India seeks Kuwaiti investments in infrastructure and power sectors

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during a recent meeting with Kuwait envoy to India stated that there are several promising opportunities available for the Kuwaiti investors in different sectors.

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India lowers tariff for KG Basin pipeline network by 64 per cent

The Board has fixed tariffs for Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra pipeline and Hazira-Vijaipur-Jagdishpur pipeline in line with GAIL's proposal.

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Non-subsidised LPG price reduced by over Rs 100 per cylinder

The cooking gas in Delhi will be priced at Rs 637 per cylinder from midnight tonight as against Rs 737.50 currently.

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Anil Ambani to monetise Santacruz HQ

Troubled tycoon Anil Ambani will be leasing out or selling the Santacruz group headquarters as part of a debt-trimming exercise, people directly aware of the matter said.

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LPG refills to be cheaper by Rs 100

According to the country's largest fuel retailer IndianOil, the price of unsubsidised domestic LPG cylinder will come down to Rs 637 from Rs 737.50.

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Govt wants petrol stations to charge your e-vehicle

The government is looking to put in place a framework for a mega battery manufacturing and charging infrastructure to push electric vehicles (EVs) in the country.

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CNG, piped natural gas prices to increase from July 1 in Mumbai

Mahanagar Gas Limited will hike prices of CNG and PNG in Mumbai rom Monday

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Power ministry proposes reverse e-auction for gas-run plants

The power plants are proposed to be run on imported LNG to be made affordable through haircuts by central, state governments, power companies and gas transporters, sources said.

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Video game designer establishes lab for renewable energy

The newspaper says Henk Rogers established the laboratory to test and develop renewable energy systems that he hopes will make the state's energy use 100% renewable by 2045

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City writing sunshine stories to save energy

If he was paying Rs 2.5 lakh every month as electricity bill, then he would save around Rs 90,000 once the system started producing power

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Team studies binaries to make heads or tails of planet formation

A team studied the orientation of distant solar system bodies to bolster the 'streaming instability' theory of planet formation.

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Power ministry proposes reverse e-auction for gas-run plants

The power plants are proposed to be run on imported LNG to be made affordable through haircuts by central, state governments, power companies and gas transporters, sources said.

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Congress slams government over rise in petrol and diesel prices

Congress' chief spokesperson said the petrol prices in Delhi on June 22 were Rs 69.93 per litre and went up to Rs 70.40 per litre on June 30, a rise of Rs 0.47 per litre

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Coal supply by CIL to power sector drops 3 per cent in April-May

This comes amid coal imports rising 12.9 per cent to 235.2 million tonnes (MT) in FY'19 over 208.2 MT imported in FY'18.

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Govt must extend FAME II subsidies for battery swapping: FICCI

FICCI has submitted a detailed position paper on battery swapping to the government

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Space station mold survives high doses of ionizing radiation

The International Space Station, like all human habitats in space, has a nagging mold problem. Astronauts on the ISS spend hours every week cleaning the inside of the station's walls to prevent mold from becoming a health problem. New research finds mold spores may also survive on the outside walls of spacecraft.

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NASA's TESS mission finds its smallest planet yet

NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has discovered a world between the sizes of Mars and Earth orbiting a bright, cool, nearby star. The planet, called L 98-59b, marks the tiniest discovered by TESS to date.

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Solar energy could turn the Belt and Road Initiative green

The region covered by the Belt and Road Initiative has significant potential to be powered by solar energy, researchers report. Less than 4% of the maximum solar potential of the region could meet the BRI's electricity demand for 2030. The research suggests a possible solution to reduce BRI countries' need for fossil fuels as they develop. This is the first time the renewable energy potential of the region is quantified.

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Solar energy could turn the Belt and Road Initiative green

The region covered by the Belt and Road Initiative has significant potential to be powered by solar energy, researchers report. Less than 4% of the maximum solar potential of the region could meet the BRI's electricity demand for 2030. The research suggests a possible solution to reduce BRI countries' need for fossil fuels as they develop. This is the first time the renewable energy potential of the region is quantified.

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Solar energy could turn the Belt and Road Initiative green

The region covered by the Belt and Road Initiative has significant potential to be powered by solar energy, researchers report. Less than 4% of the maximum solar potential of the region could meet the BRI's electricity demand for 2030. The research suggests a possible solution to reduce BRI countries' need for fossil fuels as they develop. This is the first time the renewable energy potential of the region is quantified.

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Oil India seeks partners for ramping up production from ageing fields

The partner is expected to enhance output from the marginal fields with total in-place hydrocarbon volume of around 49 MMTOE

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PM Narendra Modi seeks steady oil supplies from Saudi Arabia amid Gulf tensions

During his visit, India strongly raised the issue of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and discussed deepening cooperation in counter-terrorism.

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Rajasthan’s commercial electricity rates highest in the country

In its bid to attract investment and provide policy stability, Punjab has capped the power tariffs at Rs 5 per unit for next five years

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PM Narendra Modi seeks steady oil supplies from Saudi Arabia amid Gulf tensions

During his visit, India strongly raised the issue of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and discussed deepening cooperation in counter-terrorism.

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India seeks Swiss help in probe against Essar firms

Delhi has sought data on 6 firms ncluding Essar Power Gujarat Ltd; Essar claims they have no undisclosed account in Switzerland

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BBMB focusing on rooftop solar power generation on non-residential structures

All these solar rooftop power plants are SCADA compliant for data transmission and monitoring purposes.

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Open guarantees for power purchase or face power cuts: Power Ministry to discoms

The order, applicable from August 1, will ensure curbing adding further to the outstanding bills of Rs 41,747 crore by distribution companies.

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X-ray imaging provides clues to fracture in solid-state batteries

Researchers have used X-ray computed tomography (CT) to visualize in real time how cracks form near the edges of the interfaces between materials in solid-state batteries. The findings could help researchers find ways to improve the energy storage devices.

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X-ray imaging provides clues to fracture in solid-state batteries

Researchers have used X-ray computed tomography (CT) to visualize in real time how cracks form near the edges of the interfaces between materials in solid-state batteries. The findings could help researchers find ways to improve the energy storage devices.

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The RoboBee flies solo

The RoboBee -- the insect-inspired microrobot -- has become the lightest vehicle ever to achieve sustained flight without the assistance of a power cord. After decades of work, the researchers achieved untethered flight by making several important changes to the RoboBee, including the addition of a second pair of wings. That change, along with less visible changes to the actuators and transmission ratio, gave the RoboBee enough lift for the researchers to attach solar cells and an electronics panel.

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ONGC seeks partners to raise output from 64 small fields

The 64 fields have been clustered into 17 contract areas that will be bid out to companies offering the highest oil and gas output.

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Generators offer 30% less power for Friday night delivery at power exchange

Power was traded between Rs 4.13 per unit and Rs 5.60 per unit between 8 pm and 12 midnight.

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BBMB focus on roof top solar power generation on its non-residential structures

All these solar rooftop power plants are SCADA compliant for data transmission and monitoring purposes.

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PM Modi says ensuring energy security, low priced oil and gas need of the hour

Energy resources like oil and gas should be available at low prices regularly for continuous economic development, the prime minister said.

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ONGC seeks partners to raise output from 64 small fields

ONGC wants partners who can raise output beyond a pre-agreed baseline and will share revenues from such incremental production with them.

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EV push may leave no tanks to fill at CNG pumps, burn gas companies

Niti Aayog has reportedly proposed that only electric vehicles be sold after 2030.

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Rajasthan: Wind power firms left in the lurch

The wind power generators have also been facing liquidity crunch as the three discoms have failed to pay dues of Rs 843 crore that has accumulated since September 2018

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Crude oil futures soften on weak global cues

On the MCX, crude oil for delivery in July contracts fell by Rs 25 to Rs 4,089 per barrel

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India considers mass rollout of smart meters to revive utilities

The plan under consideration would require 300 million smart meters over three years.

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Power Grid board to meet next week; will consider raising Rs 10,000 crore

The company, however, did not elaborate on reasons for raising of funds

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ONGC invites partners for enhancing production from 64 marginal fields

Moreover, selected contractors will not be required to reimburse any expenditure already incurred by ONGC.

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India considers mass rollout of smart meters to revive utilities

The plan under consideration would require 300 million smart meters over three years.

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BSES partners TERI, Panasonic, CEEW for Demand Side Management

The app will track a consumer's energy consumption patterns, analyse them, compare them to that of similar homes in the vicinity and show the energy saving potential

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ReNew mops Rs 2,100 crore through rights issue to expand capacity

Operating income at the consolidated level increased 88 per cent in FY18 to Rs 2,462 crore from Rs 1,307 crore in FY17.

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ReNew mops Rs 2,100 crore through rights issue to expand capacity

Operating income at the consolidated level increased 88 per cent in FY18 to Rs 2,462 crore from Rs 1,307 crore in FY17.

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Jagan Mohan Reddy defies centre; to review green PPAs

The move comes amid uproar by the renewable energy players on the likely adverse impact on the investor confidence and qualms by the analysts over the outcome of such reviews

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Bombay HC upholds UK arbitral order in wind energy case

The HC held that Enercon was entitled to royalty for technical know-how since 2007 from the Mehras

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Rajasthan: Wind power firms left in the lurch

The wind power generators have also been facing liquidity crunch as the three discoms have failed to pay dues of Rs 843 crore that has accumulated since September 2018

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Wind turbine maker Nordex to supply Croatia's 58 MW wind farm

The deal includes the supply of 18 wind turbines for the 58 MW onshore wind farm Korlat, located near the town of Benkovac, as well as its maintenance for a period of 20 years

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AISIA for raising export sops for solar module manufacturers

The association recommended raising export incentives from 2 per cent to at least 10 per cent for the Indian solar modules manufacturing sector to reap the benefits of 'Make in India' initiative

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NMDC invokes termination clause against BHEL for delay in Rs 1,395 cr contract

BHEL had in 2011 bagged the Rs 1,395 crore contract from the country's biggest miner

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World trade panel sides with India vs US in renewables tiff

The ruling made public Thursday hands a defeat to the US government, which has been pressuring the WTO's highest appeals body

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World trade panel sides with India vs US in renewables tiff

The ruling made public Thursday hands a defeat to the US government, which has been pressuring the WTO's highest appeals body

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How you charge your mobile phone could compromise its battery lifespan

Researchers have found that use of inductive charging, whilst highly convenient, risks depleting the life of mobile phones using typical LIBs (lithium-ion batteries).

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WTO panel rules in India's favour in renewable energy case against US

The ruling stated that ten measures implemented by the US pertaining to renewable energy sector are inconsistent with its obligations under GATT 1994.

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Around a half of LED bulb brands in India flout safety standards: Nielsen study

The study was conducted across 8 major Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Durgapur, Bareilly, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad

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OPINION: Future of hydrogen fuel depends on emissions pricing

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Exclusive: Trade tensions put energy transition at risk - BP chairman

Lund said BP would rather see a rapid, orderly phasing out of fossil fuels than a delayed and disorganised transition.

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Spot power prices dropped 29 per cent last month on higher coal inventory

In May this year, coal inventory at power plant rose 96.2 per cent year-on-year to 29.1 million tonne leading to a reduction in the number of power stations with sub-critical level of coal inventory to two in May 2019 from 25 in May 2018

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ENGIE's India renewable energy capacity now exceeds 1,500 MW

ENGIE was recently awarded a 200 MW onshore wind project

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ENGIE's India renewable energy capacity now exceeds 1,500 MW

ENGIE was recently awarded a 200 MW onshore wind project

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37,700 MW of power plants left with 1-5 days of coal stock

There are a few plants which have received more than their contracted quantity for the period.

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Power demand peaks, setting new records in Punjab, Haryana

Punjab power demand exceeded 12,700 MW today afternoon, breaking last year’s record demand of 12,542 MW achieved on July 9

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L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering bags twin orders from ONGC

The company said the orders fall under "large" category which ranges between Rs 2,500 crore and Rs 5,000 crore as per its classification of contracts

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Which oil buyers have most at stake as Mideast tensions rise

This article takes a look at which nations get their oil supplies from the Persian Gulf – and from exactly where in the region they load those barrels.

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Which oil buyers have most at stake as Mideast tensions rise

This article takes a look at which nations get their oil supplies from the Persian Gulf – and from exactly where in the region they load those barrels.

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Ujjwala uptake strongest in Delhi, Goa and Haryana; Telangana, Chhattisgarh with lowest refill count

However, while the data on total LPG connections rolled out is provided up to December 2018, the data on refills availed by beneficiaries is up to June 2019.

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Government to float tender for gravity storage; foreign firms keen on prospects

India is planning to float a tender for setting up gravity storage plants, inviting firms with mechanical storage expertise to bid for it. International gravity-based storage companies like EnergyVault, Gravitricity and Gravity Storage Inc have already shown interest.

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Chandigarh residents can now install solar plants till September 30

The Chandigarh Renewal Energy, Science and Technology Promotion Society (Crest), the nodal agency for installation of solar plants in Chandigarh, had recently proposed to extend the deadline

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G20 Summit: Indian banks 'invest' Rs 79,800 cr a year in coal

India's public banks invest Rs 79,800 crore per year in the coal sector, said the study published ahead of the G-20 summit in Japan on June 28-29

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Y S Jaganmohan Reddy to probe power deals with private firms by former TDP government

Chief minister Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on Wednesday said he would order probe into power purchase and other irregularities committed by the previous government.

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Doing everything we can to ensure crude imports to India: US

The issue of energy security was also discussed during talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his American counterpart Pompeo earlier in the day.

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Ethanol-blending in petrol rises to record 6.2%

A combination of measures by the Modi government appears to have boosted the purchase of the biofuel over the years.

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Slow pace of reforms spurring higher coal imports by Indian utilities

Utilities in India, which holds the world's fifth-largest reserves of the fuel, imported over 40% more coal during January to April compared with a year ago, data from the Central Electricity Authority showed

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EV migration needs proper planning to ensure ecosystem readiness: Chandrasekaran

The government and automobile industry need a calibrated approach to felicitate transition to electric mobility by 2023

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Uttar Pradesh plans to commission 1500 MW solar projects by next year

Uttar Pradesh government has set a target of producing 10,700 MW renewable energy by 2022

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Uttar Pradesh plans to commission 1500 MW solar projects by next year

Uttar Pradesh government has set a target of producing 10,700 MW renewable energy by 2022

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Budget 2019: Solar industry body seeks raising export incentives to 10 per cent

The industry body is asking for manufacturing incentives such as subsidies for power, capital, interest and depreciation to the industry and duty-free import of manufacturing equipment

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Ontario Power Generation to acquire Cube Hydro for $1.12 bn

The deal is expected to generate operational synergies, including opportunities for further capital deployment, Ontario Power said

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Taking stock of Chandigarh’s solar state

As the deadline for installation of solar rooftop plants at residential buildings — fixed at June 30 by the UT administration — draws closer, TOI explains the solar rooftop system, area required for the same and likely action by the administration against not installing the plant.

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Rooftop solar clearance process: Red tape gives Chandigarh the blues

However, he submitted the file without the option of receiving subsidy

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Just 2,000 houses tapping sun power in Chandigarh

As deadline is fixed for June 30, only 29% houses in city have installed solar rooftop plants till date

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Pompeo meets PM Modi; Oil sanctions, H1B visas among issues on the table

Pompeo's talks here will be the first high-level interaction between the two countries after return of the Modi government to power last month.

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GEECL plans to spend Rs 27,000 crore to drill shale, CBM wells in West Bengal block

The company has proposed drilling 400 shale wells, 150 CBM wells, setting up five Gas Gathering Stations, five Central Gas Stations along with allied infrastructure

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Polls ignite petrol, diesel sales

Oil demand shrank 0.3% in the first two months of the current fiscal year on lower consumption of polluting pet coke, fuel oil, kerosene and bitumen.

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GEECL plans to spend Rs 27,000 crore to drill shale, CBM wells in West Bengal block

The company has proposed drilling 400 shale wells, 150 CBM wells, setting up five Gas Gathering Stations, five Central Gas Stations along with allied infrastructure

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NTPC bags 40 MW solar projects in UPNEDA's auction

Reverse auction was carried out on June 25 and NTPC won entire 40 MW of solar capacity at a levellised tariff of Rs 3.02/kWh applicable for 25 years, it said.

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BU working to produce solar cells using graphene

Currently, solar cells are made using silicon, which is a complicated procedure and needs an industrial set-up, said D Nataraj, professor of physics at the university, who heads the research team.

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Nevada utility announces three major solar projects with battery storage

The addition of energy storage to all three projects underscores how important - and cheap - batteries have become as utilities seek to extend the working hours of their solar facilities.

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Iren makes non-binding bid for Aosta Valley's hydroelectric assets

CVA, based in Italy's Aosta Valley Region, has almost 1,000 MW as well as solar, wind and power distribution assets.

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India plans to add 500 GW renewable energy by 2030: government

"By 2030 India plans to establish 500 GW of Renewable Energy capacity," Anand Kumar, senior official at India's renewable energy ministry, said in a statement.

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NTPC bags 40 MW solar projects in UPNEDA's auction

Reverse auction was carried out on June 25 and NTPC won entire 40 MW of solar capacity at a levellised tariff of Rs 3.02/kWh applicable for 25 years, it said.

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Reliance raises USD 1.85 billion in long-term loan

"The company has entered into agreements with offshore lenders for availing long-term loans aggregating USD 1.85 billion, primarily for meeting a part of its planned capital expenditure, in the normal course of its business," RIL said in a regulatory filing.

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Canada, U.S. gain as India cuts dependence on Australian coking coal

Australia's share in India's coking coal market fell to 71%, or 36.91 million tonnes, during the year ended March 2019 from about 88% three years ago

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Adani Power to acquire GMR Chhattisgarh Energy

The consortium of lenders has issued a Letter of Intent dated June 24, 2019, approving Adani Power's (APL) resolution plan to acquire controlling equity stake and restructure debt in GCEL, Adani Power said in a regulatory filing.

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India plans to add 500 GW renewable energy by 2030: government

"By 2030 India plans to establish 500 GW of Renewable Energy capacity," Anand Kumar, senior official at India's renewable energy ministry, said in a statement.

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Iran oil imports to be guided by India’s energy interests

India is engaging with the US on oil import alternatives in view of the US sanctions on Iran, sources said.

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Polls ignite petrol, diesel sales

A ban on fuel oil in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana cut its demand, according to PPAC.

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Iran slams new US sanctions, says they mean end of diplomacy

President Donald Trump enacted the new sanctions on Monday against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his associates. US officials also said they plan sanctions against Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif

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Saudi Aramco concerned over Gulf attacks, has capacity to meet demand: CEO

Recent tanker attacks in the Gulf have raised fears about safety of one of the world's key shipping routes and pushed up oil prices

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India's oil habit puts it in firing line from a US-Iran war

Around 10% of Indian oil imports came from the Persian Gulf nation in the year through March, according to government data.

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Reliance raises USD 1.85 billion in long-term loan

The fundraising comes amid reports of the company planning to infuse as much as Rs 20,000 crore into its telecom unit.

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Indian Oil Corp sees growth in Indian fuel demand above 4% in 2019

Gasoline and jet fuel demand are expected to rise by 7-8% this year, while diesel consumption could increase by 3%, Indian Oil Corp Chairman Sanjiv Singh

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UK-based wind company picks Rhode Island for US headquarters

Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor told the Boston Globe last week that British company GEV Wind Power has committed to staying at Quonset Point in North Kingstown for at least 12 years

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L&T Bags Rs 7,000 crore order for power project

With this order, L&T’s power generation projects business has an order book of Rs 18,000 crore, he said.

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Windmill protesters placed on Dutch terror list

At least two companies building new wind turbines in the Netherlands have cancelled construction projects "out of fear of attacks and have lost millions" of euros in damage, the NCTV counter-terrorism agency said.

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Norwegian, Swedish grids to put $107 mln into new Nordic power-balancing system

A new model is needed to accommodate the transition towards more renewable energy and to facilitate Europe's common electricity market, Svenska Kraftnat said in a statement on Monday.

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Solar play: Vedanta to bid aggressively for government projects

Anil Agarwal said he was inspired by the government's aggressive push for increasing renewable energy generation.

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Top 10 largest solar power plants in the world

The biggest solar parks now have about 2 GW of generating capacity and are expanding towards 5 GW

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Solar play: Vedanta to bid aggressively for government projects

Anil Agarwal said he was inspired by the government's aggressive push for increasing renewable energy generation.

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Solar play: Vedanta to bid aggressively for government projects

Anil Agarwal said he was inspired by the government's aggressive push for increasing renewable energy generation.

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States may get regional power regulators

The proposal needs an amendment to the Electricity Act, 2003 and could face resistance from state governments.

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States may get regional power regulators

The proposal, first mooted by an advisory committee led by former power minister Suresh Prabhu, needs an amendment to the Electricity Act, 2003

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LPG portability: 4 lakh consumers switch dealers

Pradhan said since March 2016 LPG portability is available online and fully automatically in case of change being sought in the same market.

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Centre to provide CNG, PNG infrastructure in 406 districts: Pradhan

He said that the government was expanding the CNG and PNG infrastructure in other cities.

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Researchers create multi-junction solar cells from off-the-shelf components

In a proof-of-concept paper, researchers detail a new approach for creating multi-junction solar cells using off-the-shelf components, resulting in lower cost, high-efficiency solar cells for use in multiple applications.

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Researchers clear runway for tin based perovskite solar cells

Researchers believe their tin based perovskite solar cell could clear the runway for solar panel technology to take off.

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OPINION: California's renewable energy glut has a silver lining

The Golden State is building so much solar power that there's increasingly more available than can be used - and storage remains expensive.

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Four dams to get floating solar power plants in Maharashtra

The backwater of Wardha, Bebala, Khadakpurna and Pentakli dams has been selected for setting up the floating solar panels

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Four dams to get floating solar power plants in Maharashtra

The backwater of Wardha, Bebala, Khadakpurna and Pentakli dams has been selected for setting up the floating solar panels

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Researchers clear runway for tin based perovskite solar cells

Researchers believe their tin based perovskite solar cell could clear the runway for solar panel technology to take off.

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'Bathtub rings' around Titan's lakes might be made of alien crystals

The frigid lakeshores of Saturn's moon Titan might be encrusted with strange, unearthly minerals, according to new research.

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Filling Iran oil gap in India: US supplies outshine Middle East crude

Market dynamics have changed, with the United States becoming the world's top oil producer.

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Top 10 largest solar power plants in the world

The biggest solar parks now have about 2 GW of generating capacity and are expanding towards 5 GW

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IEA concerned about Middle East tensions, stands ready to act

Oil prices rose on Monday lifted by tensions between the United States and Iran although concerns about the possibility of weakening demand kept a lid on gains.

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India's annual coal demand rises 9.1% to nearly 1 billion tonnes: minister

Coal is among the top five commodities imported by India, one of biggest importers of the fuel despite having the world's fifth largest reserves

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Filling Iran oil gap in India: US supplies outshine Middle East crude

Over this same period, India, which through May was Iran’s second-biggest oil client after China, took 48% less oil from Tehran at about 275,000 bpd, the data showed

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India taking more U.S. coking coal, pushing out Australia: Xcoal

A fire at coal miner Peabody Energy's operations in the state of Queensland late last year disrupted supplies for three months

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L&T bags 1,320-MW power project order in Bihar

SJVN Thermal is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SJVN, a joint-venture of Government of India and Government of Himachal Pradesh and also a Mini Ratna public sector undertaking

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India intensifies talks to check oil prices as US-Iran tensions rise

While tension has been rising for a year since the US decided to re-impose sanctions on Iran, recent attacks on oil cargoes in the Gulf region and downing of a US drone by the Islamic Republic has magnified the anxiety

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Inox wind commissions common power evacuation facilities in Gujarat

The common power evacuation systems for the wind park consists of a 220 KV (kilovolt) sub-station, a 220-KV double circuit transmission line and associated infrastructure

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Rs 10k crore a yr for 10 yrs kept aside for expansion of N-plants: MoS

In an interview to TOI, Jitendra Singh said the Modi cabinet’s key decision in its first term to allow JV with PSUs has helped Department of Atomic Energy (DoAE) overcome the financial constraint.

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Suzlon offers to sell majority stake to Brookfield for settling loans

Suzlon has offered a one-time settlement proposal to its lenders that entails potential stake sale to Brookfield that would infuse additional equity in the company.

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Oil prices rise as Middle East tensions simmer

Brent futures were up 37 cents, or 0.6%, at $65.57 a barrel by 0044 GMT.

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Coal India targets stakes in overseas coke mines

The company has renewed its effort to acquire foreign coking coal assets as the fuel is getting unpopular in many countries, which can help the Indian company get a good price.

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Gujarat: Rooftop solar power generation scheme for slums soon

Earlier, the state government launched solar power generation schemes for households with terraces and the Suryashakti Kisan Yojana (SKY) for farmers

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Cyprus racers show budget solar cars have a sunny future

Venetia Chrysostomide fastened her helmet and rolled her solar-powered car into the sunny streets of Cypriot capital Nicosia for a race to showcase such vehicles' eco-friendly potential, even on a budget.

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Tata Power plans to pare debt with Rs 16,000 cr renewables InViT

It’s largely a solar portfolio on account of its $1.4 billion acquisition of Welspun Energy’s assets in June 2016.

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Tata Power plans to pare debt with Rs 16,000 cr renewables InViT

It’s largely a solar portfolio on account of its $1.4 billion acquisition of Welspun Energy’s assets in June 2016.

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Suzlon offers to sell majority stake to Brookfield for settling loans

Suzlon has offered a one-time settlement proposal to its lenders that entails potential stake sale to Brookfield that would infuse additional equity in the company.

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Suzlon offers to sell majority stake to Brookfield for settling loans

Suzlon has offered a one-time settlement proposal to its lenders that entails potential stake sale to Brookfield that would infuse additional equity in the company.

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Tata Power plans InvIT for its renewable energy portfolio

Tata Power aims to hive off its near 3-GW portfolio in trust along with Rs 10k-cr debt; also seeks to raise up to Rs 7k cr equity from investors.

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India intensifies talks to check oil prices as US-Iran tensions rise

Indian Navy has deployed warship and aircraft to secure tankers headed to India from the Persian Gulf region.

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Tata Power plans to pare debt with Rs 16,000 cr renewables InViT

If it goes ahead, Tata Power will join Larsen and Toubro, Reliance Industries, Sterlite and Piramal Enterprises in creating investment trusts for operational infrastructure assets.

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Govt recognises ONGC as HPCL's promoter

The latest move has been seen as a stamp of approval for ONGC being the parent of HPCL.

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HPCL relents, govt recognises ONGC as company promoter

The latest move has been seen as a stamp of approval for ONGC being the parent of HPCL.

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Rising Iran-US tension revives India’s oil worry

So far, oil and fuel prices have remained in the comfort zone, moving in a narrow band.

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Chandigarh: RWAs want solar panels must for government buildings

The resident welfare associations (RWAs) have demanded to make installation of solar panel mandatory for government buildings, but voluntarily for private houses.

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New Jersey picks Danish firm Orsted for wind energy project

The state Board of Public Utilities on Friday chose Orsted to build a project that would generate 1,100 megawatts of electricity.

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Poland eyes green energy investments in Western Balkans - minister

Poland backs the EU bids of the Western Balkan nations, including Serbia, which is Warsaw's biggest trade partner in the region

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'Robot blood' powers machines for lengthy tasks

Researchers have created a system of circulating liquid -- 'robot blood' -- within robotic structures, to store energy and power robotic applications for sophisticated, long-duration tasks.

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Astronomers see 'warm' glow of Uranus's rings

Two telescopes have measured the faint heat from the main, or epsilon ring, of Uranus, enabling astronomers for the first time to determine its temperature: a cool 77 Kelvin. Earlier images of the rings came from reflected light only. The observations also show that the rings lack dust, which is common in the rings of other planets, and are composed of centimeter-sized particles and larger.

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U.S. military consumes more hydrocarbons than most countries -- massive hidden impact on climate

Research shows the US military is one of the largest climate polluters in history, consuming more liquid fuels and emitting more CO2e (carbon-dioxide equivalent) than most countries.

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Power Minister assures support for electricity sector development in Rajasthan

The Minister reviewed the progress of work sanctioned under the DDUGJY and asked the state government to expedite the works

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New Jersey picks Danish firm Orsted for wind energy project

The state Board of Public Utilities on Friday chose Orsted to build a project that would generate 1,100 megawatts of electricity

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New norms for discoms to secure payment to gencos

The ministry order will empower the despatch centres to follow the PPA provision and cut supply.

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Special nanotubes could improve solar power and imaging technology

Physicists discovered a novel kind of nanotube that generates current in the presence of light. Devices such as optical sensors and infrared imaging chips are likely applications, which could be useful in fields such as automated transport and astronomy. In future, if the effect can be magnified and the technology scaled up, it could lead to high-efficiency solar power devices.

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India expresses concern over rising oil prices following developments in Strait of Hormuz

​​Brent oil on Thursday jumped about 5 per cent, the most since January, and is now trading near $65 a barrel

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SunPower sues former executive over trade secrets

The lawsuit alleges that DeBono began working for Standard several months before he left SunPower in April 2018

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India raises concerns over rising oil prices with Saudi Arabia

Global oil prices rose sharply on fears of a U.S. military attack on Iran that would disrupt flows from the Middle East, which provides more than a fifth of the world's oil output.

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Pradhan steps on energy diplomacy amid oil price volatility

Since 2018, India has been hard pressed in dealing with ever-increasing crude oil price volatility and crude oil supply disruptions on the back of US-imposed economic sanctions on Iran and Venezuela. The surge in crude oil prices last year led to domestic prices of petrol and diesel sky-rocketing across the country, to its highest level ever.

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Renewable energy sector hails New York state's new climate plan

If Governor Andrew Cuomo signs the bill into law as expected, New York would become the second US state to aim for a carbon-neutral economy

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HPCL installs reactor at AP refinery under expansion project

The licensor for this unit is Universal Oil Products and the Project Management Consultant is EIL, the company said

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India becomes investment darling for renewable energy to airports

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's election win last month consolidated his Hindu nationalist party's power base and is expected to stimulate further foreign investment

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To ensure security of Indian vessels, Navy deploys warships in Gulf of Oman, Persian Gulf

In addition, aerial surveillance by Indian Navy aircraft was also being undertaken in the area

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Srei Equipment gets $30 mn from Dutch bank for refinancing green projects

The Kolkata-based firm finances or leases out equipment used for solar and wind power projects.

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Expanding the temperature range of lithium-ion batteries

Electric cars struggle with extreme temperatures, mainly because of impacts on the electrolyte solutions in their lithium-ion batteries. Now, researchers have developed new electrolytes containing multiple additives that work better over a wide temperature range.

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J&K terminates contracts for Lower Kalnai hydropower project

The project was awarded on EPC basis in September 2013 to Coastal Projects Pro Limited and was scheduled to be completed in September, 2017

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Srei Equipment gets $30 mn from Dutch bank for refinancing green projects

The Kolkata-based firm finances or leases out equipment used for solar and wind power projects.

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Avg power usage spikes by 25 per cent in Delhi this summer: Study

Environment experts suggested that buildings must be designed for thermal comfort to minimise the use of mechanical cooling systems

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Rooftop solar panels at Aqua Line stations to save over Rs 4 crore annually

Currently, the NMRC is purchasing power from Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) at Rs 6.81 per unit to meet its daily requirements

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Solar tenders and reverse auctions in India - the way forward: Sunil Jain, CEO, Hero Future Energies

India is a great destination for renewables and all stakeholders should collaborate and work towards achieving India’s renewable target.

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Cairn Oil and Gas selects Lloyd’s Register for Integrated Project Management of 41 blocks

The company said Lloyd’s selection will enable speedy exploration management across the 41 blocks simultaneously

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NHPC to finalise supply of 2.5 GW power through stressed thermal projects

The scheme is to facilitate the procurement of power for three years from coal-based power plants that are already commissioned and do not have PPAs

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Bangladesh receives interest from 12 companies to build LNG terminal

The South Asian country is turning to land-based LNG terminals as its first imports of the super-chilled fuel via a floating platform were delayed

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Expanding the temperature range of lithium-ion batteries

Electric cars struggle with extreme temperatures, mainly because of impacts on the electrolyte solutions in their lithium-ion batteries. Now, researchers have developed new electrolytes containing multiple additives that work better over a wide temperature range.

from Batteries News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IwaeG4

Solar tenders and reverse auctions in India - the way forward: Sunil Jain, CEO, Hero Future Energies

India is a great destination for renewables and all stakeholders should collaborate and work towards achieving India’s renewable target.

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Clean power to overtake fossil fuels in Britain in 2019

Britain was home to the world's first coal-fuelled power plant in the 1880s, and coal was its dominant electricity source and a major economic driver for the next century

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Adding over 78,000 petrol pumps is uneconomical, says Crisil

Of the 78,493 petrol pumps planned, about 68 per cent belong to the regular category (highway and urban areas), and the remaining 32 per cent is in rural areas.

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Clean energy projects worth $1.5 billion seek Finnish aid

Finland aims to reduce its carbon emissions and it approved earlier in the year a ban on the use of coal in energy production by May 2029, forcing some of its biggest utilities to find alternative energy solutions

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Adani Green Energy arm bags 130-MW wind power project from SECI

The company has received a letter of award from SECI for the project, it said.The fixed power purchase agreement tariff is Rs 2.83 per kilowatt hour for 25 years

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Adding over 78,000 petrol pumps is uneconomical, says Crisil

Indian Oil Corp (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) in Nov last year advertised to open 78,493 more petrol pumps in the country.

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Adani Green Energy arm bags 130-MW wind power project from SECI

"Adani Renewable Energy Park (Gujarat) Ltd had won a bid for setting up a 130 MW ISTS connected wind power project in a tender issued by SECI," a BSE filing said.

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Italy's Edison buys EDF assets to boost green credentials

In a complex deal, Edison will pay $194 million to buy 265 megawatts of Italian wind assets from EDF's renewable arm as well as 77 MW of solar power capacity

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Adani Green Energy arm bags 130-MW wind power project from SECI

The company has received a letter of award from SECI for the project, it said.The fixed power purchase agreement tariff is Rs 2.83 per kilowatt hour for 25 years

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Oil prices jump as downed US drone stokes Middle East tensions

The drone was downed in international airspace over the Strait of Hormuz by an Iranian surface-to-air missile, a U.S. official said on Thursday, speaking on condition of anonymity

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Indian Oil to invest Rs 700 crore in setting up 2G ethanol plant at Panipat refinery

The proposed plant will utilize non-food biomass, mainly rice straw and other ligno-cellulosic feed stock, requiring around 473 tonne of raw material every day

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Uttar Pradesh: Tweak the clause for rooftop solar power plants, directs govt

The state government has asked development authorities across UP to incorporate amendments made in the Uttar Pradesh Energy Conservation Building Code

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Govt to invoke special powers, save renewable energy projects of Rs 40,000 crore

The power ministry will invoke Section 107 of the Electricity Act to issue directions to CERC

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OPINION: Australian resource companies are becoming renewable energy believers

Australian resource companies are increasingly embracing renewable energies into their mining and natural gas operations

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Solar power tariff remains low at Rs 2.5 per unit in SECI auction

The four firms quoted a tariff of Rs 2.5 per unit each in a reverse auction conducted by the SECI on Wednesday for Rajasthan Tranche II (750 MW) projects, a source said.

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Govt to invoke special powers, save renewable energy projects of Rs 40,000 crore

The power ministry will invoke Section 107 of the Electricity Act to issue directions to CERC

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Solar power tariff remains low at Rs 2.5 per unit in SECI auction

The four firms quoted a tariff of Rs 2.5 per unit each in a reverse auction conducted by the SECI on Wednesday for Rajasthan Tranche II (750 MW) projects, a source said.

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Govt to invoke special powers, save green projects of Rs 40,000 crore

Under new norms, Power-Grid plans transmission schemes every six months

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20 Delhi schools tap sun to cut power bill to near-zero

There are lessons to be learnt from these 20 Delhi government schools. In reducing their monthly power bill to near-zero by installing solar panels on rooftops, the schools are showing the way in achieving self-sufficiency in electricity production.

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EVs to get registration charge waiver

India is proposing to exempt electric vehicles from registration charges as part of the Narendra Modi-led NDA government’s agenda to promote electric mobility and cut country’s dependence on fossil fuels.

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Solar industry needs to ensure efficient use of water: Bridge to India

​The statement has come against the background of an advisory issued by the MNRE on optimal utilisation of water by the sector for cleaning of solar panels

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20 Delhi schools tap sun to cut power bill to near-zero

There are lessons to be learnt from these 20 Delhi government schools. In reducing their monthly power bill to near-zero by installing solar panels on rooftops, the schools are showing the way in achieving self-sufficiency in electricity production.

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Arunachal's deputy CM discusses Kameng hydropower project with Union power minister

Mein appraised the power scenario of Arunachal Pradesh to the Union Minister and they discussed several issues for development of hydro-power and robust power system in the state

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Oil prices rise as US stockpiles drop, OPEC agrees meeting date

Brent crude futures had risen 82 cents, or 1.3%, to $62.64 by 0026 GMT. They dropped 0.5% on Wednesday

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Ghaziabad: Tweak clause for rooftop solar plants, directs government

All government and semi-government offices having an area of more than 1000 sq m will soon have to install solar photovoltaic power plant on their rooftops.

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Adani Green Energy arm bags 600 MW solar wind hybrid projects

The company has received Letters of Award from SECI for the 600 MW projects.

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Adani Green Energy arm bags 600 MW solar wind hybrid projects

The company has received Letters of Award (LOAs) from SECI for the 600 MW projects.

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Maharashtra identifies site for Saudi Aramco, ADNOC's refinery

The new site in western Maharashtra would be at Raigad district, about 100 kms (62 milies) south of the country's financial capital Mumbai.

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Maharashtra identifies site for Saudi Aramco, ADNOC's refinery

The new site in western Maharashtra would be at Raigad district, about 100 kms south of the country's financial capital Mumbai

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OVL, partners agree to invest $20 bn in Mozambique LNG project

The project will initially consist of two LNG trains with a total nameplate capacity of 12.88 million tonnes per annum. Feedgas will come from the Golfinho/Atum field in Offshore Area 1

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Adani Green Energy arm bags 600 MW solar wind hybrid projects

The company has received Letters of Award from SECI for the 600 MW projects.

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NCLT directs Moser Baer Solar to go under liquidation

Moser Baer Solar is a subsidiary of optical storage media maker Moser Baer India Ltd (MBIL), which is also facing liquidation.

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RPower gets CERC nod to meet new environment norms at Sasan UMPP

The CERC approval would enable the company to recover the cost of the system from its consumers, according to the company.

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OVL, partners agree to invest $20 billion in Mozambique LNG project

The project will initially consist of two LNG trains with a total nameplate capacity of 12.88 million tonnes per annum.

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Cairn Oil and Gas to spend Rs 7,924 cr to develop infrastructure at Ravva field

The centre had last year extended Cairn’s Production Sharing Contract for Ravva field by another 10 years

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India's GSPC seeks two spot LNG cargoes for August delivery: sources

The first delivery window is between Aug. 5-12 and second is at the end of August, one of the sources added.

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German network agency approves solar power projects

The majority of the approved capacity was for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state in the northeast, at an average price of $0.0613 cents per kWh, down from 6.59 cents awarded in the previous round

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BHEL commissions unit-1 of 336-MW Chhukha Hydro Electric project in Bhutan

With the commissioning of unit-1, BHEL has successfully executed the R&M contract for two units -- unit-1 and 3

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Rooftop solar firm Sunshot to raise $100 mn-$125 mn over next 3 yrs: Rahul Dasari, CEO

The firm is looking at investing in Opex projects, and is working with various financiers for the same

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MNRE to set up Dispute Resolution Committee for solar, wind power developers

The companies had earlier demanded setting up a mechanism to expeditiously resolve unforeseen disputes that arise beyond the scope of contractual agreements

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MNRE to set up Dispute Resolution Committee for solar, wind power developers

The companies had earlier demanded setting up a mechanism to expeditiously resolve unforeseen disputes that arise beyond the scope of contractual agreements

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How long before India achieves self-sufficiency in sourcing solar power equipment?

So, how long before India develops a domestic base of manufacturing capacity that is able to significantly replace the solar imports, if not eliminate them completely?

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NCLT orders liquidation of Moser Baer Solar

In November 2017, Central Bank had referred Moser Baer Solar under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and subsequently the liquidation value has been estimated at Rs 72.4 crore.

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NCLT orders liquidation of Moser Baer Solar

In November 2017, Central Bank had referred Moser Baer Solar under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and subsequently the liquidation value has been estimated at Rs 72.4 crore.

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ANALYSIS-South Korea fires up on renewables, to close more coal plants

Facing choking smog in its major cities and under pressure to meet emission reduction targets, the world's fourth-biggest coal importer is expected to accelerate targets for green energy in an updated 15-year energy plan later this year.

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Germany needs to ease rules to hit 2030 renewables target

Germany has set a target of generating 65% of its power from renewable sources by 2030, requiring an increase in wind and solar generation capacity to between 215 and 237 gigawatts (GW) from 120 GW now. Renewables account for about 40% now.

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U.S. solar power installation outlook brightens on falling costs -report

In 2019, installations are expected to be up 25 percent from 2018 to 13.3 gigawatts

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Meteors help Martian clouds form

Researchers think they've solved the long-standing mystery of how Mars got all of its clouds.

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'Hot spots' increase efficiency of solar desalination

Researchers showed they could boost the efficiency of their nanotechnology-enabled solar membrane desalination system by more than 50% simply by adding inexpensive plastic lenses to concentrate sunlight into 'hot spots.'

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'Hot spots' increase efficiency of solar desalination

Researchers showed they could boost the efficiency of their nanotechnology-enabled solar membrane desalination system by more than 50% simply by adding inexpensive plastic lenses to concentrate sunlight into 'hot spots.'

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How long before India achieves self-sufficiency in sourcing solar power equipment?

So, how long before India develops a domestic base of manufacturing capacity that is able to significantly replace the solar imports, if not eliminate them completely?

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Cairn Oil and Gas close to awarding project management service contract for 41 blocks

The company plans to spend $500 million to carry out exploration work for the 41 blocks it won under OALP-I

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Gujarat State Petroleum Corp extends stake sale deadline for third time

The Gujarat government company, which is on a debt reduction path, is banking on central PSUs such as ONGC, GAIL (India), HPCL, and BPCL to participate in the bidding for these onshore and offshore blocks

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Water level in Karnataka's hydropower dams dips to 14% of capacity, hits rock bottom in three

Data accessed by TOI shows only 114 thousand million cubic feet (tmcft) of live storage is available in 13 major reservoirs. The figure is just about 14% of the total storage capacity of 825 tmcft

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South Korea fires up on renewables, to close more coal plants

The world's fourth-biggest coal importer is expected to accelerate targets for green energy

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Oil prices hold steady amid Mideast tensions, weak economic data

Brent crude futures were up 4 cents at $60.98 a barrel by 0055 GMT. They fell 1.7% in the previous session on concerns about slowing global growth.

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Delhi: Solar power can save you Rs 46,000 in yearly bill

The framework has finally been notified after objections and comments were collected from the general public by January 2019.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2MT6CBX

US-Iran move closer to a flashpoint as tensions spike

While the number is small, it represents an escalation of U.S. military might aimed at deterring Iran and calming allies worried that transit through key shipping lanes could be in jeopardy.

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Essel Group in talks to sell solar assets, YO1 wellness centre in US

This is not the first time the group is trying to sell the solar assets.

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JPMorgan expects RIL earnings growth to fall 15% on weakness in core business

Shares of RIL, which have the highest weightage on the Sensex and Nifty, fell 2.7 per cent to . Rs 1,281.50 on Monday.

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Niti’s new road map: Only electric vehicles to be sold after 2030

Earlier, a panel headed by NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant had suggested that only electric-powered three-wheelers and two-wheelers with engine capacity of up to 150 cc should be sold from 2025.

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UAE assures supply of oil, LPG to India despite tanker attacks: Pradhan

Dharmendra Pradhan said he discussed collaboration between India and the UAE during a telephone conversation with Jaber.

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Pune firm develops solar-powered irrigation system

The irrigation system is intended to make farmers independent of seasonal rains or expensive fuel along with reducing carbon dioxide emissions and improving food security by developing solar pumps.

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As the sun shines, Dwarka societies reap cash benefits

Initially, seven societies were chosen for the project and they reported cumulative savings of 6.5 lakh electricity units and Rs 32 lakh annually. This model has proved attractive for others and more societies are joining in to avail long-term benefits.

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IITH improves solar cell efficiency using magnetic field

Anode is the positively charged electrode by which the electrons leave an electrical device.

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Iberdrola to launch Irish retail arm, invest $112 mln in renewables by 2025

The move is part of a company-wide goal to invest around 34 billion euros to 2022 on renewables and energy network systems and expand in retail markets across Europe.

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Delhi: Solar power can save you Rs 46,000 in yearly bill

The city’s much-needed push for solar energy could be just around the corner with Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) finally notifying the group net metering (GNM) and virtual net metering (VNM) framework, which will benefit thousands of RWAs, households and CGHS societies.

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Essel Group in talks to sell solar assets, YO1 wellness centre in US

This is not the first time the group is trying to sell the solar assets.

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Sun's history found buried in Moon's crust

The Sun's rotation rate in its first billion years is unknown. Yet, this spin rate affected solar eruptions, influencing the evolution of life. Scientists think they've figured it out by using the Moon as critical evidence.

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NASA's Cassini reveals New Sculpting in Saturn Rings

As NASA's Cassini dove close to Saturn in its final year, the spacecraft provided intricate detail on the workings of Saturn's complex rings, new analysis shows.

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'Self-healing' polymer brings perovskite solar tech closer to market

A protective layer of epoxy resin helps prevent the leakage of pollutants from perovskite solar cells (PSCs), report scientists. Adding a 'self-healing' polymer to the top of a PSC can radically reduce how much lead it discharges into the environment. This gives a strong boost to prospects for commercializing the technology.

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'Self-healing' polymer brings perovskite solar tech closer to market

A protective layer of epoxy resin helps prevent the leakage of pollutants from perovskite solar cells (PSCs), report scientists. Adding a 'self-healing' polymer to the top of a PSC can radically reduce how much lead it discharges into the environment. This gives a strong boost to prospects for commercializing the technology.

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India says UAE assures supply of oil, LPG despite tanker attacks

Dharmendra Pradhan said he discussed collaboration between India and the UAE during a telephone conversation with Jaber.

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Sembcorp Industries withdraws draft prospectus for India energy unit listing

Sembcorp plans to subscribe to additional shares in Sembcorp Energy India Ltd through its wholly-owned subsidiary Sembcorp Utilities, and inject new equity to support the growth of its India renewable energy business, it said

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First pilot floating solar plant to be completed in next 2-3 months: Vedanta

The solar plant is expected to have an energy yield of 1,993 MWh a year and will be able to power 1,400 houses a year.

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First pilot floating solar plant to be completed in next 2-3 months: Vedanta

The plant will be located at Ghosunda Dam, near Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, it said

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First pilot floating solar plant to be completed in next 2-3 months: Vedanta

The plant will be located at Ghosunda Dam, near Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, it said

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Sembcorp Industries withdraws draft prospectus for India energy unit listing

Sembcorp plans to subscribe to additional shares in Sembcorp Energy India Ltd through its wholly-owned subsidiary Sembcorp Utilities, and inject new equity to support the growth of its India renewable energy business, it said

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GE to cut another 450 Swiss jobs amid energy downturn

The company has a workforce of 3,050 in Switzerland now

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Bescom plans 650 e-vehicle charging stations across Karnataka; 100 in Bengaluru

The proposal is under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicle (FAME) scheme. Bescom said Bengaluru will be its major focus, where the project will be implemented first.

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BRIEF: Siemens Gamesa receives conditional order for supply of wind turbines in Taiwan

ORDER ENCOMPASSES SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF 47 SG 8.0-167 DD WIND TURBINES INCLUDING A 20 YEAR FULL SERVICE AGREEMENT

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US escalates online attacks on Russia's power grid

The officials described the previously unreported deployment of American computer code inside Russia’s grid and other targets as a classified companion to more publicly discussed action directed at Moscow’s disinformation and hacking units around the 2018 midterm elections.

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Niti Aayog calls meeting to discuss electric vehicles timeline issue after industry furore

The industry is supportive of the government’s move towards e-mobility, he said, but would not want a “surgical strike” on internal combustion engine vehicles.

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India's coal imports jump 10 per cent as power plants face fuel shortage

There was a revival of coal demand post monsoon rains and buyers are looking for restocking for the approaching winter months.

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Steel, iron makers seek removal of duty on coking coal; higher tariff on scrap

At present India's 85 per cent of demand of coking coal is met through imports, industry bodies Ficci and CII have apprised the Ministry of Steel in a pre-Budget proposal.

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Govt may push Coal India to merge or list subsidiaries

A senior government official said this may be kickstarted by coal sector behemoth Coal India (CIL) which has eight subsidiaries

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Massive South American blackout, 44 million without power

Public transportation halted, shops closed and patients dependent on home medical equipment were urged to go to hospitals with generators.

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CERC allows Power Grid to offer towers to telecos for BTS installation

The move will address the issue of deficiency of telecom coverage in the country, particularly remote areas.

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India's flat May fuel demand points to sluggish economy

Fuel consumption was 18.61 million tonnes in May, government data showed, indicating a sluggish economy.

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Massive power outage hits Argentina, Uruguay: Power companies

Two Argentine power companies confirmed the failure knocked out electricity throughout Argentina, without specifying the cause

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Unhappy with few OEMs, wind power developers prefer own O&M

O&M contracts have traditionally been awarded to equipment makers, who get a substantial part of their revenue from such contracts

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Unhappy with few OEMs, wind power developers prefer own O&M

O&M contracts have traditionally been awarded to equipment makers, who get a substantial part of their revenue from such contracts

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Unhappy with parts makers, wind power developers prefer own O&M

O&M contracts have traditionally been awarded to equipment makers, which can often get a substantial part of revenue from such contracts.

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BHEL bags Rs 800 crore orders for setting up two solar power plants

With these orders, BHEL's solar PV portfolio has crossed 1 Gigawatt mark.

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CERC allows Power Grid to offer towers to telcos for BTS installation

The move will not only address the issue of deficiency of telecom coverage in the country but this segment could also be money spinner for Power Grid.

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

BHEL bags 200 MW solar energy orders worth Rs 800 cr, touches 1 GW mark in segment

Valued at over Rs 800 crore, the orders have been secured from the state-run power giant NTPC Ltd and Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd (GSECL).

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Why does IUCN want Sundarbans under “natural sites in danger” list?

The centre of the concern is Bangladesh' largest power project being developed by a JV between India’s NTPC and Bangladesh Power Development Board.

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BHEL bags Rs 800 crore orders for setting up two solar power plants

With these orders, BHEL's solar PV portfolio has crossed 1 Gigawatt mark.

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India puts renewable power at the centre of G2o dialogue on energy

Power minister R K Singh leveraged India’s rapid expansion of renewable power capacity and successful energy justice programme

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Power tariffs set to rise by 20 per cent in Uttar Pradesh

If implemented, this will lead to a steep increase in power bills — a monthly bill of, say, Rs 3,000 will rise to around Rs 4,000

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U.S. allows Iraq to import Iranian energy for three more months

Iraq has had several extensions to the waiver first granted last year

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G-20 energy, environment chiefs meet amid Middle East tensions

The two-day meeting began in the Japanese resort town of Karuizawa after Thursday's attacks

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EDF consortium wins 600 MW Dunkirk offshore wind project

EDF's bid in partnership with Germany's Innogy and Canada's Enbridge beat rivals including utility Engie in partnership with Portugal's EDPR and energy group Total in partnership with Denmark's Orsted

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Green power fights heat wave blues

Higher renewable and hydel generation have also prevented faster depletion of fuel stock at coal-fired plants.

from Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2KZ2aiL

OPINION: Effective policies, not deadlines, the need of the hour for energy sector

Valuable lessons can be learnt from sectors that can significantly assist in taking a call between effective policies and time-bound ones.

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Indian Oil to invest over Rs 1.3k crore in Kolkata in two yrs

According to Bharat, for BS IV deisel engines IOC has come out with diesel emission additive which once fitted with the engine will be compliant with BS VI norms and would be able to use BSVI diesel

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EDF consortium wins 600 MW Dunkirk offshore wind project

EDF's bid in partnership with Germany's Innogy and Canada's Enbridge beat rivals including utility Engie in partnership with Portugal's EDPR and energy group Total in partnership with Denmark's Orsted

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Tata Power's arm CGPL raises Rs 1.1K crore via debt securities

The debt obligations of CGPL under the NCDs are guaranteed by the company, Tata Power said in a BSE filing

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CIL to offer 21.5% more coal to power generators through forward e-auctions

ehemoth said the company will offer 33 million tonnes of coal through forward e-auctions in 2019-20 compared with 27.14 million tonnes in 2018-19.

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IEA cuts 2019 estimate for oil demand growth on global economy worries

IEA revised down its 2019 demand growth estimate to 1.2 million barrels per day

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EDF consortium wins 600 MW Dunkirk offshore wind power project

EDF's bid in partnership with Germany's Innogy and Canada's Enbridge beat rivals including utility Engie

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SCO Summit: PM Modi calls for focus on alternate energy, economic cooperation

H for healthcare cooperation, E for economic cooperation, A for alternate energy, L for literature and culture, T for terrorism-free society and H for humanitarian cooperation, Modi said.

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SCO Summit: PM Modi calls for focus on alternate energy, economic cooperation

H for healthcare cooperation, E for economic cooperation, A for alternate energy, L for literature and culture, T for terrorism-free society and H for humanitarian cooperation, Modi said.

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Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant dismisses rumours on AFR spent fuel storage facility

It stated that KKNPP in Tirunelveli’s Radhapuram taluk was the seventh nuclear power generating site of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited in India, with a total capacity of 2000 megawatt

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Adani Green Energy raises Rs 402 crore through offer for sale

The floor price for OFS was Rs 43 per equity share

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Adani Green Energy raises Rs 402 crore through offer for sale

The floor price for OFS was Rs 43 per equity share

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Jharkhand: JREDA sets 5MW power target from solar rooftops this year

"So far, 100 solar rooftop units were set up in residential/commercial areas across the state, with majority of the chunk being in Ranchi.

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PFC appoints Ravinder Dhillon as director projects

Presently serving as an executive director in PFC, Dhillon has more than 34 years of experience in various areas of power sector.

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France’s Total close to buying 30% in Adani Gas for $1 bn

The deal — depending on its contours — is expected to trigger an open offer to public shareholders

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Telangana govt to buy 2000 mw additional power from NTPC

"We need it from July to November of this year as the Kaleshwaram project becomes operational," said TS Transco CMD, D Prabhakar Rao

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France's Total close to buying 30% in Adani Gas for more than $800 million: TOI

The deal is expected to trigger an open offer to public shareholders of Adani Gas, and Total may end up having a roughly equal stake in the company as billionaire promoter Gautam Adani, the report said.

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India sees rise in solar photovoltaic jobs: IRENA

In total, 11 million people were employed in renewable energy worldwide in 2018, up from 10.3 million in 2017

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Solar company says UK needs new policies to meet 2050 carbon target

Britain this week became the first G7 country to adopt a legally binding commitment to become carbon neutral by 2050 - a move that implies a radical rebalancing of the world's fifth largest economy in response to the climate crisis

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Power Minister RK Singh holds meeting with gencos to push clean energy

"Power Minister has given appropriate directions to resolve such issues," a Power Ministry statement said.

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India sees rise in solar photovoltaic jobs: IRENA

In total, 11 million people were employed in renewable energy worldwide in 2018, up from 10.3 million in 2017

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Renewable energy financing: Industry’s thumbs up for govt’s move to ease credit flow

The industry had recently recommended to the government to remove the cap of Rs 15 crore per year under priority sector lending for rooftop projects, ease the credit limits significantly and remove them in a phased manner

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Norway forces sovereign wealth fund to go greener

To comply with the new directive, the fund looks set to divest assets in mining giants working with coal, such as Glencore, BHP Billiton and Anglo American, and energy companies such as Germany's RWE and Italy's Enel

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Govt wants ONGC to sell 2 of its fairways in Ahmedabad and Vadodara

ONGC’s fairways, used by its executives for playing the leisurely game, have been deemed ‘non-core’ assets.

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Petronet in a bind with capacity expansion and lower offtake

India’s gas consumption fell by 1.6 per cent year-on-year to 161 million metric standard cubic metres per day

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Adani wins green light for long delayed Australian coal mine

The Carmichael mine has been a lighting rod for climate change concerns in Australia, and was seen as a factor in the surprise return to power of the conservative Liberal/National coalition in a national election in May

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