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India is world’s 3rd largest solar producer with 125 GW capacity: Minister

New Delhi: With approximately 125 GW of solar capacity, India is now the world’s third largest solar producer, according to Pralhad Joshi, Minister of New and Renewable Energy. Owing to its clear vision and the…

India set to become second-largest renewables growth market globally, says IEA

New Delhi: Renewable sources of electricity generation are continuing to grow strongly around the world, with India on course to become the second-largest renewables growth market globally, after China, and is expected to comfortably reach…

Not a single case of engine failure or breakdown due to ethanol blending: Hardeep Puri

New Delhi: There has not been a single case of engine failure or breakdown reported since ethanol 20 (E20) became a base fuel over the last 10 months, Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and…

Adani Power to build $3 billion greenfield thermal plant in Bihar to supply 2,274 MW electricity

Ahmedabad: Adani Power on Thursday said it has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) to develop and operate 2,400 MW greenfield thermal power plant in Bihar at an investment of $3 billion. India’s largest private…

Govt hikes excise duty on petrol, diesel as oil prices crash in global market

New Delhi: The government on Monday announced that it has increased excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 2 each, with effect from Tuesday, but there will be no increase in the retail prices…

LPG price hiked by Rs 50 per cylinder

New Delhi: The price of LPG cylinders has been increased by Rs 50 per 14.2 kg cylinder for both subsidised and non-subsidised consumers with effect from April 8, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh…

Assam CM Sarma announces Rs 1 per unit reduction in electricity bills

Guwahati: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced a reduction in the power tariff, and said the consumers will get relief before the summer season sets in Assam. Taking to X, Sarma wrote, “It’s…

India saw massive 3,580 pc growth in solar power capacity in 10 years: Pralhad Joshi

Ahmedabad: There has been an unprecedented increase in solar power capacity in the country — from 2.82 GW in 2014 to 104 GW today — showing a significant increase of 3,580 per cent in the…

Coal India wins prestigious Green World Environment Award

New Delhi: Government-owned Coal India Limited (CIL) has been conferred with the esteemed Green World Environment Award in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) category along with the distinguished title of Green World Ambassador.   As…

In a first, Nepal’s power will now reach Bangladesh via Indian grid

New Delhi: Union Minister for Power, Manohar Lal on Friday jointly inaugurated the flow of power from Nepal to Bangladesh through the Indian grid along with Md. Fouzul Kabir Khan, Advisor, Ministry of Power, Bangladesh…

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