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About 15% EV dealers to shut shop post lockdown

By : Sustainability ..., Apr 3, 2020

More than 200 dealers or 15% of the 1,400 odd electric vehicle dealerships across the country will likely shut down once the Covid-19 lockdown is lifted, said the Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV), the apex body for the EV industry. EV manufacturers say...

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COP26 postponed until 2021

By : Sustainability ..., Apr 2, 2020

The UK government has today confirmed that the UN climate change conference, COP26, due to be held in Glasgow in November has been postponed until 2021. Helen Clarkson, CEO of the international non-profit The Climate Group, says: “The postponement of COP26 is, of course, sad...

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Covid-19 lockdown: States stop renewable power purchase, hold back payments

By : Sustainability ..., Apr 2, 2020

Following the lockdown and fall in electricity demand, several states are now curtailing renewable power purchases and have also issued notices on non-payment to generators. These states have invoked Force Majeure clause in their power purchase agreements (PPA) with renewable...

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The world's largest coronavirus lockdown is having a dramatic impact on pollution in India

By : Sustainability ..., Apr 1, 2020

When India imposed a nationwide lockdown a week ago, it was designed to stop the imminent spread of the novel coronavirus. But grinding this country of 1.3 billion people to a near halt has also provided a temporary remedy to another pressing health issue: suffocating...

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Pandemic pushing oil sector to the brink

By : Sustainability ..., Apr 1, 2020

It’s been a price meltdown that looks set only to worsen for the oil industry as Covid-19 pandemic slams demand. On Monday, the price of West Text Intermediate crude slid below $20 a barrel before clawing back slightly. International benchmark Brent Crude was still hanging in...

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BSES Stops Distribution of Electricity Bills, Meter Reading Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 30, 2020

Bombay Suburban Electric Supply (BSES) power discoms BRPL and BYPL have stopped distribution of electricity bills and meter reading in view of the coronavirus outbreak, a company spokesperson said. The company is also sensitising its employees about ways to check the spread...

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Coronavirus lockdown: Discoms get 3 months for payment to ensure 24x7 power supply

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 30, 2020

The union government has approved a financial relief package for the power sector, that entails a three month moratorium on state owned electricity distribution companies (discoms) to make payments for the electricity bought by them, and reducing the payment security amount...

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Centre extends deadline for all renewable energy projects amid nationwide lockdown

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 27, 2020

In a relief for India’s green energy sector, the Union government on Thursday extended the project completion deadline for all renewable energy projects, considering the prolonged nationwide lockdown and the time required to reassemble workers. The move shields these...

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India seeks deferment of annual Indus meeting with Pak due to COVID-19, lockdown

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 27, 2020

India's has requested Pakistan to defer a meeting between their Indus Commissioners in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, officials said on Thursday. The meeting is scheduled for this week. However, Islamabad is yet to respond to New Delhi's request, offficials added. Indus...

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NISE Postpones Next Advanced Solar Training Prog amid Covid-19 Pandemic

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 27, 2020

The MNRE-backed National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) has postponed its six months advanced solar professionals course due to ongoing coronavirus pandemic in the country. The order has been issued by Dr A.K. Tripathi, Director General, NISE, stating that “six months...

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