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Bye-bye Pumpjack? Report says renewable energy to power geopolitics

The document by the International Renewable Energy Agency says the nations that focus on innovation and research related to renewable energy will …

Dust, particulate matter in air reducing solar energy output by 25 per cent: study

The regions that are hit the hardest are also the regions that have invested the most in solar energy installation

The world will need more than half a million trained wind technicians by 2026

Report on wind sector work force expects 33% rise in technicians to meet Net Zero goals

India’s transition to green economy can create more jobs

India can shift its economy from brown to green by assisting in the reduction of climate change risk

Electric cars could one day power your house – here’s how to make it happen

The process won’t be smooth. Solutions are numerous, but will need support from power companies, and even car manufacturers and finance …

COVID-19 will be a roadblock to solar power in India

The lockdown caused by the pandemic will make it difficult for the country to meet its solar power targets

Capturing the promise of offshore wind

Emerging offshore markets can learn from Europe's success and use it in a domestic context 

Will new categorisation of hydropower plants lead to sector's revival?

The Union Cabinet recently brought all hydro power projects of more than 25 MW capacity under renewable category which caused a jump in their …

Technology advancement not matching energy demand, leading to emissions: report

In the last two years, higher economic growth was not met by higher energy-productive and lower-carbon emission options as it did not scale fast …

Start-ups can help Africa meet its energy needs. But they need to be encouraged

Africa's energy potential remains under-exploited, the energy entrepreneur is well-positioned to take advantage of the opportunities presented by …

Vietnam’s decision to scrap nuclear energy plans has some lessons for India

The decision dealt a blow to global nuclear energy trade and watered down Japan’s efforts at exporting reactors

Moving towards a green future in transport

The transport sector makes up 30 per cent of global energy consumption and its energy use is expected to grow one per cent every year till 2030

Your Very Own Biogas Plant: In Conversation with Priyadarshini Karve

Pune, today, is known as one of the most environmentally conscious cities of India. Home to many people who are environmentally motivated, Pune …

African countries launch Renewable Energy Initiative in Paris

AREI aims to achieve 10 GW of new renewable installation by 2020, and expand the generation capacity to 300 GW by 2030

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

Reviewing target must for upgrading solar power

As of now, the major chunk of electricity produced in India is from thermal power stations, which use coal as the main source of fuel

Ministry refuses to learn from experience

The MNES has proposed the establishment of a solar thermal power plant near Jodhpur, even though such plants have proved commercially unviable in …

Green taxes won't leave taxpayer in the red

Environmental protection will work only if it makes economic sense. And, one good way of making sure it does is by introducing a …

Out in the cold

It is possible to design buildings that stay cool in summer and warm in winter and save energy. But interest in solar passive architecture …

Sun city

Architectural features that eliminate artificial heating or cooling of a building are becoming de rigeur