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India Witnesses Sharp Fall In Solar Tariffs In 750 Megawatt Auction

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 5, 2019

The latest solar power auction in one of India’s most favored states to set up large-scale solar power projects has witnessed a sharp cut in tariff bids placed by project developers....

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100 per cent electrification: PM Narendra Modi’s praise boosts morale

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 5, 2019

The energy department officials must be feeling elated over PM Narendra Modi’s praise on Sunday for 100% household electrification in the state before the nationwide target set for that. But...

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Need land, labour reforms to aid manufacturing: Chief economic adviser

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 5, 2019

India's next government will have to bring in land, labour and financial sector reforms to improve the productivity of the manufacturing sector and boost economic growth, India's chief economic...

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NLC India commissions entire 500 MW solar power projects in Tamil Nadu

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 5, 2019

NLC India Monday said it has commissioned the entire 500 MW solar power projects in Tamil Nadu. "The balance 200 MW of solar PV power projects, out of 500 MW solar PV power projects which was...

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Fortum boosts solar pipeline winning 250MW India project

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 5, 2019

Fortum in the latest Solar Energy Corporation (SEC) tender has won the right to build a 250MW solar array in the Indian state of Rajasthan, adding to a growing solar portfolio of the Finnish...

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India projected to be on track to achieve Paris climate agreement target: US expert

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 4, 2019

India, which is successfully pushing its aggressive policy of adding renewable energy to its energy profile, is projected to be on track to achieve its target set under the historic Paris...

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Jaipur Development Authority planning mega solar power initiatives

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 4, 2019

The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) is all set to become climate-friendly as it is planning to run headquarters and two big parks (Central Park and Jawahar Circle) on solar power, replacing...

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E-rickshaws 'low hanging fruit' that hasten EVs adoption in India: Deloitte

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 4, 2019

Electric three-wheelers could be the "low hanging fruit" that can accelerate faster adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India due to their "unparalleled relevance" in first and last mile...

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Gujarat’s green energy policy will lead to land hoarding, fear small firms

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 4, 2019

Wind developers have expressed concern over the new land policy for renewable energy announced by Gujarat about a month ago as it does not make possession of a power purchase agreement (PPA)...

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Rajasthan’s 750MW solar auction draws lowest bids of 2.48 rupees

By : Sustainability ..., Mar 4, 2019

A 750MW solar PV auction for capacity in the Indian state of Rajasthan has drawn in winning bids of between INR2.48-2.49/kWh (US$0.035). ...

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