Page 12 - Green Energy
Reliance Industries earns a place in the sun with global solar play
100 GW by 2030 is more than twice the existing renewable capacity of any company in the world
 "Reliance Industries earns a place in the sun with global solar play")
RIL reinvents, again
The scale of its green energy debut is stunning
 "RIL reinvents, again")
RIL to invest Rs 75,000 cr in clean energy, build 4 giga factories: Ambani
It will also set up a platform for renewable energy project finance to source long-term global capital for investment in these sectors
 "RIL to invest Rs 75,000 cr in clean energy, build 4 giga factories: Ambani")
Has India clinched the manufacturing deal?
The scheme to offer cash incentives for local manufacturing of solar equipment as well as batteries may require a few iterations to really click, or it may fly in the first round of bidding itself
Adani to offer green tariff to all consumers at a slightly higher cost
Switch can be done with the immediate billing cycle; customers will receive a Green Power Certificate each month
 "Adani to offer green tariff to all consumers at a slightly higher cost")
Performance-linked incentives fail to excite solar manufacturing firms
Domestic manufacturers could end up getting barely 3-5 per cent of the sale value of their solar cells and modules as incentives through this scheme
 "Performance-linked incentives fail to excite solar manufacturing firms")
Climate crisis not America's fight alone, but global one: Joe Biden
President Joe Biden asserted that he pushed for the US to meet its international obligations to slow the impact of climate change
 "Climate crisis not America's fight alone, but global one: Joe Biden")
Climate change: US applauds India for stepping up green energy commitment
Biden administration has applauded India for stepping up its climate change commitment including the partnership with the US to deploy 450 gigawatts of renewable power to meet the 2030 target
 "Climate change: US applauds India for stepping up green energy commitment")
US President Joe Biden pressed on emissions goal as climate summit nears
When President Joe Biden convenes a virtual climate summit on Thursday, he faces a vexing task: how to put forward a nonbinding but symbolic goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Climate change: Israel aims to reduce 80% greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
The Israeli Ministry of Energy has announced a national plan which includes a main target of reducing 80 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
 "Climate change: Israel aims to reduce 80% greenhouse gas emissions by 2050")
US to help India achieve 450 GW green energy goal by 2030: John Kerry
US Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Change John Kerry has welcomed India's ambitious goal of generating 450 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030
 "US to help India achieve 450 GW green energy goal by 2030: John Kerry")
ReNew Power lines up $9 billion over 4 years in India's green push
The company plans to triple capacity to 18.5 Gw by 2025
 "ReNew Power lines up $9 billion over 4 years in India's green push")
Cabinet clears Rs 4,500-cr PLI scheme for solar PV modules manufacturing
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a production linked incentive (PLI) scheme with an outlay of Rs 4,500 crore to add 10,000 MW capacity of integrated solar PV modules manufacturing plants
 "Cabinet clears Rs 4,500-cr PLI scheme for solar PV modules manufacturing")
Green energy arm of NTPC to raise Rs 2,100 crore through term loan
NTPC REL is likely to borrow through both domestic and international markets to minimise the borrowings costs
 "Green energy arm of NTPC to raise Rs 2,100 crore through term loan")
Making power consumer a king
The Indian power consumer, in addition to being given the choice of buying green electricity only, might also get to choose the supplier soon.
Adani Green raises $1.35 bn to finance its renewable portfolio
The debt facility, with participation from 12 intl banks, would initially finance the company's 1.69 GW hybrid portfolio of solar and wind renewable projects to be setup in 4 SPVs in Rajasthan
 "Adani Green raises $1.35 bn to finance its renewable portfolio")
Urgent action needed for clean energy for all by 2030: UN member states
Over 20 ministerial-level "Global Champions" from the UN member states have issued messages, calling for urgent action to achieve affordable, clean energy for all by 2030
 "Urgent action needed for clean energy for all by 2030: UN member states")
Aid agencies to achieve 175 GW renewable energy by 2022: Parliament
A parliamentary panel has asked the MNRE to monitor working of the implementing agencies on a real-time basis and aid them help achieve a target of having 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022.
Dealing a blow: Green policy flip-flops spook foreign investment firms
Centre calls a meeting between states, PEs, funds
 "Dealing a blow: Green policy flip-flops spook foreign investment firms")
Ashok Leyland ups sourcing of clean energy, to cut carbon footprint by 60%
Hinduja Renewables, part of the Hinduja Group, has built a solar plant for Ashok Leyland
 "Ashok Leyland ups sourcing of clean energy, to cut carbon footprint by 60%")
