Correcting distortions

Frugality is not poverty lessons in energy security

Energy fixing

Bureau of Energy Efficiency says it is likely to meet Plan target. Experts say claims far from truth

Concentrated solar power projects may get second extension

Lack of experience in handling new technologies and dearth of funds have been cited as reasons for delay in commissioning projects

Can India double its renewable energy capacity by 2027?

Solar PV can account for 75% of this growth, onshore wind 15% and biomass and hydropower aiding the rest

Why climate negotiators should look at wind energy prospects

Wind power could meet 26 per cent of global electricity demand and help save 6 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide annually by the end of mid-century,…

All our nuclear lies exposed

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THE FUTURE OF CLEAN ENERGY

A simple chemical reaction is the basis of fuel cell technology. Fuel cells run on hydrogen to provide electricity. The only byproduct is water …

Governments worldwide spent $1.7 trillion of public money on fossil fuels, a new report finds

Among G20 countries, only 13 per cent of annual reports available showed that their SOEs had invested in renewable energy

Scientists identify polymer that stores hydrogen

Who shrunk the energy bill?

Dangerous liaisons

Sri Lanka is flirting with nuclear power

Save power the smart way

India gets smart grid that monitors electricity use in real time

Pay before using electricity

Pilot project for prepaid power meters begins September  

A renewable energy future for India

The challenge before India is how to meet its energy requirements without compromising the ecology of the country. In addition, we have to be …

Europe bans disposal of decommissioned wind turbine blades in landfills: A step towards life cycle sustainability

Wind turbines are an excellent source of clean power; but how will they be sustainable if they end up in a landfill?

Green hydrogen can drive India’s transition to clean energy, combat climate change

By 2030, the cost of green hydrogen is expected to compete with that of hydrocarbon fuels

Distributed power market to double in 5 years, solar will lead the race: study

Europe’s dominance over solar PV sector will diminish as contribution by Asia Pacific region grows, adds study

How green energy is powering Kenya’s growth

The African country is home to many mega renewable energy projects, including the world’s largest single turbine geothermal power plant

Domestic manufacturing of electrolysers can be game changer for industrial emissions

Output of pilot projects in sectors such as steel, shipping and mobility will propel the way for adoption and commercialisation of green …

Environment reports: potential and challenges of deploying clean energy across continents

Here's an overview of recently released reports and studies on renewable energy 

Energy in news on May 10

Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and debates on energy

Southeast Asia’s energy demand to grow by 80 per cent in 2040: IEA

The share of fossil fuels in the region’s energy mix will rise to 78 per cent

PM-JANMAN for tribal electrification: Beacon of hope or mirage?

Initiative focuses on 11 critical interventions across nine ministries

30 sub-Saharan Africa countries among 38 that fail to provide basic electricity access

More than 60% of Africa’s population is facing acute energy poverty