Icra revises outlook for RE sector to negative amid delays in project execution, payments

Looking at the challenges, Icra said it expects no growth in capacity addition in FY2020 and will remain at about 8.5-9.0 GW similar to FY2019

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Nagpur: Net-metering to continue for solar rooftop consumers

According to the MERC (Grid Interactive Rooftop Renewable Energy Generating Systems Regulations) 2019, it is up to the consumer to decide whether he wants net metering or net billing

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Every year, government to roll out one Nuclear reactor: DAE

A 700-MW pressurised heavy water reactor at Kakrapar nuclear plant in Gujarat is likely to be commissioned by April, Shri Krishna Gupta, a senior official of the department of atomic energy, said on Tuesday.

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Western Rajasthan produces surplus power, thanks to wind and solar energy

In Jaisalmer region, the total installed wind power capacity is 3933.52 MW and solar energy production is 113 MW, a senior official said

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SP Group repays Rs 750 crore more to Sterling and Wilson

The SP Group had earlier paid Rs 250 crore and with the latest payment, its outstanding debt to Sterling & Wilson has reduced to Rs 1,644 crore

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Railway land to be given for 500 MW solar power plants to meet its traction needs

The 500-MW solar power plants will be installed atop roofs of railway buildings through the PPP (public-private partnership) mode with 25-year agreements and used to meet the non-traction loads at railway stations

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TERI develops blockchain-enabled prototype for solar power trading

The prototype is empowered by blockchain technology that ensures security, transparency and efficiency in the transactions that will take place among the consumers

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SP Group repays Rs 750 crore more to Sterling and Wilson

The SP Group had earlier paid Rs 250 crore and with the latest payment, its outstanding debt to Sterling & Wilson has reduced to Rs 1,644 crore

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Several power plants miss deadline for emission norms compliance

A total of 47.95 gigawatts thermal power capacity missed the Dec 31, deadline to install Flue Gas Desulphurization (FDG) units to minimise SO2 emissions, the estimates prepared by private power producers showed

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TERI develops blockchain-enabled prototype for solar power trading

The prototype is empowered by blockchain technology that ensures security, transparency and efficiency in the transactions that will take place among the consumers

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Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Bengal pay most for power

In other states, rising costs are not always fully passed on to consumers resulting in suppressed tariffs. Moreover, unlike southern states, utilities in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh do not have ready access to cheap hydel power.

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Adani, NTPC in fray to acquire Avantha’s stressed power plant

This is the first time NTPC, the country’s largest power producer, has bid for any stressed project, while Gautam Adani-led Adani Power is on a buying spree, having recently acquired GMR Infrastructure’s 1,370 mw coalbased power plant in Chhattisgarh for a debt component of Rs 3,530 crore and equity outgo of Rs 1.

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Adani, NTPC in fray to acquire Avantha’s stressed power plant

This is the first time NTPC has bid for any stressed project, while Gautam Adani-led Adani Power is on a buying spree

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Several power plants miss deadline for emission norms compliance

A total of 47.95 gigawatts thermal power capacity missed the Dec 31, deadline to install Flue Gas Desulphurization (FDG) units to minimise SO2 emissions, the estimates prepared by private power producers showed. These include coal-fired units in the national capital region. Power plants were asked to install FGD units, which cut emissions of sulfur.

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India plans $35 billion power reforms to revive ailing utilities

The reforms could cost as much as 2.5 trillion rupees ($35 billion) over five years, according to people with knowledge of the issue

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DAE to commission third unit of Kakrapar atomic reactor in April next year

Interacting with reporters, Jitendra Singh, Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, said the DAE will now commission a new reactor every year.

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Gujarat: Four died in gas leak blast, court issues summons to directors of Vadodara Gas Ltd

Meanwhile, court has issued summons to directors and commercial director of Vadodara Gas Ltd (VGL) and the man, who had let out his house to the complainant Dhruvesh Dhanani

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NTPC's installed capacity touches 58,156 mw

The total installed capacity of the group has become 58,156 mw and without subsidiaries is 49,695 mw, an official statement said. During the current financial year, NTPC has installed total of 3,030 mw capacity across five different plant locations. NTPC aims to achieve total installed capacity of 130 GW by 2032.

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India plans $35 billion power reforms to revive ailing utilities

The plan could include the installation of about 250 million prepaid smart meters, which are expected to boost revenue collection.

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India has installed 84 GW of renewable energy capacity so far: MNRE

The government has set a target of installing 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022, which includes 100 GW from solar, 60 GW from wind, 10 GW from biomass and 5 GW from small hydropower projects

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India has installed 84 GW of renewable energy capacity so far: MNRE

The government has set a target of installing 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022, which includes 100 GW from solar, 60 GW from wind, 10 GW from biomass and 5 GW from small hydropower projects

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NTPC's 800 mw unit of Darlipali Super Thermal Power Project in Odisha gets operational

"800 MW unit of Darlipali Super Thermal Power Project has been added to installed capacity of NTPC on successful completion of trial operation," the company said.

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CG Power board okays appointment of Pradeep Mathur as additional, non-executive independent director

The appointment of Mathur, for a period of five years, is subject to the approval of the members at the next annual general meeting of the company, CG Power and Industrial Solutions said in a filing to BSE.

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Kalpataru Power Transmission bags orders worth Rs 979 cr

"Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd (KPTL) has secured new orders/notification of award of approximately Rs 979 crore. The company's international subsidiary secured new T&D projects in Europe," it said in a filing to BSE.

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Oil ministry wants cut in GST on CNG vehicles to 5 per cent

The ministry is seeking support from the finance ministry to cut GST rate on CNG vehicles to make them more affordable, people aware of the development told ET

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Adani Electricity set to raise up to $1.5 billion abroad

The company, a subsidiary of Adani Transmission Ltd, is expected to raise about $1 billion via bonds and $400-500 million through syndicated loans.

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Rly land to be given for 500-MW solar power plants to meet its traction needs: Rly Board chairman

The 500-MW solar power plants will be installed atop roofs of railway buildings through the PPP (public-private partnership) mode with 25-year agreements and used to meet the non-traction loads at railway stations.

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PM Narendra Modi's office proposes waiving carbon tax on coal

Modi's office has proposed waiving the carbon tax of 400 rupees ($5.61) per tonne that was levied on the production and import of coal, according to the documents reviewed by Reuters

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Andhra HC directs discoms to clear dues owed to green power cos

Although the court had directed payment of the dues a couple of months ago, only a small portion was cleared. The court ordered the discoms to stick to their commitment

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RattanIndia Power closes one-time resolution of Rs 6.5K crore debt

Under the settlement deal, existing lenders have assigned the principal debt to new investors and lenders, including Goldman Sachs and Varde Partners.

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Icra revises outlook for RE sector to negative amid delays in project execution, payments

Looking at the challenges, Icra said it expects no growth in capacity addition in FY2020 and will remain at about 8.5-9.0 GW similar to FY2019.

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Icra revises outlook for RE sector to negative amid delays in project execution, payments

Looking at the challenges, Icra said it expects no growth in capacity addition in FY2020 and will remain at about 8.5-9.0 GW similar to FY2019.

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Clear green energy dues, High Court to Andhra Pradesh discoms

Although the court had directed payment of the dues a couple of months ago, only a small portion was cleared. The court ordered the discoms to stick to their commitment

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Adani Electricity set to raise up to $1.5 billion abroad

The proceeds will be used to expand capacity and refinance loans taken to fund the acquisitions.

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Oil ministry wants cut in GST on CNG vehicles to 5%

This could mean more than 20% reduction in prices of CNG vehicles. The ministry is seeking support from the finance ministry to cut GST rate on CNG vehicles to make them more affordable, people aware of the development told ET.

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Clear green energy dues, High Court to Andhra Pradesh discoms

The discoms said in a fresh affidavit dated December 20 that they are securing loans from the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency.

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Inox Wind signs pact with Continuum Power Trading for 250 mw power projects

Inox Wind on Monday said that it has entered into an agreement with Continuum Power Trading (TN) Pvt Ltd to supply, erect and commission 250 mw wind power projects in Gujarat.

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India installed 181,000 solar power pumps for irrigation in three years under PM-KUSUM scheme

The scheme aims at ensuring reliable day time power supply for irrigation, reducing subsidy burden on power distribution companies and providing additional sources of income to the farmers

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Oil regulator seeks consultant to rationalise gas pipeline tariff

Presently, the country has a network of 16,981-km of pipelines, with each having a different tariff. The present tariffs policy provides for lower transportation charges in the area closer to the source of gas and this progressively increases that leads to a scenario where the users in hinterland pay extra than those on the coast.

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India installed 181,000 solar power pumps for irrigation in three years under PM-KUSUM scheme

The scheme aims at ensuring reliable day time power supply for irrigation, reducing subsidy burden on power distribution companies and providing additional sources of income to the farmers

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Oil price rise muted in 2019 despite sanctions, supply cuts, attack in Saudi Arabia

The price gains in crude oil benchmarks were all in the first quarter of 2019, even as the next several months featured supply shocks that in the past would probably have propelled crude past the $100 mark

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Reliance, BP pay $36 million for exit of Niko in KG-D6 block

"An amendment to the production sharing contract for the D6 Block in India has been executed, reflecting the assignment of the 10 per cent interest previously held by the company's indirect subsidiary, Niko (NECO) Ltd to the remaining interest holders in the block, Reliance Industries Ltd and BP Exploration (Alpha) Ltd," a statement said.

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Solar-powered mobile charging kiosks at 15 stations

Commuters can charge their phone free of cost at the 24x7 kiosks

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Inox Wind signs term sheet for 250 MW EPC contract from Continuum Power Trading

Inox Wind will provide Continuum Power with end-to-end solutions from development and construction to commissioning and providing long-term operations and maintenance services

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Crude oil falls by Rs 2 to Rs 4,414 per barrel

Crude oil for February delivery was quoting lower by Re 1, or 0.02 per cent, at Rs 4,412 per barrel with an open interest of 377 lots

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Discom fails to meet target, opposes solar rooftop

At present, the solar quota is 2.5 per cent of the entire quantum of power purchased by the MSEDCL. As per MERC norms, it will increase to 13.5 per cent in 2024-25

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Renewable energy certificate sales down 10 per cent to 5.04 lakh in December

IEX saw total trade of 3.6 lakh RECs in December as compared to 3.83 lakh in the same month last year

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Pipeline projects pose threat to tiger corridor, sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh

HPCL proposed to lay 16-inch diameter pipeline for transport of finished petroleum originating from Vijayawada HPCL terminal to the proposed terminal at Dharmapuri in Tamil Nadu

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India's coal imports rise 4 per cent to 161 MT in Apr-Nov current fiscal

This comes amid the Centre exuding hope that imports of the fossil fuel would be contained to 235 MT this financial year

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Coal India chalks out strategy to meet 660 million tonne production target for FY20

Till December, the miner is expected to produce close to 390 MT of coal and will require another 270 MT in the last quarter of this fiscal to meet the annual production target

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Two green projects in race for Smart Cities India Awards 2019

Bhopal Smart City Development Corporation Limited (BSCDCL) project for solar power generation and waste to energy ‘Biomethanation’ plant have been chosen for clean energy and waste management interventions

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ONGC extends deadline to accept bids for 64 fields to January 3

The original deadline was December 20 for bids that were invited in June. ONGC has met several concerns raised by potential bidders in pre-bid meetings, although it has left some unaddressed

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Power discoms faced losses worth Rs 27000 crore in FY19: Power Minister R K Singh

After the meeting, Singh said, "The total loss of all power distribution companies in the financial year 2018-19 was Rs 27,000 crore. That is huge. Because of the losses, the discoms are under stress"

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ONGC extends deadline to accept bids for 64 fields to January 3

Contractors will now have more time to present performance bank guarantees and field development plans, and can offer lower performance guarantees than initially proposed, according to the amended tender documents.

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Renewable energy certificate sales down 10 per cent to 5.04 lakh in December

IEX saw total trade of 3.6 lakh RECs in December as compared to 3.83 lakh in the same month last year

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Power discoms faced losses worth Rs 27000 crore in FY19: Power Minister R K Singh

The Centre aims to reduce electricity transmission and distribution losses in the country to 15 per cent in next two years. The total loss of all power distribution companies in the financial year 2018-19 was Rs 27,000 crore. That is huge. Because of the losses, the discoms are under stress.

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India's oil regulator ropes in ICF for gas demand, infra assessment

One reason for the low use of the environment-friendly fuel is inadequate domestic gas production and the lack of infrastructure, particularly pipelines to carry the fuel to end users.

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Will see if hydro-power plant possible in Mahadayi basin: Power Minister RK Singh

Singh met Cabral at the Power Grid Corporation's facility at Colvale village, located about 20 km from here, on Saturday. After the meeting, Singh said if Goa identifies some sites for hydro-electricity projects in the Mahadayi basin, then the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) would look into its feasibility.

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Green certificate sales down 10 pc to 5.04 lakh in December

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) and Power Exchange of India (PXIL) are the two power bourses in the country which are engaged in trading of renewable energy certificates (RECs) and electricity. The trading of RECs is conducted on the last Wednesday of every month. But due to Christmas holiday, the trading this month was done on the last Thursday.

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Oil regulator ropes in ICF for gas demand, infra assessment

One reason for the low use of the environment-friendly fuel is inadequate domestic gas production and the lack of infrastructure, particularly pipelines to carry the fuel to end users. "We have engaged ICF to do a comprehensive assessment of demand and infrastructure needed," PNGRB chief said, adding the report is expected by mid-2020.

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Oil minister tells gas companies to work on waste-to-energy projects

Petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan said both the city gas distribution companies should focus on converting municipal waste into energy

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EV Policy: Streamlining charging infra to be an uphill task for Delhi govt

According to the government's policy, it will attempt, within a year, to induct 35,000 electric vehicles (2/3/4 wheelers and buses), 1,000 EVs for last mile deliveries and also establish 250 public charging/swapping stations in the city

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Quantum Leap: Energy-storage may be the key to maximise power generation

Integral to this future are batteries that cost a lot less than today and can last longer. This is because unlike conventional energy, which can be generated through the day, solar and wind power are intermittent and the latter cannot meet peak energy demand in the evening without storage.

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Gujarat spent less than 5% of Rs 1,048 crore budget allocated for climate change

Of the total 1.048.26 crore budgetary allocation for the climate change department, a sum of Rs 940 crore was given in the form of subsidy for roof-top power generation schemes

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UN Green Climate Fund approves first project for North Korea

The fund will help North Korea improve its "readiness" to tackle climate change, Yonhap News Agency said in the report on Friday citing the GCF as saying.

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Amit Shah performs ground-breaking ceremony of SJVNL project

The state government organized the ceremony here as part of Rising Himachal Global Summit for fast-tracking the implementation of memorandums of understanding worth Rs 10,000 crore

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South seeing power price hikes owing to outages

Coupled with outages of power generation units and increasing irrigation demand, the development has resulted in a failure to attain the desired “one nation, one price” for the past several days.

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Coal India initiates recruitment of 1,326 management trainees

This is part of the company’s plan to appoint 9,000 people, including 4,000 executives and 5000 workers

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Mumbai: Solar-powered mobile charging points at Western Railway suburban stations

Commuters can charge their phone free of cost 24x7 at these kiosks. At a time a single kiosk can charge 8 phones and more than 100 phones in a day

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Focus more on mining sector to regain its 3% share in GDP: CII

​​According to the study conducted by industry body CII, the mining industry's share in India's GDP (in real terms) in 2018-19 was a low of 2.6 per cent, down from 3 per cent in 2011-12

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Climate change: New plan to achieve 100 per cent renewable energy developed

The roadmap, published in the journal One Earth, uses the latest energy data available in each country to offer more precise guidance on how to reach those commitments.

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Climate change: New plan to achieve 100 per cent renewable energy developed

The roadmap, published in the journal One Earth, uses the latest energy data available in each country to offer more precise guidance on how to reach those commitments.

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Tata Power betting on $1 billion divestment to reduce debt: Praveer Sinha

You are absolutely right, the power sector is under huge stress. It continues to be so for last many years and in spite of many initiatives undertaken by the government, it has not yielded the results they were expecting

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BHEL commissions renovated 60 MW unit of NHPC's Baira Siul hydro power project in Himachal

Baira Siul is the first hydro station of state-run hydro power giant NHPC to have been taken up for comprehensive Renovation & Modernisation (R&M). BHEL had won the order for R&M of three units of the hydro power station located in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh amidst stiff competitive bidding.

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BHEL commissions first renovated unit of 180 MW Baira Siul Hydro Project

Baira Siul is the first hydro station of NHPC Ltd to have been taken up for comprehensive renovation and modernisation (R&M) by BHEL

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INFOGRAPHIC: Global installed capacity of off-grid solar PV, 2008–18

In the last decade (2008–18), the global installed capacity of off-grid solar PV has grown more than ten times, from roughly 0.25 GW in 2008, to 2.94 GW in 2018

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BHEL commissions first renovated unit of 180 MW Baira Siul Hydro Project

Baira Siul is the first hydro station of NHPC Ltd to have been taken up for comprehensive renovation and modernisation (R&M) by BHEL

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INFOGRAPHICS: Global solar PV installed capacities by 2030

Among the world’s regions, Asia is poised to dominate global solar PV installations in the RE map scenario, followed by North America and Europe

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Coal India supplies drop 8.9 per cent

Coal dispatch by state-owned Singareni Collieries Company Limited also dropped marginally by 1.7per cent to 34.4 mt in April-November of the ongoing fiscal, against 35 mt in the year-ago period

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Petrol, diesel prices up again across all major cities

Petrol and diesel prices were once again raised by 6 paise and 15-16 paise, respectively for the second consecutive day across all major cities on Friday.

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India leads Asia-Pacific power industry tenders in November

In terms of tenders by country, India led the activity in November with 371 tenders and a share of 60.1%, up 7.4% over the previous month and up 15% when compared with the last 12 month-average

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PFC and REC may extend loans with stricter riders to state power discoms

“The special loans by PFC and REC will have stricter performance norms like reducing commercial losses, bringing financial discipline, and implementing prepaid metering,” the official said.

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9 government buildings get solar panels

In fact, the solar rooftop panels on the four buildings of Bankipore Girls’ High School, having a total capacity of 125 kilowatt (kW), have even started generating electricity

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CMRL commissions two rooftop solar power plants in city

On Thursday, a 260kWp (DC) rooftop solar power plant was commissioned at Ashok Nagar metro station. Another 20kWp rooftop solar plant was installed at Mannadi metro station

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Power ministry invites bids for transmission projects to evacuate renewable energy in TN, Gujarat

The ministry has selected PFC Consulting as bid process coordinator and the selection will be on the basis of build, own, operate and maintain (BOOM).

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ONGC gets green nod for Rs 3,500 cr project in Assam

"The EC is however subject to obtaining prior permission from the wildlife angle, including clearance from the Standing Committee of the National Board of Wildlife," the ministry said in a letter to ONGC.

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Asia-Pacific power industry contracts up 20% in November

China led the activity in November 2019 with 20 contracts and a share of 22%, up 13.3% over the previous month and up 186% when compared with the last 12 month-average, followed by India with 14 contracts and a share of 15.4% and Pakistan with 12 contracts and a share of 13.2% during the month.

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Subsidised bio-manure for horticulture farmers

A year after Tirupati Municipal Corporation (TMC) handed over the operation and maintenance of its biomining plant and landfill site at C Ramapuram near the temple city to a private company, bio-manure is up for grabs

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Govt may eye Rs 1.5 lakh crore divestment in FY21; BPCL, Concor sale likely in H1: Sources

Sources told ET Now that the government may draw up a list of PSUs where stakes will be reduced below 51 per cent next year. The closure of NEEPCP and THDC sale to NTPC is likely before FY20-end.

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Govt plans big push to pvt coal mining, underground coal gasification, CBM

Stating that the coal sector had a single mindset of coal production from Coal India Ltd, he said the sector has to be dynamic, respond to the challenges coming from non fossil fuel component and answer the technology challenges

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India set to cross 100GW renewable energy capacity mark in 2020

India's installed renewable energy generation capacity touched around 86GW by November-end. This includes solar, wind, small hydro, biomass, waste to energy and others

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India set to cross 100GW renewable energy capacity mark in 2020

India's installed renewable energy generation capacity touched around 86GW by November-end. This includes solar, wind, small hydro, biomass, waste to energy and others

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Petrol, diesel prices hiked after days of no change

In Mumbai, petrol is selling at Rs 80.34 a litre, in Chennai at Rs 77.64 a litre and in Kolkata at Rs 77.34 a litre, as per data from Indian Oil Corporation website

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India set to cross 100GW renewable energy capacity mark in 2020

Presently, the issues hampering growth of renewables in India are lack of interest of financial institution to fund renewable energy projects, safeguard duty on imported solar panels, ambiguity over goods and services tax (GST) on solar equipment and low investor sentiment due to delayed or non-payment by discoms to clean energy developers.

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To minimise carbon footprints, Zoho sets up solar farm to power its operations

Located at the village of Abinimangalam near Trichy, while the solar plant serves local power needs of the region in an agreement between Zoho and TN’s electricity authorities

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Fuel supply by Coal India to power sector drops 9 pc to 291 MT in Apr-Nov

The fuel supply by Coal India (CIL) during the month of November also registered a decline of 9.9 per cent to 38.8 MT, against 43.1 MT in the corresponding month of previous fiscal, the data showed.

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Tenders floated for setting up solar panels on Tamil Nadu govt buildings

More than 1.6MW capacity rooftop solar panels are to be installed atop government buildings in the state

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Five reasons why COP25 climate talks failed

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Power policy changed to make hydro power sector more attractive for investors: Himachal Pradesh CM

Thakur said the state government is trying to generate more resources by ensuring better tax collection

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Over 200 coal blocks likely to be auctioned for commercial mining in 5 years

The first tranche of coal auctions for commercial sale purposes is likely to begin this financial year

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NTPC to invest Rs 50,000 crore to add 10GW solar energy capacity by 2022

NTPC has installed renewable energy capacity of 920 MW, which includes mainly solar energy.

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Government sets up expert panel to resolve oil and gas disputes

The Committee for dispute resolution will comprise former oil secretary G C Chaturvedi, Oil India former head Bikash C Bora and Hindalco Industries managing director Satish Pai

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Coal mines PFO to impose levy on member companies' production

The levy is estimated to raise Rs 650 crore from Coal India this year if it manages to meet its yearly production target.

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Five reasons why COP25 climate talks failed

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Will give relief for electricity consumption up to 600 units if we win: Delhi Congress unit chief

The Congress leader also said that if his party forms the government then small shopkeepers will not have to pay commercial charges of electricity

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Fraud-hit CG Power looking to hive off, sell its overseas assets

The manufacturer of power and distribution transformers is valuing its global assets at around $250 million.

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Maharashtra: MSEDCL claims loss due to solar rooftop

In its submission before Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), the discom said it has so far incurred a loss of Rs224 crore due to solar rooftop consumers

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CG Power looking to hive off, sell its overseas assets

The manufacturer of power and distribution transformers is valuing its global assets at around $250 million. “CG Power has held talks with some Japanese and European companies for the same,” said a person with direct knowledge of the development.

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NTPC to invest Rs 50,000 crore to add 10GW solar energy capacity by 2022

NTPC has installed renewable energy capacity of 920 MW, which includes mainly solar energy.

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NTPC to invest Rs 50,000 crore to add 10GW solar energy capacity by 2022

At present, NTPC has installed renewable energy capacity of 920 MW, which includes mainly solar energy. It has formulated a long term plan to become a 130 GW company by 2032 with 30 per cent non-fossil fuel or renewable energy capacity. The NTPC's plans to add 10GW solar energy capacity assumes significance in view of India's ambitious target of having 175GW of clean energy by 2022.

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Centre mulls use of methanol-blended fuel to cut import bill

Sources said the government is planning to introduce 15 per cent methanol-blended fuel. The move is also aimed at checking rising pollution levels, sources said

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INNOVATION: Merry Christmas! An aquarium uses power from electric eel to light up christmas tree

Visitors to the Tennessee Aquarium are surprised to learn that an electric eel named 'Miguel Wattson' is lighting up a Christmas tree

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Cabinet approves pact with Saudi Arabia for renewable energy cooperation

The memorandum of understanding involves upgrading the level of technologies and their applications in the field of renewable energy

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Pradhan unveils India’s first CNG bus which can run 1,000 Km in one fill

Mahindra & Mahindra along with Agility Fuel Solutions of USA have partnered with IGL for introducing the new concept of light weight Type IV composite cylinders in buses.

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Cabinet gives ex post facto approval to pact with Saudi Arabia for cooperation in renewable energy

"The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was apprised of an MoU (memorandum of undertaking) between the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and the Ministry of Energy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for cooperation in the field of renewable energy," an official statement said.

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Cabinet approves pact with Saudi Arabia for renewable energy cooperation

The memorandum of understanding involves upgrading the level of technologies and their applications in the field of renewable energy

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Cabinet approves pact between India and Brazil on bio-energy cooperation

Brazil is currently the world's second-largest producer and consumer of biofuels and bioelectricity accounted for 18 per cent of Brazil's energy mix

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BHEL commissions India's first Lignite-based power project of 500 Mw capacity

The project which will be the country's first lignite-fired power plant is also the highest rating pulverised lignite-fired thermal unit commissioned in the country so far

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BHEL commissions first lignite-based 500 mw thermal Unit

BHEL's scope of work includes design, engineering, manufacture, supply, erection, testing and commissioning along with associated civil works of boiler, turbine and generator and associated auxiliaries along with electricals.

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JSW Steel to raise Rs 3,000 crore for Bhushan Power buy

The loan could be priced in the range of 8-12 per cent, sources said.

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How These New-Age Chemical Solutions Are Boosting Energy Savings!

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Delhi rolls out electric vehicle policy; targets 5 lakh EV registrations by 2024

According to the report, Kejriwal also said that the Delhi government's aim is to register at least 25 per cent electric vehicles by 2024

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Why the govt asked a court to restrain $15 bn Saudi Aramco-RIL deal

The government asked a court to restrain a $15 billion deal in which the world’s most profitable company and top oil exporter Saudi Aramco would acquire a stake in India’s biggest conglomerate RIL. ET looks at the issues involved.

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UP-based start-up Pepfuels looking at disrupting door-step fuel delivery space in India

The 29-year old, who founded the company with two of his partners -- 29 year old Sandeep Thakur and 28 year old Pratik Kathil – said the inception of the idea for delivering fuel to customers came to them back in 2016.

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Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani saw his wealth surge $18 billion this year

The surge in Ambani’s fortune this year was fueled by a 40% jump in the shares of his Reliance Industries Ltd., a conglomerate that’s pivoting more toward consumer offerings than its core oil refining and petrochemicals businesses.

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Energy farming to empower UP farmers

The initiative is aimed making the best of ‘usar’ (alkaline) and ‘banjar’ (infertile) stretches of Bundelkhand which have been lying unproductive so far by using it for setting up solar energy plants, producing energy and selling it to government.

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Why the govt asked a court to restrain $15 bn Saudi Aramco-RIL deal

The government asked a court to restrain a $15 billion deal in which the world’s most profitable company and top oil exporter Saudi Aramco would acquire a stake in India’s biggest conglomerate RIL. ET looks at the issues involved.

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Indian November imports of Latin American oil slump to 20-month low: data

India, the world's third largest oil consumer, bought about 390,400 barrels per day (bpd) of Latin American oil during November, or 9.1 per cent of the country's total imports, down from 12 per cent in October

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Tata Power targets 1 crore customers for distribution

Tata Power Company announced on Monday that it has emerged as the successful bidder to own the licence for electricity distribution and retail supply in five circles, constituting the CESU. The company, which generates power and distributes electricity in Mumbai, Delhi and Ajmer, will double its customer base.

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New polymer material may help batteries become self-healing, recyclable

Lithium-ion batteries are notorious for developing internal electrical shorts that can ignite a battery's liquid electrolytes, leading to explosions and fires. Engineers have developed a solid polymer-based electrolyte that can self-heal after damage -- and the material can also be recycled without the use of harsh chemicals or high temperatures.

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Asia's share in global coal power generation peaked to 80 per cent in 2019

Asia is set to support global coal demand for the next 5 years with India expected to register highest growth than any other country in the region

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Power Ministry cancels auction of 2.5GW after tepid response from state utilities

The power ministry now has advised nodal agency Power Finance Corporation-arm PFC Consultancy Ltd (PFCCL) to call the bids again

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Power Ministry cancels auction of 2.5GW after tepid response from state utilities

The power ministry now has advised nodal agency Power Finance Corporation-arm PFC Consultancy Ltd (PFCCL) to call the bids again

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Delhi Cabinet approves Electric Vehicle Policy

The Delhi Cabinet on Monday approved the Electric Vehicle Policy with an aim to check vehicular pollution in the national capital.

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24x7 electricity for all: Tightrope walk for govt

The agenda for the year 2020 is well laid out -- launch of UDAY 2.0, installation of smart pre-paid metres, prompt payment by discoms, making coal available for short term and reviving gas based plants

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Power Ministry cancels auction of 2.5GW after tepid response from state utilities

According to sources, lack of interest from state power utilities due to a higher tariff of Rs 4.41 per unit discovered through the reverse auction process led to the cancellation of the auction. The power ministry now has advised nodal agency Power Finance Corporation-arm PFC Consultancy Ltd (PFCCL) to call the bids again.

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RIL wins major arbitration award of Rs 1,250 crore against DVC

Anil Ambani-lead Reliance Infrastructure was the E&C contractor of DVC's 2 x 600 MW Raghunathpur thermal power project in West Bengal with a contract value of Rs 3,750 crore

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24x7 electricity for all: Tight ropewalk for govt

The government has been on the mark so far as it took slew of measures to bring sector out of woods. But, it has to ensure effective implementation of various policy tweaks done so far and to do left out task especially for gas-based stranded power projects in the country.

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Methanol blend on cards, may trim oil import bill by Rs 5,000 crore

Road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari has written to petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan, asking him to “make all efforts” to make methanol widely available for commercial use at fuel stations, officials told ET

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Army distributes solar rechargeable lanterns to villagers in J-K's Rajouri

In the absence of proper lighting, the PRO pointed out that residents of the village comprising Gujjars and Bakarwals are facing hindrance in their routine domestic work

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Tata Power to own licence for distribution, retail supply of electricity in Odisha

Tata Power has emerged as the successful bidder for the acquisition of CESU Power Distribution in Odisha and thereby own license for distribution and retail supply of electricity in Odisha's five circles together constituting Central Electricity Supply Utility of Odisha (CESU). ​The license is being offered for 25 years initially.

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DoT seeks Rs 1.7 lakh crore from GAIL in telecom dues

Sources said DoT sent a letter to GAIL last month seeking Rs 1.72 lakh crore in dues on IP-1 and IP-2 licences as well as internet service provider licence

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Reliance tears into govt affidavit, says no final arbitration award due

It said ‎the petition is an abuse of process as "it portrays that a sum of money is due and payable under the final award and purports to compute the money payable on a basis neither found in the arbitration award nor disclosed in the petition."‎ ‎ ‎

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Govt mulling premium on petrol, diesel prices on BS-VI switchover

Public and private sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) have appealed to petroleum ministry to support a plan to raise consumer prices of auto fuels to help them recover a portion of investments made in upgrading their refineries to produce BS Stage-VI fuel

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Take up pisciculture, go for solar energy: Nitish Kumar to farmers

He said farmers should be motivated to do plantations on the borders or embankments of the ponds and other waterlogged areas

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Could every country have a Green New Deal? Report charts paths for 143 countries

Researchers offer an updated vision of the steps that 143 countries around the world can take to attain 100% clean, renewable energy by the year 2050. The new roadmaps project that transitioning to clean, renewable energy could reduce worldwide energy needs by 57%, create 28.6 million more jobs than are lost, and reduce energy, health, and climate costs by 91% compared with a business-as-usual analysis.

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Methanol blend on cards, may trim oil import bill by Rs 5,000 crore

Currently, vehicles in India use up to 10% ethanol-blended fuel. But the cost of ethanol production is comparatively high at Rs 42 a litre. Methonol, or methyl alcohol, is estimated to cost less than Rs 20 a litre. Indian Oil Corporation is already making M15 blended fuel — with 15% methanol and 85% petrol — available for commercial use.

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Reliance tears into govt affidavit, says no final arbitration award due

Reliance Industries has mounted a strong counter to the government petition in the Delhi High Court seeking to block its USD 15 billion deal with Saudi Aramco, saying ‎the petition is an abuse of process as no arbitration award has fixed any final liability of dues on the company. ‎

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SBI Chairman identifies solar, city gas, oil as bright spots for funding

​​He said even if there are projects, those are mainly in solar power, city gas projects and to some extent in roads sector.

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India to be largest energy growth market by 2030: Dharmendra Pradhan

While energy consumption will grow by 4.5 per cent per annum -- faster than all major economies in the world -- India's consumption growth of fossil fuels would be the largest in the world.

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PowerGrid board approves Rs 180 cr investment proposal

The board of directors in their meeting held on December 19, 2019 have accorded investment approval of about Rs 180 Crore with respect to schemes to control fault level at Kanpur, Bhiwani and Wardha Substations

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Delhi High Court asks Reliance Industries, British Gas to disclose assets on Centre plea

The govt has sought to restrain the two companies from disposing of their assets as they have allegedly failed to pay it USD 3,856,734,582 as per an arbitral award in favour of the Centre in relation to the Panna-Mukta and Tapti (PMT) production-sharing contracts. On December 20, the court directed the companies to file the affidavits as per new format.

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Norway's Statkraft to purchase power from five Spanish solar parks

The projects under construction will have a combined installed capacity of 252 megawatt (MW) and generate enough energy for more than 150,000 Spanish homes per year

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India’s appetite for petroleum fuels to drop to 6-year low

India expects its oil consumption to expand at the slowest pace in six years as the economy sputters.

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Germany signs off on flagship climate plan

The German parliament formally approved a sweeping package of climate policy reforms

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Centre seeks to restrain Reliance Industries stake sale to Saudi Aramco

During arguments in the case, the government sought the court’s direction to RIL and BG to secure $4.5 billion towards the arbitration award. Asking RIL directors to file an affidavit disclosing the company’s assets, the HC’s commercial bench said it would examine the issue at its next hearing on February 6.

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Tata Sons move to list Cyrus Mistry as Director

Tata Sons has started including Mistry's name as Director on the boards of the holding co & 3 listed group cos

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Apex court stays ED move to attach assets of BPSL

A bench led by Chief Justice of India SA Bobde stayed the ED attachment order while hearing a petition filed by the committee of creditors (CoC) of Bhushan Steel on Wednesday. The court asked ED to explain whether its money-laundering charges would trump the insolvency proceedings by February 2020.

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AP discoms assure HC of settling all pending payments in 4 weeks

The affidavit, signed by the chief general manager of Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Limited, said bills of Rs 355 crore of wind and solar power developers have been cleared while the balance amount of Rs 1,095 crore is due.

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Govt to issue EoI for Air India, BPCL stake sale in Jan

The government is likely to issue Expression of Interest for privatisation of Air India and BPCL in January.

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AP discoms assure HC of settling all pending payments in 4 weeks

The AP High Court said on Friday that it will shortly pass an order directing the discoms to stick to their commitment, according to people close to the development.

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AP discoms assure HC of settling all pending payments in 4 weeks

The AP High Court said on Friday that it will shortly pass an order directing the discoms to stick to their commitment, according to people close to the development.

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CCI approves under green channel Qatar Holding LLC's stake buy in Adani Electricity Mumbai

​​ The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) earlier in December agreed to buy a 25.1 per cent stake in Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd -- the firm that distributes power to three million consumers in Mumbai -- for Rs 3,200 crore

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Offshore wind developer Orsted secures money for renewable hydrogen project

Hydrogen gas has long been seen as a potential alternative to fossil fuels in hard-to-abate sectors such as heavy road transportation and aviation, as it emits water when burnt, not CO2

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Tweaks behind the rebirth of nearly discarded organic solar technologies

A minuscule chemical tweak is advancing an organic solar technology that was once thought unviable.

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Climate Change: Birds shrinking in size due to global warming

Increasing temperatures associated with climate change are predicted to cause reduction in the body size of migratory birds

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Infra players pitch for captive renewable energy policy, exemption from cross subsidy charges

The infrastructure companies raised these issues during a pre-budget consultation with Finance Minister Sitharaman and top officials from finance, new & renewable, road transport and environment ministries. They also asked to make finance available for real estate and affordable housing to boost consumption of cement and other inputs like steel.

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India’s appetite for petroleum fuels to drop to 6-year low

Slowing consumption growth reflects a widespread slump in demand for goods from cars to houses. India’s growth is at a 6-year low and latest data shows the country’s industrial production contracted for a third straight month in October, mainly dragged down by energy-intensive industries such as capital goods, infrastructure and construction goods.

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Growth in India’s renewable energy sector has slumped to a five-year low

Government officials said curtailment of generation by states and slowdown in overall electricity demand are the key factors behind the low renewable energy generation.

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Growth in India’s renewable energy sector has slumped to a five-year low

Government officials said curtailment of generation by states and slowdown in overall electricity demand are the key factors behind the low renewable energy generation.

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Growth in India’s renewable energy sector has slumped to a five-year low

Government officials said curtailment of generation by states and slowdown in overall electricity demand are the key factors behind the low renewable energy generation.

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Estonia launches process to approve first offshore wind farms

Prime Minister Juri Ratas told a news conference the country had passed a "milestone" by launching the process. Estonia now generates most of its electricity from burning oil-shale

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Shell-Reliance give up Panna-Mukta fields; western offshore fields to revert to ONGC

Panna-Mukta and Tapti (PMT) oil and gas fields in the Arabian Sea off the Mumbai coast were in 1994 awarded a consortium of US energy giant Enron and Reliance. ONGC, which had originally discovered the fields, as a government nominee given 40 per cent back-in rights.

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Fraud-hit CG Power appoints former CJI T S Thakur as head of investigation

Justice Thakur was the Chief Justice of India from December 3, 2015 to January 4, 2017.

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Shell-Reliance give up Panna-Mukta fields; western offshore fields to revert to ONGC

Panna-Mukta and Tapti oil and gas fields in the Arabian Sea off the Mumbai coast were in 1994 awarded a consortium of US energy giant Enron and Reliance

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Oil firm Equinor ups stake in solar power firm Scatec

Equinor, which has committed to increasing its investments in renewable energy, paid $84.06 million for the 5.2 per cent stake

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Fraud-hit CG Power appoints former CJI T S Thakur as head of investigation

Justice Thakur was the Chief Justice of India from December 3, 2015 to January 4, 2017

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Suzlon Energy appoints SBI nominee Rakesh Sharma as director

​​"Rakesh Sharma, nominee of State Bank of India, has been appointed as the nominee director of the company with effect from December 19, 2019," the filing said

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India cuts 2019-20 fuel demand estimates, growth seen at six-year low

Fuel consumption in India is seen at 216 million tonnes in the fiscal year to March 2020, about 3.3 million tonnes lower than initial estimates, the data posted on the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell showed

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Suzlon Energy appoints SBI nominee Rakesh Sharma as director

​​"Rakesh Sharma, nominee of State Bank of India, has been appointed as the nominee director of the company with effect from December 19, 2019," the filing said

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Rajasthan CM Gehlot launches new industrial, solar power policies

He alleged that the Narendra Modi government is running its own agenda and not focussing on the economy, which was suffering badly

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EDP sells hydro plants in $2.4 bln deal and delivers profit warning

Engie says acquisition will help surpass renewables target and the deal will boost EDP's coffers, lower net debt

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WCL officials, AP denim co under CBI scanner for multicrore scam

They are under the CBI scanner for excess procurement of around 1,30,115 lakh metric tonnes of coals at notified rate and diverting the same to the open market at premium rate

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Rajasthan CM Gehlot launches new industrial, solar power policies

He alleged that the Narendra Modi government is running its own agenda and not focussing on the economy, which was suffering badly

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NCLAT order hard to implement: Experts on reinstatement of Cyrus Mistry

While the tribunal’s order gives little option to the boards concerned but to reinstate Mistry, it is not an automatic reinstatement, said Suhas Tuljapurkar, managing partner of Legasis Partners.

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S&P Global Platts starts world’s first hydrogen price assessment

Amidst an increasing movement towards cleaner fuels, the potential of using hydrogen for generating electricity as well as powering vehicles has increasingly attracted the interest of investors and policy makers.

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Planned wind farms win most support in Poland's 2019 auctions

Poland, which generates most of its electricity from coal, has struggled to meet an EU target of 15% of energy from renewables in gross final energy consumption by 2020. It has hoped the green energy auctions will help

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India, Bangladesh gives impetus to cross-border energy corridor

The Rs. 346 crore, 130-kilometre India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline Project is a landmark project being undertaken under the grant assistance from India to Bangladesh

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New aqueous lithium-ion battery improves safety without sacrificing performance

As the lithium-ion batteries that power most phones, laptops, and electric vehicles become increasingly fast-charging and high-performing, they also grow increasingly expensive and flammable. Engineers have now demonstrated how they could -- by using aqueous electrolytes instead of the typical organic electrolytes -- assemble a substantially safer, cost-efficient battery that still performs well.

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New aqueous lithium-ion battery improves safety without sacrificing performance

As the lithium-ion batteries that power most phones, laptops, and electric vehicles become increasingly fast-charging and high-performing, they also grow increasingly expensive and flammable. Engineers have now demonstrated how they could -- by using aqueous electrolytes instead of the typical organic electrolytes -- assemble a substantially safer, cost-efficient battery that still performs well.

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India, Bangladesh gives impetus to cross-border energy corridor

Both countries reiterated the strong commitment and high priority attached to this bilateral relationship, and agreed to extend full cooperation on this project, in view of the centrality of cross-border energy cooperation in our bilateral partnership, according to officials.

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In breakthrough method of creating solar material, scientists prove the impossible really isn't

Scientists have achieved a technological breakthrough for solar cells previously thought impossible.

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The high-stakes case of who runs Tata Sons just got a lot messier

If it’s a partnership, then Mistry gets to argue that his minority rights were suppressed.

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Rajasthan launches new policies for solar, wind and hybrid energy

​​Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot launched Solar Energy Policy-2019 and Wind and Hybrid Energy Policy-2019, among other policies at a function

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Amid crippling power cuts, Zimbabwe turns to solar energy

With no sign of the state utility generating adequate electricity, desperate Zimbabweans are reverting to a combination of old and new sources of energy: firewood for cooking and solar for light

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Rajasthan launches new policies for solar, wind and hybrid energy

​​Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot launched Solar Energy Policy-2019 and Wind and Hybrid Energy Policy-2019, among other policies at a function

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Thermal power plants in Koradi, Nashik among 12 NPAs in country

The other plants are in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

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Namibia's power supply squeezed as drought hits hydropower plant

The drought, plus power blackouts at South Africa power company Eskom, on which Namibia relies for 70 per cent of its energy requirements, has put the security of the country's electricity supply at risk

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NTPC snubs foreign emissions tech, shuts out GE, others from $2 bn orders

The rejection of the foreign technology comes at a time when over half of coal-fired plants in India are already set to miss a phased deadline starting Dec. 2019 to cut emissions of lung diseases-causing sulphur oxides.

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NCLAT allows Mistrys to sell stake in Tata Sons to save Sterling and Wilson Solar

The promoters of Sterling Wilson Solar currently owe the company Rs 2,341 crore, which includes a principal amount of Rs 2,085 crore and interest of Rs 256 crore, said a recent regulatory filing by the company

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Stocks of Sterling and Wilson Solar rose after NCLAT order restoring Mistry

Sterling and Wilson Solar scrips closed over 4 per cent higher at Rs 325 per share

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NCLAT allows Mistrys to sell stake in Tata Sons to save Sterling and Wilson Solar

The promoters of Sterling Wilson Solar currently owe the company Rs 2,341 crore, which includes a principal amount of Rs 2,085 crore and interest of Rs 256 crore, said a recent regulatory filing by the company

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Consider marine life when implementing offshore renewable power

With countries adopting green energy practices, renewable energy now accounts for a third of the world's power. As this trend continues, more countries are looking to offshore energy sources to produce this renewable energy. Researchers identify situations where green technology such as wind turbines, wave energy converters, and other marine renewable energy devices (MREDs) have had negative consequences on marine life.

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Consider marine life when implementing offshore renewable power

With countries adopting green energy practices, renewable energy now accounts for a third of the world's power. As this trend continues, more countries are looking to offshore energy sources to produce this renewable energy. Researchers identify situations where green technology such as wind turbines, wave energy converters, and other marine renewable energy devices (MREDs) have had negative consequences on marine life.

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Solar power from 'the dark side' unlocked by a new formula

Most of today's solar panels capture sunlight and convert it to electricity only from the side facing the sky. If the dark underside of a solar panel could also convert sunlight reflected off the ground, even more electricity might be generated.

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World Refugee Crisis: Renewables can provide low-cost reliable power supply to refugee settlements

Unreliable energy exposes 26 million refugees worldwide to several hazardous risks which renewables can prevent

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World Refugee Crisis: Renewables can provide low-cost reliable power supply to refugee settlements

Unreliable energy exposes 26 million refugees worldwide to several hazardous risks which renewables can prevent

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India has installed 96 waste-to-energy projects so far: Power minister R K Singh

In the current year, funds to the tune of Rs 75 crore have been allocated under waste-to-energy and biomass programmes

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NCLAT orders reinstatement of Cyrus Mistry as Chairman of Tata Sons

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) held that the group's chairman emeritus Ratan Tata's actions against Mistry were oppressive and the appoint of the new chairman illegal.

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IOC's INDMAX refining technology licensed to Serbian oil & gas company

The first-ever overseas agreement to licence the refinery process technology for high propylene production was signed between Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS) of Serbia and Lummus Technology Inc, USA, in the presence of IOC Chairman Sanjiv Singh and S S V Ramakumar, director (R&D) at Belgrade, Serbia, according to a company statement.

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India should take urgent action to tackle air pollution: WHO

Several studies conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centre for Science and Environment and others published in journals such as The Lancet have linked pollution with premature deaths in India

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U.S. spending bill holds win for wind energy, setback for solar

Meanwhile, the bill would preserve a planned reduction scheduled to begin next year in an investment tax credit for solar companies, a setback for solar companies that had been lobbying

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Power Ledger, Powerclub, Sonnen and Natural Solar to jointly launch virtual power plant in Australia

The project enables households to tap into $4,500 south Australian battery subsidy schemes based on eligibility, with the first 20 installations receiving $500 discount for participating in the pilot

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ICRA revises year-end outlook to negative for conventional power sector

Slowdown in power demand growth coupled with higher generation from hydro, nuclear and renewable sources led to a decline in capacity utilisation

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Darkness before dawn: China's solar equipment sector loses its shine

Exports of key solar components this year have already exceeded last year's total and executives expect growth to continue next year, stoking concerns of a flood of cheap Chinese products undercutting those of manufacturers worldwide

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India, ADB sign $250 million loan to expand energy efficiency investments

In addition, 46 million dollar (about Rs 326 crore) financing will be provided from the Clean Technology Fund to be administered by ADB.

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BS-VI upgrade: Refiners seek govt nod to raise prices

Refiners will need to recover an additional 80 paise a litre on petrol and Rs 1.45 a litre on diesel for five years for a decent return on their investments, according to industry executives

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Fraud-hit CG Power gets nod for raising Rs 5,000 crore debt

The firm had stated that its current borrowing as of March 31, 2019 was Rs 2,455.39 crore.

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India aims to buy stakes in producing oil and gas fields abroad

India, the world's third biggest oil consumer, imports about 80% of its oil needs, making it highly susceptible to crude price swings

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India in talks with Rosneft to invest in Far East Russian cluster: Pradhan

He said the government is interested in investing in producing oil fields in the interest of India's energy security

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Six power, coal PSUs granted Rs 175-crore special pay to staffers: CAG

NLC India paid its employees a total Rs 26.83 crore, which included two special golden jubilee increments from January 2006. In 2009, it distributed two-gram gold coins to employees completing 30 years of service in the company

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Shimla: Delay in 100 MW hydro project led to cost overrun of Rs 643 cr, says CAG

The project was scheduled to be completed by March 2015 with an estimated cost of Rs 676.29 crore, but the same was commissioned in September 2017 at a cost of Rs 1,319.33 crore

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Hyderabad: Solar energy generators in fisheries soon

Beneficiaries of the project include fishermen and their cooperative societies, fish farmers, entrepreneurs, fisheries establishments in states and UTs

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Smart solar pumps use big data to stop Africa being sucked dry

The pumps' sensors record real-time data such as energy usage and pump speed in each location, which is shared with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) to calculate groundwater extraction rates and levels

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Giant solar park in the desert jump starts Egypt's renewables push

They are part of the Benban plant, one of the world's largest solar parks following completion last month of a second phase of the estimated $2.1 billion project

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Skoda installs 8.5 MWp rooftop solar power plant at Chakan facility

Last year, the company had inaugurated its first major 980 KV solar PV installation at its Aurangabad manufacturing plant

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Ladakh has wind power potential of 1 lakh Mw: NIWE DG Balaraman

During the presentation, it was highlighted that Ladakh has a good wind resource due its valley terrain and temporal variation and has the potential for generation of over 1 lakh Mw of wind energy

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Ladakh has wind power potential of 1 lakh Mw: NIWE DG Balaraman

During the presentation, it was highlighted that Ladakh has a good wind resource due its valley terrain and temporal variation and has the potential for generation of over 1 lakh Mw of wind energy

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Southern Railway wins energy conservation awards

The electrical department of Southern Railway had bagged three national energy conservation awards from Bureau of Energy Efficiency, an official release on Monday said

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Ordinance on power reforms on cards as states stay divided

The ordinance will have regulations to restrict cross-subsidy surcharge, ensure timely payment of generation dues by discoms and make power contracts non-negotiable.

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Adani Green's $362-mn bonds issue gets global interest

US accounts picked up 24 per cent of the bonds, alongside 60 per cent allocation to Asia and 16 per cent to EMEA

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Adani Green's $362-mn bonds issue gets global interest

US accounts picked up 24 per cent of the bonds, alongside 60 per cent allocation to Asia and 16 per cent to EMEA

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India donates solar-powered lamps to marginalised Palestinian children

Addressing the students and the local community, he underlined India's time-tested support to Palestine, especially highlighting New Delhi's capacity building efforts with emphasis on the educational sector

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Banks to get $7.6 bn boost from bankruptcy recovery of 4 firms including Prayagraj Power, RattanIndia Power

Lenders are expected to benefit from the recovery process from four failed companies: Essar Steel India, Prayagraj Power Generation, Ruchi Soya Industries and RattanIndia Power

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Vedanta interested in BPCL, evaluation on: Anil Agarwal

"We are looking (at BPCL). Evaluation is going on,” Anil Agarwal, chairman of Vedanta Resources, said while speaking to ET Now at the Times Network India Economic Conclave 2019 here on Monday.

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MNRE planning review of 5,000 MW solar power scheme under JNNSM

The review will involve the impact assessment of the scheme and evaluation of the present monitoring mechanisms to suggest modifications

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Reliance, BP sign pact to set up petrol pumps under Jio-BP brand

The venture is expected to be formed during the first half of 2020, subject to regulatory and other customary approvals.

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Goa University offers land to government to set up solar panels

Even as the state’s power department is finding it a challenge to identify open land on which to set up solar panels, the Goa University (GU) has written to the state government offering its vast open spaces to install solar panels.

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EBRD to lend 58 mln euros to build Kosovo's biggest wind farm

The EBRD said the new 105-megawatt Sowi Kosovo wind farm project in Bajgora, northern Kosovo, which is being developed by Israel's Enlight Renewable Energy

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NCLT begins insolvency process of ReGen Powertech

The Tribunal ordered the commencement of a corporate insolvency resolution process of ReGen Powertech on December 9

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Nayara Energy cuts debt by Rs 4,600 crore

Nayara Energy has cut its debt by Rs 4,600 crore in two years since the Rosneft-led consortium acquired the unit, an executive claimed. It further plans to add a $850-million petchem unit and expand its fuel retail network to 7,300 from 5,400 in two years to become one of the largest integrated refinery-cum-petrochemicals complexes.

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Fourth Partner gets $50 m from Bank of America

Fourth Partner will deploy these funds to further grow its operational solar portfolio by close to 150 MW over the next 18 months

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Two arrested in criminal misappropriation case of over Rs 4 crores from Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

A complaint was filed against Pragat Akshay Urja Limited, which had set up a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) in the name of Sai Guru Solar Private Limited for development of 500 MW solar park at Sakri, Dhule, Maharashtra.

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NCLT begins insolvency process of ReGen Powertech

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) ordered the commencement of a corporate insolvency resolution process of ReGen Powertech on December 9, the interim resolution professional said in a notice dated December 13 in the Times of India.

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Goldman Sachs says it will support 'green' initiatives more forcefully

The Wall Street bank set a lofty-sounding target of $750 billion (585 billion pounds). The figure is a mix of loans, underwriting, advisory services and investments related to projects Goldman expects to be involved with by 2030.

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Global insurers exit $8.9 trillion coal-based investments

According to Unfriend Coal, the number of insurers withdrawing coal cover has more than doubled in 2019

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NCLT begins insolvency process of ReGen Powertech

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) ordered the commencement of a corporate insolvency resolution process of ReGen Powertech on December 9, the interim resolution professional said in a notice dated December 13 in the Times of India.

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