Petro to Electro: ‘Energy transition is happening, and it is unstoppable’

Down To Earth speaks to Gauri Singh from the International Renewable Energy Agency on the global transition to clean energy

Bush fires spread very fast

South African president works with cabinet on nuclear matters, says official statement

Government denies opposition charge that the president negotiated the nuclear deal with Russia alone

Sayonara to nuclear

Even if Japan aims to exit nuclear power by 2040, its path remains treacherous

Emissions trading for electricity is the sensible way forward

An emissions intensity scheme would provide a stable carbon policy that the electricity sector needs to have investment confidence

Consumer behaviour has not led to reduced energy consumption

A new study shows that in OECD countries, including the US, reduction has been due to energy efficiency improvements

‘Energy conservation is a moving target’

A decade has passed since the Energy Conservation Act was enacted in 2001. Most provisions of the law are yet to be implemented properly. Ajay …

Revamp ordered

India at the center of world energy stage, will experience gains: IEA director

The report stated that as China moves towards a service-based economy, India could pivot its growth in the energy sector    

Decluttering India’s energy sector

It is high time that we should rid the sector of the mess that it is in using a multifarious approach

What’s derailing growth of solar energy in some US states?

Despite facing widespread opposition from people, Indiana legislators have been trying to slow the growth of solar for years

Solar power for nation’s growth

Increasing India’s solar generation capacity must be coupled with electricity access for all

Australia's energy sector is in critical need of reform

Australia's energy policy challenges—to move to a low-carbon economy without high prices—have never been tougher

Delhi rolls out first-ever solar policy, aims at 1,000 MW by 2020

Policy introduces novel initiative such as virtual net metering that has been especially framed for the city residents

Karnataka launches gross metering for solar rooftop

Incentivising rooftop solar in the state through gross metering is one of the new ideas of Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission

Wind break ends

Centre wants to withdraw sops for wind energy sector; offers an incentive to improve performance

Wind loses speed

Sector shows poor performance; government says it is a short-term phenomenon

Remove the perverse incentive

Budget should make diesel cars pay for subidised fuel, pollution

Look who's talking!

The president of the world's most polluting country blames India for global warming

India’s ethanol mandate comes with some hidden trade-offs

India’s push for ethanol has raised concerns about its impact on the environment & food security

South Sudan’s oil and water give it bargaining power — but will it benefit the people?

More than 50% of the population is facing acute food insecurity and barely 1% has access to electricity

US Department of Energy announces breakthrough in nuclear fusion, sets path to clean energy source

The Department of Energy expects the private sector to enter the arena and provide the necessary support

Energy transition holds key to tackle global energy and climate crisis: IRENA

World Energy Transitions Outlook outlines priority actions till 2030 to keep 1.5°C alive; calls on governments to fast-track energy …

Energy Democracy: Where ‘two Indias’ meet

India needs a people-centric process towards de-centralising power and gaining control of renewable energy production, distribution and usage

New draft policy on hybridising wind and solar plants released

Studies show that hybridising the two can lead to efficient utilisation of transmission infrastructure