India's new solar system

NTPC gets shock treatment

Can biomass pellets reduce emissions in coal plants?

NTPC’s move to use biomass pellets can prove to be a shot in the arm to thermal power plants in Delhi-NCR 

US agency proposes more stringent rules to curb downwind air pollution

The proposal is expected to reduce emissions from power plants in 23 states, protecting neighbouring states from ozone pollution

Here comes the sun

Volte-face

Thermal plants using old technology adding to India’s water stress: UN report

Country's per capita water availability has declined threefold over the past six decades

Energy in news on May 3

Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and debates on energy

Demand for coal falls in 2016; US and China drive decline

In 2016, global consumption of coal declined by 53 million tonnes or 1.7 per cent

How new energy technologies can help South Africa ease its energy crunch

The South African government has made visible strides to diversify energy sources.

Energy tax exemptions

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THAILAND

Fly ash breach incidents on the rise amid proposal on deadline extension: CSE

Though fly ash breach incidents have become more frequent in recent years, the deadline for legacy ash utilisation is being considered for …

COVID-19: Why we need to redefine thermal comfort

Humidification, high levels of fresh air intake are some recommendations of a document on air-conditioning and ventilation in COVID-19 times

NTPC gearing up to meet new emission norms

India’s largest generator is planning FGD installations and SCR pilot projects to meet the new norms

"Power" to the people irks Bengal villagers

Villagers near Calcutta contend they have been unfairly done out of their land by a private thermal power plant project

Ministries clash over project clearances

Despite an acute power shortage in the country, the ministries of power and environment find each other the main obstacles in achieveing their …

"Green" signal?

Even as environmentalists protest, the controversial Cogentrix thermal power plant is cleared by the Supreme Court

As clean as coal

India dithers on cleaner coal technologies. But it has the technology to help the thermal power sector clean up its act

The truth about solar mission

For the Government of India the first phase of the national solar mission has been a grand success. It not only managed to attract industry to …

Too little for renewables

The sector remains a low priority for government

Made in India or…

Controlling imports tightly can stifle efficiency. Laxity can compromise quality