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Union Ministry of Power launches Surya Mitra Mobile App
The Union Ministry of Power has launched Surya Mitra mobile App to serve customers in the field of renewable energy. The app was launched by Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal at National Workshop on Rooftop Solar Power held in New ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
Delhi Government approves first Solar Policy
The Delhi government has approved the first Solar Policy which aims at making the Capital an environment-friendly solar city. It was approved by Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as it is part of one of Government’s 70-point ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
India inks MoU with US to enhance cooperation in energy security & other areas
India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States to enhance cooperation in energy security, clean energy and climate change. The MoU will boost energy ties between the two countries through increased bilateral engagement. Key Facts The ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
India’s first integrated web portal to promote Net Zero Energy Buildings launched
The Union Ministry of Power and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched India’s first integrated web portal designed to promote and mainstream Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) in India. The portal (www.nzeb.in) was launched by Secretary of ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
World’s largest Single Rooftop Solar Power Plant inaugurated in Amritsar
World’s largest single rooftop solar power plant of 11.5 MegaWatt (MW) capacity was inaugurated at Dera Baba Jaimal Singh in Beas near Amritsar in Punjab. This is the largest Solar Power Plant spread over 82 acres of rooftop in single ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
World Bank approves $625-million loan for India's Rooftop Solar Programme
The World Bank’s Board has approved 625 million dollars loan to support India’s grid connected rooftop solar programme to generate clean energy. The loan will be provided by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), lending arm of World ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
Union Cabinet gives nod India, UAE Renewable Energy Cooperation Agreement
The Union Cabinet has apprised of a General Framework Agreement (GFA) on Renewable Energy Cooperation between India and United Arab Emirates (UAE). The GFA was signed in February 2016 in New Delhi during the official state visit of Crown Prince ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
India, France launch $1 Trillion Potential Solar Programme under ISA
India and France have launched a programme with $1 trillion Potential Solar Programme under the International Solar Alliance (ISA). It is a solar finance programme that aims at helping developing countries to fully harness their solar resources for a clean ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
BRICS New Development Bank approves first loans for renewable energy projects
The BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) has approved its first package of loans worth 811 million dollars for four renewable energy projects in Brazil, China, South Africa and India. The decision to approve the first loans was approved by the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
BHEL commissions Andhra Pradesh’s first canal top solar plant at Bhimavaram
Public Sector Power equipment manufacturer Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has commissioned a seasonwise tiltable canal top solar PV plant at Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh. It is the first canal top project in Andhra Pradesh and also of its kind project ..