From oil to electric: The new energy powerplay and China's growing dominance
China is the largest producer and importer of rare-earth minerals
India's 40 GW solar rooftop target for 2022: A Kerala case study
Despite interest and potential in the state, the target remains a tall order
Energy in news on May 9
Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and debates on energy
India grabs fourth seat in cumulative capacity in wind power
Adds 2,623 MW of wind power in 2015
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There is a need to make a place for environmental justice in India’s fleet electrification drive
Strict environmental, social and governance regulations that extend throughout the EV supply chains imperative
Offshore wind energy: India set to harness coastal breezes
Eight zones off the coasts of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu have been identified as potential offshore wind energy zones
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-…
This government school in Himachal Pradesh runs completely on solar energy
The school now produces surplus electricity, bringing down the cost of electricity consumption to nil
Employment in energy sector back to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels, finds report
Clean energy jobs see a boost with two-thirds share; but not evenly distributed globally
New energy conundrum
As countries reconcile their energy supply options with climate change, will they reinvent the fossil fuel-based system or reinvest in it?
What does India’s solar growth story look like: A 3-part series
A collection of articles that analyse India’s solar power manaufacturing capabilities, as well as factors that undercut its growth
Finding space for both wind farms and eagles in South Africa
Research has found that 36% of birds killed by wind turbines were birds of prey. These birds have long lifespans and produce relatively few young …
Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal may have plateaued due to uranium shortage: study
Pakistan does not have high grade uranium ore in the country, and its potential uranium reserves are also not very large
E-vehicles are not to scoff at, but to wheel in
Switching to electricity powered vehicles would help India move towards a cleaner future
It only takes a few countries to kickstart a decarbonisation revolution
New research shows it only takes a few countries to kick-start the kind of global transformation required to meet the Paris Agreement’s long-…
Investors, insurers ask G20 economies to stop fossil fuel subsidies
The G20 governments were urged to establish a deadline for phasing out fossil fuel subsidies for a steady decline in greenhouse gas emissions
Why India needs electric commercial vehicles?
Medium and heavy commercial vehicles consume 42 per cent of India's oil. Replacing them with electric vehicles will have multiple benefits
Green energy: Govt reduces open access transaction limit to 100 KW
Coal is currently the source of 70 percent of India’s electricity.
Decentralised renewable energy solutions offer great promises for healthcare facilities
Governments, developers should prioritise electrification of health facilities
