Summary: — ## **Maharashtra Government Resolution – Exemption from Non-Agricultural (NA) Permission & NA Tax for Solar and Wind Power Projects** **Issued by:** Revenue & Forest Department, Government of Maharashtra **GR No.:** सांकीर्ण-2025/प्र.क्र.66/र्ज-01अ **Date of Issue:** 07 August 2025 — ### **Objective** The Government of Maharashtra has decided to **exempt solar and wind power generation […]
India Powers Up Energy Transition with 15,800 MW Battery Storage Push – EQ
In Short : India is set to add 15,800 MW of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity to support its growing renewable energy sector. These projects aim to enhance grid stability, manage peak demand, and enable efficient energy storage. With increasing solar and wind installations, BESS will be critical for balancing supply and demand and […]
Energy sector demands enhanced investment, PLI boost, and tax reform in Union Budget 2025 – EQ
In Short : Energy sector leaders are urging the government to prioritize increased investment, expanded Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, and tax reforms in the Union Budget 2025. Key proposals include financial relief for solar manufacturers, a uniform GST on batteries, and incentives for energy storage solutions and green hydrogen. These measures aim to boost domestic […]
Petition of the GERC (Forecasting, Scheduling, Deviation Settlement and Related Matters of Solar and Wind Generation Sources) Regulations – EQ
Petition of the GERC (Forecasting, Scheduling, Deviation Settlement and Related Matters of Solar and Wind Generation Sources) Regulations For more information please see below link:
Singapore Renewable Energy JV Platform “athein” Set To Raise $1bn For Solar And Wind – EQ Mag
SINGAPORE and HANOI, Vietnam and MANILA, Philippines : Singapore’s IPP platform company athein, established recently as a Joint-Venture partnership between four Southeast Asian companies, sets an ambitious target to raise $1bn in the next three years to fund its pipeline of solar and wind power in Australia, India, Philippines and Vietnam, currently standing at 2 […]
Getting real about the hydrogen economy – EQ Mag Pro
Hydrogen is frequently touted as a major player in decarbonization, and it is. But it will only be used at scale much later, and at a much lower level than solar and wind. Countries including China, Japan, South Korea and Australia have established national plans to facilitate hydrogen development. Some of the discussion associated with […]
Are solar and wind the cheapest forms of energy? And other FAQs about renewables – EQ Mag Pro
Everything you ever wanted to know about the way we will ultimately derive all our power from renewable sources, and how quickly it will be achieved. Renewable energy sources accounted for 24 per cent of electricity produced in Australia in 2021, but that figure is set to rise sharply in the future. Renewable energy is […]
California to Boost Solar And Wind Capacity to Meet Renewable Energy Goals – EQ Mag Pro
The CAISO plans to add an additional 1.6 gigawatts (GW) of utility-scale solar capacity and 0.4 GW of onshore wind turbine capacity this year, the EIA said in a release. The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) region plans to increase its solar and wind power capacity in 2021 to help meet the state’s target of […]
Australia’s Case For Fossil Fuels Weakens as Solar And Wind Set Records
Solar and wind power are continuing to set records in Australia, pushing down electricity prices and reducing the profitability of fossil fuel generation. Wind last year overtook natural gas in power generation for the first time, and together with solar helped cut wholesale prices to their lowest since 2015, the Australian Energy Regulator said Friday […]
Australia’s Case For Fossil Fuels Weakens as Solar and Wind Set Records
Solar and wind power are continuing to set records in Australia, pushing down electricity prices and reducing the profitability of fossil fuel generation. Wind last year overtook natural gas in power generation for the first time, and together with solar helped cut wholesale prices to their lowest since 2015, the Australian Energy Regulator said Friday […]