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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).

Prashant Kumar Singh | 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.

Prashant Kumar Singh | December 17, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1347

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.

Prashant Kumar Singh | December 02, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 581

SECI Inks MoU with H2Global Stiftung to Promote Green Hydrogen Initiatives

Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) has signed an MoU with H2Global Stiftung to promote green hydrogen initiatives and foster international collaboration on market-based mechanisms.

Prashant Kumar Singh | November 21, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1006

MNRE to Form Task Force in Consultation with Power Ministry to Meet 500 GW RE Target by 2030

Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi stressed the importance of concerted, collaborative efforts and proposed forming a task force in consultation with the Ministry of Power to unite stakeholders toward achieving India’s 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030 during his address at the Chintan Shivir in Bhubaneswar.

Prashant Kumar Singh | November 15, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 676

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.

Prashant Kumar Singh | October 15, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 585

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.

Prashant Kumar Singh | 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.

Prashant Kumar Singh | October 03, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 765