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UP CM Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi hold review meeting on wheat procurement
Lucknow, April 10: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister of Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi held a review meeting on wheat procurement, PM Kusum and PM Surya Ghar Yojana on Thursday in Lucknow.
Mauritius hosts SolarX Accelerator Programme in partnership with ISA, Business Mauritius
Moka, April 10: Mauritius has launched the SolarX Accelerator Programme in partnership with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and Business Mauritius (BM), bringing together 35 start-ups from across Asia and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region for an intensive two-day event focused on accelerating innovation in solar energy and renewable technologies, an official press release by ISA reported.
PM Modi gives booster shot to Sri Lanka's clean energy drive
Colombo, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of the 120 MW Sampur Solar power project, being developed as a joint venture between the two nations.
Electricity rates will not increase: Rajasthan Energy Minister
Jaipur, April 5: Amid the ongoing protests against privatisation of power companies in the state and the "doubts" surrounding upcoming operational nature of the Chhabra Thermal Power Plant, Rajasthan Energy Minister Heeralal Nagar told the media on Friday that the state government does not intend to privatise.
Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan holds meeting related to World Bank-assisted Uttarakhand Water Supply Program in peri-urban areas
Dehradun, April 3: In view of saving electricity expenditure on tubewells across the state, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan has directed the department of drinking water and other related departments to work on the action plan to install solar energy systems by mapping the vacant places.
Ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during summer: Rajasthan CM tells power discoms
Jaipur, April 2: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has directed power distribution companies to ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply for the people during the summer season.
209 MW solar plants have been set up at 2,249 railway stations: Vaishnaw
New Delhi, April 2: Indian Railways has set up about 209 MW of solar plants on 2,249 railway stations and service buildings across the country so far as part of its efforts to promote solar energy in line with the government policies to enhance renewable energy, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
India saw massive 3,580 pc growth in solar power capacity in 10 years: Pralhad Joshi
Ahmedabad, March 29: There has been an unprecedented increase in solar power capacity in the country -- from 2.82 GW in 2014 to 104 GW today -- showing a significant increase of 3,580 per cent in the last 10 years, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, said on Saturday.
India has huge potential for renewable energy as supply and consumption grow: Centre
New Delhi, March 29: India has a huge potential for generation of renewable energy which stood at 21,09,655 megawatts (as on March 2024(, the government said on Saturday, adding that the country is experiencing a steady and healthy growth in both energy supply and consumption.
Eye on Viksit Bharat 2047: PM Modi highlights manufacturing growth in 10 years
New Delhi, March 28: Highlighting a massive transformation in manufacturing and all sectors over the past 10 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said a big change has also come about in public mentality as well, with greater trust in products “Made in India”.
'Solar panels very helpful in irrigating fields': Rajkot farmer shares 'life-changing' story
Rajkot, March 23: Ashok Makwana, a farmer of Khambhala village in Paddhari taluka of the city, faced immense hardships in irrigating his fields due to erratic power supply, but a very welcome change has happened in his life, thanks to solar panels.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurates soft drink bottling plant in Ayodhya, highlights govt focus on solar energy
Ayodhya, March 21: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated a new soft drink bottling plant in the Ayodhya district on Friday.
India's solar sector grows stronger with 60 GW domestic manufacturing: Rubix Data Sciences
New Delhi, March 21: India's solar capacity, over the past decade, has grown at an impressive 38 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR), now accounting for over 60 per cent of the country's total renewable energy portfolio, the Rubix Data Sciences said in a report.
Jammu and Kashmir: DM directs smooth implementation of 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' in Doda
Doda, March 15: In a review meeting held on Saturday regarding the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, District Magistrate Harvinder Singh directed the authorities to ensure the smooth implementation of the scheme.
Waaree Renewable Technologies upgraded to CARE A by CARE Ratings
New Delhi, March 14: Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited (WRTL) has been raised from CARE A- to CARE A in the most recent ratings published by CARE Ratings, India's top credit rating agency, the company said in a release.
Chandigarh, Daman and Diu achieve 100 pc govt building rooftop solar targets
New Delhi, March 13: Chandigarh and Daman and Diu have achieved 100 per cent of their government building rooftop solar targets, leading the nation in clean energy adoption, the government said on Thursday.
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana led to 10 lakh homes becoming solar-powered
New Delhi March 13: World's largest domestic rooftop solar initiative, the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), has achieved a historic milestone with 10 lakh homes now solar-powered as of March 10 this year.
Solar electrification of PHCs in 18 dists to ensure quality healthcare services: Maha CM
Mumbai, March 12: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that the primary health centers in 18 districts of Maharashtra are being solar-electrified. The solar electrification of primary health centers in eight districts has been completed, while the project is in progress in ten other districts.
Delhi: NDMC makes solar plant mandatory for building plan approval
New Delhi, March 11: The NDMC's Architecture and Environs department has made the installation of a Solar Power Plant mandatory for the approval of building plans, Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal said on Tuesday.
In MP's Shahdol, PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana beneficiaries count the benefits
New Delhi, March 9: PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has come as a big boon for people from the lower and middle class, as this has curtailed their costly electricity bills and also made them 'contributors of green energy'.
Solar capacity additions to accelerate with 85-90 GW projected for FY26-27: Report
New Delhi, March 9: Solar capacity additions in India will accelerate in the Financial Year (FY) 2026 and FY27, with 85-90 GW of new solar capacity expected to be added during these two years combined, according to a report by SBI Caps.
India sets big targets now, is witnessing rapid progress: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 6: Noting that India now thinks big, sets high targets and delivers big results, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India has emerged as a driving force propelling global growth.
Farmers to get permanent electricity connection at Rs 5: MP CM
Bhopal, March 2: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday announced that the Madhya Pradesh government will provide permanent electricity connection for farmers at Rs. 5.
Maha CM urges Centre to allow MahaVitran to issue interest-free bonds
Mumbai, Feb 27: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday suggested that the Central government should bring back schemes like UDAY (Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana for the financial turnaround of power distribution companies), reduce interest rates on financing, abolish levy and allow the state run Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (Mahavitaran) to issue interest free bonds.
Pradhan Mantri Suryaghar Muft Bijalee Yojana: Maha govt achieves 100-day target in 82 days
Mumbai, Feb 27: The state-run Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (Mahavitaran) has achieved the target of increasing the number of beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Suryaghar Muft Bijalee Yojana (PMSMBY) to more than one and a half lakh and increasing the total power generation capacity to 500 MW in 82 days.
Maha's electricity requirement will be more than Germany's by 2030: Official
Mumbai, Feb 21: Energy Department Additional Chief Secretary Abha Shukla on Thursday said that due to economic progress, the electricity requirement of Maharashtra by 2030 will be more than that of developed countries like Germany, Spain and Italy in Europe.
'First green budget': Rajasthan Dy CM announces 1.25 lakh new govt jobs, 1.5 lakh in private sector
nullJaipur, Feb 19: Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari presented the second full budget of the Bhajan Lal government, marking it the first ‘green budget’ with a special focus on climate change adaptation, forests, environment, and biodiversity.
Rajasthan Budget: State to provide 150 units of free electricity for households, new phase of Jaipur metro announced
Jaipur, February 19: Rajasthan Government on Wednesday proposed to provide 150 units of free electricity for households.
Metro rails leading shift towards greener future: Manohar Lal
New Delhi, Feb 18: Energy efficiency and clean power are the need of the hour and transitioning from thermal to renewable energy, utilising solar rooftops, and implementing regenerative braking in Metros exemplify the shift towards a greener future, said Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Power Manohar Lal on Tuesday.
Sustainable development, energy security possible through daily fuel conservation: Maha Minister
Mumbai, Feb 14: Maharashtra Minister for Women and Child Development Aditi Tatkare on Friday said that increased use of solar energy and daily fuel conservation can help achieve energy security, sustainable development, and environmental protection in the future.
Scaling solar-based technologies can transform farm sector's productivity: Industry experts at India Energy Week 2025
New Delhi, February 14: Experts emphasised scaling solar energy solutions to enhance agricultural productivity, reduce costs, and integrate food and energy security at India Energy Week 2025 at a session titled "Solar-Based Farm Mechanisation for Transforming Agriculture Across the Global South."
As India achieves 100 GW solar power capacity, PM Modi's throwback speech gains attention
New Delhi, Feb 10: As India achieves a historic milestone of surpassing 100 GW of solar power capacity, reinforcing its position as a global leader in renewable energy, an old speech of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from 2006 has found traction on the social media, where he is advocating about harnessing the solar energy for meeting the country's requirements.
India's solar cell capacity poised for 5-fold jump to 55 GW by 2026-27
New Delhi, Feb 6: India's solar cell manufacturing capacity is set to touch 50-55 GW by fiscal year 2027, up five-fold from 10 GW at the end of fiscal 2024, propelled by the government's policy thrust to reduce imports of cells and modules, according to a Crisil Ratings report released on Thursday.
Govt continues to push solar sector, budgetary allocation hiked 60 pc this year: Jefferies
New Delhi February 6: The government continues the push for the solar sector in the FY26 Budget, with a year-on-year (YoY) rise of over 60 per cent to Rs 242 billion (24,200 cr), according to a report by Jefferies.
Assam generating 24 MW solar energy under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: CM Sarma
Guwahati, Feb 6: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that solar panels installed on the rooftops of households under the ambitious scheme of the Central government's PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana have been generating 24 MW of electricity across the state.
Israel Signs Energy Agreement with Ethiopia
Jerusalem, February 6: Israel's Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Eli Cohen signed an agreement with his Ethiopian counterpart, the Minister of Energy and Water of Ethiopia Habtamu Itefa Geleta, to promote cooperation between the countries in the fields of energy, water and innovation. Ethiopia has a population of 130 million, and its economy is one of the largest in Africa.
Israelis can now find out how much money they can make renting their rooves for solar power
Tel Aviv, February 5: Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and the Israel Mapping Center are launched for the general public what they called a "groundbreaking tool" on an international scale that allows you to calculate the potential for solar energy production on your roof and the expected income from the sale of electricity.
Uttarakhand CM approves installation of 500 solar streets in disaster-prone areas
Dehradun, February 4: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has given the green light for the installation of 500 solar streets in disaster-prone and rural areas, including Khair Mansingh, Dron Dwara, Theva Maldevta, Asthal, and Akhandwali Bhilang, with a budget of Rs. 28.69 lakh, on Tuesday. This initiative is expected to provide a major boost to the state's renewable energy sector.
UAE solidifies leadership in solar energy, driving sustainability
Abu Dhabi, February 2: The UAE has strengthened its global leadership in solar energy through substantial investments in renewable energy projects, advancing its sustainability and climate neutrality goals.
PM-Surya Ghar crosses 8.5 lakh solar rooftop units as India targets 1,800 GW green energy by 2047
New Delhi, Jan 31: PM-Surya Ghar, India's flagship solar initiative, has crossed 8.5 lakh rooftop installations, marking significant progress towards the goal of powering 10 million households with solar energy, according to Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi.