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5 things about SECI, the PSU mentioned in US indictment of Gautam Adani
1 month ago

5 things about SECI, the PSU mentioned in US indictment of Gautam Adani

Firstpost  

SECI holds Navratna status, a designation granted by the Government of India to PSUs for exceptional performance. This gives SECI with greater financial and operational autonomy to make decisions, invest, and expand operations without extensive government approvals SECI is a Navratna PSU at the heart of the US indictment against Gautam Adani. Image sources: Pixabay/Wikimedia Commons The Solar Energy Corporation …

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Indian Solar Manufacturers Reap Big from US Tariffs on Chinese Panels
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indian Solar Manufacturers Reap Big from US Tariffs on Chinese Panels

Firstpost  

Indian companies are benefiting from the US tariffs on Chinese solar panels due to the high duty rates imposed on imports. This has opened doors for Indian manufacturers to invest in the US market and take advantage of the lucrative opportunities available. As a result, India can become a major player in the green tech supply chain, filling the gap …

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

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India will see solar revolution by 2030, says IEA
1 year, 2 months ago

India will see solar revolution by 2030, says IEA

Firstpost  

India has set a target of achieving 500 GW of installed capacity from non-fossil fuels, including around 270 GW of solar capacity, by 2030 According to the International Energy Agency, solar energy will generate 18% of India’s electricity by 2030, up from its current 6% share. According to the IEA’s latest World Energy Outlook 2023, which was released on Tuesday, …

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Tesla proposes building battery storage factory in India
1 year, 3 months ago

Tesla proposes building battery storage factory in India

The Hindu  

Tesla has drawn up plans to make and sell battery storage systems in India and submitted a proposal to officials seeking incentives to build a factory, two people aware of the plan said, as Elon Musk continues a push to enter the country. In recent meetings in New Delhi, Tesla proposed supporting the country's battery storage capabilities with its "Powerwall", …

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Budget 2023: How govt can support India's clean energy vision
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023: How govt can support India's clean energy vision

India Today  

India has always been committed to increasing its share in the Renewable Energy space, mainly on account of its efforts to decrease dependency on fossil fuels and also due to its vulnerability to climate change. B) Extend the beneficial tax regime: Corporate income-tax rate of 15%2 is applicable to companies incorporated post October 2019 and who commence power generation by …

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Garmin Instinct Crossover smartwatch series with 70-day of battery life launched in India, price starts at Rs 55,990
1 year, 11 months ago

Garmin Instinct Crossover smartwatch series with 70-day of battery life launched in India, price starts at Rs 55,990

India Today  

Fitness-focused wearable brand Garmin has added more hybrid smartwatches to its portfolio. Offering up to 70 days of battery life, the Instinct Crossover Series offers hybrid GPS multisport smartwatches that combine analogue hands and a full-dial display. Garmin Instinct Crossover Series: price and availability Garmin Instinct Crossover Series includes two smartwatches - Instinct Crossover and Instinct Crossover Solar. Garmin Instinct …

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Solar energy can help India achieve net zero
2 years, 1 month ago

Solar energy can help India achieve net zero

Hindustan Times  

The world is on the cusp of a solar revolution. Solar energy is playing a key role not only in the developing world to tackle energy access and energy security, but also in developed countries to facilitate energy transition through integration with battery energy storage, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and hydrogen production. The long-term financial sustainability of solar energy manufacturing …

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With ₹19,500-crore PLI plan, sun shines on solar cell units
2 years, 3 months ago

With ₹19,500-crore PLI plan, sun shines on solar cell units

The Hindu  

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared a ₹19,500-crore scheme to incentivise manufacturing of domestic solar cell modules to reduce the industry’s reliance on China-made panels. Officials from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the nodal body charged with administering the programme, estimate manufacturing capacity worth 65,000 MW of fully and partially integrated, solar PV modules to be installed over …

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Strong radio blackout expected, airlines comms likely to be hit over India as Sun explodes fresh flares
2 years, 8 months ago

Strong radio blackout expected, airlines comms likely to be hit over India as Sun explodes fresh flares

India Today  

The ionosphere above India is facing a major change as the Sun explodes with an X2.2 flare that could cause a strong radio blackout. According to the Center of Excellence in Space Sciences India, X class flare has been detected by the Atmospheric Imaging Assembly on board Nasa's Solar Dynamics Observatory spacecraft. The body had initially predicted the chances of …

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Get a solar gazebo for your home
2 years, 11 months ago

Get a solar gazebo for your home

The Hindu  

Looking back, 2021 has been a year full of extreme weather events ranging from intense rains and flooding to extreme heat waves and drought spread all over the world, largely fueled by climate change. There are two primary ways to integrate solar energy into our homes - conventional roof top installation and ‘building integrated solar voltaics’ which essentially replaces a …

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India’s 450GW renewable energy goal by 2030 doable, says John Kerry
3 years, 2 months ago

India’s 450GW renewable energy goal by 2030 doable, says John Kerry

The Hindu  

U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry on Wednesday said India’s goal of reaching 450 GW of renewable energy by 2030 is doable as it has already crossed the 100 GW RE mark. He further said, “What India has demonstrated with its low-cost solar auctions and build out of the transmission grids and massive solar parts programme and other …

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Green Energy After Retail, Telecom: RIL Takes Big Leap In Another Sector With Acquisition Of Europe's Largest Solar Panel Maker
3 years, 2 months ago

Green Energy After Retail, Telecom: RIL Takes Big Leap In Another Sector With Acquisition Of Europe's Largest Solar Panel Maker

News 18  

After telecom and retail, Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Industries is all set to cause another big move. “It will enable India to become a world leader in green energy transition to overcome the climate crisis,” Reliance Industries chairman and managing director Mukesh Ambani said in a statement. After recent investments in the new energy field, Reliance Industries is now ready to …

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For India to reach net-zero by 2050, the country needs to allocate 2.5 percent of its land for clean energy installation
3 years, 3 months ago

For India to reach net-zero by 2050, the country needs to allocate 2.5 percent of its land for clean energy installation

Firstpost  

The study by Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis notes the potential for land-use conflict to arise over renewable energy installations, even in sparsely populated areas. The IEEFA report said that “whether or not India commits to a formal mid-century net-zero emissions goal this year, it will continue adding very substantial solar and wind generation capacity over the next …

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Powering agriculture in India
3 years, 3 months ago

Powering agriculture in India

Hindustan Times  

The Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan scheme in 2019 to improve irrigation access and farmers’ income through solar-powered irrigation. Under its components A and C, the scheme aims to promote innovative models for solar-powered irrigation by setting up solar power plants on agricultural land, and solarising existing grid-connected pumps, respectively. Component A …

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When is the next Solar Eclipse in India? All you need to know
3 years, 6 months ago

When is the next Solar Eclipse in India? All you need to know

India Today  

Total Solar Eclipse 2021: An eclipse takes place when one heavenly body such as a moon or planet moves into the shadow of another heavenly body. There are three kinds of solar eclipses — total, partial, and annular, along with a rare hybrid, which is a combination of an annular and a total eclipse. READ | Solar and Lunar Eclipse …

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Solar eclipse 2021: When and how to watch from India, US, and other countries
3 years, 6 months ago

Solar eclipse 2021: When and how to watch from India, US, and other countries

Hindustan Times  

People across the northern hemisphere will have a chance to witness an annular or partial solar eclipse on Thursday, June 10, when the moon moves between the sun and Earth. Much of Canada and parts of the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and northern Africa will experience a partial solar eclipse. While the eclipse will not be visible from India, some reports …

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Coal continues to be a key in India’s growth says, Coal India Limited
4 years, 3 months ago

Coal continues to be a key in India’s growth says, Coal India Limited

Live Mint  

Coal continues to be a key in India's growth story as solar power is not as economical as coal-fired electricity till affordable storage of power comes in a major way, CIL has said. It can be seen from a typical load curve in India that peak demand is post-5 pm and coal-based power caters to that load, Coal India Limited …

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India to Have 220 GW Renewable Energy Capacity by 2022, Says PM Modi
4 years, 3 months ago

India to Have 220 GW Renewable Energy Capacity by 2022, Says PM Modi

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday exuded confidence that India will increase its existing clean energy capacity of 134 GW to 220 GW by 2022 and stressed on reducing tariffs further through technological advancements. Speaking earlier at the event, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the government is actively encouraging the industry, oil and gas companies in particular, to become participants …

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