Energy

High cost of living in Islamabad and Delhi. Summer heat from climate change increases energy costs. Need to promote solar rooftops for cost savings and environmental benefits.

SBI's Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana offers loans for rooftop solar installations, promoting clean energy. With partnerships, low interest rates, & flexible repayment options, it supports households in adopting solar power and contributing to sustainability

NHPC Limited, a leading hydropower company in India, has issued a request for proposals (RfP) to develop 1,200 MW of inter-state transmission system (ISTS) connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects across India

SEBI's BRSR initiative mandates top Indian companies to report environmental data. CSE's assessment finds submissions lacking detail. Recommendations aim to enhance reporting integrity.

"I have lived here for more than 30 years, but in recent years after this solar power plant, we have been feeling boiling hot at this time of year (the last week of February 2023). Imagine what will happen in the coming months." 

SJVN Green Energy (SGEL) has invited bids for 376.60 MW of solar PV modules for the GUVNL (Phase-XIV) project, with submissions due by June 11, 2024. The two-stage bidding process includes techno-commercial bids followed by a price bid, concluding with a reverse auction.

Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), a flagship unit of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), has embarked on an ambitious plan to harness solar power within its premises and surrounding township in Bhilai.

GreenCell Mobility has secured a notable financing agreement with Japan's SMBC valued at ₹3.07 billion (~$37 million) to deploy a fleet of 350 electric buses across Uttar Pradesh

In a major boost for renewable energy in Jammu and Kashmir, solar company Grew Energy has announced plans to invest a massive Rs 4500 crore to set up a 3.2 gigawatt (GW) solar module manufacturing facility in the Kathua district of J&K.

India has secured third position globally in solar energy production, marking a significant achievement in its renewable energy. India progressed from ninth place in 2009 to third position by 2023, surpassing established players like Japan and Germany