Japanese scientists have succeeded in transmitting energy wirelessly, in a key step that could one day make solar power generation in space a possibility, an official said Thursday. Researchers used
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a self-declared environment buff. His government’s policy on environment, however, is as hazy as the toxic dust cloud which enveloped Delhi in the first half of June, trapping
More foreign investors are being attracted to the emerging renewable energy markets in Africa. Private equity company Denham Capital and renewable energy company GreenWish Partners have signed an agreement
With conventional sources of electricity likely to get scarcer and more expensive in the coming years, the Delhi government is weighing the option of generating more solar power in the near future.
One shortage in the solar-panel business gives way to another FOR 40 years or so, the price of solar panels fell steadily as volumes grew and technology improved. But in 2004 Germany enormously increased subsidies for solar power, prompting a surge in demand. The supply of pure silicon, the main component of most solar cells, did not keep pace.
In order to fulfill the ever-increasing demand for power in the state, the Punjab Government plans to give a boost to the renewable energy sector. For this, it targets to increase the solar energy production
State discoms will have to mandatorily draw at least 2.75 per cent of their total power consumption from solar plants in the current fiscal, according to the renewable purchase obligation (RPO) norms laid
In contrast to the downcast mood of the general public, the industry in the state rejoiced the roadmap finance minister presented in the budget for the growth of the industry and economy. Businessmen,
Indian Railways plans to tap the sun for energy needs so that it can reduce its dependence on electricity generated by fossil fuels. The rail network plans 1,000 megawatts of solar-power projects in the
More than a dozen windfarms and five solar farms are among first projects to receive financial support under contracts for difference More than a dozen new onshore wind farms are to receive financial
Google Inc. is making its largest bet yet on renewable energy, a $300 million investment to support at least 25,000 SolarCity Corp. rooftop power plants. Google is contributing to a SolarCity fund valued
The Nation Solar Mission is dependent the performance of its first phase and its later phases are contingent on the first phase outcomes. Certain portion of the subsidy is also contingent under a potential
A goal of 100 GW in solar energy is a bold undertaking, says U.N. official. While India has been an active participant and leader in global climate discussions for many years, the Narendra Modi government
Calcutta: Erik Solheim, head of the United Nations Environment Programme, has praised India's efforts at cutting its greenhouse gas emissions, which he said had earned it the status of "host country" for
Promotion of competition in the electricity industry in India is one of the key objectives of the Electricity Act, 2003. Power purchase costs constitute the largest cost element for distribution licensees.
Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took a dig at the Centre for not starting any solar power project despite formulating a policy about it. Inaugurating the 30 MW solar power plant set up by the
Ghosh said efforts to improve energy efficiency or substituting dirty fuels by solar or wind energy would bring about only incremental benefits. THE CONSUMPTION patterns of the western countries and
GURGAON: Despite its many benefits, solar energy is still far from being economically viable. To begin with, solar cells don't come cheap. Plus, they take a lot of space. Also, the amount of energy produced
Tariffs have given solar sector a much-needed boost in India, but the question is if they would help in bringing technological development.
The coaches of Kalka-Shimla toy train — the Himalayan Queen — have been converted to solar- based power system with the aim of harnessing green energy and reducing carbon emission. It is the first train
