Energy intensity of India reduces by 20% compared to 2005 levels
The study conducted by Bureau of Energy Efficiency has identified that the overall energy savings stands at 23.728 Mtoe which is equivalent to 136.374 BU of electrical savings and INR…
India is considering mandatory hydro-power purchases for States
The Indian government is planning to amend the Electricity Act by introducing mandatory hydro-power procurement targets for State distribution companies, which would have to meet part of their power requirements…
IREDA replaces SECI for 12 GW CPSU solar PV scheme (India)
The implementation of the second phase of the 12 GW Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) scheme has been transferred from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to the Indian…
Japan’s GHG emissions decreased by 3.9% in 2018-2019
Due to increase in reliance on renewable energy, Japan has been lowering its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the fifth year in a row, the restart of nuclear reactors and…
Two large coal-fired power stations in the U.K closes down
Coal fired power stations of 2000 and 1580 MW capacities shut down operations in UK. Provisional statistics released by the U.K. government last week showed that electricity provided by coal-fired…
Floating Tidal Power Farm to be set up in waters north of Scotland
A floating superstructure of 72 meter in length would support two 1 MW turbines which will be able to generate enough electricity to meet the annual needs of 1,700 U.K.…
26 GW dip in power demand during PM Modi’s call to switch off lights and light candles during locked down period
The national power grid was prepared to handle the dip as a result of which thermal power plants were gradually scaled down prior to the expected time of dip in…
IRENA:75% of new electricity capacity in 2019 came from renewables
IRENA data shows that solar, wind and renewables provided for more than one-third of the world’s power, with 55% of the new power coming from solar- most of which is…
BEE schemes reduced national electricity consumption by 7% till date
Energy-efficiency schemes led by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) led to significant electricity and cost savings, as reported by a Govt. of India parliamentary committee. Over the years since…
Guidelines for prevention of COVID-19 spread through building services
REHVA, a European HVAC association, has outlined recommendations for preventing indoor spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus through HVAC and plumbing systems. These include window-driven natural ventilation (except in toilets) and…