has been saying that it led to intense competition and a steep fall in tariffs, making projects unviable

  • India to add 30,000 MW offshore wind power capacity: RK Singh

    India to add 30,000 MW offshore wind power capacity: RK Singh

    "India has focused programs for capacity addition and accelerating the energy transition," R K Singh told major German energy companies at a meeting, according to a statement by India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

  • Ministry to declare discom ratings based on stricter norms soon: Power Minister RK Singh

    Ministry to declare discom ratings based on stricter norms soon: Power Minister RK Singh

    The rating to the discoms will be similar to corporate ratings given to the borrower, and will indicate their ability to service debt.

  • World Solar Technology Summit to see 26,000 participants from 149 nations

    World Solar Technology Summit to see 26,000 participants from 149 nations

    An international journal on solar technology will also be launched on the occasion. The first World Solar Technology Summit (WSTS) is being organised by the International Solar Alliance (ISA).

  • Ministry of New and Renewable Energy sets 30 GW offshore wind energy target by 2030

    Ministry of New and Renewable Energy sets 30 GW offshore wind energy target by 2030

    The MNRE recently invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) for the first 1 GW offshore wind project in India, which has evoked keen response from the industry, both global and Indian, the ministry said in a statement.

  • India's clean energy capacity touches 70 GW: MNRE

    India's clean energy capacity touches 70 GW: MNRE

    The 70 GW installed renewable energy capacity in the country is double of the capacity four year back, a Ministry of New and Renewable Energy statement said.

  • Budget 2017: A disappointment for Indian renewable sector, says Mercom

    Budget 2017: A disappointment for Indian renewable sector, says Mercom

    "While the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been coming out with new subsidies to spur rooftop installations, the Budget basically thwarts the momentum in rooftop by reducing accelerated depreciation and tax benefits," Mercom said in a note.

  • Budget 2017: Arun Jaitley sets aside Rs 5472 cr for renewable ministry

    Budget 2017: Arun Jaitley sets aside Rs 5472 cr for renewable ministry

    In the Union Budget for 2017-18, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley allocated Rs 5,472.84 crore for the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), which is an increase of 25 percent from FY17 revised estimates.

  • Sops alone won't help Discoms warm up to solar rooftop biz

    Sops alone won't help Discoms warm up to solar rooftop biz

    The funds can be used by DISCOMs for multiple activities including up-gradation of distribution network and IT infrastructure, building consumer awareness campaigns, setting up consumer helplines, training employees, rating installers etc.

  • Large-scale solar projects in India at the mercy of poor infra

    Large-scale solar projects in India at the mercy of poor infra

    A study by Mercom said that project developers are citing issues including, lack of access roads, clean green lands, and clear demarcation of land areas in these solar parks.

  • MNRE to hold stakeholders' meet on 1,000 MW wind power auction

    MNRE to hold stakeholders' meet on 1,000 MW wind power auction

    "It is proposed to hold another round of consultation on August 23, 2016 with stakeholders on the revised draft guidelines for the scheme for setting up 1,000 MW wind power capacity through tariff based competitive bidding," a senior official said.

  • Expect power portfolio to increase by 400-500 mw this year: PTC

    Expect power portfolio to increase by 400-500 mw this year: PTC

    PTC India is in discussion with Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to get the power market introduced in the renewable sector. The discussions are at an advanced stage. "We believe during this year this market should also begin", Deepak Amitabh, CMD of PTC India said.

  • Delta Receives National Excellence Award from MNRE  at the National Workshop on Rooftop Solar

    Delta Receives National Excellence Award from MNRE at the National Workshop on Rooftop Solar

    Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions has been honored with the National Excellence Award from the Ministry of New and ...

  • Crisil, Teri, PwC vying for consultant's job in MNRE

    Crisil, Teri, PwC vying for consultant's job in MNRE

    Eight entities, including Crisil, Teri and PwC are in race to become consultant for New and Renewable Energy Ministry for vetting proposals for small hydro projects of up to 25 MW

  • SDMC inks pact with SECI for 20 MW solar power project

    SDMC inks pact with SECI for 20 MW solar power project

    Aiming to generate solar power through rooftops of buildings and spare land under South Delhi Municipal Corporation, the civic body on June 20 inked an MoU with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)

  • Govt mulls Rs 10,000 cr bioenergy mission from next fiscal

    Govt mulls Rs 10,000 cr bioenergy mission from next fiscal

    "The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is working on an integrated bioenergy mission with an indicative outlay of Rs 10,000 crore from 2017-18 to 2021-22," a senior official said.

  • Solar Hybrid System to provide electricty to unelectrified areas

    Solar Hybrid System to provide electricty to unelectrified areas

    The success of programme would lead towards launching of National Programme on Grid connected small wind and solar hybrid system in future

  • Want to install a solar plant at home? Just log on and fill in

    Want to install a solar plant at home? Just log on and fill in

    Moneycontrol decided to log onto the link available on the website of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and see how it works.

  • Tata Power acquires 30 MW wind farm in Maharashtra

    Tata Power acquires 30 MW wind farm in Maharashtra

    Tata Power on May 20 announced it has completed the acquisition of 30 MW wind farm in Maharashtra

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