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Tesla Power India Launches Refurbished Battery Brand-‘Restore’

Tesla Power India today announced introducing ‘ReStore’, India’s first refurbished battery brand supporting self-reliance, skill development, and green technology.  The initiative is led by Tesla Power India Private Limited, which is headquartered in Gurgaon and has global headquarters in Delaware, USA. Its Electro-Chemical Battery Enhancement Process (EBEP) is poised to transform the battery industry landscape, […]

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Plans For Phase-III Of FAME Start, With Bigger, Wider Coverage

Even as the secoonf phase of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles (FAME) is likely to wind down this year, speculation is rising on the shape of the next phase of the scheme that was brought in to support EV transition. Administered by the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI),  FAME-I(Rs 895 […]

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Average Power Supply In Rural India Touched 20.6 Hours: RK Singh

The Ministry of Power (MoP) data on power availability within the power sector showcased a growth trend in 2023. Union Power Minister RK Singh said that several reforms in the power sector brought several positive results, including reduced AT&C (Aggregate Technical and Commercial) losses.  “The AT&C losses in the power sector went down to 15.41% (provisional) […]

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Offshore Wind Projects Will Need Nod From 6 Ministries, Say Govt Rules

The Ministry of External Affairs has notified the new rules to regulate the leasing mechanism for offshore wind projects in India. The new rules are called Offshore Wind Energy Lease Rules, 2023. The new rules of the ministry said that no person or entity should install offshore wind energy projects or offshore transmission projects without […]

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Gujarat Hosts 30% of India’s Total Rooftop Solar Capacity: Data

Latest data on rooftop solar, shared by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy RK Singh claimed that 30 percent of India’s total rooftop solar capacity comes from Gujarat alone. With a total capacity of 3.17 GW of rooftop solar, the state proved to be the frontrunner in India’s rooftop solar business. The data was […]

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RenewSys Launches POE Encapsulant Tailormade for n-type TOPCon

Indian Solar Module Manufacturer RenewSys claimed to introduce India’s first POE (Polyolefin Elastomer) Encapsulant specifically formulated for N-type TOPCon PV cells. The firm has named it CONSERV E – NT. The renewable company said that the product will help in reducing the degradation of the n-type TOPCon solar cells. “The solar PV market is constantly […]

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11.61 Lakh Electric Vehicles Sold Under FAME-II Scheme, Says Govt

The Minister of Heavy Industry (MHI) Minister, Mahendra Nath Pandey recently shared data on the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India (FAME-II) Scheme in the parliament. The scheme operated for a period of five years commencing from 1st April 2019 with a total budgetary support of Rs. 10,000 crores. The minister said […]

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No Need For Feasibility Reports For Rooftop Solar Below 10kw: Draft Rule

The Ministry of Power, in its latest draft notification, has proposed amending the electricity rules for rooftop solar. As per the latest draft rule, the authorities will remove the requirement to undertake technical feasibility studies for rooftop solar projects below 10 kilowatts (KW). The new draft rules, named Electricity (Rights of Consumers Second Amendment) Rules […]

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