India’s ONGC plans to invest Rs 1 lakh crore to scale up its renewable energy capacity to 10 gigawatts (GW) by 2030. ONGC had renewable energy capacity of 189 megawatts in 2022-23. ONGC’s ambitious plan is in line with India’s target to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to net zero by 2070. “The country’s energy demand […]
Govt unveils plans to add 250GW renewable energy capacity in next five years – EQ Mag
The government has decided to invite bids for 50 GW of renewable energy capacity annually for the next five years i.e., from Financial Year 2023-24 till Financial Year 2027-28, a Ministry of New and Renewable Energy statement said. The government on Wednesday announced a plan to add 250 GW of renewable energy capacity in the […]
65,862 MW of Renewable Energy Capacity added since 2017-18 with Solar Energy accounting for 51649 MW: Union Power & NRE Minister Shri R. K. Singh – EQ Mag
The State-wise and source-wise details of renewable energy capacity addition in the country during the last five years & current year i.e. from 2017-18 to 2022-23 (upto Feb 2023) are given in Annexure- I. So far, a total of 168.96 GW renewable energy capacity has been installed in the country as on 28.02.2023. This includes […]
168.39 GW renewable energy capacity installed in the country – Union Power & NRE Minister Shri R.K. Singh – EQ Mag
So far, a total of 168.39 GW renewable energy capacity has been installed in the country as on 31.01.2023. This includes 63.89 GW Solar Power, 46.85 GW Large Hydro, 41.98 GW Wind Power, 10.73 GW Bio Power and 4.94 GW Small Hydro Power. In addition, 80.15 GW of capacity is under implementation and 34.83 GW […]
NTPC Group crosses 3 GW operational renewable energy capacity – EQ Mag
The NTPC Group achieved this milestone with commissioning of first part capacity of 100 MW out of 300 MW Nokhra Solar PV Project at Bikaner, Rajasthan a company statement said. State-owned power giant NTPC on Tuesday said that the NTPC Group including joint ventures and arms crossed 3GW of operational renewable energy (RE) capacity. The […]
Concerted Efforts Needed From All Sectors, States To Achieve 500 GW Renewable Energy Capacity: Union Minister – EQ Mag Pro
At the event, the minister laid emphasis on the initiatives being taken by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy for achieving the ambitious target of 500 GW by 2030 and the various product linked incentive schemes it was going to roll out. Concerted efforts from all sectors and states are vital for India to […]
India’s renewable energy capacity at 114 GW till June-end – EQ Mag Pro
India has set a target of having 175 GW of renewable energy capacity, including 100 GW of solar and 60 GW of wind energy, by 2022. NEW DELHI: India’s renewable energy capacity (excluding large hydro) stood at 114.07 GW till June-end this year, while 60.66 GW of projects are under various stages of development, Parliament […]
Emerging Power Inc. forges joint venture with Shell to raise renewable energy capacity – EQ Mag Pro
Emerging Power Inc. (EPI), the renewable energy subsidiary of natural resources development company Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC), signed an agreement with Shell Overseas Investments B.V. (Shell) to jointly develop, own, operate, and maintain onshore renewable energy projects in the Philippines. Emerging Power, Incorporated (EPI) and Shell officially form a partnership to develop renewable energy projects […]
Meralco Seeking Bidders For 850 MW Renewable Energy Capacity – EQ Mag Pro
Meralco has opened an EOI seeking 850 MW worth of renewable energy supply Says Terra Solar has offered PHP 6.08 per kWh bid for 2.5 GW solar with 4.,000 MWh of storage Of the 850 MW tendered, 600 MW should start supplying clean electricity by February 26, 2026, and 250 MW by February 26, 2027 […]
R K Singh takes charge as minister with focus on 24X7 Power for All
Bureaucrat-turned-politician and second time Lok Sabha member R K Singh Friday took charge of power and new & renewable energy ministries and stressed that focus of Team Modi 2.0 will be on reliable and sustainable ’24X7 Power for All’. “Our focus will be on 24X7 power for all. We want to provide reliable and sustainable […]