CM advises Energy Dept officials to launch new hydro power projects at suitable places
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CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday advised the State Energy Department to implement new hydro power projects at suitable places and to expedite works on Green Energy Corridor (Phase II) by obtaining grants from Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
The Chief Minister gave these directions to the officials while reviewing the ongoing projects and functioning of the Energy Department and electricity-related projects to be implemented in next 10 years.
Asking the officials to expeditiously complete co-generation projects which commenced in 2010 but are yet to be completed, he said the charges being incurred for transportation of coal should be reduced and that all efforts should be made for getting the coal due to Tamil Nadu as per the agreements already signed.
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ISA to launch World Solar Bank at global climate meet in Nov
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The International Solar Alliance (ISA) plans to launch the World Solar Bank (WSB) at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in November, a top ISA official said, a development that will support India’s attempt to secure leadership in the climate arena. The ISA is the first treaty-based international government organization headquartered in India.
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