Electrification of end-uses and the growth of solar and wind is changing how electricity systems operate on all time scales. This report analyses how seasonal variations in both demand and supply affect electricity system operations to 2050 – in Europe, India, Indonesia and Korea – and what sources will be …
Bangladesh will receive US$ 600 million as concessional financing from the World Bank to improve the quality of electricity supply in the rural areas in the eastern part of the country. The World Bank Board approved the concessional financing recently for the Rural Electricity Transmission and Distribution Project which has …
The World Bank Board has approved $ 600 million for Bangladesh to improve the country’s “quality” of power supply in rural areas, reports bdnews24.com. The funds would be used in the Rural Electricity Transmission and Distribution Project “to reduce system losses and enhance capacity” in the electricity network, the global …
The Board of the World Bank (WB) is likely to approve a mega power transmission and distribution project of Bangladesh with an estimation cost of $580 million, aiming to reduce power system loss by 2.5 percent and raising capacity to supply 1500MW of power in rural areas. The Board of …
De-centralised Micro Grids in India - a presentation by Gram Oorja at Anil Agarwal Dialogue 2014: Energy Access and Renewable Energy, February 27-28, 2014, New Delhi.
Energy Access and Renewable Energy - a presentation by Dr Satish Balram Agnihotri, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy at Anil Agarwal Dialogue 2014: Energy Access and Renewable Energy, February 27-28, 2014, New Delhi.
Electricity Access- Financing Issues and Mechanism - a presentation by B V Rao (IREDA) at Anil Agarwal Dialogue 2014: Energy Access and Renewable Energy, February 27-28, 2014, New Delhi.
Scaling up decentralised renewables for rural electrification - a presentation by Chandra Bhushan, Deputy Director General, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) at Anil Agarwal Dialogue 2014: Energy Access and Renewable Energy, February 27-28, 2014, New Delhi.
The Government has decided to set up two special purpose vehicles (SPVs), headed by ONGC and Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), to set up renewable projects. Currently, companies are doing it individually. Now, they can come together and set up large projects. A large population in rural areas that now uses …
The remotest village of Chitwan district inhabited by Chepangs, a marginalized community is becoming well equipped with solar panels in each homes. People have been installing solar panels with the help of various organizations and government cooperation under the Kanda Transformation Campaign, said locals. Kanda village is two days walk …
It will cover southern, western districts The Rs.1,593-crore Green Energy Corridors project of the Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation (TANTRANSCO) will be the State’s first power project to be funded by the KfW, a German development bank. Announced in the State budget tabled in the Assembly a few days ago, the …
The project aims for localization of Solar Energy through Local Assembly, Sale and Usage of 1 Million Solar Study Lamps” for empowering populations in underserved communities; through high-quality programs that meet their real need to improve the quality of their lives. IIT Bombay is partnering with remote rural organizations Maharashtra, …
The project aims for Installation of 23,500 nos. SPV power plants of 1 kWp capacity each for Domestic household in Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamilnadu, Chhattisgarh and other selected States. Limited availability of Grid power is the major factor in these States which makes SPV power as an alternative to …
The report covering the eight years from 2004-05 to 2011-12, contains the results of the performance audit on `Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY)'. In March 2005, the Government of India, Ministry of Power launched Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) scheme to accelerate the pace of rural electrification.
44 Naxal-affected villages of Balaghat, Shahdol, Umaria, Sidhi and Singrauli districts will be electrified by solar energy Madhya Pradesh government has approved an ambitious plan to provide electricity in 44 Naxal-hit villages of the state with the help of solar energy. Under the plan, 44 Naxal-affected villages of Balaghat, Shahdol, …
Hydropower, as the largest clean and renewable energy source, has played an essential role in the global energy mix. Against the backdrop of rapid social-economic development and global warming, the development of renewable energy has gained increased attention among the global community. The manifold benefits of small hydropower - the …
India has 75 million households without access to electricity and per capita consumption in rural households was only 8 units per month as compared 24 units in urban households, according to an expert report submitted to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday. The report, submitted by a network of parliamentarians …
India has 75 million households without access to electricity and per capita consumption in rural households was only 8 units per month as compared 24 units in urban households, according to an expert report submitted to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday. The report, submitted by a network of parliamentarians …
JAMMU, Jan 21: Minister of State for Technical Education, Power, Rural Development and Information, Vikar Rasool today directed the officers to ensure the completion of Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyuti Karan Yojana (RGGVY) in Jammu in all respects by ending February. The Minister was speaking at a review meeting of Power …
ITANAGAR: The Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) in collaboration with Arunachal Pradesh environment and forest department distributed solar energy equipment to 25,000 households in Mayudia to meet power crisis in the village. The distribution, WTI officials claimed, would further bridge the conservation support and confidence for the ongoing Asiatic black …
The project has already provided access to electricity to over 330,000 households With support from World Bank and other development partners, the government’s solar home system (SHS) programme is taking power to more than 50,000 rural households every month. Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Development II (RERED II) Project is …
