Sunshine idea: In a first in TN, solar panels cover Kovai lake

5 days, 4 hours ago

House panel calls for single-window system, template for power purchase pacts

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha’s Estimates Committee has recommended that the renewable energy ministry come up with a single-window system and develop standardized power purchase agreement templates while setting definite timelines for various approvals to expedite the signing of such pacts. The panel, in its latest report tabled in Lok Sabha, has said that the Union ministry of new and …

India Energy Parks Power Lok Sabha Solar Committee

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Gujarat leads India in solar rooftop installations under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

New Indian Express

As part of its ambitious renewable energy goals, the Union Government aims to achieve 1 crore rooftop solar installations in the residential sector by 2027. A senior official remarked, “The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana aligns with India’s broader goals of transitioning to clean energy, reducing carbon emissions, and empowering citizens with affordable and sustainable power. This initiative will …

India Gujarat Leads

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Day after storm, water drained from 334 of 342 affected areas in Chennai

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: A day after the city reported widespread inundation, workers of the Greater Chennai Corporation drained water from most of the affected areas. Areas like Pulianthope, Vyasarpadi, Kodungaiyur and Korattur in the northern parts of the city, and Ram Nagar, Murugu Nagar, AGS Colony in Velachery and Madipakkam in the south were severely flooded on Saturday. Stagnant water was cleared …

Chennai Water Residents Areas Korattur Kodungaiyur

1 month ago

Delhi govt inaugurates one-stop solar power portal

Hindustan Times

Delhi chief minister Atishi on Wednesday launched the “Delhi Solar Portal”, a one-stop window for consumers to access empanelled vendors for installation of rooftop solar panels, register for subsidies and incentives, as well as estimate the solar power generation potential and earnings from their rooftops. The “Delhi Solar Policy” was launched in March, to transform at least 25% of power …

Delhi Power Solar

1 month, 1 week ago

Will give Rs 75,000 to Rs 80,000 to every household for installing solar panels: PM Modi in Jharkhand

India TV News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed an election rally in Jharkhand and said the Centre will give Rs 75,000 to Rs 80,000 to every household for installing solar panels. We will give Rs 75,000 to Rs 80,000 to every household for installing solar panels. The electricity that will be generated from it will have zero electricity bill and if …

Electricity Jharkhand Pm Modi Solar Panels Every Household Your Electricity

1 month, 2 weeks ago

China's largest single-unit coal subsidence PV base begins operation

China Daily

China's largest single-unit coal subsidence photovoltaic base, with a capacity of 3 GW, has begun operations in Otog Front Banner in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region after 14 months of construction. Developed by CHN Energy Investment Group, the solar power station will be delivering renewable energy from the west to eastern provinces like Shandong, CHN Energy said. With a total …

China Chn Energy

1 month, 2 weeks ago

How well the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, a solar revolution, is faring across India

India Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious PM Surya Ghar Yojana is bringing significant relief to residents across India through solar power subsidies and installations. The power department also gave their full support.” Surendra, who works as a teacher, installed a 3 KW solar panel for Rs 1.8 lakh and got a subsidy of Rs 1.08 lakh. He spoke about the installation …

India Uttar Pradesh Electricity Solar Lakh Solar Panels Chhattisgarh

2 months, 1 week ago

Heavy Rain Inundates Underpasses in Coimbatore, Disrupting Traffic and Homes

The Hindu

Heavy rainfall in Coimbatore causes significant inundation, leading to traffic disruptions and property damage. Peelamedu and Ramanathapuram areas are among the most affected areas, with homes and underpasses being flooded. The Corporation has deployed private water pumping vehicles to areas that reported water stagnation, and residents can contact individual control rooms for each zone for assistance.

Law Traffic Waterways Flooding Coimbatore

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Give residents more time to install rooftop solar plants: Kataria to Chandigarh admn

Hindustan Times

In what could bring major relief to around 4,000 homeowners who were served resumption notices for not installing rooftop solar power plants in September, Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday advised the Chandigarh administration to give residents more time to comply. Kataria on Friday chaired a review meeting with the department of science and technology and …

Energy Justice Renewable Energy Notices Chandigarh Kataria Residents

3 months, 1 week ago

Solar, wind, hydro and nuclear to power India in years to come: PM Narendra Modi

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India has decided to build its future based on solar, wind, nuclear and hydro power. Under the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, PM Modi said every power consumer can become a power producer. “Today’s India is preparing a base not only for today but for the next thousand years”, PM Modi said …

India Nuclear Energy Electricity Power Solar Modi Pm Modi

3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Photovoltaic sea' forming in North China desert

China Daily

Workers install solar panels in the Kubuqi Desert in Ordos city, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, last year. DING GENHOU/FOR CHINA DAILY HOHHOT — In Chaideng village in Ordos city, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, 3.46 million blue solar panels stretch across the desert, covering 30 square kilometers, transforming the endless sands into a shimmering "photovoltaic sea". The solar power base is …

China Power Solar Solar Panels Desert Panels Ordos

4 months, 1 week ago

U.P. marching ahead in solar energy field: Min

Hindustan Times

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh was establishing nine solar parks with a total capacity of 3840 MW, out of which 528 MW of electricity production had already started, energy minister AK Sharma said here on Wednesday, claiming that the state had taken significant strides in the field of renewable energy. Under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, solar energy plants will be installed …

Energy Uttar Pradesh Electricity Solar State Solar Energy Solar Parks

4 months, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh Govt Signs Solar MoU With NVVN

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday signed an MoU for the solarization of government buildings with the support of NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited. Naidu said the government of Andhra Pradesh is keen to promote solar rooftop systems in the domestic sector and government institutions under the PM Surya Ghar scheme launched by the Centre. The NTPC Vidyut …

Mou Systems Ntpc 25 Years Nvvn Government Buildings Signs Solar

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: No wind to renewable energy projects after strides from 2016 to 2020

The Hindu

As of May 2024, the total installed capacity of Renewable Energy in Karnataka stands at 21,990 megawatts putting the State in the fourth position in the country for installed RE projects. However, from 2016-17 to 2019-20, over 1,000 MW of renewable energy projects were commissioned every year with solar and wind energy projects leading the way. Solar energy projects with …

Karnataka Renewable Energy Wind State Capacity Energy Projects Solar Energy

4 months, 3 weeks ago

CMDA working on a plan to restore Velachery lake with park & walkways

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority is preparing a detailed project report for Velachery lake restoration, which includes construction of a park, bike lanes, walkways, observation decks, and boating. Officials TNIE spoke to said amphitheatres, flower gardens, butterfly gardens, and herb gardens will also be a part of the beautification project. Officials are also looking to improve the blue-green infrastructure …

Velachery Lake

5 months ago

BMC plans ₹116-crore net-zero building

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: To achieve the Centre’s ambitious target of net zero by 2070, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation plans to build a ₹116-crore net-zero building, which will replace its H East ward office in Santacruz. The BMC’s plan is to construct a building that will consume net-zero energy, water and waste. Some preliminary ideas for the building include running on solar energy, …

Energy Mumbai Water Building Bmc Solar Energy Tender

5 months, 1 week ago

Coimbatore Corporation sends list of 15 locations to the Revenue Department for installation of rain gauge devices

The Hindu

The Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation has sent a list of 15 locations to the Revenue Department for installation of rain gauge devices. The automatic rain gauge device will help the civic body calculate the accurate amount of rainfall received and plan precautionary measures and also study the rainfall pattern and plan rainwater harvesting structures and to design the stormwater drains. …

Rain Rain Gauge Devices 15 Locations

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajasthan set to emerge as hub of solar power components with changes in renewable energy policy

The Hindu

Rajasthan is set to emerge as the hub of assembling and manufacturing of solar power components following the changes made in the renewable energy policy for land allotment to the projects at concessional rates. The State Cabinet had earlier this month amended the renewable energy policy as well as the rules governing the allotment of land for renewable energy-based power …

Energy Rajasthan Power State Nagar Solar Energy Sector Solar

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Porur Wetland Park nearing completion, says Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority

The Hindu

Work on the Urban Wetland Park at Porur, a project of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, is progressing swiftly and nearing completion, officials said. Developed on 16.63 acres of open space reservation land at Sri Ramachandra University, the park will play a key role in flood mitigation by collecting and filtering 90% of rainwater, thereby improving groundwater recharge, officials said. …

Park Cmda Porur Wetland Wetland Species

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bathinda to get 3 more solar plants

Hindustan Times

The Punjab government is all set to come up with three more solar power plants of 12 megawatts in Bathinda district, said Aman Arora, Punjab minister of new and renewable energy sources. Panchayat land has been taken on lease in Bhagi Vandar, Shergarh and Kothe Malluana villages of Bathinda district for the project. He said the Punjab Energy Development Agency …

Power Bathinda

6 months, 1 week ago

Weekly drinking water supply restored in several wards in Coimbatore

The Hindu

Following summer showers and the rising water levels at several reservoirs, 75 wards in the city will now receive drinking water every two to five days. Corporation Commissioner M. Sivaguru Prabhakaran said water was being sourced from six main reservoirs and distributed to local storage facilities before reaching households. On the upcoming 24x7 drinking water supply initiative, anticipating reduced water …

Water Drinking Water

6 months, 1 week ago

Green cover in Kovai to be increased two-fold

New Indian Express

COIMBATORE: The state government plans to increase the green cover two-fold in Coimbatore district in the next five years, stated State Industries Minister TRB Rajaa here on Wednesday. Speaking at the 21st anniversary of Coimbatore-based environmental organisation Siruthuli, Rajaa said the government has planned to carry out rejuvenation work in the identified 34 tributaries of River Noyyal in Coimbatore soon. …

State Coimbatore Rajaa Green Cover Siruthuli

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Column: If Gavin Newsom is a climate champion, why did he just crush community solar?

LA Times

After months of outcry, the California Public Utilities Commission voted Thursday to approve a solar energy program that critics are sure will fail spectacularly, making it impossible for many people to access an innovative global warming solution. All of which brings us back to Thursday’s vote by the Public Utilities Commission, which dealt with “community solar.” Community solar projects are …

Energy Climate Utilities California Commission Public Newsom

7 months ago

Innovative ideas help power progress in Shandong province

China Daily

Workers erect solar panels above fishponds in Haowangzhuang town, Shandong province. In recent years, Wucheng county, in Dezhou city, East China's Shandong province has embraced high-quality development and made intensified efforts to bolster emerging industries including HVAC and aquavoltaics. Han Wenyan, manager of the robotic arm project, said the project has attracted more top companies to invest in Wucheng's HVAC …

China Project County Han Solar Panels Shandong Shandong Province

8 months, 1 week ago

Storm damages world's largest floating solar plant in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa

Hindustan Times

The world's largest floating solar plant in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa district has been damaged by a storm. Storm damages world's largest floating solar plant in Madhya Pradesh. NHDC managing director Vijay Kumar Sinha inspected the solar power plant on Omkareshwar reservoir in Indhavadi village of Khandwa district in February this year. The solar facility in Khandwa district incorporates unique technology …

Solar Panels Plant Madhya Pradesh Nhdc Khandwa Khandwa District

8 months, 4 weeks ago

Coimbatore residents feel the heat of drinking water shortage

The Hindu

Since mid-February, the residents of Coimbatore have been facing severe shortage of drinking water. The combination of high temperature and declining groundwater level has heightened the situation, especially with the city’s water demand surging by 15 million litres a day this summer, according to an official from the Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board. To combat this, the Coimbatore …

Supply Official Coimbatore Level Drinking Water Mld

9 months ago

India's solar surge: A look at ambitious plans, actual progress, and funding trends

India Today

During his address at the India Today Conclave, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined ambitious plans for the next five years, particularly in solar energy. INDIA'S SOLAR PARK PROGRESS A total of 51 solar parks were sanctioned across various states in India, with a combined capacity of 37.74 GW by 2023. Andhra Pradesh has five parks with a total capacity of …

India Energy Rajasthan Maharashtra Gujarat Solar Capacity

9 months, 1 week ago

Delhites can get free electricity for consuming 400 units under new Solar Policy

India Today

The Aam Aadmi Party notified the Delhi Solar Policy 2023 on Saturday, under which residents consuming over 400 units of electricity, and having solar panels installed on their roofs, will get zero electricity bills. The Delhi government already provides 200 units of free electricity to every household and, under the Delhi Solar Policy 2023, even those consuming over 400 units …

Solar Solar Panels Panels Free Electricity 400 Units Solar Policy Policy Delhi

9 months, 1 week ago

Kejriwal government notifies Delhi Solar Policy, 2023

Hindustan Times

Under the policy, the consumers who do not get subsidy for using more than 400 units per month can now install rooftop solar panels and get zero bills. She said the Kejriwal government aims to have 50 per cent of Delhi's total electricity usage from solar energy by 2027. Additional income: at the end of the year, in case the …

Policy Delhi Electricity Solar Units Month Kejriwal

9 months, 1 week ago

Rooftop solar panels to be installed on 645 government buildings in Delhi

India Today

The Delhi government has approved a proposal for the installation of 50 megawatt grid-connected rooftop systems on 645 buildings of different departments and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. Delhi Power Minister Atishi, who has approved the solar plant installation initiative, said the move is aligned with the recently approved solar policy of the government. Under the approved plan, around 645 …

Policy Delhi Power Mcd Solar Power Plants Mw Solar

9 months, 1 week ago

Solar's bright future in powering rural areas

China Daily

Police officers and electricians inspect a lake-based photovoltaic power station in Baoying county, Jiangsu province, in June. Solar energy will be a game-changer in China's rural regions, offering a reliable and affordable answer to local energy demands while facilitating the green energy transition nationwide, according to national legislators, political advisers and industry experts. Solar energy, with no fuel costs and …

China Rural Power Rural Areas Green Solar Energy Photovoltaic

9 months, 1 week ago

Solar's bright future in powering rural areas

China Daily

Police officers and electricians inspect a lake-based photovoltaic power station in Baoying county, Jiangsu province, in June. Solar energy will be a game-changer in China's rural regions, offering a reliable and affordable answer to local energy demands while facilitating the green energy transition nationwide, according to national legislators, political advisers and industry experts. Solar energy, with no fuel costs and …

China Rural Power Rural Areas Green Solar Energy Photovoltaic

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Coimbatore’s water woes escalate

The Hindu

Coimbatore has been grappling with an acute shortage of drinking water since December 2023, attributed to reduced supply from the Siruvani dam by the Kerala government. In response to the erratic drinking water supply, households, like that of S. Vandana in Gandhima Nagar, have resorted to boiling and consuming salt water, considering it a more economical option compared to purchasing …

Water Coimbatore Salt Water Ukkadam

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Solar power scheme gets Modi Cabinet's nod, Rs 60,000 subsidy, 300 units free for 1 crore homes

India TV News

Families will get up to Rs 60,000 subsidy for setting up rooftop solar panel systems, and 300 units of free electricity under Centre's mega push for switching to solar power after the Modi cabinet gave its approval for PM-Surya Ghar: Mufti Bijli Yojna. The government will invest Rs 75,021 crore, under which one crore households will get financial assistance for …

Solar Solar Power Crore Cabinet Modi Pm Modi Free Electricity

9 months, 4 weeks ago

Complete flood mitigation works before the onset of the northeast monsoon, Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena tells officials

The Hindu

Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena directed the officials of several departments to complete flood mitigation work before the onset of the northeast monsoon, after inspecting a slew of projects on Sunday, February 25. Field inspection Mr. Meena inspected the works for surplus water channels around Porur lake and the construction of a water treatment plant in Kancheepuram district, both worth …

Water Work Crore Meena Flood Mitigation Work Kolapakkam

10 months ago

India seeks to boost rooftop solar, especially for its remote areas

The Hindu

Just a few years ago, someone who wanted to install a rooftop solar connection in India faced getting multiple approvals, finding a reliable company to install the panels and spending heavily before seeing the first surge of clean energy. “We had to get 45 signatures to set up a small rooftop solar connection in 2021,” said Shreya Mishra, CEO of …

India Energy Electricity Power Solar New Delhi Rooftop

10 months ago

India wants to hook its population onto clean energy by boosting rooftop solar

Associated Press

BENGALURU, India — Just a few years ago, someone who wanted to install a rooftop solar connection in India faced getting multiple approvals, finding a reliable company to install the panels and spending heavily before seeing the first surge of clean energy. “We had to get 45 signatures to set up a small rooftop solar connection in 2021,” said Shreya …

India Energy Delhi Clean Energy Solar New Delhi Gurugram

10 months ago

Solar Rooftop: UP to light up 25 lakh low-income households

Hindustan Times

Uttar Pradesh aims to light up 25 lakh low-income households through rooftop solar power as a part of the PM Suryodaya Yojna. UP to light up 25 lakh low-income households with solar rooftops Announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22, immediately after his return to New Delhi after the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the …

Scheme Rooftop Solar Rooftop Lakh Households

10 months, 2 weeks ago

We are committed to completing Polavaram at earliest, says Buggana

New Indian Express

VIJAYAWADA: The major and medium irrigation was given a sizeable allocation in the interim State budget for 2024-25. Reiterating the government’s commitment to completing the ongoing irrigation projects, he said, “We are committed to completing the Polavaram National Project, the lifeline of Andhra Pradesh. On other projects, the minister said Owk Tunnel-II, which was inaugurated by Chief Minister YS Jagan …

Water Project Buggana Completing Polavaram

10 months, 2 weeks ago

A sunshine initiative: The Hindu Editorial on the government’s rooftop solar panel plan

The Hindu

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s interim Budget day speech reiterated a plan by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to supply power to one crore households in the country using rooftop solar panels. What is known so far is that households that have a monthly electricity consumption of less than 300 units a month will be able to install a mid-sized system with …

Power Solar Rooftop Households Rooftop Solar

10 months, 2 weeks ago

After much delay, Coimbatore’s Pilloor - III water supply project ready for inauguration

The Hindu

Pilloor - III water supply project, an initiative aimed at strengthening Coimbatore city’s water resources, is set for inauguration after facing persistent delays since its inception in 2021. But, the project will commence sooner than expected.” The entire project, costing ₹ 776 crores and covering 156 acres, is a part of the Central Government’s Amruth Scheme, and includes a long …

Supply Water Project Coimbatore Mld Valarmathi Pillayarpuram

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rooftop Solar Program - Budget 2024: Free Electricity to 1Crore Houses, Saving ₹18,000 Crore Annually

The Hindu

The rooftop solar programme of the Central government will enable one crore houses to get 300 units of free electricity every month, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Thursday as she presented the interim Budget 2024. “Savings of ₹18,000 crore are expected for households annually through free energy and selling their excess generation to the grid,” the Finance Minister …

Rooftop Rooftop Solar Program Budget Solar Programme

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Kejriwal’s power sop: Zero bill for domestic consumers soon

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has formulated a new solar policy that will ensure zero electricity bill to domestic consumers and also give them an opportunity to earn by installing solar panels on their rooftops. While the Delhi Solar Policy 2016 took the capital’s solar capacity to 1,500 MW, the 2024 policy targets to provide 4,500 MW installed capacity by …

Delhi Solar Policy

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Kejriwal criticises Nitish Kumar for aligning with NDA in Bihar, asserts 'he has made a wrong move'

India TV News

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday criticised Nitish Kumar for breaking ties with the I.N.D.I.A bloc ahead of the Lok Sabha elections slated to take place this year. Kejriwal made the remark at a press conference responding to a question about Nitish forming a new government with BJP in Bihar. Hailing this as the most …

Delhi Solar Solar Panels Nda Kejriwal Nitish

11 months ago

Special solar boat to sail in Saryu River as Ayodhya prepares for Ram Mandir ceremony | All you need to know

India TV News

Solar Boat in Ayodhya: Ayodhya is gearing up for the consecration ceremony of Shri Ram Temple on January 22. First Solar Boat in a River A remarkable addition is the launch of a solar-powered electric boat in the Saryu River. Unlike traditional boats running on fossil fuels causing pollution, this clean energy boat operates on 100 per cent solar power …

Solar Ayodhya Boat River Saryu Saryu River Solar Boat

11 months ago

Panels put rural homes on energy map

China Daily

Solar photovoltaic panels are placed on the rooftops of residences in Donglian village in Gansu province. The province has seen roughly 910.4 MW of distributed solar PV put into operation, he said, with over 40 percent linked to rural vitalization efforts. The cost of a household solar PV system is relatively high for rural residents, with a long payback period, …

Development Rural Village Solar Panels Gansu Distributed Distributed Solar Pv

11 months ago

Panels put rural homes on energy map

China Daily

Two workers install PV panels on the rooftop of a factory in Tangshan, Hebei province. YANG SHIYAO/XINHUA Local authorities said the distributed solar PV system in Lianxing went into operation in 2017, three years after villagers moved into new homes fitted with solar panels. Inner Mongolia's distributed solar power generation capacity increased by 400 megawatts in the first three quarters …

Power Solar Panels

11 months, 2 weeks ago

U.P. govt to install solar rooftops on 25K Varanasi households in just two months

Hindustan Times

The Uttar Pradesh government is going to start a high-voltage campaign very soon to install solar rooftops on 25,000 households in Varanasi city in just two months’ time in a groundbreaking initiative aimed at promoting green and sustainable energy practices in PM Narendra Modi’s Lok Sabha constituency. “We have already prepared a multi-pronged strategy to achieve the goal of installing …

Campaign City Varanasi Solar Rooftop Solar Panels Months

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Tiruchi region witnesses spurt in solar power generation

The Hindu

There has been a spurt in the generation of solar power by private entrepreneurs and individuals in the Tiruchi region. According to sources in the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, several players have shown interest in setting up solar power firms in Tiruchi, Perambalur, Ariyalur, and Karur districts. Good incentives The abundant availability of bright sunlight throughout the year …

Energy Power Solar Tiruchi Solar Power Plant Solar Energy

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