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
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 …
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
No offshore wind project has commenced in India: Are we on track for 30 GW by 2030?
Some 195 GW of technological offshore wind potential in India’s EEZ still unharnessed
Cramming cities with electric vehicles means we're still depending on cars — and that's a huge problem
Electric vehicles are made with finite mineral resources that are extracted under concerning environmental and labour conditions
Greenwash? EU labels certain uses of nuclear energy, natural gas ‘sustainable’
The bloc intends to draw investment and boost its bid to decarbonise in the wake of the energy crisis due to the Ukraine war
Time for green hydrogen in India is now, says RK Singh; invites private players to invest
The prime minister had launched the National Hydrogen Mission August 15 last year, which aimed to make India a green hydrogen hub
Climate goals at stake: State support for fossil fuels almost doubled in 2021
51 countries doubled the amount of expenditure on fossil fuels, according to an analysis by OECD and IEA
Nuclear fusion breakthrough: Decades of research still needed before fusion can be used as clean energy
Regardless of the efficiency of a future fusion power plant, taking energy conversions from basic science to the real world will require …
Time’s running out: Is India ready to handle 34,600 tonnes of solar waste by 2030?
With India’s ambitious solar target of 280 GW by 2030, it is time to formulate a sound solar waste management policy
As the world heats up, solar panels will degrade faster – especially in hot, humid areas. What can we do?
We’ll need to incorporate new ways of cooling panels and improve the materials used. We also need to improve manufacturing processes and …
WATCH: Why we should use a fan with air conditioners?
The draft of air from the ceiling fan can help remove hot air from over the skin and help the sweat evaporate during humid days
Budget 2023-24: Rs 10,000 crore for 500 compressed biogas plants
5% CBG mandate to be introduced for all organisations marketing natural and biogas
NGT wants underground power lines, bird diverters at Great Indian Bustard habitat
Tribunal also wants assessment of biodiversity impact of solar projects
Betting on green hydrogen to fulfil energy needs ‘risky’, finds study
EU target to replace natural gas, coal and oil in some sectors; But global electrolyser capacity needs to grow 6,000-8,000-fold by 2050&…
The coal whack-a-mole: Getting rid of coal power will make prices fall and demand rise elsewhere
Potsdam Institute experts this week published research suggesting we have less than 5% chance of actually ending coal use by 2050
IFC stake in Federal Bank Ltd results in no new coal commitment
The international body had demanded in July 2021 that India’s 7th largest commercial bank should put a stop to coal financing
Why SECI auction paints optimistic picture for Indian solar sector
SECI needs to sustain favorable project conditions for developers and engage further with state distribution companies to clear backlog
Green energy funding delays to offset COVID-19 environmental gains: Study
Consequences for human health from potential delays in clean energy investments can far outweigh short-term benefits
Billions are needed for climate adaptation — now some frontline communities are deciding how the money gets spent
Examples from Namibia range from drilling solar-powered borehole pumps for water access to investing in firefighting equipment to prevent the …
Nuclear energy helped prevent 72 billion tonnes CO2 emissions since 1970
At the end of 2020, there were 441 operable reactors
Countries not on track to reach 100% renewable energy systems
No G20 nation up to speed to reach 100 per cent renewables either in the power sector or economy-wide
Konark will now light up its Sun Temple with solar energy
Odisha plans to make the coastal temple town a 100 per cent solar town and also place it among India’s first few zero …