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BEE Signs MoU with TERI to Establish Centre of Excellence on Energy Transition in Hyderabad

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and TERI have signed an MoU to establish a Centre of Excellence for Energy Transition (CoEET) at TERI’s Hyderabad campus. The centre will conduct research and studies across various sectors to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiency, and promote the adoption of low-carbon technologies.

Manohar Lal | January 27, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  454

Centre Proposes Renewable Energy Push to Reduce Diesel Dependence in Lakshadweep

Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal emphasised the need for a transition of Lakshadweep's energy generation from diesel to renewable sources like solar and wind, supported by battery storage, while exploring solar-powered EV and boat initiatives for a greener future, during a review of the power sector.

Manohar Lal | December 24, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  550

Kerala Requests Additional Allocation of Power from NTPC Barh

The Kerala government has requested an extension of power allocation from NTPC Barh until June 2025 and additional support to meet the state’s growing demand, particularly as it positions itself to attract data centres and expand renewable energy, hydro, and battery storage initiatives.

Manohar Lal | December 23, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  464

Andhra Pradesh Seeks Central Support on Thermal Power Infra and VGF Support for BESS

The Andhra Pradesh government has sought central assistance on power allocation, coal linkage, renovation of older thermal units, and viability gap funding (VGF) for battery energy storage systems (BESS) during Union Power Minister Manohar Lal's review of the state's power and urban development sectors.

Manohar Lal | December 09, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  708

Projects Worth INR 2.77 Lakh Cr Sanctioned Under RDSS for Loss Reduction and Smart Metering: Lal

Minister of Power Manohar Lal informed the Lok Sabha that projects worth INR 2.77 lakh crore have been sanctioned under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to reduce losses and implement smart metering, achieving 17 percent progress so far.

Manohar Lal | November 29, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1097

Power Minister Manohar Lal Flags off NTPC’s Green Hydrogen Buses at Leh

Union Minister of Power, and Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal flagged off NTPC’s fleet of green hydrogen buses in Leh, marking the launch of the world’s highest altitude (3,650m MSL) Green Hydrogen Mobility Project, which includes a 1.7 MW solar plant, hydrogen filling station, and five hydrogen-powered buses.

Manohar Lal | November 25, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  687

13 GW Solar Plant and INR 1080 Cr Power Projects Underway in Ladakh: Manohar Lal

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal announced the development of a 13 GW solar power plant in Ladakh to address local and national energy needs. He further announced that works to the tune of INR 1,080 crore have already been awarded under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme.

Manohar Lal | November 22, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  641

Nepal to Supply Electricity to Bangladesh Through Indian Grid

Power Minister Manohar Lal and his counterparts from Bangladesh and Nepal, inaugurated the first-ever trilateral power transaction through the Indian grid, enabling electricity flow from Nepal to Bangladesh.

Manohar Lal | November 16, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  908

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Pushes for Shift of Agricultural Power Load to Solar Energy in UP

Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, reviewed Uttar Pradesh's power sector in Lucknow, emphasising prepaid meters for government consumers and a shift to solar for agricultural power.

Manohar Lal | November 14, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  652

SJVN Asked to Provide Final Response on Royalty Issues on 3 Power Projects in HP by Jan 15, 2025

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal has instructed SJVNL officials to submit a final response regarding three hydropower projects in Himachal Pradesh by January 15, 2025, following discussions with the state’s Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on royalty and compliance with the state’s energy policy.

Manohar Lal | November 08, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  908

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