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Immediate switch to renewable energy required across sectors, says reportBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 16, 2020
The journey towards climate disaster would continue, unless an immediate switch to efficient and renewable energy is made across sectors in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a latest report. According to the report by Paris-based think-tank REN21, though growth... Read more.. |
Sovereign rating downgrade poses risk for India's green energy investorsBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 15, 2020
The recent downgrading of India’s sovereign credit rating poses increased risk for attracting global investors in the country’s renewable energy sector. Earlier this month, Moody’s cut the country’s sovereign credit rating by a notch to the lowest investment grade with... Read more.. |
India will soon be able to discover the untapped potential of renewable energy sector'By : Sustainability ..., Jun 11, 2020
Leading solar manufacturers have sought the intervention of the government to provide a level-playing field to all manufacturing units in order to realize the true potential of the renewable energy sector under the ambitious Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. Prime Minister... Read more.. |
MNRE Creates FDI Cell to Process Foreign Investment ProposalsBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 9, 2020
In order to keep a closed eye on the investment made by neighbouring countries in India, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has set up a new cell in the ministry for taking care of the foreign direct investment (FDI) into the sector. The Ministry said in a... Read more.. |
Textile Inc to focus on sustainability to tap global marketBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 8, 2020
A textile industry forum is on a mission to showcase the sustainability measures followed by textile units in the state to the global market and tap more business opportunities. As part of the project, which is titled ‘India for SURE’, the Indian Texpreneurs Federation (ITF)... Read more.. |
COVID-19: MNRE extends all deadlines for One Sun One World One Grid planBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 5, 2020
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) on Thursday extended the deadline for various activities under its recently proposed One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) plan due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “In view of the prevailing situation and lockdown in many parts of the... Read more.. Subject Tags: Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) , renewable energy sector , solar power grid |
Contours of green markets for short-term trade being worked uponBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 5, 2020
India is finalising contours of green markets for short-term trade of renewable energy, moving away from the present preference for setting up such projects on the basis of long-term tie-ups. Experts said the green markets will give an option to renewable energy companies to... Read more.. |
For Developing Countries, More Solar Power – and More Lead ContaminationBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 4, 2020
At the 2018 United Nations climate meeting in Poland, the European Union and the Indian-led International Solar Alliance (ISA) signed a joint declaration that climate change activists say could help India meet its renewable energy target by 2022. The country is one of several... Read more.. Subject Tags: health impacts , lead-acid battery , renewable energy sector , renewable energy targets |
Solar eclipse: India braces for 11,943 MW hit to solar power; POSOCO readies systemsBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 3, 2020
Power System Operation Corporation (POSOCO) has started preparing power systems for the 21 June annular solar eclipse as it expects a reduction in solar power generation by 11,943 megawatt (MW) across India. The solar eclipse will begin at 09:56 am IST at Dwarka, Gujarat and... Read more.. |
Tata Power eyes Rs 3,000-crore divestment, revamp of green assets to cut debtBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 2, 2020
Tata Power Company hopes to raise about Rs 3,000 crore from divestment of non-core operations and restructuring the renewable energy business with an aim to cut debt by at around 40% this financial year. The company, which has an installed capacity of 12,742 megawatts, hopes... Read more.. |