Foreign Relations
India & Saudi Arabia to promote investment in New & Renewable Energy
India and Saudi Arabia have agreed to promote investments in each other’s countries in the new and renewable energy sector. […]
Renewable Energy
Foreign Relations
Renewable Energy Technology Platform under US – India
A meeting between the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India was held on August 29, 2023, to launch the new U.S. – India RETAP […]
Business
NTPC inks pact with Indian Oil Corporation Limited
NGEL, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has signed a Joint Venture Agreement with IOCL for setting up renewable energy projects to meet Round the Clock power requirement of IOCL Refineries. […]
World
MNRE’s agreements to promote renewable energy
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy enters into various kinds of agreements with foreign countries from time to time to promote bilateral cooperation in the field of renewable energy. […]
General
India takes several steps to promote renewable energy
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the Scheme Guidelines for Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme (Tranche-II) under ‘National Programme on High-Efficiency Solar PV Modules […]
Foreign Relations
Bengaluru hosting first G20 ETWG Meeting under India’s Presidency
Shri Alok Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Power briefing media in Bengaluru said that the first G20 Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG) Meeting under India’s Presidency will be held in Bengaluru, from Feb 5-7, 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
India and Denmark collab to explore the sources of wind energy
A Strategic Sector Cooperation agreement and a letter of intent between the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and the Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Climate of the Kingdom of Denmark were signed […]
Economy
Government’s Vission to promote renewable energy sector
The government takes several initiatives to promote and create new markets in the renewable energy sector […]
Foreign Relations
Innovation Roadmap of the Mission Integrated Biorefineries launched
India announces the launch of the “Innovation Roadmap of the Mission Integrated Biorefineries” developed by co-leads and active inputs from Brazil, Canada, EC and the UK at Global Clean Energy Action Forum-2022 at Pittsburgh, in the United States […]
Business
Another Major Reform to promote Renewable Energy through Green Energy Open Access
Enables Commercial and Industrial Consumers to go green; Consumers can demand green power from Discoms; Every consumer becomes a stakeholder to contribute to achieving India’s commitment of 500 GW of Non-fossil fuel by 2030 […]
General
IREDA inks MoU with CIPET for Solarization of CIPET campuses
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), to provide its techno-financial expertise for solarization of CIPET campuses. The two organisations are under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy and the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, respectively. […]
Foreign Relations
India and Australia sign LoI on New and Renewable Energy Technology
The 4th India – Australia Energy Dialogue was held on 15th February, 2022. The dialogue was co-chaired by Hon’ble Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Mr. R.K. Singh from the Indian side and Hon’ble Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Mr. Angus Taylor from the Australian side. […]
Foreign Relations
ASEAN-India High Level Conference on Renewable Energy commences
ASEAN-India High Level Conference on Renewable Energy commences; Conference focusses on theme: “Experience and Innovations for Integrated Renewables Market”
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Technology
Efficient and durable solar cells by tuning nanorods
Indian scientists develop efficient and durable solar cells by tuning the length and porosity of nanorods […]
Foreign Relations
Vinisha Umashankar becomes baton bearer at 6th official Queen’s Baton Relay
Vinisha Umashankar, A student innovator who inspired the world with her solar ironing cart is now India’s Batonbearer for the ongoing 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay […]
General
India – UK Energy for Growth Partnership dialogue held
3rd India – UK Energy for Growth Partnership – Ministerial Energy Dialogue held; Both sides to set in motion concrete action plans for driving clean energy transition in Power Sector […]
World
Power Minister Launches “Reform and Regulatory Knowledge base for Power Sector”
Shri R.K Singh launched “Reform and regulatory knowledge base for power sector”, an e certification program to provide regulatory training to the practitioners from diverse backgrounds, here today, through virtual mode. […]
Business
NTPC invites tender to set up India’s first Green Hydrogen Fuelling Station in Leh
TPC’s wholly-owned subsidiary has invited a domestic tender to set up India’s first Green Hydrogen Fuelling Station in Leh, Ladakh. The sale of bid documents would commence from 31st July 2021. […]
Business
Gadkari emphasizes importance on renewable energy sector
Nitin Gadkari has said infrastructure development plays an important role in the growth and economy of the renewable energy sector in the country. […]
General
Ladakh to get country’s first Green Hydrogen Mobility Project
Union Power Minister Shri R. K. Singh congratulates NTPC for signing MoU with UT of Ladakh and LAHDC to set up country’s first Green Hydrogen Mobility Project […]
World
NTPC anchors two day BRICS Green Hydrogen Summit
NTPC Ltd, India’s largest energy integrated company under Ministry of Power anchored a two day workshop on Green Hydrogen, the next carrier of energy. […]
General
First Arab-India Energy Forum held
The first edition of the Arab-India Energy Forum (AIEF) was held in a virtual format on 8-9 June 2021 under the co-chairship of India and the Kingdom of Morocco […]
General
India proposes to revamp the Renewable Energy Certificate
India’s commitment to promote Renewable energy: Proposes to revamp the Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Mechanism […]
Business
Govt committed to promoting renewable energy, especially in MSME Sector: Gadkari
Shri Nitin Gadkari said “the Government is committed to promote renewable energy resources in the country, especially in the MSME sector”; Calls Investors to invest into MSMEs […]
World
MoU between India and France on Renewable Energy Cooperation approved
The Union Cabinet approves the signing of MoU between India and French Republic in the field of renewable energy cooperation. […]
Business
Gadkari asks MSMEs to switch to Solar
Shri Nitin Gadkari has invited MSMEs to avail concessional debt finance to install rooftop solar for business efficiency […]
General
IREDA signs MoU with NHPC for Green Energy projects for 5 years
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), under administrative control of Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NHPC Ltd., the PSU under Ministry of Power, for providing its technical expertise in developing renewable energy projects.
General
Green Term Ahead Market(GTAM) launched to make Indian Power Market Green
Indian Power Market goes Green; Union Power Minister launches Green Term Ahead Market (GTAM) in electricity through video conferencing; The market is first Exclusive product for the renewable energy sector in the world; GTAM to benefit buyers of RE through competitive prices and transparent and flexible procurement: Sh R K Singh; Sellers will also be benefitted by getting access to Pan India Market […]
Foreign Relations
ISA to expand the scope of Membership to include all UN Members
The International Solar Alliance was launched jointly by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and the President of France during COP21 in Paris. It aims to contribute to the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement through rapid and massive deployment of solar energy. […]
Foreign Relations
U.S.-India Strategic Energy Partnership to work on 4 pillars of co-operation
In the midst of a global pandemic with an enormous human toll that is also affecting energy demand, global energy markets, and sustainable energy growth, the U.S.-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership has never been more vital. […]
Foreign Relations
India & EU agree to renew Agreement S&T Co-operation for 5 years
India & the European Union agreed to renew the Agreement on Scientific cooperation for the next five years, 2020-2025, at the 15th India-EU Summit. […]
Business
Promote renewable energy sources in the upcoming building projects: VP Naidu
The Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu today called upon the architects of the country to adopt and promote Green Architecture. […]
Technology
Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan web portal launched
Union Minister of Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar today launched the web portal of the Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan through video conferencing from New Delhi. […]
Markets
Indian power market moves closer to real-time
Shri R. K. Singh, the Minister of State (IC) Power and New & Renewable Energy & Minister of State (Skill Development and Entrepreneurship), launched pan-India Real-Time Market in electricity through video conference in New Delhi, on 03rd June, 2020. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Agriculture Sector to go Renewable with solar water pumps to decentralized solar cold storages
he Prime Minister reviewed the work of the Ministry of Power and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, last evening. Policy initiatives including revised Tariff Policy and the Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2020 to redress the problems afflicting the power sector were discussed. […]
Business
NTPC and ONGC set up JV to harness Renewable Energy
NTPC in pact with ONGC to set up Joint Venture Company for Renewable Energy Business. The Maharatnas to explore opportunities in RE projects, storage, E-mobility & ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) compliant projects […]
Business
SECI conducts e-Reverse Auction for 400 MW RE projects with RTC supply
Indian Renewable Energy sector has witnessed history today, the e-Reverse Auction for 400 MW (Renewable Energy) Projects with Round the Clock supply. […]