'Use of clean energy by 1.3 billion people can save USD 27 billion'
Non-profit organisation Climate Group today said the use of clean energy like solar power by 1.3 billion people without electricity across the world could save them USD 27 billion.
Sep 27, 2015, 00:37 AM IST
'Modi's US visit to focus on innovation, digital economy'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to interact with technology and business leaders and focus on innovation, digital economy and renewable energy during his US trip next month, a top Indian diplomat has said.
Aug 25, 2015, 13:43 PM IST
Afghanistan invites Indian firms to invest in renewable energy
Osmani, currently on a visit to India, is accompanied by a business delegation from Afghanistan which is looking forward for "business match-making with Indian investors in the area of renewables".
Aug 06, 2015, 18:35 PM IST
CESC lines up Rs 3,000cr for renewables, acquisitions on radar
Power utility CESC, which is increasingly focusing on renewable energy, has decided to pump in Rs 3,000 crore over 18 months to expand its capacity in this area to 500 MW.
Jul 31, 2015, 16:27 PM IST
Shareholders endorse Google`s course
Google shareholders on Wednesday endorsed the course set by the Internet titan, rejecting proposals to dilute its power structure and scrutinize investments in renewable energy.
Jun 04, 2015, 02:04 AM IST
Renewable energy gains momentum in India: US
The US has praised India for its "considerable momentum" towards clean energy, saying that over 10 percent of the country's electricity will come from renewable energy by 2022.
May 28, 2015, 08:45 AM IST
Coal, power, RE plan $250 bn investment in 5 years: Goyal
Government on Wednesday said investments worth USD 250 billion are planned over the next five years in coal, power and renewable energy and it is looking at opening 40-50 new coal mines in 18 months.
May 13, 2015, 14:52 PM IST
Havells acquires controlling stake in Promptec
Leading electrical goods maker Havells India Monday said it will acquire 51 percent stake in Promptec Renewable Energy Solutions for about Rs 33 crore to enter the solar energy and LED street lighting segment.
Apr 20, 2015, 22:49 PM IST
Major thrust on renewable energy: Goyal
The Centre is giving a major thrust on generation of renewable energy and has set an ambitious target of generating one lakh mega watt of solar power by 2022, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.
Apr 10, 2015, 18:16 PM IST
Over 1 crore renewable energy certificates unsold at IEX
Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are aimed at providing an easier avenue for various entities, including power distribution companies, to meet their green-energy obligations.
Apr 05, 2015, 16:41 PM IST
India can save $7 bn per annum by use of LED bulbs: Piyush Goyal
India can save up to USD 7 billion (about Rs 43,750 crore) annually by replacing incandescent lamps with energy efficient LED bulbs, Power Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.
Mar 27, 2015, 16:52 PM IST
12th Plan power capacity addition target may exceed: Goyal
Power Minister Piyush Goyal today said the target of adding 1,18,537 MW capacity for the current Plan period will not only be achieved but can even exceed.
Mar 02, 2015, 15:57 PM IST
Clean energy share will be at 15% of basket in 7 yrs:President
Stressing the need to boost clean energy generation, President Pranab Mukherjee today said that the share of renewable power generation will be enhanced to 15 percent of the total energy mix in the next seven years.
Feb 23, 2015, 13:53 PM IST
'India should have debates on energy efficiency'
India should have debates on the issue of energy efficiency as it is important to effectively use the available energy, UK's Parliamentary Under Secretary (Energy and Climate Change) Sandip Verma said Tuesday.
Feb 17, 2015, 20:15 PM IST
Coal auctions to ensure cheaper power: FM Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said the ongoing auction of coal mines would help in ensuring cheaper electricity to the common man in a sustained manner as against the practice of states subsidising power.
Feb 17, 2015, 19:07 PM IST
Renewable energy ministry seeks incentives for solar sector
The renewable energy ministry has sought incentives such as excise duty exemption and 10-year tax holiday in the forthcoming budget to give a boost to the solar energy sector.
Feb 17, 2015, 17:28 PM IST
Active role of states needed to harness green energy: Prabhu
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today sought more active participation of states in harnessing renewable energy.
Feb 16, 2015, 17:24 PM IST
RE-Invest 2015: Michael Bloomberg urges investors to invest in clean energy market
The RE-Invest between 15-17 February in New Delhi has been organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Feb 16, 2015, 15:53 PM IST
Mahindra's renewable energy arm aims to be $1 bn entity
Mahindra Susten, which expects to have 350 MW of EPC installations by the end of the year is looking to scale up its own solar energy capacity from the current level of 80 MW.
Feb 16, 2015, 13:04 PM IST
Govt aims to double renewable energy share in overall basket
Eyeing investments of up to USD 200 billion, the government is looking to more than double the share of renewable sources to over 15 percent in the country's overall energy basket in about a decade, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said today.
Feb 15, 2015, 16:03 PM IST
