NEW DELHI: Delhi government on Thursday gave a green signal to the city’s new draft solar policy. The draft ‘Delhi Solar Policy 2022’ aimed to enable 25 percent of Delhi’s annual electricity demand to be met by solar by 2025, a jump of three times from 9 percent in 2022.The policy outlines a target of […]
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NCLT approves Swan Energy’s Rs 2,100 crore bid for Reliance Naval
MUMBAI: The National Company Law Tribunal, Ahmedabad (NCLT) has approved the Resolution Plan submitted by Hazel Mercantile Limited (HML) to acquire Reliance Naval and Engineering Ltd (RNEL).
Tangedco to adopt new system to reduce loss
CHENNAI: In a first, the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) is set to adopt the Design, Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (DBOOT) method to avoid long-term Private Purchase Agreements and create more assets.
Comfy ride: Pure EV unveils electric motorcycle ecoDryft
The ecoDryft has been designed and developed at Pure EV’s technical and manufacturing centre in Hyderabad. It is a commuter motorcycle that will primarily have used only on short distances within a city, and will also be a perfect choice for short delivery routes that a series of e-commerce and food delivery companies can benefit […]
TSRTC mulls going electric, to induct over 3.3K e-buses
HYDERABAD: In a move aimed at reducing dependency on fossil fuel and improving revenue, the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) is planning to induct as many as 3,360 electric buses (e-buses) into its fleet.
Delhi government take over DMRC e-buses
CHENNAI: In order to strengthen the last mile connectivity, the Delhi government will soon take over the existing Delhi Metro Rail Corporation ( DMRC) Electric bus fleet. Recently, the decision to take over the 100 existing e-bus fleets was made by the Cabinet. The transport department will also operate additional 380 feeder e-buses under the […]
Smart meters will be beneficial to farmers: Energy secy
VIJAYAWADA: Asserting that the installation of smart electricity meters has several benefits, Special Chief Secretary (Energy) K Vijayanand said the Rs 4,000 crore, the State government is spending on smart meters to agriculture pump sets, can be recovered in two years in the form of savings in power consumption.
Hydroelectric project: Power, forest ministers hold discussion
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Power Minister K Krishnankutty held talks with Forest Minister A K Saseendran to expedite sanction for hydroelectric projects in the wake of rising demand for power in the state and the inordinate delay in the completion of hydropower projects.
Russian company to set up EV plant in Belagavi
BELAGAVI: Large and Medium Scale Industries Minister Murugesh Nirani on Friday informed the Assembly that a Russian company has evinced interest in setting up an electric vehicle plant in the state and the government has asked them to set it up in Belagavi.
Delhi Transport Corporation, Tata join hands to run 1,500 EV buses
NEW DELHI: Tata motors and Delhi Transport Corporation on Friday signed a definitive agreement for the operation of 1,500 electric buses in the national capital, said a senior official of Tata motors. The DTC signed this agreement with its fully-owned subsidiary, TML CV Mobility Solutions Ltd. As part of the agreement, TML CV Mobility Solutions […]
CBI files case against Kolkata-based Corporate Power in alleged Rs 4K crore fraud
NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation registered a case against Corporate Power Limited (CPL), a Kolkata-based company, and 12 persons including the promoters and directors of the firm for allegedly defrauding nearly 20 banks to the tune of Rs 4,037.87 crore.
Wind farms turn nesting grounds for wild boars
TIRUPPUR: Farmers in villages surrounding Gudimangalam say wild boars have found shelter in isolated wind farms and abandoned facilities in Virukkalpatti, Anikadavu, Kongal Nagar, Puthupalayam, Jothampatti.