In a first, a thermal power plant decides to use DSI technology to curb SO2 emission

NTPC’s power plant in Dadri is the first in the country to decide on adopting DSI that is expected to lower SO2 emission and eliminate high …

NPAs in power sector: Banks looking at bad loans worth Rs 1.75 lakh crore

As many as 34 private power plants with a combined capacity of slightly over 40,000 MW have become stressed assets

Satellite data can help track exact air pollution from power plants

Air pollution is responsible for five million early deaths and 147 million years of healthy life lost, every year, worldwide 

Why we need better policy on reusing discontinued power plant site

Once a closure decision of power station is made, the land remains unutilised for six to 10 years

NGT sends notices to THDC, pollution control board on coal-fired power plant in Uttar Pradesh

Questions have been raised over procedural irregularities in granting environmental clearance

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Talwandi thermal power plant order needs corrections

The dismissal by Punjab power commission will not only stall implementation of pollution control norms at the plant but also set a wrong example …

How the Nanar anti-refinery protests in Maharashtra clicked

The protestors used diverse social, legal and political activism strategies and drove a hard bargain with the local politicians to convey the …

Public hearings on Kaiga nuclear plant expansion, but what are the risks?

Proposed expansion of two units raises concerns, throws light on previous mishaps and health impacts

Incentives needed for cleaner energy from thermal power sources

The Electricity Act, 2003 needs to address the issue of incentivising adoption of cleaner fuels to generate power

With regulations in place, solar sector will look to use drones to improve productivity

Ensuring safe usage of drones is essential for fully exploiting their potential in renewable sector

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Highest-ever solar capacity added in 2016, claims report

Around 70 gigawatt of solar power was added in 2016, taking the total global power capacity from solar sector to nearly 300 gigawatt

Burden of relief: The cost of letting captive plants off green power grid

The Union government’s decision to exempt captive power plants from meeting renewable energy targets will upset India’s climate …

CSE welcomes much-awaited Delhi government notification on approved fuel list

Notification mandates use of only cleaner fuels and bars all toxic and polluting fuels from being used in the city

Kudankulam Away from Reactor storage: Locals want MPs, MLAs at public hearing

DMK has agreed to send elected representatives

Tribals voice protest against power project in West Bengal’s Ayodhya Hills

Villagers claim that the power project will destroy their forests and elephant habitats

Explosion at nuclear plant in northern France injures at least five

The explosion took place in the engine room of the plant owned by a French energy giant Électricité de France

Supreme Court declines to stay fuel loading in Kudankulam nuclear plant

Agrees to examine risks associated with the project

Why coal-fired power stations need to shut on health grounds

While pollution and its health hazards are greatest near power plants, particulates, with attached sulphur dioxide, can travel 100km or more

Maine to give incentives for solar installations with new metering policy

The USA state is set to provide compensation through 20-year contracts for residential and small solar plants

Green tribunal cancels clearance to Sompeta power plant

Nagarjuna construction company asked to apply for fresh environmental clearance

Why are fly ash brick manufacturers in a tough spot?

Though the government has stressed on increasing fly ash utilisation in the country, manufacturers allege that a situation of scarcity is being …

Delhi’s coal conundrum

Should Badarpur thermal power plant in Delhi be allowed to operate?