US Department of Energy announces breakthrough in nuclear fusion, sets path to clean energy source
Stepping stone to clean energy; Commercialisation of nuclear fusion technology still decades away
Budgeting power
Four Rajasthan villages get microgrid solar power using an innovative pre-paid meter that detects theft
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
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
‘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 …
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
Wind break ends
Centre wants to withdraw sops for wind energy sector; offers an incentive to improve performance
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
When villages plug in
A Consumer movement is catching on in Nepal.Communities are extending the grid to villages.This threatens to undo the effort put in small-scale …
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
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
India needs an energy disclosure policy
BEE needs to revisit, revive, and expand its star rating system for all designated consumers, especially buildings. It can’t be kept …
Whose responsibility is it anyway?
Two years after the Supreme Court directed the setting up of two independent fuel testing centres in Delhi, one is yet to be commissioned
Biomass market in a flux
Biomass power generation started with a bang 10 years ago. Plant owners, Ruhi Kandhari and Aparna Pallavi met say the picture is not that …
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