India

India tops world green technology investments in 2011

India invested US$10.3 billion in green technologies, up 53% year-on-year and ahead of any advanced or emerging economy in the world.

India tops world green technology investments in 2011

India invested US$10.3 billion in green technologies, up 53% year-on-year and ahead of any advanced or emerging economy in the world.

More green needed by India

India stands to gain immensely should it pursue a more aggressive path towards renewable energy.

GVK Power to acquire thermal power plants in India

GVK Power is evaluating its option of acquiring two thermal power plants under construction in India by developers facing financial constraints.

Gyspa hydroelectric power project gets environmental clearance

The Ministry of Environment and Forests has accorded environmental clearance for pre-construction activities to the proposed 300 MW Gyspa hydroelectric power project.

Minister lobbies for BHEL to get Bhutan hydel projects

Heavy industries secretary S Sundareshan is seeking the power ministry's help in getting BHEL nomination contracts for two large hydro electric projects in Bhutan.

Mahindra Solar gets $5M loan from IFC for Rajasthan project

The International Finance Corporation will provide $5 million in debt financing to Mahindra Solar One for a 5 MW solar power project in Rajasthan.

India could spur economy with renewable energy: WEF report

A joint report by World Economic Forum has projected substantial opportunities to spur economic growth and employment through renewable energy.

GCIL gives nod for connectivity to Miyar HEP developer

PGCIL has given its consent for connectivity of the 120 MW Miyar hydro electric project as per the power evacuation system details detailed in the master plan.

Pakistan slow in challenging India's obstructive hydro project

Pakistan's delay in challenging the construction of the 45-megawatt Nimoo-Bazgo Hydropower Project before the ICA may benefit India.

India's NTPC to build Bangladesh coal power plant

Bangladesh has tapped NTPC to build a $1.5-billion coal-fired power plant.

India devises action plan to promote energy efficiency

India has devised a plan to promote energy efficient products in the country.

Conflicts settled for Bihar mega power project

The foundation stone of the Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project in Aurangabad district has been laid.

Chetinad Power invites bids for BTG package for 1,320 MW TPP

Chettinad Power invited bids for the BTG--Boiler, Turbine, Generator and associated equipment/auxiliaries--Package its proposed 1,320 MW project.

India won’t impose tariffs on Chinese solar products

India chooses to stimulate competition, and drive down prices of solar products, to grow renewable energy.

Indowind registers 18MW wind project for CER

Indowind Energy Limited successfully registered its 18 MW wind farm project in Elkurnahali village of Karnataka with the UNFCCC for CER certificates.

Bangladesh to pay more for fuel oil for power

Bangladesh will import 240,000 tonnes of fuel oil in 2012 for power generation at sharply stronger premiums.

Fitch: reform on India's state power utillities pose a challenge

The financial profile of Indian state power utilities is weak due, according to Fitch. This is due to the lack of cost-reflective retail tariffs, delays in receipt of subsidy payments and high transmission and distribution losses.