University of Houston takes a leap forward in sodium-ion battery tech

Develops electrolyte that enables reversible sodium plating; May help replace unsustainable lithium-ion batteries  

Energy storage has a vital role to play in the green transition of BIMSTEC countries

The growing energy demands in the emerging economies of countries in the region will require that the energy transitions in the region be resource-…

Dangerous dumping

Energetic debate

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND THE ENERGY INDUSTRIES IMPLEMENTATION AND IMPACTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION Edited by Nicola Steen Earthscan …

Power to people

Renewable energy, along with affordable battery storage, is set to usher in energy democracy in India

Power punch

Bismuth improves storage capacity of iron batteries

This sand battery could be a solution for Europe’s energy crisis

A new technology is keeping a Finland town warm with renewable energy

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 …

Will the recent SECI bid help unlock the complete potential of renewable energy?

This is certainly innovative packaging but it is too early to comment on its success

How 10 billion people could live well by 2050 – using as much energy as we did 60 years ago

Achieving such a world requires radical action on all fronts, including the mass rollout of the best technologies available

Are Lithium-ion batteries too pricey for India’s renewable market?

Currently, it is the more exorbitant option and there are reasons to question economic sense of using Li-ion technology

As investment in energy declines, share of renewable energy improves

New IEA report shows an increasing trend in the share of investments in renewable energy, especially for electricity generation

Why rooftop solar and storage offers a viable future for India

Energy storage represents a huge economic opportunity for India. Concerted strategies could help India meet its emission reduction targets 

IEEFA projects exponential growth of battery storage assets in India

Grid-scale batteries would help store this excess solar and supply power to the grid during peak demand hours, which is currently being done by …

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'Breakthroughs in material sciences key to sustainable economy'

Peter Littlewood is the associate laboratory director for physical sciences and engineering at the Argonne National Laboratory in the USA. He …

India to lead global energy demand over next decade: New report

Renewables will meet 80 per cent of global electricity demand growth over next decade with hydropower remaining largest renewable source and …

COVID-19: How far will green stimulus to combat climate change go?

COVID-19 disruptions caused shocks to power and oil sector that will cause drop in carbon emissions. However, long-term implications are uncertain

Germany in transition

From an economy addicted to coal and nuclear energy, Germany is fast transforming into one driven by renewables. Its aim is to demonstrate to the …

A sneak-peek into a renewable energy-powered future

Electrification of end-use sectors through variable renewable energy is an emerging solution. Increasing the deployment of distributed energy …

Making sense of energy conservation in Jammu and Kashmir

Homes in the Union territory are not designed to conserve energy and ensure proper heating, resulting in little conservation of energy, say …

Future of electricity in India lies in local solutions

Utilities in India have a mandate to supply power, which becomes increasingly difficult through the centralised grid and is technically and …

Solar power: From a decade of acceptability and growth to one of innovations

Global investment in new renewable energy capacity in the past decade was over $2.5 trillion, with more solar power capacity installed than other …

Economic recovery and clean energy transition go together: Ministers at IEA summit

The summit encouraged participating countries to build their recovery plans and investment strategies in-line with clean energy transition goals

India and its 2022 renewable energy targets in 6 charts

The country’s growth in the clean energy sector in the last 10 years has been remarkable. There are, however, many stumbling blocks, …