Indian Railways likely to become world’s first ‘net-zero’ carbon emitter by 2030
The Indian Railways transports 24 million passengers every day across the subcontinent on 13,000 trains covering approximately 67,956 km; it’…
‘No country can control the entire critical mineral value chain’
India needs to act fast on exploration, excavation and setting up critical material value chains through adequate downstream investments
Look back at the decade: 2010-2019
Developments that shaped the world in the second decade of the new millenium
Napier grass: A game-changer in bio-CNG production
With an energy output-to-input ratio of approximately 25:1, it emerges as one of the most promising energy crop
Odisha, Andamans most prepared to reach climate action SDG: Government
The SDG Index and Dashboard brought out by the NITI Aayog also gauged India's preparedness for disasters, its saving of carbon dioxide, its share …
In Odisha, regular cyclones push people to turn towards renewable energy
Lack of consumer awareness, timely approval of net metering applications and tax increase hinder further growth of solar in Odisha
Why rooftop solar and storage offers a viable future for India
Energy storage represents a huge economic opportunity for India. Concerted strategies could help India meet its emission reduction targets
Clean energy: How AI can help spot the copper we need
A supply crunch may be on the horizon; artificial intelligence can help discover copper deposits formed along ancient mountain ranges over past …
India a top performer on climate mitigation but more needs to be done: Report
The country needed to prioritise renewable energy in its post-COVID recovery plan, the report by non-profit Germanwatch said
Royally ignored: Small hydroelectric projects suffer from solar power rise
Though the government has not done anything to discourage the sector, its disinterest is evident.
The good, the bad and the ugly: the nations leading and failing on climate action
This piece is part of Covering Climate Now, a global collaboration of more than 250 news outlets to strengthen coverage of the climate story
Renewable energy estimated to attract 70% global energy investment in 2021: IEA
Coal is down but not out
We’re way off track to meet sustainable energy goals
One of the key deterrents for the countries in the Global South is the lack of finance
Eskom CEO quits: Why finding a new head for South Africa’s struggling power utility won’t end the blackouts
The company produces produces 95% of the electricity used in the country
Will the Bill on Electricity Amendment change the power sector for the better?
Distribution companies in India have long been known as loss-making entities
Net-zero emission means doubling energy supply from renewables
World currently depends on 25 per cent of low-emission sources for its energy requirements
IEA Summit on clean energy minerals: Actions for sustainable, ethical supply chains agreed upon
Attendees agree to accelerate progress towards diversified and sustainable supplies of minerals
Renewables are cheaper than ever yet fossil fuel use is still growing — here’s why
Rapidly increasing renewable energy hasn’t cut coal and gas consumption at the same rate because humankind is using a lot more electricity …
Standing Committee asks MNRE to apprise it of efforts to assess tidal energy potential
In theory, estimated potential of tidal and wave power in India is 12,455 MW and 41,300 MW, respectively
NTPC records 148% growth in coal production from its mines compared to April last year: Power ministry
NTPC recorded 23.2 million tonnes of coal production last financial year (FY) 2023 against 14.02 million tonnes of FY 2022
Clean energy, renewables, stubble burning: What the Union Budget 2021-22 missed
The budget lost the opportunity to address rural sector, where the Ujjwala Scheme will be extended to only one crore additional beneficiaries
India’s non-fossil fuel contribution peak: It’s a seasonal trend
The share of electricity sourced from non-fossil-fuels usually peaks during the summer season
Powerful winds of change: Offshore wind power has taken off but challenges persist
Technological improvements and falling costs are driving a boom in offshore wind power projects worldwide. Still, the industry faces its own …
Energy scramble for Africa: Fossil fuel extraction is rising but there’s little progress in renewables
The continent’s share accounted for only 2% of global RE investment in last 2 decades, activists highlight at COP28 side event
India coal power capacity static for 6 months: Report
Average share of renewable energy in daily generation goes up to 12.9% from 12.3% in a year
