Government to protect foreign investments: Piyush Goyal

Last Updated: Monday, February 16, 2015, 17:46

The government will protect and encourage foreign investment in the country, Power, Coal and Renewable Energy Minister Piyush Goyal said Monday.

Active role of states needed to harness green energy: Prabhu

Last Updated: Monday, February 16, 2015, 17:24

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today sought more active participation of states in harnessing renewable energy.

RE-Invest 2015: Michael Bloomberg urges investors to invest in clean energy market

Last Updated: Monday, February 16, 2015, 15:53

The RE-Invest between 15-17 February in New Delhi has been organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

Mahindra's renewable energy arm aims to be $1 bn entity

Last Updated: Monday, February 16, 2015, 13:04

Mahindra Susten, which expects to have 350 MW of EPC installations by the end of the year is looking to scale up its own solar energy capacity from the current level of 80 MW.

Yes Bank to enter asset management biz next fiscal

Last Updated: Sunday, February 15, 2015, 18:04

Private sector lender Yes Bank today said it will foray into mutual fund business next fiscal through organic or inorganic route.

Sun Edison, First Solar commit to build 20,000 MW green power

Last Updated: Sunday, February 15, 2015, 16:07

US firms Sun Edison and First Solar have committed to set up over 20,000 MW of renewable power capacity in India in the next five years.

Govt aims to double renewable energy share in overall basket

Last Updated: Sunday, February 15, 2015, 16:03

Eyeing investments of up to USD 200 billion, the government is looking to more than double the share of renewable sources to over 15 percent in the country's overall energy basket in about a decade, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said today.

293 firms commit to generate 266 GW renewable energy in 5 years

Last Updated: Sunday, February 15, 2015, 15:06

These companies have shown interest to set up renewable power plants in the country and some have assured to manufacture equipment as well.

PM Modi for innovation in making renewable energy affordable

Last Updated: Sunday, February 15, 2015, 14:54

He also said India is working on building a consortium of 50 countries with abundant solar radiation, to pool research and technological advancements to improve its accessibility to the poor and in the remote areas.