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Union Government Appoints Nidhi Khare as Secretary, MNRE

Nidhi Khare, who is currently serving as the Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, has been assigned an additional charge as the new Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

MNRE Secretary | January 15, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 461

MNRE to Mandate Battery Energy Storage in Solar and Wind Power Plants

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is considering mandating battery storage for new solar and wind projects, starting with 10 percent of a plant’s capacity, and gradually increasing it aligning with the decreasing battery prices, stated MNRE Secretary Prashant Kumar Singh at the CII's 21st Global MSME Business Summit.

MNRE Secretary | December 17, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1348

Storage Solutions Crucial to India's Renewable Energy Transition: MNRE Secretary

India’s renewable energy transition will rely heavily on robust storage solutions and infrastructure, said Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Secretary Prashant Kumar Singh addressing the 29th CII Partnership Summit being held in New Delhi from December 2-3, 2024.

MNRE Secretary | December 02, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 581

Investments in RE Sector Hit 8.5 Lakh Cr, 500 GW RE Capacity by 2030 on Track

The solar sector will play a major part in RE capacity growth. Solar capacity has surged from a mere 2.6 GW in 2014 to an impressive 91 GW today, with projections indicating it could reach close to 300 GW by 2030, stated MNRE Secretary Prashant Kumar Singh at the CEA's Brainstorming Conclave in New Delhi.

MNRE Secretary | October 15, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 586

Prashant Kumar Singh Appointed as New Secretary of MNRE

Prashant Kumar Singh succeeds Bhupinder S. Bhalla as Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, bringing extensive experience to the role amid India's growing commitment to renewable energy initiatives.

MNRE Secretary | October 05, 2024 | By EI News Network | 1110

Jakson Solar Launches High-Efficiency Solar Module Helia NXT R at REI Expo 2024

Jakson Solar has unveiled its latest high-efficiency solar modules, Helia NXT R, at the Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo 2024, featuring up to 23.34 percent efficiency and advanced TOPCon technology. The company also plans to set up a 2,500 MW solar cell manufacturing facility with an investment of INR 2,000 crore.

MNRE Secretary | October 03, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 765

MNRE Secretary Unveils Groundbreaking Study on Grid-Scale Energy Storage

The comprehensive initiative explores a range of grid-scale energy storage solutions crucial for India's sustainable energy goals.

MNRE Secretary | December 02, 2023 | By Abha Rustagi | 1352

Power Minister Unveils Curtain Raiser for Sixth Session of the International Solar Alliance

The sixth assembly of the International Solar Alliance along with side events will be held from October 30 to November 2, 2023 at the Ashok Hotel, New Delhi.

MNRE Secretary | October 18, 2023 | By Anurima Mondal | 1880

Run-Up to G20 Summit: Conference on Green Hydrogen Pilots in India

The conference showcased numerous Green Hydrogen Pilots being carried out by Indian businesses in the public and commercial sectors. The conference, organized by NTPC Ltd., also featured cutting-edge innovative pilot projects and advancements in green hydrogen technology.

MNRE Secretary | September 06, 2023 | By EI News Network | 1464

U.S. and India Launch Renewable Energy Technology Action Platform within Clean Energy Partnership

RETAP, led by DOE Deputy Secretary David Turk and MNRE Secretary Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, is designed to foster effective collaboration with a focused approach to renewable technologies.

MNRE Secretary | August 31, 2023 | By EI News Network | 1634