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One Sun One World One Grid project put on hold
The project — that prompted a call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for connecting solar energy supply across borders — added all forms of renewable energy. Photo: Meeta Ahlawat
Reasons for putting the project on hold remain unknown; calls to Union Ministry …
August 11, 2020
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Experts welcome Delhi government’s electric vehicle policy

The Delhi government August 7, 2020, notified the new Electric Vehicle Policy. Photo: Arvind Kejriwal Twitter handle
The policy aims to make a quarter of all new vehicle registrations battery-operated by 2024
August 07, 2020
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G20 countries bank on fossil fuels for COVID-19 recovery plans: Study
The investment of public money in fossil fuel by the countries translates to $32.89 per capita. Photo: Pixabay
Over 55% or $150.81 billion of public money committed by G20 countries is allocated for …
July 21, 2020
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Economic recovery and clean energy transition go together: Ministers at IEA summit
Economic recovery and clean energy transition go together: Ministers at IEA summit
The summit encouraged participating countries to build their recovery plans and investment …
July 17, 2020
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Coal’s end: DTE had predicted it in 2017
Across the developed world, countries are contemplating phasing out coal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
As more countries race to shut coal use forever, here is a recap of our cover story from …
July 06, 2020
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Countries move away from coal even as India moves towards it
Several countries have taken major decisions to move on from coal and coal-based thermal power plants — a major source of pollution Photo: Pikist
Germany, Japan, Spain and the US have all decided to move to renewable energy
July 06, 2020
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Energy security: China has its capital but India can focus on partnerships

Energy diplomacy may emerge as a tool for the Indian elephant to outsmart the Chinese dragon as China seeks to isolate India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Rather than putting an end to what China is doing, India should try to come closer to …
July 02, 2020
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Solar power tariff hits record low, sparks worry about coal’s future

India’s solar power tariffs hit a record low during a bid by state run Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. Photo: Wikipedia Commons
The solar power tariff bid of Rs 2.36 per kilowatt / hour is 3.3% lower than the previous record
July 01, 2020
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A foremost requirement to develop is a robust green bond market is to harmonise international and domestic guidelines and standards for green bonds. Photo: Flickr

Green bonds: Is it green finance or green-washing?

August 11, 2020
A foremost requirement to develop a robust green bond market is to harmonise …
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The project — that prompted a call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for connecting solar energy supply across borders — added all forms of renewable energy. Photo: Meeta Ahlawat

One Sun One World One Grid project put on hold

August 11, 2020
Reasons for putting the project on hold remain unknown; calls to Union Ministry …
Energy
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Why most Aboriginal people have little say over clean energy projects planned for their land

August 10, 2020
While renewable energy projects are essential for transitioning Australia to a zero-carbon …

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Solar Power Tree

Solar Power Tree is a structure that is designed like a tree with branches made of steel to hold the photovoltaic panels. India's first solar power tree has been designed by Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) located in Durgapur, West Bengal