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Swiss Eye Faster Approvals for Wind and Hydro Energy Projects – EQ Mag Pro

Switzerland wants to speed up approval times and cut red tape for hydroelectric-and wind-energy projects. The government will propose new rules and regulations to simplify the procedure for hydro, wind as well as solar projects and installations, while still maintaining environmental protections. Some projects can take more than 20 years from project design to implementation, […]

Parliamentary panel for innovative tools like green banks, renewable finance obligation to boost clean energy – EQ Mag Pro

Keeping in view that the overall debt requirement is large and reducing the cost of financing to the renewable energy developers is important, it also suggested that the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) may explore the possibility of prescribing Renewable Finance Obligation on the lines of Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) for banks and […]

Leveraging infrastructure investment to meet net-zero goals – EQ Mag Pro

Investors have critical roles to play in delivering sustainable infrastructure to address the rising risks of climate change. Developing innovative solutions can accelerate the energy transition. In November 2021, 120 world leaders representing 197 states converged in Glasgow for the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference.1 There, they discussed the next decade of climate action and […]

Budget 2022 Focuses on Energy Transition, Increases Allocation for Renewable and Atomic Energy – EQ Mag Pro

While the world is marching towards green solutions to combat the climate crisis, India, too, is on the lookout for phasing down fossil fuel and expanding cleaner energy sources. From electric vehicles to solar cells, India is doubling down for ‘green’ and renewable energy sources to reduce its dependence on carbon-intensive sources like coal. The […]

Economic Survey 2021-22: India on Track to Hit its Renewable Energy Targets – EQ Mag Pro

India’s installed solar power capacity, as of December 31, 2021, was 49.35 GW against the target of 100 GW in seven years starting from 2014-15 under the National Solar Mission (NSM), the Economic Survey 2021-22 said. India revised its targets for renewable energy when Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the annual climate conference, promised installation […]

IIT Jodhpur, Rajasthan Solar Association inaugurate Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy – EQ Mag Pro

Under the collaboration, courses and programmes in renewable energy will be introduced to upskill the workforce. NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur in partnership with Rajasthan Solar Association, has inaugurated a Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy at its technology park. IIT Jodhpur has signed an agreement with the Association to support […]