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The Indian Space Research Organisation, better known for launching rockets into space, is taking on a new role.

The United Kingdom will set up of a renewable energy research institute in Bangladesh.

India is coming to the rescue of energy strapped Bangladesh.

NTPC hopes to break the ground for its two proposed super thermal power projects with 1,600 MW capacity each.

Fueled by rapid economic growth, a growing population with greater access to goods and services and higher electrification rates, Indian energy demand is projected to rise at over 5% a year over the next 25 years, based upon expectations of 8-10% growth in GDP#.

Rooftop solar projects are a known phenomenon nowadays. From governments to citizens everybody agrees that the combination of one infinite resource (solar energy) and a finite resource (land) can produce beneficial results. However what is socially desirable is not always economically achievable.

Over the years, the Indian power sector has had its own share of ups and downs. The Electricity Act 2003 was a watershed event, giving a much needed boost to the sector's economic viability.

Small solar lighting devices are becoming increasingly popular among

Himal Power Limited is giving away $2 million (about Rs 160 million) to

The Nepalese authorities' inordinate delay in resolving the pending issue of funding for the Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project (MPP) has resulted in a decade long wait for the formation of a mutually agreeable detailed project report (DPR).  8During the recently convened Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) meeting, it was pointed out that Nepal is yet to furnish a detailed action plan to undertake identified field works of joint observation at the Pancheshwar and Rupaligad sites, along with necessary investigations for the proposed re-regulating dam at the alternative dam site of Rupaligad.  8With no definite work plan or rough estimation of associated cost estimates in sight, the decision making process regarding funding has stalled. Moreover, the Terms of Reference (TOR) for establishment of the Pancheshwar Development Authority (PDA), whose responsibility includes finalization of project funding details, is still awaiting approval from the Indian government.  8That apart, India is still to agree to single stage development of the 5,600 MW project and pay extra-cost towards irrigation, as requested by Nepal.  8For reference purposes, the Pancheshwar (MPP) is proposed on river Mahakali, which forms the international boundary between India and Nepal. The project envisages a 315 metre high dam across the river Mahakali (known as Sarda in India) at about 2.5 Km. downstream of the confluence of river Sarju and Mahakali.  

China insists its hydropower project on Brahmaputra river in Tibet is "not big" enough to affect water flow to India.

One of India’s largest business organizations wants to reduce India’s rising power rates by lessening the tax burden of power producers.

The government moves to ensure the supply of uranium for India’s nuclear power plants.

India has signed three loan agreements totalling $350 million with ADB to improve the power distribution system in Assam, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.