India cuts GST on renewable energy components from 12% to 5%
The components include solar power equipment, solar cookers and lamps, windmills and generators, waste-to-energy systems, biogas plants, and tidal or wave energy installations.
India cuts fossil electricity output as clean generation hits new peak
Clean electricity production in India has surged by 20% to new highs so far this year, giving utilities a rare chance to cut fossil fuel-fired generation and reduce reliance on energy imports for power production.
Raj now has over 50% of power from solar, wind sources
Jaipur: Renewable energy plants have surpassed 50% of the fossil-fuel-based projects in Rajasthan, accounting for 18% of the total power consumption, said additional chief secretary (Energy) Ajitabh Sharma Thursday.
