RE investments to stall economic slump amid COVID-19, provide millions of jobs: IRENA Global Renewables Outlook for 2050
Investments in renewables to decarbonise energy systems will boost short term economic growth, stall the…
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Wind energy sector in lockdown trouble, BNEF slashes 2020 India target by 24%
Are India’s wind energy targets for 2020 in a free fall, following the coronavirus-led lockdown?…
COVID 19 impact: RE project deadlines extended, could delay projects by 6 months?
Following a national lockdown, the Centre, last week, extended deadlines by up to three months…
Yes Bank crisis hits renewable energy finance, projects worth Rs1 trillion at risk
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) moratorium on cash-strapped Yes Bank, one of the largest…
India achieves lowest cost of floating solar power in the world
India has achieved the world’s lowest cost of ₹35 per watt in the country’s first…
After increasing Customs duty on solar products to 20% in Union budget, government drops it back to zero
Following the budget 2020 announcement that solar PV cells and modules will attract 20% basic…
India allocates Rs22,000 crore for power and renewables in budget 2020-21
India allocated Rs 22,000 crore (~$3.08 billion) for the power and renewable sector, raising the…
India’s renewable energy generation grew slowest in 4 years
Latest state data has shown that India’s renewable energy generation witnessed the slowest growth in…
51% RE, rest coal power: India offers generators to sell renewable and fossil fuel power in a “bundle”
India has clarified its stance on bundling of power generated through fossil fuels and RE…
Parliament panel concerned about govt missing renewables targets
A Parliament panel report has raised concerns about India’s ability to meet the renewable target…