Federal government proposed to impose tax on solar panel users

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Updated: Apr 27, 2024 14:09 IST

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 27 (ANI): The federal government is considering a proposal put forth by the Central Power Purchasing Agency to levy tax on individuals using solar panels for residential or commercial purposes, ARY News reported.According to the sources, the CPPA has proposed a tax of Pakistani currency (PKR) 2,000 per kilowatt…
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How China Became the World’s Clean Tech Giant – The Diplomat

China’s clean energy sector was the biggest driver of its GDP growth in 2023, contributing 40 percent (around $1.6 trillion) of its economic expansion. The country’s commitment to renewable energy is underscored by its substantial investments in the industry.
Take the solar sector as an example. Chinese investments in new photovoltaic (PV) supply capacity over the last 10 years exceeded $50 billion – ten times more than all of Europe. This investment surge has strengthened China’s…
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Reliance, JSW Among Bidders for ACC Battery PLI Scheme – Construction World

Reliance, JSW Among Bidders for ACC Battery PLI Scheme  Construction WorldReliance, JSW, Amara Raja submit bids to set up battery manufacturing gigafactory: Report  Business TodayRIL, ACME, JSW among 7 bidders for 10 GWh ACC PLI  MintMukesh Ambani’s Reliance submits bid for massive plant, aims for Rs 36000000000…  DNA IndiaCentre receives 4 bids for ACC PLI scheme; RIL, Amara Raja, JSW Neo among bidders  Moneycontrol
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INDIA’s clean energy transition goals in limbo

Transitioning to clean sources of generation can help meet both India’s developmental and climate goals.  CHENNAI : While hosting the G20 Presidency for the first time, India championed a climate change-focused agenda and pushed the group of countries to agree to tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030. India reiterated these commitments at COP28 in Dubai, where it also agreed to double energy efficiency by 2030.Yet, emissions are rising. Although India was the fastest-growing…
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SJVN Set To Complete Over 1,475-Megawatts Of Solar Projects In Q1

Solar projects that are expected to be completed in Q1 FY25 are: Bikaner Solar Power.Floating Solar Park.100 MW Solar Power Project.GUVNL Phase-13 100 MW Solar Power Project.GUVNL Phase-14 260 MW Solar Power Project.Of the five projects, Bikaner Solar Power, which is developed by SJVN Green Energy Ltd. under the CPSU Scheme Phase- II, has the highest of 1,000-megawatts capacity currently under construction, and is slated to be completed by June 30. The GUVNL Phase-14 260 MW Solar Power…
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Director General Visits Netherlands for First Official Visit and World Energy Congress

In a session that touched on the need for increased investments and the challenges in financing nuclear newbuild projects, Mr Grossi cited the technology sector as a potential new market for advanced nuclear technologies. According to the International Energy Agency, electricity consumption from data centres, artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrencies account for 2% of global electricity consumption, but may double by 2026.  
“The nuclear industry and the IAEA are taking a…
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Study warns of ‘decreasing trend’ in solar radiation for electricity in India

The quantity of solar radiation available that can be economically converted by solar panels to electricity is showing an “alarming decreasing trend” in several locations in India, says an analysis by scientists at the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and published this month in the organisation’s in-house scientific journal Mausam.While increased aerosol load — fine particles from carbon emissions, fossil fuel burning and dust — and clouding are said to be causative factors,…
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CESC acquires company engaged in under-construction 300 MW solar park in Rajasthan ,Companies News, Business News

CESC Ltd on Friday said one of its step-down subsidiaries has completed the acquisition of a company that is in the process of implementing a 300-MW solar park in Rajasthan.
COMMERCIAL BREAKSCROLL TO CONTINUE READINGThe acquisition aims at bolstering the renewable energy portfolio of the power utility.
In a regulatory filing, CESC said Purvah Green Power has completed the acquisition of the 100 per cent stake in Bhadla Three SKP Green Ventures at a consideration of Rs 3.84 crore.
The power…
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Renewable energies cover 56 pct of electricity consumption in Germany in Q1-Xinhua

An exhibitor introduces a product to a visitor at the booth of Chinese portable power and renewable energy company EcoFlow during the IFA 2023 in Berlin, capital of Germany, on Sept. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)Electricity generated by renewables grew to 75.9 billion kilowatt hours between January and March, up 9 percent year-on-year.BERLIN, April 26 (Xinhua) — Renewable energies covered around 56 percent of electricity consumption in Germany in the first quarter of 2024, according to…
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CESS to become solar hub in Telangana | Hyderabad News

Former BRS legislator Ramesh Chennamaneni held a series of talks as part of Indo-German Cooperation at Berlin on Friday with the o…
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Former BRS legislator Ramesh Chennamaneni held a series of talks as part of Indo-German Cooperation at Berlin on Friday with the objective of converting all the 2.98 lakh power consumers of Cooperative Electric Supply Society (CESS) in Rajanna Sircilla district to 100%…
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