New Delhi: Reliance Power group company Rajasthan Sun Technique, Andhrabased Lanco and KVK Energy of Chennai are among the seven successful bidders for setting up solar power plants in the first phase of the government

India is confronted with the triple challenges of climate change, energy security and economic development with political will and technological prowess. But will that be enough to bring in the capital it needs to ensure a transition to green growth?

India already has a head start in the race for renewables, ranking fifth in the world for installed clean energy capacity.

New Delhi: In what amounts to an investment commitment of over Rs 7,000 crore under the Jawahar Lal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM), NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) has selected a total of seven bidders, including RPower, to build 479 mw power generation capacity, based on concentrated solar power (CSP) in the first phase of the scheme.

The government may have to take a second look at the National Solar Mission guidelines in order to bring more clarity in them

At a time when the Indian government is pushing hard to promote clean energy generation and meet the country

The Haryana Pavilion at India International Trade Fair, 2010, here today presented various products, services and schemes keeping in view the theme of the fair: 'Clean & Energy Efficient Technology Products & Services'.

Haryana chief secretary Urvashi Gulati said the utility of solar panels and technique of energy saving in building was showcased in the pavilion.

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India and the United States signed an agreement on Monday to establish a virtual centre to promote research, development and deployment in the area of clean energy technologies.

Under the pact, the two countries would each contribute $5 million every year for supporting collaborative R&D projects involving academics and private sectors of both nations.

Valid for 10 years

The pact will in

Apart from launching a joint initiative in agriculture for an

CLEAN energy initiatives are expected to figure in the meetings between President Obama and PM Manmohan Singh. India and the US are likely to announce the setting up of a centre for cooperating on developing clean energy, including solar power and biofuels.

Gujarat has taken the lead among states in solar power. And it has a plan: to integrate solar into its power ecosystem by working on both the demand and supply sides, report Himanshu Darji, Mitul Thakkar and Shelley Singh

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