Wednesday, July 31, 2019

In five years, households with solar water heaters double in Pune

In 2019-20, over 40,115 households with solar water heaters opted for the tax rebate benefit. The number of such properties in 2015-16 was 21,731.

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Non-subsidised LPG gas price cut by Rs 62.50 per cylinder from today

The price of non-subsidised LPG was reduced by Rs 100.50/cylinder earlier in July 2019 also.

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NGT dismisses plea for reconstituting panel on Subansiri hydro project

A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said it not found any material on record justifying the plea of "bias" with regard to the existing committee on the 2000 MW project

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Record solar power generation in France in June

French solar power capacity rose 9.5% year-on-year in June compared with last year as more solar production units were connected to the grid, RTE said in its monthly report on Wednesday

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Telangana to go for 1,000 Mw solar power, one-time settlement of power dues

The review meeting was held on the eve of the implementation of Letter of Credit system for power purchases from August 1 as mandated by the Centre, an official release said

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Green move: Charging e-vehicles now cheaper in Delhi

Meanwhile, under the new tariff regime, psychologists and physiotherapists have been brought in the domestic category, which will result in lower bills

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J&K, Telangana, Rajasthan stare at power outages

According to a directive by the power ministry, the distribution companies had to open the bank guarantees to power plants by Wednesday to avoid outages.

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Telangana to go for 1,000 Mw solar power, one-time settlement of power dues

The review meeting was held on the eve of the implementation of Letter of Credit system for power purchases from August 1 as mandated by the Centre, an official release said

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Oil demand dips 0.2% in Q1 but petrol, diesel sales rise

It’s hard to draw an exact relationship between oil sales and economic activity, but analysts say contraction in fuel sales can suggest a slowdown.

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J&K, Telangana, Rajasthan stare at power outages

According to a directive by the power ministry, the distribution companies had to open the bank guarantees to power plants by Wednesday to avoid outages.

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TESS satellite uncovers 'first nearby super-Earth'

NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), a mission designed to comb the heavens for exoplanets, has discovered its first potentially habitable world outside of our own solar system -- and an international team of astronomers has characterized the super-Earth, about 31 light-years away.

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Confirmation of toasty TESS planet leads to surprising find of promising world

A piping hot planet discovered by NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has pointed the way to additional worlds orbiting the same star, one of which is located in the star's habitable zone. If made of rock, this planet may be around twice Earth's size.

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Shale natural gas development impacting recreationists

Researchers took a closer look at shale natural gas energy development (SGD) and how it is affecting the experiences of outdoor recreationists, like hikers and campers. They found a significant number of recreationists encountered SGD-related activities and a smaller number even changed their outdoor behaviors or experiences as a result of encountering SGD.

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Discoms to pay full tariff during non-supply period to renewable gencos: MNRE

Power discoms pay fixed charges or infrastructure cost to electricity generation companies during the non-supply period under the power purchase agreements (PPA).

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DERC announces reduced tariff for power consumers in Delhi

Delhi Electricity Regularity Commission (DERC) chairman Justice (retired) S S Chauhan said the new rates would be applicable from August 1.

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Energy storage will attract $662 bn investments through 2040; China, US, India to lead the pack

This 122-fold boom of stationary energy storage over the next two decades will require $662 billion of investment, according to Bloomberg NEF

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MNRE issues clarification on govt directive on payment security mechanism for gencos

The 28 June order had stated that even in the event power is not dispatched for any reason the distribution licensee will continue to pay fixed charges to the generation companies

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Your power bill set to go down in Delhi. DERC reduces power tariff

The DERC has reduced fixed charges across all categories.

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Indian Oil Corp first quarter net profit falls 50 per cent to Rs 3,624 crore

The company had posted a net profit of Rs 7,176 crore for the quarter ended June 2018

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Rolls-Royce corruption case: ONGC, GAIL executives likely to have received kickbacks

CBI has filed an FIR against Rolls Royce, Rolls Royce India, APL, Ashok pant, Turbotech Energy Services and unknown officials from ONGC, GAIL and HAL

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Eni acquires 20 per cent of ADNOC Refining for $3.24 billion

The partners, including Austria’s OMV, also set up a new trading joint venture

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Finland's Neste expands Singapore refinery as it taps renewable growth

The refinery produces renewable fuels, mainly from waste and residues such as used cooking oil, animal fat from food industry waste, fish fat from fish processing waste and residues from vegetable oil processing

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Himachal HC penalises hydropower dam company on water project for six states

Allowing the petition of Sat Dev Singh, whose land was acquired by HPPCL for the construction of the Renuka dam project, the court imposed a penalty of Rs 100,000 on the company

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Price pressure kicks Siemens Gamesa shares to four-month low

Like its peers, the Spain-based firm is suffering from lower prices across the industry prompted by governments introducing competitive auction systems that favour the lowest bidders, shifting away from subsidising generous fixed tariffs

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Hit by sanctions and rising tensions, Iran's oil exports slide in July

The United States reimposed sanctions on Iran in November after pulling out of a 2015 nuclear accord between Tehran and six world powers

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Wind turbine maker Senvion hopes to find buyer for assets by end August

The company is hoping to strike a deal to sell some of its assets but not the whole company by then

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Government to reach out to foreign players for oil exploration

Move to help avoid concentration of acreage in hands of only a few companies.

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State discoms open to imported coal cost pass through for Tata project

“There is some hope for the project now. At a recent meeting, we gauged that everyone is interested and exchanged notes,” he said on condition of anonymity.

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Portugal's solar energy auction breaks world record -minister

Of the entities initially competing for the 1,150 megawatt (MW) auction, there were 13 winners, Galamba said, without giving any names

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State discoms open to imported coal cost pass through for Tata project

But approvals yet to come from four of the five consumer states of the Mundra plant

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CBI books Rolls Royce in corruption case

The action comes after a five-year-long enquiry by the agency initiated on the basis of a complaint from the Defence Ministry which had received a letter about the engagement of Singapore-based Ashok Patni and his company Aashmore Pvt Ltd by Rolls Royce.

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Government to reach out to foreign players for oil exploration

Move to help avoid concentration of acreage in hands of only a few companies.

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Land acquisition, infra continue major impediments for timely completion of wind projects: Care

Last week, the government made certain amendments to the bidding guidelines for wind projects to fast-track installation of such energy projects in the country.

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3D printed rocket fuel comparison

Scientists in Australia are using 3D printing to create fuels for rockets, and using tailor-made rocket motors they've built to test the fuels.

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Treating solar cell materials reveals formation of unexpected microstructures

Hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites have been used in optoelectronic devices including solar cells, photodetectors, light-emitting diodes and lasers, but the surface of hybrid perovskites is prone to surface defects, where charge carriers are trapped in the semiconducting material. To solve this problem, the crystal surface must be passivated. Researchers describe testing hybrid organic-inorganic perovskite crystals treated with benzylamine to investigate the mechanisms by which the surface of the crystal is passivated, and traps states are reduced.

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Ultra-thin layers of rust generate electricity from flowing water

Researchers have shown that iron oxide layers can convert kinetic energy of saltwater into electrical power.

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Ultra-thin layers of rust generate electricity from flowing water

Researchers have shown that iron oxide layers can convert kinetic energy of saltwater into electrical power.

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Land acquisition, infra continue major impediments for timely completion of wind projects: Care

Last week, the government made certain amendments to the bidding guidelines for wind projects to fast-track installation of such energy projects in the country.

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Essar says third-party cargo volumes at Hazira terminal jumped 22 per cent in June quarter

The Company achieved an overall cargo throughput of 7 MT during the quarter. Of this, 1.1 MT was third-party cargo.

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I-T attaches Rs 254-cr worth 'benami' equity of Ratul Puri; links him to VVIP choppers scam

Ratul Puri, the chairman of Hindustan Powerprojects Pvt (HPP) Ltd, is the nephew of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath.

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India offers $100 mn aid to Benin to meet sustainable development goals

"Our partnership under the International Solar Alliance can help us light a million homes in a sustainable manner and provide access to energy," President Kovind said.

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I-T attaches Rs 254-cr worth 'benami' equity of Ratul Puri; links him to VVIP choppers scam

Ratul Puri, the chairman of Hindustan Powerprojects Pvt (HPP) Ltd, is the nephew of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath.

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BP profit outstrips forecasts, lifted by higher oil output

Shares in BP were up 3% at 0836 GMT, compared with a 0.1% gain in the broader FTSE index. BP and rival Royal Dutch Shell kept the blue-chip index in positive territory

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India’s fertilizer sector among most energy efficient in world: Report

The report - ‘Grain by Grain’ - is the complete assessment of the environmental performance of fertilizer industry in India

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Siemens Gamesa slightly lowers 2019 profit expectations

Sales rose 23% to $2.93 billion in the April-June period from a year earlier, beating a forecast provided by the company, drawn from analyst estimates which pointed on average to earnings of 2.49 billion euros

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Scotland's Beatrice offshore wind farm starts commercial operations

The 588 megawatt wind farm cost 2.5 billion pounds ($3 billion) and is the fourth largest wind farm in the world, the company said

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Monday, July 29, 2019

India's 2019 thermal coal imports seen at 180-185 mt: WoodMac

WoodMac previously said India's thermal coal imports grew at their fastest pace since 2014 to 164 million tonnes in 2018

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5,645 electric buses sanctioned for 65 cities: Amitabh Kant

Last week, the GST Council headed by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman decided to cut the tax rates on e-vehicles from 12 per cent to 5 per cent with effect from August 1.

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Ambani, IOC's Sanjiv Singh, ONGC's Shashi Shanker in list of world's top CEOs

Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Ambani was ranked 49th on the list

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IOC, Adani to invest Rs 9,600 cr in city gas projects

50 joint venture company, IndianOil-Adani Gas Pvt Ltd (IOAGPL), for implementation of city gas distribution (CGD) projects in various cities in the country.

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GAIL's Tripathi denied third extension as CMD

Widely rated as one of the finest CEOs in the petroleum sector in the country, Tripathi is credited with steering the GAIL through several challenging times in project management.

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IOC, Adani to invest Rs 9,600 cr in city gas projects

50 joint venture company, IndianOil-Adani Gas Pvt Ltd (IOAGPL), for implementation of city gas distribution (CGD) projects in various cities in the country.

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Petronas, Japan's JXTG may buy stake in India's Bina oil refinery

The Bina plant in central India, capable of processing 156,000 bpd of crude oil, is operated by Bharat Oman Refineries, a 50-50 joint venture between Oman Oil and state-run BPCL

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GAIL's B C Tripathi denied third extension as CMD

​​Tripathi, 59, completes his second five-year term on July 31, and was eligible for an extension till his date of superannuation in January next year

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Power discoms’ dues to generation companies stand at Rs 21,000 crore monthly

The analysis is based on data on 18 generators -- 6 central and 12 private -- with a total conventional capacity of 115 GW tied up with state discoms across the country

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Tensions surge over Serbia's small hydropower plants

The remote and sparsely-populated Bulgarian border region of Stara Planina, which means Old Mountain in Serbian, is famed for rugged peaks and pristine rivers cascading through dense woodlands

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Tamil Nadu: Lack of meters stop homes from tapping solar energy

People trying to tap green energy by installing roof-top solar panels are finding it next to impossible to get the mandatory net meter from Tangedco, the state’s discom

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INNOVATION: IIT Hyderabad develops low-cost, eco-friendly solar cells using 'kumkum dye'

The dye-sensitised solar cell is based on New Fuchsin dye with aqueous electrolyte and platinum-free counter electrodes, according to the research published in the Solar Energy journal.

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IIT Hyderabad develops low-cost, eco-friendly solar cells using 'kumkum dye'

The dye-sensitised solar cell (DSSC) is based on New Fuchsin (NF) dye with aqueous electrolyte and platinum-free counter electrodes, according to the research published in the Solar Energy journal.

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India’s largest renewable energy companies: Acme, Adani and Greenko top the list

These companies are closely followed by Azure Power with 1,591 Mw, Tata Power with 1,388 Mw, Renew Power with 1,241 Mw, NTPC 870 Mw Avaada Power 680 Mw, Hero Future Energies 553 Mw and NLC with 440 Mw of capacity

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India’s largest renewable energy companies: Acme, Adani and Greenko top the list

These companies are closely followed by Azure Power with 1,591 Mw, Tata Power with 1,388 Mw, Renew Power with 1,241 Mw, NTPC 870 Mw Avaada Power 680 Mw, Hero Future Energies 553 Mw and NLC with 440 Mw of capacity

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Sunday, July 28, 2019

India's renewable energy cost lowest in Asia Pacific: WoodMac

India wants to have 175 GW of renewable-based installed power capacity by 2022

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India's renewable energy cost lowest in Asia Pacific: WoodMac

India wants to have 175 GW of renewable-based installed power capacity by 2022

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Only 2,681 of 23L buildings have solar panels in Coimbatore circle

Even though the public are aware of the benefits of producing green energy, they are reluctant because of its high installation price,” an official from TANGEDCO said.

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Two of nine Gujarat wind auction winners agree to slash tariffs

Pressuring developers after an auction to lower tariffs to match that of the lowest bidder is increasingly becoming a tactic to keep prices low.

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Andhra Pradesh seeks to cancel 21 wind energy pacts

The cancellation is despite the high court staying a July 1 notification issued by the state and July 12 letters written to various developers seeking renegotiation of power tariffs.

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Two of nine Gujarat wind auction winners agree to slash tariffs

Pressuring developers after an auction to lower tariffs to match that of the lowest bidder is increasingly becoming a tactic to keep prices low.

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Torrent Group plans Rs 3,000 cr investment for gas pipeline network in UP

These investments will bring environment-friendly natural gas to Uttar Pradesh.

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Two of nine Gujarat wind auction winners agree to slash tariffs

Enerfra was the lowest bidder in the auctions. The second-lowest winners Powerica Ltd. and Vena Energy agreed to match the lowest bid.

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Andhra Pradesh seeks to cancel 21 wind energy pacts

The cancellation is despite the high court staying a July 1 notification issued by the state and July 12 letters written to various developers seeking renegotiation of power tariffs.

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Andhra Pradesh seeks to cancel 21 wind energy pacts

The cancellation is despite the high court staying a July 1 notification issued by the state and July 12 letters written to various developers seeking renegotiation of power tariffs.

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Last-minute rush of discoms to meet August 1 deadline for bank guarantees

No electricity without bank guarantees after deadline; several state authorities confused.

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New space discovery sheds light on how planets form

A newly discovered planet orbiting one of the brightest young stars known could provide valuable information on how planetary bodies form.

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Torrent Group plans Rs 3,000 cr investment for gas pipeline network in UP

These investments will bring environment-friendly natural gas to Uttar Pradesh.

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IOC opposes Andhra Pradesh govt's move to redo power purchase pacts

IOC has also asked Andhra’s Discoms to immediately clear arrears of Rs 23.35 crore against the supply of wind power for the past 10 months.

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Govt prohibits mining of atomic energy minerals by private entities

Atomic minerals zirconium, monazite and thorium are found in abundance along several beaches of the country.

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World's largest fusion experiment empowers Indian manufacturing

The world's largest reactor aims to demonstrate that it is possible to produce commercial electricity from a clean energy source fusion.

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Discoms make a beeline for cheaper power supplied by NTPC under SCED system

Under SCED power generating cos raise capacity utilisation of more efficient plants which are located closer to coal mines and thus have lower freight cost.

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Saturday, July 27, 2019

UP govt allows farm land lease for solar power plant, agri industry

The new law permits lease of agricultural land for agricultural purposes for up to 15 years and for a solar project for up to 30 years.

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U'khand CM allocates solar energy projects to local entrepreneurs

On the occasion, the chief minister said another lot of solar power projects worth Rs 200 crore will also be distributed soon among local entrepreneurs.

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India cuts tax rate on electric vehicles to boost uptake

The decision to slash the tax was taken at a meeting of the GST council chaired by India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sithraman in New Delhi.

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Reducing greenhouse gas in rocky mountain region has health, financial benefits

Research suggests that imposing fees on energy producers that emit greenhouse gas could improve the health and financial well-being of the Rocky Mountain region.

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50,000 solar pumps to be given to farmers and 'gaushalas' in Haryana: Minister

The minister was speaking at an event in Kadipur village of district Mahendragarh

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Friday, July 26, 2019

IOC opposes Andhra Pradesh govt's move to redo power purchase pacts

IOC has also asked Andhra’s Discoms to immediately clear arrears of Rs 23.35 crore against the supply of wind power for the past 10 months.

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Centre plans national panel to select members of all state electricity commissions

The selection committee will not have representation from the state for which electricity regulators or members are being appointed.

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Odisha mine accident: Two more bodies found, CM announces Rs 5 lakh ex gratia

The miners were killed in a dump slide at the opencast mine in the Talcher coalfields on Tuesday

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Centre plans national panel to select members of all state electricity commissions

The selection committee will not have representation from the state for which electricity regulators or members are being appointed.

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Andhra Pradesh curtails wind power; violates grid norms again

Sources said the curtailment was undertaken by the state without attributing any valid reason and even as there was no abnormality in frequency of national grid on Friday

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Essar makes natural gas discovery in Vietnam

ENI is the operator of the block with 50 per cent participating interest. EEPL has the remaining 50 per cent stake

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Discussed VRS with PMO on July 18, No connection with transfer to Power Min: S C Garg

Garg, who was the senior-most officer in the Finance Ministry, was shifted to the Power Ministry on July 24 as part of a major bureaucratic reshuffle by the government.

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Andhra Pradesh curtails wind power; violates grid norms again

Sources said the curtailment was undertaken by the state without attributing any valid reason and even as there was no abnormality in frequency of national grid on Friday.

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Reliance's refinery complexity index rises to 21.1%

The company in its latest annual report said the Jamnagar supersite ranks first in the world in complexity barrels, aided by best-in-class refinery and petrochemicals integration.

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Subhash Chandra Garg takes over as new power secretary

The senior most officer in the Ministry of Finance, Garg was shifted to the Power Ministry on Wednesday

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How Saudi Arabia is struggling to end its oil addiction

The $44-bn project in India is a prime example of how Aramco is trying to squeeze value out of every barrel.

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Bankrupt wind turbine maker Senvion in talks to buy time for rescue deal

The company is in discussions with creditors to extend a 100 million euro ($111 million) insolvency loan so it can avoid having to agree to sell at any price

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Maharashtra govt mulling new policy for solar power projects

An Energy Department official said that many people have evinced interest in leasing out their land for a period of 30 years to set up solar projects.

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Waaree Energies launches financing facility for solar power projects

The financing solution focusses on the residential and the small-scale industries segment

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AP has no right to issue directions to state power discoms: Law firm JSA

The Andhra Pradesh high court on Thursday stayed the state government's July 1 order seeking renegotiation of all renewable energy power supply contracts.

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AP has no right to issue directions to state power discoms: J Sagar Associates

The Andhra Pradesh high court on Thursday stayed the state government's July 1 order seeking renegotiation of all renewable energy power supply contracts.

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Andhra takes U-turn on PPAs, to move ERC

YS Jagan plans to renegotiate his predecessor, Chandrababu Naidu's power purchase agreements, over suspected violations.

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Waaree Energies launches financing facility for solar power projects

The financing solution focusses on the residential and the small-scale industries segment

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AP has no right to issue directions to state power discoms: Law firm JSA

The Andhra Pradesh high court on Thursday stayed the state government's July 1 order seeking renegotiation of all renewable energy power supply contracts.

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Pradhan, Saudi oil minister discuss enhancing bilateral hydrocarbon cooperation

The leaders discussed enhancing cooperation in hydrocarbon sector to make it a strong pillar of the existing overall strategic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia

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Philippines readies new renewable energy policies to curb coal dependence

The Southeast Asian nation aims to double its power generation capacity by 2030 to support a growing economy

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Thursday, July 25, 2019

Magenta Power ropes in HPCL as strategic investor, eyes 500 EV charging points in FY20

For Magenta power, 2019 is going to be a year when a lot of the EV ecosystem will fall into place, be it infrastructure, battery optimisation or technology.

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Coal India subsidiaries face Rs 53,331 crore penalties for over producing

If Coal India needs to pay the levies, its finances will be critically hit. Its reserves, which stood at Rs 38,000 crore as on April 1, will fall short by Rs 15,000 crore

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Move to review PPAs only to ensure competitive prices: Andhra CM

Amid a raging controversy over the move, he also said there had been a lot of 'false' propaganda on the PPAs which has no substance or basis

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Odisha: Search operation for 3 missing coal miners continues

The coal miners were working on earthmoving machines in Bharatpur mine of Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) in Angul district when the accident took place on Tuesday night

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HC stays Andhra's move to renegotiate green energy tariffs

Following petitions filed by the Indian Wind Power Association and individual project developers, the Andhra Pradesh High Court stayed the state’s move to cut tariffs until August 22.

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DIPAM, Oil Ministry to discuss OVL listing soon

​​DIPAM’s idea is that all profitable public sector enterprises should be listed as it would help boost efficiency and corporate governance at these firms.

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Move to review PPAs only to ensure competitive prices: Andhra CM

Amid a raging controversy over the move, he also said there had been a lot of 'false' propaganda on the PPAs which has no substance or basis

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HC stays Andhra’s green tariff renegotiation, state shuts wind, solar plants for a few hours

Following petitions filed by the Indian Wind Power Association and individual project developers, the Andhra Pradesh High Court stayed the state’s move to cut tariffs until August 22.

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DIPAM, Oil Ministry to discuss OVL listing soon

​​DIPAM’s idea is that all profitable public sector enterprises should be listed as it would help boost efficiency and corporate governance at these firms.

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Supercomputers use graphics processors to solve longstanding turbulence question

Advanced simulations have solved a problem in turbulent fluid flow that could lead to more efficient turbines and engines.

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AP HC stays state's order to renegotiate renewable energy contracts

The order has been stayed for four weeks and the next date for hearing has been fixed at August 22, a source said

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China's renewable power capacity up 9.5% year-on-year in June

The country added 1.82 GW of hydropower capacity, 9.09 GW of wind capacity and 11.4 GW of solar capacity in the first six months of this year, the National Energy Administration said at a news briefing on Thursday

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AP HC stays state's order to renegotiate renewable energy contracts

The order has been stayed for four weeks and the next date for hearing has been fixed at August 22, a source said

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EESL in MoU with Noida for deployment of 100 EV chargers

EESL will make the entire upfront investment on services pertaining to the MoU along with the operation and maintenance of public charging infrastructure by qualified manpower.

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AP HC stays state's order to renegotiate renewable energy contracts

The order has been stayed for four weeks and the next date for hearing has been fixed at August 22, a source said.

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Gandhi Global Solar Yatra reaches Kanpur

The Indian leg of GGSY, scheduled to cover 50 Indian cities in the next one month, was kicked off on July 5, 2019 from Mumbai while the yatra was started by Prof Solanki from Mahatma Gandhi’s Sabarmati Ashram in December 2018

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China solar production surges in H1 as exports rise

Solar wafer production surged 26% over the same period to 63 GW, solar cell manufacturing rose 31% to 51 GW and module production grew 12% to 47 GW, the association said

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IOC/BPCL-GAIL M&A deal on govt’s agenda this fiscal

Both the fuel retailers, IOCL and BPCL, had approached the petroleum ministry in 2017 to acquire the government’s stake in GAIL

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Adani Green Energy plans to add 800 MW of renewable energy projects

Adani Group company has a current project portfolio of 4,560 MW including 46 operational projects and 18 projects under construction

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Fuel subsidies three times higher than e-vehicle budget: Report

The study by Global Subsidies Initiative of the International Institute for Sustainable Development said the government could redirect the money collected in tax via petrol and diesel towards EVs and see far more growth

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Finance Secy Subhash Chandra Garg shifted to power ministry

Garg will take over as the Secretary for the ministry of power on with immediate effect

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Coal scam: Court imposes Rs 2 lakh fine on accused for violating bail condition

The court had on January 15, 2016 granted bail to the accused persons on a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh each with one surety of like amount after they appeared before it on pursuance of its summons issued against them

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Global solar installations to reach record high this year

Low auction prices are also expected to help boost new solar PV capacity by the end of this year to 114.5 gigawatts (GW), 17.5% higher than 2018 and the first time new installations have exceeded 100 GW

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Avaada Energy to set-up 2 GW open access solar power plants in 5 states

The plants were being built for corporates who are looking to optimise their operating costs and meet their energy needs through solar, rooftop and hybrid energy solutions

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Wind power companies file writ against AP's review of PPAs

Top renewable energy companies such as Renew Power, Acme Solar, Mytrah Energy and Hero Future Energies are likely to file similar petitions in the court

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Govt may close NTPC-SJVNL, IOC/BPCL-GAIL M&A deals in FY20

Top sources in the government said that the deal where the NTPC will buy the entire government stake in hydro-power generator SJVNL and another involving either the Indian Oil Corporation or the Bharat Petroleum Corporation buying out marketing operations of GAIL may be concluded this year

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Wind power companies file writ against AP's review of PPAs

Top renewable energy companies such as Renew Power, Acme Solar, Mytrah Energy and Hero Future Energies are likely to file similar petitions in the court

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Drax first half profit boosted by Iberdrola deal

Drax, which has the capacity to provide electricity for around 13 million homes, also said it would raise its dividend 12.5% to 15.9 pence per share this year. Shares of the company rose 4.3% in early afternoon trade

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France to try again with solar road plan

Instead of bringing in the expected 22,000 euros ($24,500) by selling the electricity generated to the state-owned power company EDF, the department had only received 8,000 euros, the official said

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Miner Anglo American to use only renewable energy in Chile by 2021

Renewable energy supplied by Enel Chile will power Anglo American's flagship Los Bronces copper mine, as well as its El Soldado and Chagres operations, the company said in a statement

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Global solar installations to reach record high this year

Low auction prices are also expected to help boost new solar PV capacity by the end of this year to 114.5 gigawatts (GW), 17.5% higher than 2018 and the first time new installations have exceeded 100 GW

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Wind power companiess file writ against AP's review of PPAs

Top renewable energy companies such as Renew Power, Acme Solar, Mytrah Energy and Hero Future Energies are also likely to file similar petitions in the court, sources said.

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Government amends bidding guidelines for wind power projects

In a bid to fast-track wind energy projects, the Centre has made certain amendments to the bidding guidelines for such projects, according to an official statement.

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Government amends bidding guidelines for wind power projects

In a bid to fast-track wind energy projects, the Centre has made certain amendments to the bidding guidelines for such projects, according to an official statement.

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Government amends bidding guidelines for wind power projects

In a bid to fast-track wind energy projects, the Centre has made certain amendments to the bidding guidelines for such projects, according to an official statement.

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NTPC, BHEL to set-up world’s ‘most efficient’ coal-fired power plant

The 800-MW plant will cut CO2 emissions by about 20 per cent as compared to the conventional sub-critical technology

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Uber in pact with SUN Mobility to deploy e-autos in India

Fleet owners and Uber's driver partners will benefit because they can buy vehicles without the battery to save money on initial acquisition costs

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NTPC, BHEL in JV for 800-mw new technology power plant

The demonstration plant will be based on the advanced ultra super critical technology which marks a significant improvement in operational parameters over contemporary supercritical technology.

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Directive on payment security mechanism and favourable regulatory orders positive for IPPs: ICRA

ICRA’s projection is based on improved growth to 6.7% on a Y-o-Y basis from a low of 1.5% in Q4 FY2019.

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State-owned gencos out of payment security mechanism: Power Ministry

The ministry issued the statement after some states sought clarification on the payment mechanism under the power purchase agreements approved by the Centre last month.

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State-owned gencos out of payment security mechanism: Power Ministry

The ministry issued the statement after some states sought clarification on the payment mechanism under the power purchase agreements approved by the Centre last month.

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Sterling & Wilson IPO a pure offer for sale to help solar business turn debt-free: Khurshed Daruvala

We have become the number one solar EPC company in the world, says the CEO

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Maharashtra to cover those left out by Ujjwala gas scheme

The state cabinet has cleared a new scheme to provide subsidy on LPG connections on the lines of the Prime Minister Ujjwala Yojana

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Demand increases power prices by 7% in two days

Cumulative demand on Wednesday was 230.1 million units while supply offers were 244.24 million units. Trade for 178 million units was settled for Wednesday.

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Avaada Energy to set-up 2 GW open access solar power plants in 5 states

The plants were being built for corporates who are looking to optimise their operating costs and meet their energy needs through solar, rooftop and hybrid energy solutions

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Four feared dead in mishap in Coal India mine in Odisha

India is one of the most dangerous countries to be a coal miner, with one worker dying every seven days on average in 2018

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Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Reliance topples Indian Oil to become highest-ranked Indian firm on Fortune Global 500 list

RIL's revenue soared 32.1 per cent from $62.3 billion in 2018 to $82.3 billion in 2019. In comparison, IOC clocked a 17.7 per cent growth in revenue from $65.9 billion to $77.6 billion

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Gujarat tops India in rooftop solar power generation capacity

Gujarat has an installed rooftop solar power capacity of 261.97MW, against 1,700.54MW for all of India

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Battery materials cobalt, nickel face supply crunch by mid 2020s: WoodMac

Wood Mackenzie expects global electric vehicle sales with a plug to account for 7% of all passenger car sales by 2025, 14% by 2030 and 38% by 2040

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Hirakud's dipping water level to hit power output

Official sources said while maximum storage capacity of the dam is 630ft, the water level stood at 598.89ft on Monday

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Gujarat tops India in rooftop solar power generation capacity

Gujarat has an installed rooftop solar power capacity of 261.97MW, against 1,700.54MW for all of India

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Reliance Industries-Aramco stake sale talks stall over valuation, deal structure

The two firms are likely to continue discussions after RIL makes changes.

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Harnessing the power of microbes for mining in space

A new investigation on the International Space Station represents the first study of how microbes grow on and alter planetary rocks in microgravity and simulated Martian gravity.

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Thermal power to stay main energy source despite renewable push

Coal-fired power is expected to remain the main source of energy for the next decade or so, Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister R.K. Singh said

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Thrust on CNG leads to 50% growth in fuel’s demand

Consumption of petrol and diesel, which have much larger market, rose 48% and 20%.

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IFC lends $35 million to Davivienda Costa Rica to promote green energy projects

The loan will contribute to fund a pipeline of green projects in Costa Rica including sustainable buildings, energy efficiency and small-scale renewable energy generation

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Japan's Marubeni backs blockchain crowd-sourcing platform for solar, wind farms

The Japanese trading house has issued an unspecified loan to Lithuania-based WePower, convertible into shares

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Major boost for power generators: Payment security and coal cost pass-through

The regulatory orders on coal cost would enable resolution for affected domestic coal-based IPPs

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Andhra govt order puts Rs 21,000-crore renewables sector debt servicing at risk: Crisil

The move could also aggravate the problem of delayed payments from distribution companies (discoms), it said.

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Renewable energy projects with Rs 21,000 crore debt facing risk

​​AP discoms are already facing a significant resource crunch with revenue gap widening in fiscal 2019

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Renewable energy projects with Rs 21,000 crore debt facing risk

​​AP discoms are already facing a significant resource crunch with revenue gap widening in fiscal 2019

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India becomes second-fastest growing gas market; $30 billion war chest ready for supply boom

The multinational investment bank added that India is investing significantly to meet its growing demand

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Power traders tackle renewables puzzle in Danish 'Silicon Valley'

The red-brick buildings, pavement cafes and streets full of cyclists in the coastal city on the Jutland peninsula belie the sophisticated computer-driven trade in electricity and gas across Europe taking place inside some 10 firms based here

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Panchkula: Eight solar panels of Rs 3.3 lakh stolen from farm

An unknown person stole eight solar panels installed by a farmer to operate tubewells in his farm. The farmer had taken a loan of Rs 3.33 lakh to buy the solar panels.

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Solar rooftop company ZunRoof enters three new cities

The second phase of expansion takes the firm’s presence to over 50 cities in India

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Monday, July 22, 2019

India, Russia explore additional investments in oil & gas sector

Yury Borisov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russia heading an 18-member strong Russian delegation, representing various Ministries, visited Delhi on 22 July 2019

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Iran's ability to influence oil market is limited - US Energy Secretary

The price of crude has jumped following Iran's seizure on Friday of a British-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, but had pared initial, steep gains by 1427 GMT

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India, Russia explore additional investments in oil & gas sector

Yury Borisov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russia heading an 18-member strong Russian delegation, representing various Ministries, visited Delhi on 22 July 2019.

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Govt considers norms to cut discoms’ power cost

The ministry’s line of thinking has been encouraged by fuel cost reduction of over Rs 300 crore since April due to such flexibility allowed to 49 coal-fired power stations

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Green energy capacity to multiply 6-fold in 10 years: CEA

Total share of non-fossil-fuel plants, which includes solar, wind, hydropower and nuclear, will jump to 65% of the total projected capacity of 831,502 MW from 36.6% of the current installed capacity of 356,817 MW

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Green energy capacity to multiply 6-fold in 10 years: CEA

​​Total share of non-fossil-fuel plants will jump to 65% of the total projected capacity of 831,502 MW from 36.6% of the current installed capacity of 356,817 MW, according to CEA.

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MNRE issues norms to implement scheme for farmers to boost solar energy

The PM-KUSUM scheme entails setting up of 25,750-MW solar capacity by 2022 with the total central financial support of Rs 34,422 crore.

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HPCL refuses to recognise ONGC as its promoter

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.

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Green energy capacity to multiply 6-fold in 10 years: CEA

Total share of non-fossil-fuel plants, which includes solar, wind, hydropower and nuclear, will jump to 65% of the total projected capacity of 831,502 MW from 36.6% of the current installed capacity of 356,817 MW

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HPCL refuses to recognise ONGC as its promoter

ONGC in January last year bought the government's entire 51.11 per cent stake in HPCL.

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Clean energy startups should focus on niche markets: CEEW

The fundamental problem for clean energy start-ups is to demonstrate proof of concept.

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MNRE issues norms to implement scheme for farmers to boost solar energy

The PM-KUSUM scheme entails setting up of 25,750-MW solar capacity by 2022 with the total central financial support of Rs 34,422 crore.

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Cairn India, Vedanta under scanner in dividend case

The SAT verdict came in response to an appeal filed by Cairn Holding UK against a Sebi order in the case.

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World's longest running power firms

Here is a list of world's oldest power companies

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IL&FS gets approval for sale of wind projects to Orix Corp

Justice Jain who has been appointed by the NCLAT to supervise the operation of the resolution process of IL&FS group companies.

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HPCL refuses to recognise ONGC as its promoter

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. Following which, HPCL became ONGC's subsidiary.

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BRIEF: Siemens Gamesa to supply SG 4.5-145 for its first nearshore project in Vietnam

TO SUPPLY SEVEN SG 4.5-145 FOR FIRST PHASE OF NO. 5 THANH HAI WIND FARM PROJECT

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AG&P sells minority stake to Japanese investors for $100 million

AG&P plans to invest Rs 10,000 crore in its city gas business over eight years in the country, the company had earlier said. It is also planning to ready a floating LNG storage unit in Puducherry by the end of next year.

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CG Power bags contract for 400-MW wind farm in Saudi Arabia

With an installed capacity of 400 megawatt, Dumat Al Jandal will be Saudi Arabia's first large-scale onshore wind farm and the largest so far in the Middle East

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Soon, BSRCD to develop 'green belt' on four-lane road in Patna

The four-lane road will also be equipped with smart solar-enabled streetlights

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CG Power bags contract for 400-MW wind farm in Saudi Arabia

With an installed capacity of 400 megawatt, Dumat Al Jandal will be Saudi Arabia's first large-scale onshore wind farm and the largest so far in the Middle East

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Amplus announces Rs 500 crore round of investment for solar power project

Earlier, the company had committed an investment of Rs 250 crore to set up a 50 MW solar open access project in Mirzapur

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Amplus announces Rs 500 crore round of investment for solar power project

Earlier, the company had committed an investment of Rs 250 crore to set up a 50 MW solar open access project in Mirzapur

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AG&P sells minority stake to Japanese investors for $100 million

Under the deal, Osaka Gas, through its affiliate Osaka Gas Singapore (Osaka Gas) and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation have invested in a minority stake in AGP International

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India making efforts to promote private investment in coal mining: NITI Aayog Vice Chairman

The economist was in New York for the High Level Political Forum Ministerial Meeting on Sustainable Development Goals at the United Nations Headquarters.

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OPINION: How India became the cheapest solar power producer in a short time

India’s solar story through its compelling business case is maximizing the falling renewable technology costs as the key to future energy decarbonisation.

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Sunday, July 21, 2019

Oil Ministry eyes Rs 6,000-crore viability gap funding for Northeast gas grid project

Without funding support from the Centre, state firms will find it hard to launch the project, the official said, adding that the project was crucial to building the national gas grid and the economic development of the northeast region.

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Sterlite Power, Welspun, IARC, others bid for Punj Lloyd

We evaluate all opportunities that are allied to our business but do not comment on any specific transaction,” Sterlite Power said in a response to ET’s query.

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No cut in solar tariff: SECI to APSPDC

SECI has also refused to attend a tariff negotiation meeting called by the discom on Monday (July 22), as per a letter shot off by the corporation to the APSPDCL earlier this month.

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Amplus Energy to invest Rs 500 cr for 100MW solar project in UP

New Delhi, Jul 21 () Amplus Energy Solutions has announced investment of Rs 500 crore for its second open access solar project of 100MW in district Deoria of Uttar Pradesh.

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No cut in solar tariff: SECI to APSPDC

SECI has also refused to attend a tariff negotiation meeting called by the discom on Monday (July 22), as per a letter shot off by the corporation to the APSPDCL earlier this month.

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NTPC, SECI warn Andhra of legal action for non-payment of power bill

NTPC and SECI have sent point-by-point rebuttal to the state utilities’ controversial letters dated July 12 and July 17, which sought that the power purchase agreements from the renewable energy plants be reduced to Rs 2.44 per unit retrospectively, sources said.

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Amplus Energy to invest Rs 500 cr for 100MW solar project in UP

New Delhi, Jul 21 () Amplus Energy Solutions has announced investment of Rs 500 crore for its second open access solar project of 100MW in district Deoria of Uttar Pradesh.

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GST Council to decide on tax cut on EVs this week

The recommendations of the officers committee is likely to be placed before the Council on July 25, officials said.

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NTPC, SECI warn Andhra of legal action for non-payment of power bill

The two central government companies have also declined to attend the meeting for renegotiating of tariffs with the state.

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Oil Ministry eyes Rs 6,000-crore viability gap funding for Northeast gas grid project

Indradhanush Gas Grid plans to lay 1,600-km northeast gas grid at a cost of about Rs 10,000 cr.

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Tata Power discom tries to promote solar power in north Delhi

Power minister Satyendra Jain highlighted several initiatives taken by Delhi government and Tata Power DDL to promote clean energy

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Amplus Energy to invest Rs 500 crore for 100MW solar project in UP

The ground-breaking ceremony by the state government this month will kick-off this project, the company said in a statement.

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No cut in solar tariff: SECI to APSPDC

The discom had asked SECI to reduce tariff for the 400MW supply to Rs 2.44 per unit from Rs 4.5 fixed earlier.

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Reliance says its main gas fields in KG-D6 block in late life stage

Dhirubhai-1 and 3 are "in a late stage and affected by low pressure and water ingress related challenges," the company said

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Saturday, July 20, 2019

Reliance says its main gas fields in KG-D6 block in late life stage

The company, beginning mid-2020, will bring to production three sets of new discoveries in the block.

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BS-VI fuel sale expands, now covers 60% of NCR

Senior executives from IndianOil said that four districts in Rajasthan and eight districts in UP switched to BS-VI fuels from April following Union oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s directive two years back

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Cairn Oil & Gas partners with digital start-ups

Cairn Oil & Gas, Chief Digital Officer, Anand Laxshmivarahan R. said with the advent of digitisation, and now digitalisation, the oil and gas industry was witnessing a transformation globally

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Haryana: Government buildings to have rooftop solar power plants

Initially, the solar plants were to come up entirely on government funds, but they would now be set up under the RESCO model.

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Assam utility opens single window clearance for solar rooftop installations

APDCL stated it has come up with a web portal which will facilitate as a single-window clearance system for the consumers willing to install rooftop solar power plants

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Solar powered hybrid rickshaws make debut on IIT-Delhi campus

Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has decided to give these vehicles to the rickshaw-pullers at IIT Delhi

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APDCL opens online single window clearance system for Solar Rooftop installations

The portal is a platform for providing information pertaining to Installation of Rooftop Solar PV Systems in the state of Assam.

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Solar rickshaws make debut on IIT-Delhi campus

Suresh Kumar has been pedalling people at IIT-Delhi since 2002. But now a solar-powered hybrid rickshaw will make his job less burdensome.

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Friday, July 19, 2019

Chandigarh to review all pending cases of solar subsidy

The Union Territory administration has decided to review all pending cases of solar subsidy. This comes after TOI highlighted how city residents have been waiting for solar subsidy for more than a year

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International Energy Agency praises Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

Launched by Modi on May 1, 2016, in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) aims to safeguard the health of women and children by providing free cooking gas (LPG) connection to poor families.

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CESC not to go for renewables biz

CESC has already started distribution in Malegaon, Maharastra and in two towns of Rajasthan

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Africa's largest wind power project opens in northern Kenya

The sprawling wind farm of 365 turbines on the shores of Lake Turkana in northern Kenya was designed to boost the nation's electricity supply by 13 percent

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Spain struggles to regulate renewable energy gold rush

Spain plans to ramp up solar and wind energy and phase out nuclear and coal-fired power stations, creating incentives for speculators to pounce on the rights to a limited number of grid connection points

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India to touch renewable energy capacity of 260 GW by 2024: Govt secretary

India's renewable power capacity soared by almost 150% in the last five years to 77.6 GW, while the government set a target of 175 GW by 2022

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Motihari-Amlekhguni oil pipeline to start commercial operation next month

Along with reducing the huge transportation cost for the landlocked country, the commercial operation of the oil project will also ensure reduction in fuel prices

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India will overachieve Paris pact targets by 60%: IEEFA

India would significantly exceed its 2015 Paris Agreement target of a 40 per cent share of installed power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030.

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Despite EV push, India needs to expand refining capacity by 80% to meet fuel needs: Pradhan

The world's third-largest energy consumer would need a combination of cleaner diesel and petrol, compressed natural gas (CNG), biofuels and electric vehicles (EVs) for meeting its transportation needs, he said.

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India’s $450 billion renewable energy plan would require Alternative Investment Funds: CPI

The government has set a target of achieving 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022, requiring an additional $100 billion in financing.

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REC raises $650 million through bonds to finance power projects

The 5-year bond has a semi-annual coupon of 3.375 per cent per annum and a maturity date of 25 July 2024.

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India to depend on all sources of energy to meet its demand: Pradhan

He added that India would need all kinds of transportation solutions including: Cleaner diesel and petrol, compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, biofuels and electric vehicles

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Motihari-Amlekhguni oil pipeline to start commercial operation next month

Along with reducing the huge transportation cost for the landlocked country, the commercial operation of the oil project will also ensure reduction in fuel prices.

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India to touch renewable energy capacity of 260 GW by 2024 - govt secretary

India's renewable power capacity soared by almost 150% in the last five years to 77.6 GW, while the government set a target of 175 GW by 2022.

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MP may become leader in solar energy storage: CM Kamal Nath in assembly

He said that the government issued advertisements in national and international media to seek who is interested in energy storage

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Raj-era Kolkata clubs set up solar panels, water recycling units

Some of the premier clubs in the city have come up to be among the first in the country to implement the environment-friendly measures ordered by the ‘green’ bench of Supreme Court recently.

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Renewable Energy: New York's climate plan will drive big changes, if it works

A new law sets the nation's most aggressive targets for reducing carbon emissions and is intended to drive dramatic changes over the next 30 years

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Renewable Energy: Expiring U.S. solar power subsidy spurs rush for panels

Duke Energy, 8minute Solar Energy and Shell-backed Silicon Ranch are among those working to claim the full subsidy

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L&T bags orders worth up to Rs 2,500 crore from Damodar Valley Corporation

The orders are for setting up Flue Gas Desulphurisation systems in three power plants

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Thursday, July 18, 2019

IEA sees hike in India's renewable energy sector investment

India's energy sector saw an investment of about $90 billion last year, Fatih Birol, executive director of IEA, said in New Delhi.

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IEA revising oil demand growth forecast down on slowing economy

The IEA is revising its 2019 global oil demand growth forecast to 1.1 million barrels per day (bpd) and may cut it again if the global economy and especially China shows further weakness, Fatih Birol said.

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Bengal gets clearance for Deocha Pachami coal block

Banerjee said the coal block, the world's second largest, would bring in investments to the tune of Rs 12,000 crore over a period of time

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IEA sees hike in India's renewable energy sector investment

India's energy sector saw an investment of about $90 billion last year, Fatih Birol, executive director of IEA, said in New Delhi.

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