The signatories were from various think-tanks, research groups, renewable energy firms, sustainable development organisations, industry associations, and healthcare services New Delhi: Twenty leaders from across the country in an open letter released on Thursday have called for action to make all unelectrified healthcare clinics in rural areas solarised. The signatories were from various think-tanks, research […]
Cut GST on lithium-ion batteries: IESA
Energy storage industry body calls for funding support for research and manufacturing Hyderabad: The electric vehicles (EV) market in India has gained momentum. The total EV sales in 2019 hit around 4.98 lakh units and expected to grow at a CAGR of 36 per cent by 2026. The EV battery market is estimated to be […]
India’s energy demand is set to double by 2040
IEA Launches First In-depth Review of India’s Energy Policies In partnership with NITI Aayog, International Energy Agency (IEA) today released the first in-depth review of India’s energy policies. The report highlights the achievements of India’s energy policies and provides recommendations to support the government’s goals of promoting well-functioning energy markets and boosting deployment of renewables. […]
Auto industry yet to submit study to Niti Aayog on EV transition
Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor Co, and Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) have opposed the Niti Aayog’s plan to push for 100 per cent electric vehicles by completely banning conventional two- and three-wheelers New Delhi: The automobile industry is yet to submit its report on road map to transition two- and three-wheelers to […]
New energy policy to be finalised by govt: NITI Aayog Additional Secretary
He said that the government may work on a cell manufacturing policy in the future to encourage domestic manufacturing of battery used in electric vehicles, keeping in line with the Make in India initiative. In an address at the Energy Storage Conference, RP Gupta, Additional Secretary of the NITI Aayog, said that the government is […]
Full electrification of Indian railways within next 3-4 years: Piyush Goyal
NEW DELHI: Union minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said that the target has been set for full electrification of Indian railways within next four years. “Railways is continuously increasing electrification for a better, pollution-free future. The target of electrification of the entire railway in the next 3-4 years has been set, making it the world’s […]
PMO steps in to ease supply of credit for green energy firms
The PMO has asked NITI Aayog to assess the situation after debt financing for green energy projects dried up Deterred by rock-bottom tariffs and viability of projects, banks are wary of lending to developers New Delhi: The Prime Minister’s Office has intervened to help ease credit supply to renewable energy firms, as the government moves […]
No Need to Ban Petrol, Diesel Vehicles; EVs Picking Up Momentum Naturally: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
A panel headed by Niti Aayog Chief Executive Officer Amitabh Kant had earlier suggested that only EVs (three-wheelers and two-wheelers) with an engine capacity of up to 150cc should be sold from 2025 onwards. New Delhi: Allaying fears of the automobile industry, Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said there is no need […]
Niti Aayog doesn’t have authority to decide on EV deadline: Nitin Gadkari
There is some proposal in NITI Aayog. But I am the minister. NITI Aayog has no authority, he said. NEW DELHI: Union road transport minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said there will be no deadline for adoption of electric mobility and there will be no ban on the petrol and diesel-fuelled vehicles. He also said […]
India will have 330 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030: Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog
He also added that there is a need for transformational reforms in the power sector including privitisation, proper utilisation of renewables and strengthening of grid management and transmission system New Delhi: NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has said that India will have 175 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy generation capacity by 2022 and 330 GW […]