Some of these nations are linking joining International Solar Alliance with Delhi’s reluctance to join RCEP The India-headquartered International Solar Alliance’s (ISA’s) drive to co-opt countries from South-East Asia is facing problems with some countries holding back because of New Delhi’s decision to not join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade deal, said two […]
Palau becomes 76th country to join International Solar Alliance
Countries which have signed the agreement until now include India, France, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Japan, amongst others Washington DC: Palau, an archipelago of over 500 islands in Oceania, on Tuesday became the 76th signatory country to join the International Solar Alliance. “President of the Republic of Palau H.E. Tommy E. […]
GSC Chairman met IRENA Director General
Discussion on strategies for accelerating solar growth and spread worldwide Global Solar Council Chairman Pranav R Mehta met the Director General of IRENA Mr. Francesco Camera on the sidelines of the IRENA Policy Day event attended by IRENA member countries today at Abu Dhabi. GSC Chairman Pranav R Mehta (left) with IRENA Director General Francesco […]
SCO Summit: PM Modi calls for focus on alternate energy, economic cooperation
H for healthcare cooperation, E for economic cooperation, A for alternate energy, L for literature and culture, T for terrorism-free society and H for humanitarian cooperation, Modi said. BISHKEK: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for greater cooperation among the SCO countries in combatting terrorism, promoting economy, alternate energy and healthcare as he outlined […]
International Solar Alliance funding to no longer carry foreign source tag
The decision was taken as part of India’s efforts to assist and help achieve the goal of increasing the use of solar energy, officials said. The International Solar Alliance, a global body for cooperation among solar resource-rich countries, will no longer be classified as a foreign source of funding for non-governmental organisations in India, the […]
MP govt invites bids for 25 MW rooftop solar projects
Madhya Pradesh government Tuesday said it has invited bids for 25 MegaWatt (MW) rooftop solar projects for industrial units in the state. The tenders have been invited by state-owned Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVNL) and the last day to submit financial bids is May 10, 2019. “Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVNL) […]
Piyush Goyal gets Carnot Prize for power reforms, donates the prize money to International Solar Alliance
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has been awarded the Carnot Prize for his contribution towards sustainable energy solutions by the University of Pennsylvania here on Wednesday. Goyal, who was facilitated by the University of Pennsylvania’s Kleinman Center for Energy Policy, has donated the prize money to International Solar Alliance. The Carnot Prize is given to the […]