India, China set up joint working group to tackle crude volatility

The two countries have set up a joint working group that would identify subjects of cooperation in the energy sector, including ways to rein in global oil prices.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2J5nr9q

INNOVATION: Jamia Milia makes smart solar inverters to tackle rural power crisis

The low-cost 5kw capacity inverter will be sufficient for average Indian household

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2LdXwil

Solar rooftop company ZunRoof raises USD 1.2 million from Godrej

ZunRoof said the funding comes at an integral time for the company which is working towards the government's target of 40 GW of rooftop solar by 2022

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2GVEl8U

Tesla to reduce solar panel prices by up to 38 per cent - NYT

The company aims to cut the prices by standardizing systems and requiring customers order the items online, the report said.

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New French energy transition law puts off difficult climate decisions

A draft new "energy transition law", presented to cabinet on Tuesday and seen by Reuters, pledges to reduce carbon emissions by a factor of more than six by 2050 compared to 1990

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MNRE to hold brainstorming session on renewable energy

“We will discuss how to kick start manufacturing of solar equipment in India,” Kumar said. “We are also keen to enhance wind manufacturing so that will be brought up as well.”

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Solar rooftop company ZunRoof raises USD 1.2 million from Godrej

ZunRoof said the funding comes at an integral time for the company which is working towards the government's target of 40 GW of rooftop solar by 2022

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2GVEl8U

General Electric quarterly profit more than triples

Earnings from continuing operations attributable to GE shareholders rose to $954 million in the first quarter ended March 31 from $261 million a year earlier

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2PDMxNL

Kalpataru completes acquisition of 85% stake in Swedish firm

Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd (KPTL) announced the acquisition last month

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2vttJHX

MNRE to hold brainstorming session on renewable energy

“We will discuss how to kick start manufacturing of solar equipment in India,” Kumar said. “We are also keen to enhance wind manufacturing so that will be brought up as well.”

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2LeNIoo

Siemens Gamesa bags 250 MW solar energy order from Sprng Energy

Siemens Gamesa India entered into the solar business in 2015 offering EPC solutions for MW-scale solar projects and off-grid and hybrid solutions

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2GJ4S8a

MNRE to hold brainstorming session on renewable energy

“We will discuss how to kick start manufacturing of solar equipment in India,” Kumar said. “We are also keen to enhance wind manufacturing so that will be brought up as well.”

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2UN6we1

Peer-to-peer 'free trade' in excess energy

People who generate their own power through solar panels and wind turbines may soon be able to decide where to distribute their excess energy, rather than back to the national grid.

from Energy Policy News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vuTYO8

Peer-to-peer 'free trade' in excess energy

People who generate their own power through solar panels and wind turbines may soon be able to decide where to distribute their excess energy, rather than back to the national grid.

from Solar Energy News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vuTYO8

India, China set up joint working group to tackle crude volatility

The two countries have set up a joint working group that would identify subjects of cooperation in the energy sector, including ways to rein in global oil prices.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2V6xfab

Numaligarh Refinery inks MOU with AEGCL for importing 120 MW Power from 220 KV Grid

The project includes drawing of 220 kV Overhead power transmission lines of 15 KM length and setting up of 220 KV Sub-Station (S/S) near Numaligarh Refinery.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2UNISxL

Siemens Gamesa bags 250 MW solar energy order from Sprng Energy

Siemens Gamesa India entered into the solar business in 2015 offering EPC solutions for MW-scale solar projects and off-grid and hybrid solutions

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2GJ4S8a

KKR, GIC betting on India's power sector with $400-mn investment

KKR, together with Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC , will acquire up to 57 percent of IndiGrid for about $400 million, the people said. IndiGrid's current market value is about $332 million

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2GR9eKi

Coal allocation by CIL to power sector drops 6 per cent in FY19

27.14 million tonne coal to the power sector under special forward e-auction mechanism last fiscal, registering a decline of six per cent from the previous year

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2IOoISV

China says to cut subsidies for some solar power generation from July 1

For distributed solar plants that generate power mostly for consumption by targeted industries and commercial users, the subsidy level will be lowered to 0.10 yuan ($0.0148) per kilowatt hour (kWh), the state planner said

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2XUipRd

Denmark's Orsted to build two Taiwanese wind farms

The decision to go ahead with the projects comes after the Changhua 1 and 2a farms were put on hold earlier this year due to political uncertainty regarding the feed-in tariffs it would receive

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2GU1AjL

India's power goals further out of reach as discom losses rise

Combined losses by state distributors that signed up for the government’s reform plan in the first nine months of the fiscal year rose to about Rs 240 billion, a 62% jump from a year earlier

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2DEMvAG

India's power goals further out of reach as discom losses rise

Combined losses by state distributors that signed up for the government’s reform plan in the first nine months of the fiscal year rose to about Rs 240 billion, a 62% jump from a year earlier.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2UPSF6q

Iran to keep exporting crude oil despite US pressure: Iran president

If the United States is able to stop one method for Iran to export oil, then it will find other ways, Rouhani said

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2XUHAmA

India’s natural gas production grew for second consecutive year in 2018-2019

The consecutive growth for the second-straight financial year comes at a time the government is targeting a quick ramp up in the share of natural gas in the overall energy basket, arrest a consistent declining trend in its domestic crude oil production

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2WcRVKp

Axis Bank refers two more Lanco group companies to NCLT

India’s third-largest private sector bank has now lodged insolvency cases against Lanco Kondapalli Power, an Andhra Pradesh-based gas-fired power project, and Lanco Solar, which manufactures solar panels and sets up rooftop solar projects

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2PEQSQP

Tangedco moots repowering of old low-capacity wind mills

The discom has asked wind power companies to come forward with proposals to rejig the mills on or before April 30. Along with upgradation of windmills, Tangedco will also go for capacity addition of sub-stations.

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2vstiNR

Axis Bank refers two more Lanco group companies to NCLT

India’s third-largest private sector bank has now lodged insolvency cases against Lanco Kondapalli Power, an Andhra Pradesh-based gas-fired power project, and Lanco Solar, which manufactures solar panels and sets up rooftop solar projects

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2PEQSQP

Azure Power commissions 150 Mw solar project in Rajasthan

Azure now has 1,600 Mw of operational solar assets spread across 24 states in India including a solar rooftop portfolio of over 200 Mw

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2GFh6yy

What a dying star's ashes tell us about the birth of our solar system

Researchers discovered a dust grain forged in a stellar explosion before our solar system was born. Atom-level analysis of the specimen reveals new insights about how stars end their lives and seed the universe with the building blocks of new stars and planets.

from Solar System News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XTEWO4
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For low-income countries, climate action pays off by 2050

A new study shows that beyond the benefits of reduced extreme weather in the long term, global mitigation efforts would also lower oil prices in coming decades, resulting in a significant economic boon for most poorer countries.

from Energy Policy News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WcIjz7

Magma is the key to the moon's makeup

For more than a century, scientists have squabbled over how Earth's moon formed. Now researchers say they may have the answer.

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Record solar hydrogen production with concentrated sunlight

Researchers have created a smart device capable of producing large amounts of clean hydrogen. By concentrating sunlight, their device uses a smaller amount of the rare, costly materials that are required to produce hydrogen, yet it still maintains a high solar-to-fuel efficiency. Their research has been taken to the next scale with a pilot facility installed on the EPFL campus.

from Fuel Cells News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IOvGHE

Record solar hydrogen production with concentrated sunlight

Researchers have created a smart device capable of producing large amounts of clean hydrogen. By concentrating sunlight, their device uses a smaller amount of the rare, costly materials that are required to produce hydrogen, yet it still maintains a high solar-to-fuel efficiency. Their research has been taken to the next scale with a pilot facility installed on the EPFL campus.

from Solar Energy News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IOvGHE

Record solar hydrogen production with concentrated sunlight

Researchers have created a smart device capable of producing large amounts of clean hydrogen. By concentrating sunlight, their device uses a smaller amount of the rare, costly materials that are required to produce hydrogen, yet it still maintains a high solar-to-fuel efficiency. Their research has been taken to the next scale with a pilot facility installed on the EPFL campus.

from Renewable Energy News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IOvGHE

Giant planets and big data: What deep learning reveals about Saturn's storms

A deep learning approach to detecting storms on Saturn shows the vast regions affected by storms and that dark storm clouds contain material swept up from the lower atmosphere.

from Solar System News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GRkMyA
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Inorganic perovskite absorbers for use in thin-film solar cells

A team has succeeded in producing inorganic perovskite thin films at moderate temperatures using co-evaporation - making post-tempering at high temperatures unnecessary. The process makes it much easier to produce thin-film solar cells from this material. In comparison to metal-organic hybrid perovskites, inorganic perovskites are more thermally stable.

from Solar Energy News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZFZs6p

Graphene sponge helps lithium sulphur batteries reach new potential

To meet the demands of an electric future, new battery technologies will be essential. One option is lithium sulfur batteries, which offer a theoretical energy density more than five times that of lithium ion batteries. Researchers recently unveiled a promising breakthrough for this type of battery, using a catholyte with the help of a graphene sponge.

from Fuel Cells News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PApLGr

Graphene sponge helps lithium sulphur batteries reach new potential

To meet the demands of an electric future, new battery technologies will be essential. One option is lithium sulfur batteries, which offer a theoretical energy density more than five times that of lithium ion batteries. Researchers recently unveiled a promising breakthrough for this type of battery, using a catholyte with the help of a graphene sponge.

from Batteries News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PApLGr

Azure Power commissions 150 Mw solar project in Rajasthan

Azure now has 1,600 Mw of operational solar assets spread across 24 states in India including a solar rooftop portfolio of over 200 Mw

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2GFh6yy

SECI defers bid submission deadline for 97 MW solar project till May 21

The last date for submission of the bids for setting up 97.5 MWp grid connected rooftop solar PV system was April 30, 2019, SECI said on Monday

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2ZKc78A

SECI defers bid submission deadline for 97 MW solar project till May 21

The last date for submission of the bids for setting up 97.5 MWp grid connected rooftop solar PV system was April 30, 2019, SECI said on Monday

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2ZKc78A

Scotland to launch offshore wind leasing round in October

Under the scheme, Crown Estate Scotland provides a wind energy developer with the rights to construct and operate an offshore wind farm on the seabed

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2UZHUn4

China added 5.2 GW of solar capacity, 4.78 GW wind power capacity in Q1

The country also added 4.78 GW of wind power between January and March, the NEA said

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2L7CYrH

Cairn Energy appoints Catherine Krajicek as non-executive director

Catherine has lived and worked in different locations in the US and internationally as well as managing assets and projects in a variety of countries worldwide

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2XQxvqP

Oil industry under pressure to respond to climate change

The oil industry, under mounting pressure from environmental activists to react more quickly to counter climate change, has begun to adapt its strategy but is struggling to convince critics it is doing enough.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2IYljQy

Coal imports by state Gencos spike in FY19

Coal India has stocks of about 55 million tonnes, which would be used for power producers opting for the scheme.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2vq4fem

Suzlon is still top wind gear manufacturer

In 2017-18 too, Suzlon was the leading original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in India, installing 626 MW, with Siemens Gamesa in second place with 552 MW, and Vestas with 181 MW in third

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2UPmJix

Suzlon is still top wind gear manufacturer

In 2017-18 too, Suzlon was the leading original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in India, installing 626 MW, with Siemens Gamesa in second place with 552 MW, and Vestas with 181 MW in third

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2UPmJix

HPCL-MRPL merger hits cash hurdle; ONGC rules out share-swap

ONGC acquired government's 51.11 per cent stake in HPCL in January 2018 at Rs 473.97 per share.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2ZIVrhK

India to install 54.7 GW wind energy capacity by 2022: Fitch Solutions

​The country has set an ambitious target of installing 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by the year 202

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2LactCh

Suzlon retains top wind equipment manufacturer rank

In 2017-18, too, Suzlon was the leading original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in India.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vpbe7v

Mapping industrial 'hum' in the US

Using a dense sensor network that scanned the United States between 2003 and 2014, researchers have identified areas within the country marked by a persistent seismic signal caused by industrial processes.

from Wind Energy News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WaIE5j

INNOVATION: Caffeine gives solar cells an energy boost, scientists suggest

Caffeine in coffee is an alkaloid compound containing molecular structures that could interact with the precursors of perovskite materials

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2L8xgpO

Government's solar park push running into land and transmission challenges

Land acquisition and transmission challenge is casting a big shadow on India’s ambitious renewable energy plans.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2L6diMc

India to install 54.7 GW wind energy capacity by 2022: Fitch Solutions

​The country has set an ambitious target of installing 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by the year 202

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2LactCh

Renewable energy certificate sales down 65 per cent to 3.68 lakh in April

IEX and PXIL are the two power bourses in the country which are engaged in trading of renewable energy certificates (RECs) and electricity.

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2VCKsHy

Modi's 'free cooking gas' leaves bitter taste for some Indians

Modi launched his 'Ujjwala Yojana' in May 2016, and is aiming to connect 80 million rural households to gas by 2022.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2W6Ci74

Putin hopes Iran will continue oil exports despite U.S. warning

Washington has demanded that buyers of Iranian crude halt purchases by May 1 or face sanctions, a move to choke off Tehran's oil revenues

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2XSEAqK

India to install 54.7 GW wind capacity by 2022: Fitch Solutions

​The country has set an ambitious target of installing 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by the year 202

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2GDFMYd

INNOVATION: Caffeine gives solar cells an energy boost, scientists suggest

Caffeine in coffee is an alkaloid compound containing molecular structures that could interact with the precursors of perovskite materials

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2L8xgpO

China's quest for clean, limitless energy technology heats up

A ground-breaking fusion reactor built by Chinese scientists is underscoring Beijing's determination to be at the core of clean energy technology, as it eyes a fully-functioning plant by 2050

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2VwZY7F

Government's solar park push running into land and transmission challenges

Land acquisition and transmission challenge is casting a big shadow on India’s ambitious renewable energy plans.

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2L6diMc

Government's solar park push is running into land acquisition and transmission challenges

Land acquisition and transmission challenge is casting a big shadow on India’s ambitious renewable energy plans.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2ZE2loe

Exxon Mobil's first-quarter profit misses estimates on lower oil, gas prices

The largest U.S. oil producer posted its first loss in its refining business since 2009 on higher maintenance costs and reported lower profits in chemicals and oil and gas

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2UDxlBa

ONGC gets nod for drilling in Tripura sanctuary

Disclosing this, ONGC Tripura asset manager Gautam Kumar Singha Roy on Friday said they have also got clearance from the National Wildlife Board—a body that green signals projects in eco-sensitive area

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2W9WmFw

Sunil Mittal buys over 6% stake in CG Power

Mittal has picked up shares through Bharti (SBM) Holdings, one of his personal investment arms

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2ZDsHXr

Kerala: Trichy airport gets 1 MW solar power plant, to cater to 25% energy demand

Established under the National Solar Mission at Rs 4.64 crore, the ground-based solar power plant in Capex model has commenced operation three months after work began on the project

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2UZpseo

Chemists manipulate the quantum states of gold nanoclusters

Researchers have found a way to control the lifetime of the quantum states of gold nanoclusters by three orders of magnitude, which could lead to improvements in solar cell and photocatalysis technologies.

from Solar Energy News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZyzxxD

Improving the lifetime of bioelectrodes for solar energy conversion

The use of proteins involved in the photosynthetic process enables the development of affordable and efficient devices for energy conversion. However, although proteins such as photosystem I are robust in nature, the use of isolated protein complexes incorporated in semi-artificial electrodes is associated with a considerably short long-term stability. Thus, technological application is still limited. Researchers showed that careful operation of the photosystem-based bioelectrode under the exclusion of oxygen is the key for achieving high stability.

from Fuel Cells News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V0kCxq

Cairn Oil & Gas projects Rs 58,521 crore investment to develop blocks awarded under OALP

The award of new acreages and commencement of work on the newly awarded blocks may bode well for the company which has been battling declining production, revenue apart from legal disputes and frequent changes in top management.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2UW1MYc

Indbarath Power unit goes into liquidation

Axis Bank, PFC and REC bickered over a bid by Alliance Projects as well as an offer to settle dues that was made by the company’s Hyderabad-based promoters

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2PyPdwi

Fortum's Q1 profit lags forecast on low hydropower output

Fortum's core operating profit rose 1 percent from a year ago to $454 million but fell short of analysts' average expectations of 419 million euros in a Reuters poll

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2IXG1Ak

Elections 2019: Oil companies facing the risk of govt intervention in fuel prices

The oil marketing companies IOC, Bharat Petroleum and the upstream entity Oil India declared high interim dividends of 67.5 per cent to 110 per cent of the face value of their shares and undertook share buybacks in 2018-19

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2IW0Ko4

Solar energy threatened in state known for eco-friendly fuel

Four years later, Miller's company has grown to 14 employees, but now he faces a real obstacle: action in the state Legislature that he says could put solar companies out of business

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2IIEL4K

Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission keeps power tariffs unchanged for 2019-20

With electricity distribution companies (discoms) not seeking any increase in power tariffs, the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has kept the tariffs unchanged for 2019-20

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2IKcwSY

India-Bhutan sign Rs 4,500 crore Mangdechhu Hydro project’s power tariff protocol

The agreement was signed by Bhutan’s economic affairs secretary, Dasho Yeshi Wangdi and the power secretary of India, Ajay Kumar Bhalla in Bhutan's capital Thimphu.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2IIyF4m

International Solar Alliance funding to no longer carry foreign source tag

The decision was taken as part of India’s efforts to assist and help achieve the goal of increasing the use of solar energy, officials said.

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2ZBp18E

GIP in talks to buy RattanIndia solar power assets for $300 mn

“Due diligence of solar assets by Global Infrastructure Partners(GIP) is over and currently the documentation work is on. The deal is expected to be closed in a month,” said one of the persons cited above

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2Zsl5qK

Oil dips on hope OPEC will raise output, but market remains tense

Despite this, oil markets remain tight amid supply disruptions and rising geopolitical concerns especially over the tensions between the United States and Iran, analysts said

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2vjzpUP

Fitch Solutions sees policy uncertainty in oil and gas sector if UPA wins elections

Modi's targeted deregulation of domestic oil and gas has seen "partial success", it said, hoping to see see more progress in this area over the coming years as India seeks to attract the foreign investment it needs to push through developments across the industry

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2PxkYpp

International Solar Alliance funding to no longer carry foreign source tag

The decision was taken as part of India’s efforts to assist and help achieve the goal of increasing the use of solar energy, officials said.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2ZBp18E

GIP in talks to buy RattanIndia solar power assets for $300 mn

“Due diligence of solar assets by Global Infrastructure Partners(GIP) is over and currently the documentation work is on. The deal is expected to be closed in a month,” said one of the persons cited above

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2Zsl5qK

Indbarath Power unit goes into liquidation

A subsidiary of IndBarath Power has been pushed into liquidation by its financial creditors after they were unable to agree on a bid for one of the stressed power projects of the company.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2XO9q47

GIP in talks to buy RattanIndia solar power assets for $300 mn

“Due diligence of solar assets by Global Infrastructure Partners(GIP) is over and currently the documentation work is on. The deal is expected to be closed in a month,” said one of the persons cited above.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2GIp3nZ

Bridge over coupled waters: Scientists 3D-print all-liquid 'lab on a chip'

Researchers have 3D-printed an all-liquid ''lab on a chip'' that, with the click of a button, can be repeatedly reconfigured on demand to serve a wide range of applications - from making battery materials to screening drug candidates.

from Batteries News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GMk18T

Caffeine gives solar cells an energy boost

Scientists have discovered that caffeine can help make a promising alternative to traditional solar cells more efficient at converting light to electricity. Their research may enable this cost-effective renewable energy technology to compete on the market with silicon solar cells.

from Solar Energy News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UWgHl7

Caffeine gives solar cells an energy boost

Scientists have discovered that caffeine can help make a promising alternative to traditional solar cells more efficient at converting light to electricity. Their research may enable this cost-effective renewable energy technology to compete on the market with silicon solar cells.

from Renewable Energy News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UWgHl7

Tracking charge carriers in the molecular crystal at organic pn junction

In conventional organic solar cells, the electrons exhibit their particle-nature and need to jump between organic molecules in the cell. The conductivity is, therefore, lower than that of crystalline silicon solar cells. Researchers have succeeded to arrange the organic molecules in highly ordered manner like in crystals and to invoke the wave-nature. 'Conductive bands' are formed by energy dispersive states and contribute to the high-carrier conductivity. It may improve the total efficiency of the cell.

from Solar Energy News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Gxx3qt

Battery research: New breakthroughs in research on super-batteries

Researchers have discovered a means of suppressing singlet oxygen formation in lithium-oxygen batteries in order to extend their useful lives.

from Batteries News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UF5HUe

India's crude oil production drops 4 per cent in FY19

ONGC output dropped to 21 million tonne from 22.25 million tonne in 2017-18, while OIL saw a 2.5 per cent dip to 3.3 million tonne.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2Gy4Xvq

India-Bhutan finalised Rs 4.5K crore Mangdecchu hydro project’s power tariff protocol

First yield of this INR 4.5K crore Bhutan project is to get into India’s national power pool by May-June this year.

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2PC7qJr

Vedanta gets green nod for Rs 12,000 crore oil and gas expansion project in Rajasthan

The Union Environment Ministry gave the final clearance to the proposed expansion project after taking into account recommendations of an in-house expert committee

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2XGTdNZ

Vedanta gets green nod for Rs 12,000 cr oil & gas expansion project in Rajasthan

The Union Environment Ministry gave the final clearance to the proposed expansion project after taking into account recommendations of an in-house expert committee.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2PqTfqr

India-Bhutan finalized Rs 4.5K crore Mangdecchu Hydro project’s power tariff protocol

First yield of this INR 4.5K crore Bhutan project is to get into India’s national power pool by May-June this year.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2IVzu8Y

India looking at $500 bn investment in renewable energy generation by 2028

The global think-tank said in a special report the long-term outlook is favourable for renewable energy in India

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2ZA7kXe

India’s crude oil production declines for eighth consecutive year in FY19

This would be the lowest recorded domestic production in the past eight years, publicly available data published by the oil ministry shows.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2GDxEam

Iran says it will not let any country replace its oil in the market

Washington has decided not to renew its exemptions from U.S. sanctions against Iran.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2IGpC3A

Iran says it will not let any country replace its oil in the market

Washington has decided not to renew its exemptions from U.S. sanctions against Iran.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2IX9GJB

Norway swings to importing power as domestic output falls short

Despite having abundant hydropower, typically enough to power its own needs and drive exports, Norway saw its domestic production falling by nearly a fifth to 37.7 terawatt hours (TWh) in the quarter, short of its 39.8 TWh needs

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2GEQaA5

Top wind energy firm Iberdrola raises outlook after strong Q1

Net profit for Spain's biggest utility, which supplies energy to more than 30 million people globally, rose 15 per cent to $1.08 billion

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2XFXJMz

Tangedco opts for GPS to get wind power generation real time

Tangedco has also set up smart meters in all high tension consumers and this has prevented assessors from visiting the consumer and recording the consumption.

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2vhVYcv

Exxon, Chevron first-quarter earnings expected to dip from last year

A combination of lower oil prices, weakness in liquefied natural gas (LNG) portfolios and lackluster refinery margins could hurt integrated oil companies across the board

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2DvPxqQ

Poll effect: Fuel prices remain flat though crude is dearer

Industry stakeholders, including retail dealers, say this has to do with the Lok Sabha polls.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2VoHoOT

Tangedco opts for GPS to get wind power generation real time

Till now an assessor with the help of an equipment was recording the generation and there were several lacunae in such measurement, causing losses to the discom

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2UHtVO0

Tesla solar installations slide 36 per cent in first quarter

In its first-quarter investor letter, Tesla said solar deployments were 47 megawatts during the period, down from 73 MW in the previous quarter

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2ZwcQdc

Assocham and Repa sign MoU to promote hydropower, new, alternate energy

As per the MoU, both Assocham and Repa would collaborate together to promote substantial and tangible actions to increase the co-operation between the two associations

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2UECJnw

Oil prices fall as soaring US supply offsets tighter Iran sanctions

Brent crude futures were at $74.35 per barrel at 0037 GMT, down 22 cents, or 0.3 percent, from their last close

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2PuAFh5

A close look at lithium batteries

To better analyze the causes of malfunctions and premature failure of lithium batteries, researchers have developed a technique that visualizes the distribution of active lithium on the anode and differentiates between dendrites and 'dead' lithium.

from Fuel Cells News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Lavlke

A close look at lithium batteries

To better analyze the causes of malfunctions and premature failure of lithium batteries, researchers have developed a technique that visualizes the distribution of active lithium on the anode and differentiates between dendrites and 'dead' lithium.

from Batteries News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Lavlke

View: India has to navigate US' Iran oil sanctions both economically and geopolitically

India has, therefore, no option but to try and seek accommodation with both the US and Iran.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2IF3AOG

NASA's InSight detects first likely 'quake' on Mars

NASA's Mars InSight lander has measured and recorded for the first time ever a likely 'marsquake'. This is the first recorded trembling that appears to have come from inside the planet, as opposed to being caused by forces above the surface, such as wind.

from Solar System News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VoQ3ko
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Iran leader says US oil sanctions won't go 'without response'

The United States on Monday announced it will no longer grant sanctions exemptions to Iran's oil customers and will start imposing sanctions on countries such as India, China and Turkey if they buy Iranian oil

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2UDjafo

Dominion Energy to add six new solar facilities for Facebook

The solar photovoltaic projects would be set up in Virginia and North Carolina and will by operational by mid-2020

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2vjaMYb

Polish refiner PKN Orlen to invest in offshore wind power in 2024

Obajtek also said that it is on track with plans to acquire fellow Polish refiner Grupa Lotos and that he expects the deal to close at the end of 2019

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2PtEfrA

UAE's ADNOC inks pact with IOC for base oil sales in India

The total Indian market for finished lubricants is two million tonnes and is growing at the rate of 2.4 per cent per annum.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2UDWRWQ

Electric vehicle firm Ather Energy plans to enter Chennai in June

Ather Energy reiterated its commitment to developing India’s charging ecosystem by announcing its pan-India association with Godrej Nature’s Basket recently

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2UG3bNS

EBRD to spend more on Polish green-energy projects this year

Since winning a general election in 2015, Poland's ruling Law and Justice party, which sees renewable energy source as unstable, had introduced laws on wind farms that have made many of them unprofitable

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2ZzcHGf

Govt may opt for golden share in PFC to retain control

The golden share concept was used in the UK when it privatised state-run companies

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2GBMpKu

Global oil markets adequately supplied: IEA

The agency's comments come against the backdrop of the United States tightening its sanctions on leading oil producer Iran

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2UWwmkv

NITI Aayog seeks ministry help for EV charging infra at petrol pumps

In setting up EV charging stations at fuel pumps, both policymakers and govt have a big test on their hands.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2PqAKlQ

US decision to end Iran oil sanctions waiver won't affect India's investments in Chabahar port

While India may have been insulated on the Chahbahar front, its current plan on using a rupee payment account for Iran’s oil may be in danger

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2Dx6Uau

Higher cost of energy efficient white goods makes a dent on sales

Revision of standards has pushed up prices of higher-rated models by 20-30%; Indian norms are ‘more stringent’ than US, Europe, China.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2GFvPLi

US to ensure steady oil supply for India

US is working towards stabilising the global energy markets and maintaining steady oil supplies to allies.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2L8hBqa

Poor participation leads to bid delays for Gujarat's green projects

The next submission date has been scheduled for May 4. Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. confirmed the development.

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2XEwRMV

Poor participation leads to bid delays for Gujarat's green projects

The next submission date has been scheduled for May 4. Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. confirmed the development.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2XEwRMV

Poor participation leads to bid delays for Gujarat's green projects

The next submission date has been scheduled for May 4. Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. confirmed the development.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2PpGs7z

Warburg, CleanMax raise Rs 275 cr from UK climate investments

The primary capital will help CleanMax increase capacity to 2 GW by 2022, a senior company official said.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2PtZ5qT

US to ensure steady oil supply for India

The issue of ending the sanction waivers and its fallout, including alternative energy supplies, figured in talks between Indian officials and visiting US principal deputy assistant secretary of state for South .

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2ICMoJX

Oil prices shoot to 2019 highs on Iran crackdown

Brent North Sea crude reached $74.70 per barrel Tuesday, the highest point since early November

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2URfdJb

All you need to know about solar rooftop plants

TOI explains the solar rooftop system, metering system, money involved and the area required to install the plant.

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2vo8XJr

SECI defers bids submission for 1,200 MW wind-solar hybrid capacities

The last date for submission of the bids was April 23, 2019 but bidders did not come forth to submit their bids as certain queries from their side remained unanswered

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2Prl4Pb

ICRA projects 7-7.5 GW solar power capacity addition in 2019-20

ICRA expects about 1 GW to be added through open access or group captive route and grid-connected rooftop.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2VXbfv2

EU regulators approve 385 mn euro Lithuania renewable power scheme

The project, which will run from May 1 to July 1, 2025, will help Lithuania reach its goal of producing 38 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2025

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2vkrqXE

Haldia Petrochem to invest Rs 62,714 crore to set up 12 MTPA refinery complex in Andhra

The proposed crude-to-chemical complex will produce refinery derivatives and petrochemicals for domestic sale and exports

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2KZSo1d

Amplus signs MoU with Norway firm for solar power solutions

Amplus will explore opportunities for applying Kongsberg’s digital solution Kognifai and other applications on renewable energy projects

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2PoRyts

India says fully prepared to take on oil imports challenge post lifting of sanctions waiver

The oil ministry in a statement added that the Indian refineries are fully prepared without any problem to meet the national demand for petrol, diesel and other petroleum products in the country

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2GBmrbj

CleanMax Solar raises Rs 275 crore funding from UK Climate Investments

This is the third marquee institutional investor to support the company which has already secured equity financing up to Rs 700 crore

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2vk9UT7

Tata Power to focus on clean energy, won't build new coal-fired plants: Report

The report highlights the company's long-term strategy that will see renewable energy dominate its power capacity build-out going forward

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2Dv5eOM

India’s solar power capacity addition to grow 15 per cent to 7,500 Mw this fiscal

By contrast, last financial year’s solar capacity addition is estimated to have remained subdued in a range between 6,000 Mw and 6,500 Mw because of weak trend in award of solar projects in calendar year 2017

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2IBoPRK

Tata Power to focus on clean energy, won't build new coal-fired plants: Report

The country's largest private integrated power company has recently made it clear that it will cease to build new coal-fired power capacity.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2DtevHg

India’s solar power capacity addition to grow 15 per cent to 7,500 Mw this fiscal

By contrast, last financial year’s solar capacity addition is estimated to have remained subdued in a range between 6,000 Mw and 6,500 Mw because of weak trend in award of solar projects in calendar year 2017

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2IBoPRK

On South America's largest solar farm, Chinese power radiates

Local officials said they had sought help at home, the United States and Europe without success

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2IP30xl

Lifting of Iran oil sanctions waiver set to push global crude prices higher

However, potential increase in OPEC+ crude supplies may mitigate the impact gradually, although with significantly curtailed global spare capacity

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2XHOyvp

India prepares for life without Iran oil

Oil topped $74 a barrel on Monday, its highest in six months on fears of shortage due to expected removal of supplies from Iran.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2KSH9aH

Solar rooftop plants yet to catch fancy of residents in Chandigarh

As per the information, before the code of conduct came into force, out of around 7,000 houses (above 500 square yards plots), only 1,565 houses had installed and commissioned solar plants at rooftops

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2XCuURo

India prepares for life without Iran oil

US waivers that allowed India to continue importing Iranian oil for six months end May 1.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vgr4RJ

Tax evasion of over Rs 1,350 crore detected in raids against Hindustan Powerprojects

Search and seizure operations have been conducted against Hindustan Powerprojects, a company owned by the nephew of Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath, sources said.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2VihRag

Offshore wind developers to invest $4.5M in Rhode Island

Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo said it was fitting that the funding from Danish-based Orsted U.S. Offshore Wind and Eversource was announced during a statehouse event on Earth Day, to cement Rhode Island's position as a leader in offshore wind.

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2KTcZEt

Tax evasion of over Rs 1,350 crore detected in raids against Hindustan Powerprojects

Search and seizure operations have been conducted against Hindustan Powerprojects, a company owned by the nephew of Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath, sources said.

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2VihRag

Chandigarh: Technical glitches hinder installation of rooftop solar plants in city

Whereas, the Chandigarh administration has been pressing for installation of solar photovoltaic rooftop power plants, high cost coupled with technical glitches are hindering residents to opt for rooftop solar plants.

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2KXjjuN

SECI postpones manufacturing-linked solar bid for 3 GW till May 14

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2GCzHfR

Chandigarh: Solar rooftop plants yet to catch fancy of residents

As per the information, before the code of conduct came into force, out of around 7,000 houses (above 500 square yards plots), only 1,565 houses had installed and commissioned solar plants at rooftops.

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2KTcNoJ

GAIL highest bidder for IL&FS wind assets with $689 million offer

GAIL's offer contemplates no hair-cut to the debt of the plants, which is around 37 billion rupees, IL&FS said

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2IK95uW

SECI postpones manufacturing-linked solar bid for 3 GW till May 14

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2GCzHfR

Iran oil sanctions: US refuses to extend waivers for importing Iranian crude oil

A senior executive from a leading Oil Marketing Company (OMC) requesting anonymity told ETEnergyWorld, “Whether we can continue to buy Iranian crude is a government decision. While we are not buying Iranian crude using dollar, whether we can circumvent the sanctions by using a rupee payment is a call which only the government can take,” he said.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2IM0Kqw

ExxonMobil signs 20 year LNG agreement with Zhejiang Energy

Under the agreement, Zhejiang Energy is expected to receive 1 million metric tons per annum of LNG over 20 years.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2GBy2Hx

GAIL highest bidder for IL&FS wind assets with $689 million offer

GAIL's offer contemplates no hair-cut to the debt of the plants, which is around 37 billion rupees, IL&FS said

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2IK95uW

How slippery surfaces allow sticky pastes and gels to slide

A research team that has already conquered the problem of getting ketchup out of its bottle has now tackled a new category of consumer and manufacturing woe: how to get much thicker materials to slide without sticking or deforming.

from Batteries News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UyZI3s

Trump puts India in a fix over Iran oil and regional strategy

The US has put India in a tight energy fix and strategic tangle by ending the waiver.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2GAjisi

New technique produces longer-lasting lithium batteries

Researchers have developed a new method for safely prolonging battery life by inserting a nano-coating of boron nitride (BN) to stabilize solid electrolytes in lithium metal batteries. The team focused on solid, ceramic electrolytes, which show promise in improving safety and energy density, compared with conventional, flammable electrolytes in Li-ion batteries. Rechargeable solid-state lithium batteries they are promising candidates for next-generation energy storage.

from Fuel Cells News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IB8b4H

From coal to gas: How the shift can help stabilize climate change

A transition from coal-based energy to cleaner-burning gas has long been viewed as a staple of many climate action plans, despite concerns over leakage and possible harmful emissions. A recent study finds that not only is such a shift central to meeting climate targets and stabilizing global temperature rise, but that the benefits of cleaner-burning gas outweigh its possible risks.

from Energy Policy News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XzmhGZ

New technique produces longer-lasting lithium batteries

Researchers have developed a new method for safely prolonging battery life by inserting a nano-coating of boron nitride (BN) to stabilize solid electrolytes in lithium metal batteries. The team focused on solid, ceramic electrolytes, which show promise in improving safety and energy density, compared with conventional, flammable electrolytes in Li-ion batteries. Rechargeable solid-state lithium batteries they are promising candidates for next-generation energy storage.

from Batteries News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IB8b4H

Iran sanctions: India lines up alternate sources, supplies not to be impacted

The Trump administration Monday decided not to renew waiver that let countries like India buy Iranian oil without facing US sanctions.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2GALOtZ

Donald Trump to end waivers, escalating Iran feud; oil prices climb

Indian Oil Corp. has been lining up alternative suppliers to hedge against the loss of crude from Iran.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2IKtArc

Blackstone buys Essel Propack for up to $460 million, to launch open offer at Rs 139/share

Essel Group is in the process to sell various assets, including road and solar portfolios.

from renewable/blackstone-buys-essel-propack-for-up-to-460-million-to-launch-open-offer-at-rs-139 - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2vhoAm0

Crude oil spike sends rupee and bonds tumbling

The rupee slid as much as 0.45 per cent to 69.67 per dollar in Mumbai

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2VXZioV

India hopes US will allow allies to buy some Iranian oil

The United States is expected to announce on Monday that buyers of Iranian oil need to end imports soon or face sanctions, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters, triggering a 3 percent jump in crude prices to their highest for 2019 so far

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2vdjN5d

12 more nuclear power plants in India soon, says Department of Atomic Energy chief

Vyas said the first stage of India's indigenous nuclear power programme has now attained maturity with 18 operating Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2GoOYj4

Middle East oil benchmark Dubai rises to multi-year high on Iran sanctions

Stronger Middle East crude benchmark prices pushed up costs of Middle East and Russian crude that account for more than two-thirds of Asia's imports and squeezed refiners' margins

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2UTt0Pv

India's coal import rises 9 per cent to 234 MT in FY19

Non-coking coal imports were at 164.21 MT in FY2018-19, about 13.25 per cent increase over 144.99 MT recorded in FY2017-18.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2Xwf8Ht

West Coast refinery: Nanar refinery project in Konkan is still an election issue

Shiv Sena, which played a key role in getting the project scrapped, hopes to derive electoral benefits.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2GA0byF

US to announce end to sanctions waivers for Iran oil imports: Source

The US reimposed sanctions in November on exports of Iranian oil after Trump unilaterally pulled out of a 2015 nuclear accord between Iran and six world powers

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2IvH8I5

Police in Georgia clash with protesters against hydro plant

Around 300 residents of the Pankisi gorge gathered near the village of Birkiani to protest against the planned plant, saying it could damage the environment and force them to leave their homes

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2ZrtPgM

Stressed power resolution comes to a standstill

Top sources in state-owned lending institutions said that resolution of at least eight stressed power projects worth 9,000 MW has been stopped even through banks had made sufficient progress earlier.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2IMyALW

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Jamia faculty receives award from Swiss company for smart solar inverter model

In award, Dr Haque and his research group got a powerful machine for research worth Rs 20 lakh. Name of the machine is HIL-402 real time simulator, which is used in power electronics, microgrid and renewable energy applications, the varsity said.

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2VezKqp

Several wind energy projects in slow lane since 2017 auctions

Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company (TANGEDCO) auctioned 500 mw of wind capacity in August 2017.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2GuuzJD

Several wind energy projects in slow lane since 2017 auctions

Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company (TANGEDCO) auctioned 500 mw of wind capacity in August 2017.

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2GuuzJD

Several wind energy projects in slow lane since 2017 auctions

Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company (TANGEDCO) auctioned 500 mw of wind capacity in August 2017.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2IumasQ

Adani Group wins projects across coal, gas, highways in competitive bidding

It has won coal mine developer and operator contracts for over 64 million tonnes per annum, sources said.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2ILui7S

HPCL continues not to recognise ONGC as promoter; to face real test in selection of directors

Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) in January last year bought the government's entire 51.11 per cent stake in HPCL for Rs 36,915 crore.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2KT6f9H

Not violating US sanctions on Venezuela, bought oil with knowledge of US authorities: Reliance

In a statement, Reliance said reports suggesting that it was involved in an arrangement that leads to cash payment for oil supplies to Venezuelan national oil company PDVSA via third parties are "false and reckless".

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2KPysy5

Reliance Industries says not violating US sanctions on Venezuela, bought oil with knowledge of US authorities

Reliance has purchased Venezuelan crude oil from companies such as Rosneft long before the imposition of the US sanctions.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2PlsFPf

Reliance says not involved in any cash payment arrangement to Venezuela's PDVSA for oil

One internal PDVSA document indicated shipments of Venezuelan oil to Reliance in April would be settled via Rosneft.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2IxaN3i

Apple expects cooperation with China on clean energy

Apple said 44 of its suppliers have committed to 100 per cent renewable energy for their production of Apple products, Yonhap news agency reported late on Thursday

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2KNbNlN

Cutting household fuel use may save 2.7 lakh lives annually in India: IIT Study

As of early 2016, nearly half of the Indian population was reliant on biomass for household fuel, researchers said.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2UtaOXB

RIL to start gas production from R-Cluster in second half of FY21

Reliance and its partner BP Plc of UK had in June 2017 announced an investment of Rs 40,000 crore in the three sets of discoveries

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2vaqwNa

Costa Rica bets on ending fossil fuel use by 2050 under decarbonization plan

The government launched a decarbonization plan in February to rid the country of fossil fuels by 2050.

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2VQuNkB

Cutting household fuel use may save 2.7 Lakh lives annually in India

​​Eliminating emissions from these sources would bring the average outdoor air pollution levels below the country's air quality standard, the study shows

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2veB2De

High performance solid-state sodium-ion battery

Solid-state sodium-ion batteries are far safer than conventional lithium-ion batteries, which pose a risk of fire and explosions, but their performance has been too weak to offset the safety advantages. Researchers have now reported developing an organic cathode that dramatically improves both stability and energy density.

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High performance solid-state sodium-ion battery

Solid-state sodium-ion batteries are far safer than conventional lithium-ion batteries, which pose a risk of fire and explosions, but their performance has been too weak to offset the safety advantages. Researchers have now reported developing an organic cathode that dramatically improves both stability and energy density.

from Batteries News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XpRPix

Through thick and thin: Neutrons track lithium ions in battery electrodes

Lithium-ion batteries are expected to have a global market value of $47 billion by 2023, but their use in heavy-duty applications such as electric vehicles is limited due to factors such as lengthy charge and discharge cycles. Engineers are examining how the lithium moves in battery electrodes, important in designing batteries that charge and discharge faster.

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Through thick and thin: Neutrons track lithium ions in battery electrodes

Lithium-ion batteries are expected to have a global market value of $47 billion by 2023, but their use in heavy-duty applications such as electric vehicles is limited due to factors such as lengthy charge and discharge cycles. Engineers are examining how the lithium moves in battery electrodes, important in designing batteries that charge and discharge faster.

from Fuel Cells News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GnYF17

Incentivise plants for quick changes in thermal supply: Govt panel

A government-appointed panel has recommended that coal-fired power plants be given incentives to install equipment to raise or reduce generation at short notice to accommodate renewable power.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2IwlSla

New report examines the safety of using dispersants in oil spill clean ups

Scientists have issued a series of findings and recommendations on the safety of using dispersal agents in oil spill clean-up efforts.

from Energy Policy News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ItJlU7

RIL to start gas production from R-Cluster in 2nd half of FY21

Reliance and its partner BP Plc of UK had in June 2017 announced an investment of Rs 40,000 crore in the three sets of discoveries to reverse the flagging production in KG-D6 block.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2VSOt7z

China to promote using wind energy to power heating systems

The world's No.2 economy is pushing to reduce carbon emissions from coal-burning as part of its battle against pollution.

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India still not power-surplus nation; peak deficit at 0.8%, energy deficit at 0.6% in 2018-19

The power generation can be doubled provided distribution companies (discoms) pay their dues promptly.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2UKBmJ1

China approves 1.67 GW of new subsidised rural solar power

The National Energy Administration said in a notice that the projects, the second batch of a "photovoltaic poverty relief" programme, should be completed by the end of this year

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South Korea steps up shift to cleaner energy, sets long-term renewable power targets

Asia's fourth-largest economy has been pushing to shed its heavy reliance on coal and nuclear power, with the latest target coming on top of a 2017 plan to increase the amount of renewables in its energy mix to 20 percent by 2030

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Delhi Metro trains to now run on solar power too; DMRC gets 27 MW power from Rewa project

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation started receiving solar power from Rewa Solar Power Project based in Madhya Pradesh

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Vivek Rae appointed as Chairman of HOEC

Rae, 65, an IAS officer of 1978 batch from Union Territory cadre, was the topmost bureaucrat in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas from January 2013 to February 2014 when he superannuated

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Delhi Metro trains to now run on solar power too; DMRC gets 27 MW power from Rewa project

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation started receiving solar power from Rewa Solar Power Project based in Madhya Pradesh

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2Gr4ye7

Power plant companies quote higher tariff in the latest round of auctions

The high bids took the sector by surprise as it expected a lower tariff following changes in auction rules by the Centre, heeding to the demands of power companies

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2DhRPtd

50% local sourcing likely for companies to book EV ride under FAME-II

A steering committee has finalised the mission’s approach to make domestic industry competitive.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2VVfpDp

Power plant companies quote higher tariff in the latest round of auctions

The high bids took the sector by surprise as it expected a lower tariff following changes in auction rules by the Centre, heeding to the demands of power companies.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2Gq9srw

Better method to recycle and renew used cathodes from lithium-ion batteries

Researchers have improved their recycling process that regenerates degraded cathodes from spent lithium-ion batteries. The new process is safer and uses less energy than their previous method in restoring cathodes to their original capacity and cycle performance.

from Batteries News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IrZx8t

Better method to recycle and renew used cathodes from lithium-ion batteries

Researchers have improved their recycling process that regenerates degraded cathodes from spent lithium-ion batteries. The new process is safer and uses less energy than their previous method in restoring cathodes to their original capacity and cycle performance.

from Fuel Cells News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IrZx8t

'Induced' driving miles could overwhelm potential energy-saving benefits of self-driving

The benefits of self-driving cars will likely induce vehicle owners to drive more, and those extra miles could partially or completely offset the potential energy-saving benefits that automation may provide, according to a new study.

from Energy Policy News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VUyVQr

We plan to create a corpus of $1,000 million by 2025: Upendra Tripathy, ISA

Our long-term plan is to create a corpus of $1,000 million by 2025 with contributions which will give us an interest of up to $40 million.

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2KOdfo0

Delhi Metro trains to now run on solar power too; DMRC gets 27 MW power from Rewa project

Today, DMRC received 27 MW power from the project based in Madhya Pradesh and the same will gradually increase to 99 MW.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2VYSmYJ

RIL fourth quarter net profit up 9.8% to Rs 10,362 crore

The company reported a 13 per cent jump in cumulative net profit for the full financial year 2018-19 at Rs 39,588 crore, as compared to Rs 34,988 crore reported in financial year 2017-2018.

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RIL's consolidated Q4 net profit up 9.8 per cent

The consolidated net profit during the fourth quarter of FY 2018-19 was Rs 10,362 crore, against Rs 9,438 crore reported during the corresponding period of the previous fiscal, RIL said in a regulatory filing

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2VeL8CM

BRIEF-PLC Unit To Sell Two Wind Farm Projects To Enel Green Power

TWO UNITS TO BE SOLD ARE RELATED TO TWO WIND FARMS TO BE BUILD IN BENEVENTO AREA, ITALY, OF 13.2 MW AND 36 MW

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Competition Comm gives nod to Schneider-L&T deal

The deal is subject to compliance of certain modifications, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) said.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2Gj6NQA

Shift from kerosene to solar to improve power supply for households: Study

Despite the success of the 'Saubhagya' scheme, millions of households continue to use kerosene lamps during outages or because they cannot afford electricity

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Shift from kerosene to solar to improve power supply for households: Study

Despite the success of the 'Saubhagya' scheme, millions of households continue to use kerosene lamps during outages or because they cannot afford electricity

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2vcDRV7

RIL option sellers may have to take it on the chin today

The April 25 expiry option strike that saw significant activity on Tuesday.

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Cheap solar panels power consumer appliance boom in North Korea

Electricity shortages have been a perennial concern for North Korea, and leader Kim Jong Un has called for greater use of renewable energy as part of his drive for self-sufficiency as sanctions have ratcheted higher in response to the country's nuclear and missile programmes.

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View: India should beware of Saudi Aramco's billions

India has a dangerous addiction to imported crude, and it should be wary of getting too cozy with its dealer.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2IrAiTS

Hero arm, Azure Power to raise $1 bn from bond sale

Hero Future Energies, led by Rahul Munjal, a nephew of Pawan Munjal, is reviving a plan that was shelved for two years.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2IBTmhm

Indian refiners turn to OPEC, Mexico, U.S. to make up Iran oil gap

All four Indian state-owned refiners that buy Iranian oil are confident of securing additional barrels from other producers, officials from the companies told Reuters.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2ULMXYb

IIT-Madras startup Swadha Energies raises funds from angel investors

This is the startup’s first round of institutional funding, and IAN members MVS Mani, co-founder and MD, Future Focus Infotech, Nitin Zambre, former MD , ICF India, and others led the round

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2PhrLn0

IOC eyes tieups for its improved lead-acid battery

In talks with cos to license new tech which can boost battery life by 30%, cut charging time by 40%.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2v7duA0

Jindal Steel accuses former Gujarat NRE Coke promoter of fund diversion

The Naveen Jindal flagship, which bought Gujarat NRE Coke’s coal mines in Australia, accused Jagatramka of diversion of funds.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2PhrH6K

Hero arm, Azure Power to raise $1 bn from bond sale

Hero Future Energies, led by Rahul Munjal, a nephew of Pawan Munjal, is reviving a plan that was shelved for two years.

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2IBTmhm

IOC eyes tieups for its improved lead-acid battery

In talks with cos to license new tech which can boost battery life by 30%, cut charging time by 40%.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2PdoAgb

Mercury has a solid inner core: New evidence

Scientists have long known that Earth and Mercury have metallic cores. Like Earth, Mercury's outer core is composed of liquid metal, but there have only been hints that Mercury's innermost core is solid. Now, in a new study, scientists report evidence that Mercury's inner core is indeed solid and that it is very nearly the same size as Earth's solid inner core.

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Solar panel demand causing spike in worldwide silver prices

Rising demand for solar panels is having a major effect on the worldwide price of silver, which could lead to solar panel production costs becoming far higher in the future, new research has demonstrated.

from Energy Policy News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IJyh4R

How to defend the Earth from asteroids

The Chelyabinsk meteor caused extensive ground damage and numerous injuries when it exploded on impact with Earth's atmosphere in 2013; to prevent another such impact, scientists plan to use a simple yet ingenious way to spot tiny near-Earth objects.

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Solar panel demand causing spike in worldwide silver prices

Rising demand for solar panels is having a major effect on the worldwide price of silver, which could lead to solar panel production costs becoming far higher in the future, new research has demonstrated.

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Solar panel demand causing spike in worldwide silver prices

Rising demand for solar panels is having a major effect on the worldwide price of silver, which could lead to solar panel production costs becoming far higher in the future, new research has demonstrated.

from Solar Energy News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IJyh4R

responsAbility teams up with Electronica to expand green lending activities

EFl has issued rupee-denominated senior secured bonds of USD 10 million.

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Solar electric car startup Sono to build in Sweden, starting in 2020

Sono Motors and National Electric Vehicle Sweden announced Wednesday they've signed a deal to manufacture the self-charging Sion at a former Saab plant in Trollhattan

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Renewables investor Berkeley hires JP Morgan to review options

Berkeley Energy invests in 30 energy projects across nine emerging markets via three renewables funds

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Renewables investor Berkeley hires JP Morgan to review options

Berkeley Energy invests in 30 energy projects across nine emerging markets via three renewables funds

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2VRnhpw

Solar electric car startup Sono to build in Sweden, starting in 2020

Sono Motors and National Electric Vehicle Sweden announced Wednesday they've signed a deal to manufacture the self-charging Sion at a former Saab plant in Trollhattan

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2Zk325W

Reliance Industries silent on stake sale talks with Saudi Aramco reports

A minority stake sale in RIL could fetch around $10-15 billion, valuing RIL’s refining and petrochemicals businesses at around $55-60 billion.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2Uo0q3h

RWE CFO maps out planned expansion in renewables, U.S. in focus

"We expect to spend several billions of euros on the expansion of the U.S. renewables business in the next few years," chief financial officer Markus Krebber said

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2XeXyHO

Telangana to add 1,000 MW solar power capacity in 6-8 months: Official

Telangana stands at second position with a generation capacity of over 3,500 MW commissioned through solar energy.

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Telangana to add 1,000 MW solar power capacity in 6-8 months: Official

Telangana stands at second position with a generation capacity of over 3,500 MW commissioned through solar energy.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2UiPYdu

Power companies challenge GST on green energy certificates

The power cos that buy these certificates to comply with the environmental norms challenged the levy

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2GqGuZU

Reliance Industries silent on stake sale talks with Saudi Aramco reports

A minority stake sale in RIL could fetch around $10-15 billion, valuing RIL’s refining and petrochemicals businesses at around $55-60 billion.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2UJIVQf

Global renewable energy industry will grow ten folds over seven years: Alistair Sproul, UNSW

Renewable energy, especially photovoltaics (PV) and wind are the fastest-growing industries in the energy sector. Compared with fossil fuel technologies, which require ongoing fuelling, the renewable energy industry is more capital intensive.

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2IDc6wW

Power companies challenge GST on green energy certificates

The power cos that buy these certificates to comply with the environmental norms challenged the levy

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2GqGuZU

Royal Dutch Shell charts green routes to bring ‘cleaner’ fossil fuels to India

Shell is exploring the use case application of LNG in heavy transportation and also investing in renewable companies in India.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2UnzjWf

Germany flips switch on Baltic Sea's biggest wind energy park

The Arkona facility about 35 kilometers (22 miles) northeast of Germany's Baltic island of Ruegen went online Tuesday

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2IEyNRp

Power companies challenge GST on green certificates

The power cos that buy these certificates to comply with the environmental norms challenged the levy.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2KLxbrX

SECI's 1200 MW wind energy sale gets tepid response

Some developers claimed that SECI’s continuing practice of setting a ‘ceiling tariff’ was the cause.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2KKxhzY

Saudi Aramco in talks for 25 per cent of Reliance's refining, petrochemical units: Report

A minority stake sale could fetch around $10 bn to $15 bn, valuing the RIL's refining and petrochemicals businesses at around $55 bn to 60 bn.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vb8Px8

Royal Dutch Shell charts green routes to bring ‘cleaner’ fossil fuels to India

Shell is exploring the use case application of LNG in heavy transportation and also investing in renewable companies in India.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2PgRRq2

Saudi Aramco eyes up to 25% in RIL refining & petrochemical business

While Aramco is known to have first shown interest in Reliance about four months ago, talks gathered momentum following the visit of Saudi crown prince to India in February

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2vbg8oc

HC stays tender mandating coal transport through Adani’s port

​​​While a division bench of justice N Kirubakaran and justice S S Sundar granted the stay only on the tender that mandates operation through Dhamra, the court stated that NTPL can invite bidders for operations through Paradip.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2UHLzpE

Meghalaya to appeal to SC on trapped miners

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday said the state government will appeal to the Supreme Court to call off the rescue operation to evacuate bodies of 13 coal miners trapped inside an illegal 370-ft coal pit for 125 days now.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2GctgP2

SECI’s 1200 MW wind auction gets tepid response

Some developers claimed that SECI’s continuing practice of setting a ‘ceiling tariff ’ was the cause.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2KTZofU

SECI's 1,200 MW wind energy auction gets tepid response

Some developers claimed that SECI’s continuing practice of setting a ‘ceiling tariff’ was the cause.

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2v5EPTa

Brazil's Vila Energia sells wind complex to France's Total -executive

The French company has plans to grow in clean energy generation globally. It had previously bought three solar parks in Brazil, with a combined capacity to produce 140 megawatts.

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2GpN1UE

ADB committed highest-ever USD 3 bn in sovereign loans to India in 2018

The report also noted that in India, ADB provided a USD 100-million loan to Ostro Kutch Wind, a renewable energy company owned by investment funds under the management of Actis Capital, for constructing and operating a 250-megawatt wind power project in Gujarat.

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Three things to know as Germany opens massive ocean wind park

Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday officially opened a massive wind farm in the Baltic Sea, calling it a project of "national significance" for Germany's "energy transition" towards renewables.

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SECI's 1,200 MW wind energy auction gets tepid response

Some developers claimed that SECI’s continuing practice of setting a ‘ceiling tariff’ was the cause.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2v5EPTa

NASA's Cassini reveals surprises with Titan's lakes

On its final flyby of Saturn's largest moon in 2017, NASA's Cassini spacecraft gathered radar data revealing that the small liquid lakes in Titan's northern hemisphere are surprisingly deep, perched atop hills and filled with methane.

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CubeSats prove their worth for scientific missions

Only a few years ago, the astronomy and heliophysics communities were skeptical about whether CubeSats could reliably obtain scientific data. But these breadloaf-size satellites have proven their ability to return useful data.

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Astronomers discover third planet in the Kepler-47 circumbinary system

Astronomers have discovered a third planet in the Kepler-47 system, securing the system's title as the most interesting of the binary-star worlds. Using data from NASA's Kepler space telescope, a team of researchers detected the new Neptune-to-Saturn-size planet orbiting between two previously known planets.

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Sterling and Wilson Solar files IPO papers with SEBI to raise Rs 4,500 crore

The company's revenue from operations in the first nine months of 2018-19 rose 83 per cent to Rs 5,915 crore while net profit jumped 98 per cent to 343 crore during the period.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2VO11Np

Solar evaporator offers a fresh route to fresh water

Researchers have demonstrated a successful prototype of one critical component for affordable small-scale desalination: an inexpensive solar evaporator, made of wood.

from Solar Energy News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2v7HcoH

New discovery makes fast-charging, better performing lithium-ion batteries possible

Creating a lithium-ion battery that can charge in a matter of minutes but still operate at a high capacity is possible. This development has the potential to improve battery performance for consumer electronics, solar grid storage, and electric vehicles.

from Batteries News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Pa0WRu

New discovery makes fast-charging, better performing lithium-ion batteries possible

Creating a lithium-ion battery that can charge in a matter of minutes but still operate at a high capacity is possible. This development has the potential to improve battery performance for consumer electronics, solar grid storage, and electric vehicles.

from Fuel Cells News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Pa0WRu

Sterling and Wilson Solar files IPO papers with SEBI to raise Rs 4,500 crore

The company's revenue from operations in the first nine months of 2018-19 rose 83 per cent to Rs 5,915 crore while net profit jumped 98 per cent to 343 crore during the period.

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2VO11Np

Renewables industry urges France to raise wind project targets

The French Renewable Energy Association (SER) and France Energie Eolienne (FEE) said the government should launch two supplementary tenders of 750 MW capacity each

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2DePdMY

Amid elections, oil companies continue with petrol and diesel price hikes

Last year, OMCs had initiated a 19-day price freeze on petrol and diesel before the Karnataka elections. Petrol and Diesel prices at retail pumps operated by IOC, Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL) and Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) remained unchanged for 19 straight-days from 24 April

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2IxaJQi

RE-Invest becomes Sun-World as it moves out of India

The first edition of Sunworld will be organised in Peru between 12 November and 14 November this year and the second edition is planned to be organised in Nairobi in November 2020. The third event in 2021 will either be organised in Indonesia or Australia.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2GpEGAl

RE-Invest becomes Sun-World as it moves out of India

The first edition of Sunworld will be organised in Peru between 12 November and 14 November this year and the second edition is planned to be organised in Nairobi in November 2020. The third event in 2021 will either be organised in Indonesia or Australia.

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Adani-owned coal mine a flashpoint for Australian election

The mine has become a lightning rod for voters ahead of next month's general election, dividing the country as well as Australia's major political parties

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2VOlnpA

Vedanta's Cairn Oil and Gas names Ajay Kumar Dixit as new CEO

Prior to his appointment, Dixit served as the acting CEO of Vedanta’s Aluminium and Power business

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We will continue to invest in niche startups: Satheesh Kumar, Chairman, Enzen Group

Enzen Group Chairman Satheesh Kumar discusses the company's growth journey so far and the key focus areas of operation going ahead.

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Delhi: South corporation to focus on solar panels, e-charging points

As part of its environment friendly initiatives, the corporation hopes to install rooftop solar panels at all schools and municipal buildings by 2019-end.

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Vedanta rolling out succession programme to groom internal leaders for key positions

Called the 'leadership development pyramid', this programme is set to become a part of the key performance indices (KPIs) of all employees.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2v8sxcK

The $18-billion electric car bubble is in danger of bursting in China

That's because of a seismic shift toward EVs, which has spurred billions of dollars in investments by carmakers, startups.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2PfHIKj

Refiners’ CO2 to help raise output of aging oilfields

Imports increased 1.44% to $43.44 billion, leaving a trade deficit of $10.89 billion for the month compared with $13.51 billion a year earlier.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2v7rqdm

CERC’s Adani order has set precedent for Mundra tariff hike: Tata Power

Tata Power expects a favorable outcome as its plea for higher tariffs is also related to rising coal prices.

from Top Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2PfHK4T

In windy Greek seas, Equinor looks for floating offshore projects

Equinor, one of the world's largest oil and gas producers, operates Hywind park in Scotland, the world's first floating offshore wind park, and is struggling to find new renewables projects to invest in.

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2Gpj3Ao

Bosnia's Serb Republic signs a concession deal for a 49.5 MW wind farm

The wind farm, which will comprise 15 turbines, should be built in the next three years. It is expected to cost about 130 million Bosnian marka ($75.3 million).

from renewable - Energy News | Latest Energy Industry Information and Updates: ET EnergyWorld : ETEnergyworld.com http://bit.ly/2IF9TRw

Massive solar project in Virginia gets local OK

Officials in Spotsylvania County recently voted to approve permits for a proposed 500-megawatt project.

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Vermont's largest utility wants 100% renewable power by 2030

Green Mountain Power announced over the weekend that it had set a goal of getting 100% of its power from carbon-free sources by 2025 and 100% from renewable sources by 2030.

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Refiners’ CO2 to help raise output of aging oilfields

Imports increased 1.44% to $43.44 billion, leaving a trade deficit of $10.89 billion for the month compared with $13.51 billion a year earlier.

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