Draft renewable energy Act: strengths and gaps

Delhi-based non-profit Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) assesses the draft National Renewable Energy Act of Government of India and …

You can run

but hiding? Out of the question as the radar flashlight makes every thief's job a virtual nightmare

Soaking in the sun

The US is trying to revive solar thermal power technology

Labelling energy

Winds of change

Out of wind

Island of hope

Sagar island will become a model for solar energy use

Powered by grass

Green alternatives

India can strengthen its energy transition by giving priority to grid-connected distributed PV deployment

The trend in distributed PV deployment in upcoming quarters is expected to provide a clear picture of whether India has transitioned from the …

Switzerland votes for phasing out nuclear power, switching to renewable energy

The new energy policy prohibits construction of new nuclear power plants and promotes the use of renewable energy sources and energy conservation

A long wait

In Panna district of Madhya Pradesh, delays in setting up power connections have marred the village residents' hope for a better life

IREDA to provide low interest loans for rooftop solar projects

High interest rate is one of the major impediments in the development of solar sector in India

Wind power projects push land costs sky-high

Helped by state government concessions, Tamil Nadu is all set to expand its wind forms and become the country's premier wind-energy centre.

India witnesses fastest energy investment growth: IEA

The investments grew at a record 12 per cent during 2015 to 2018, to around $85 billion

Big mini revolution

Energy transition can add 5.5 mln jobs by 2023: Report

International Renewable Energy Agency bats for stimulus as post-COVID-19 strategy

What India's wind energy sector looks like

Even though Gujarat has the highest potential in India, its installed capacity remains low. Tamil Nadu, on the other hand, has the highest …

India falls short of achieving increased power generation capacity

Government pins hopes on private investment in renewable energy sector by offering fiscal and financial incentives

Spurt forecast in nonconventional energy

The nonconventional energy sector is seen as the mainstay of the nation's future power requirements and is all set for major expansion, following …

Solar push for Railways

Indian Railways can reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by 239 tonnes per year per train by fixing solar panels atop coaches

Look at the sun

Government has made half-baked efforts to promote solar pumps, a cost-effective irrigation tool

Solar energy not war

Is REC an albatross for power distribution utilities?

Only two states have achieved their renewable energy targets so far. Others scaled down their commitments

Greening economy: 700,000 new jobs in renewable energy sector in just a year

The sector employed 12.7 million people across the world in 2021