Author: Ayush Verma

Organic Solar Cells have a Role to Play in Renewable Energy

The organic solar cell can store much larger quantities of solar energy than other solar technologies due to its high optical absorption coefficients.   One growing area of research is the organic solar cells (photovoltaic), a solar cell technology. It has several promising advantages, including its lightweight, large surface area, low cost, and robustness. The […]

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Government Panel Proposes 2-Way Strategy to Promote EVs

The panel has recommended a lower basic customs duty on components besides a lower GST rate to encourage manufacturers to take up large-scale production of e-vehicles. A government panel led by cabinet secretary Pradeep Kumar Sinha has proposed an array of incentives for electric carmakers as well as buyers of electric vehicles in an effort […]

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MNRE Issues Clarification on Testing Criteria Under its Solar Pumping Programme

It will no longer be required of implementing agencies to demand multiple test reports for the same pumps at different heads. The ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notification clarifying the criteria for testing of solar pumps under the Solar Pumping Programme of the Ministry. Responding to the issue raised by […]

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Adani Energy Acquires 100% Stake in Kodangal Solar Parks

The amount paid by Adani Green for the acquisition of the 107,100 equity shares is Rs 158.04 per share, which totals to approximately Rs 1.69 crore. Adani Green Energy (AGE) in a filing to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), recently announced that it has acquired the remainder of the 51 percent equity share capital […]

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NTPC Issues Tender for Smart Metering Infrastructure at its TSTPS Township

The last date of bid submissions is January 28, 2019, and the technical bids will open on January 30, 2019. The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has issued a tender inviting on-line bids from eligible bidders for the development of an advanced smart metering infrastructure and system integration at its township of Talcher Super Thermal […]

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3 Central Railway Stations Go Green as Indian Railways Bets on RE

The three stations where solar panels have been installed are Roha, Pen and Apte stations on the Panvel-Roha route of Central Railways. The Indian Railways has taken another big step towards clean energy and energy conservation, as a part of its mission to utilize cost-effective renewable energy. According to a press release issued by Central […]

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STFI Recommendations to Accelerate Solar Process Heat in Dairies

Speaking at a workshop organized by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), RK Singh, Minister of power, New & Renewable Energy highlighted the need for creating an enabling and stable policy framework to further propagate usage of solar energy. Stressing on the need for utilizing the dairy cooperative network for the benefit of the farmers. […]

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Gujarat Sets Sight for 30 GW Renewables in Next 10 Years

The Gujarat government is planning a Rs 2,20,000 crore investment in the renewable energy sector to produce 30 GW of renewable energy during the next 10 years. By 2022, the state government aims to increase the generation of renewable energy to 53% of the total power production in the state, from a current 28% said […]

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