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Prakriti 2025: Experts Address Global Carbon Market Challenges

Prakriti 2025, an international conference on carbon markets, is being held in New Delhi, bringing together global experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss trends, challenges, and innovations in carbon trading, aiming to drive sustainable, low-carbon solutions for climate action.

Manohar Lal | February 25, 2025 | By EI News Network | 460

Integration of RE and Nuclear Energy in the Grid Vital for Viksit Bharat 2047 Goal: Power Minister

India's power sector is crucial to the nation's goal of becoming a developed economy by 2047, with a focus on renewable and nuclear energy integration, financial viability of distribution utilities, and advancements in storage and cybersecurity, highlighted Union Power Minister Manohar Lal at a regional power sector meeting in New Delhi.

Manohar Lal | February 21, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 594

Manohar Lal Inaugurates India’s First Vertical Bi-facial Solar Plant at Okhla Vihar Metro Station

Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Power Manohar Lal highlighted the importance of energy efficiency and clean power at the 5th International Conference on Green Metro Systems, where he inaugurated India's first vertical bi-facial solar plant on the Delhi Metro Viaduct at Okhla Vihar Metro station.

Manohar Lal | February 19, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 469

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 | 1078

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 | 691

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 | 553

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 | 796

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 | 1289

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 | 790

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 | 765