In Short : National Energy Conservation Day, observed on December 14th in India, promotes awareness of energy conservation and sustainable practices. Led by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), it highlights the importance of reducing energy waste, adopting renewable energy, and implementing efficient technologies. The day features campaigns, awards, and initiatives to inspire collective efforts […]
Parliament Question: – National Clean Air Programme – EQ
In Short : The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), launched in 2019, aims to reduce PM2.5 and PM10 levels by 20-30% by 2024 (baseline: 2017). Targeting 131 non-attainment cities, it focuses on city-specific action plans, stricter pollution controls, and enhanced monitoring. NCAP promotes collaboration among governments and stakeholders to improve air quality and safeguard public […]
India National Level Solar Annual e-Awards 2020-21 Powered by EQ iSearch
We are happy to announce that EQ is organizing an e-Award function for Solar Industry of India as India National Level Annual Awards Show, based on achievements of 2020-21, which is powered by EQ iSearch streaming live on May 26, 2021. Please register to attend the award ceremony, watch live Award Winners, hear them out, […]
Power Engineers Body Condemns Amendment of National Electricity Policy
New Delhi: All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) condemned the move of the central government’ to amend the National Electricity Policy in order to facilitate the privatization of the power sector. AIPEF stated that the proposed changes need extensive discussions and the time required for submission of comments should be six months. The Federation said […]
A Green Recovery Starts with Cities
National governments face an enormous triple challenge right now: recovering from COVID-19, creating sustainable and inclusive development, and addressing the climate crisis. New research shows that focusing on cities is key to overcoming these challenges while generating considerable economic, social and environmental benefits. A report by the Coalition for Urban Transitions, Seizing the Urban Opportunity, […]
Banteay Meanchey solar farm adds 39MW to national grid
JA Solar and Shanxi Electric Power Engineering worked on the 257MW solar farm in Vietnam’s Phu Yen province. ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK A 39MW solar power plant in far northwestern Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey province has been successful brought to the national grid, Shenzhen-listed solar development company JA Solar Technology Co Ltd said in press release on […]
NTPC’s Hydropower Project Damaged in Uttarakhand Floods
Hydropower has for long been a subject of controversy in Uttarakhand. The state nestles in the ecologically fragile and earthquake-prone Himalayan region, but has unleashed rapid development, much of it driven by hundreds of hydropower projects NEW DELHI: Around 178 people are reportedly missing at state-run NTPC Ltd’s 520 MW Tapovan Vishnugad hydropower project site, […]
Ninh Thuan working to establish itself as national renewable energy centre
With highly favourable natural conditions, the south-central coastal province of Ninh Thuan is preparing a plan to become a renewable energy centre in Vietnam and to develop the sector into a pillar of the local economy. HCM City (VNA) : With highly favourable natural conditions, the south-central coastal province of Ninh Thuan is preparing a plan […]
How to restart national economies during the current crisis
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Need $30 bn yearly investment in renewables, strong regulation: Report
Once such a system is in place, India will attract international investments from leading pension funds, especially those in the US India ideally needs $30 billion investment per year in the renewable sector, backed by a strong regulation to preserve contract sanctity, according to a research organisation. “Today, we are averaging about $11 billion a […]