Current distress
Six states, 30 villages, 13,000 kilometres. Down To Earth travelled to some of the most remote villages of the country to assess India's progress …
Adani, Azure Power win solar bids in Uttar Pradesh
Solar energy is significant for the energy mix because of its decentralised and modular nature
Green innovation steals the show at SEED Awards
An Indian enterprise and 27 African ventures win prize for sustainable business models empowering communities
The energy divide
Chronic power deprivation in some districts raises serious policy issues
First batch of solar mission projects delayed
About half the projects miss deadline
Climate change
Modi government’s climate change actions–big on plans but unclear in implementation strategy
Suffering from myopia
George Bush may not understand the 'science' of climate change. But the corporate houses behind him will soon understand the global benefits of …
How clean is green
The environmental footprint of renewable energy
Solar energy not war
Old demons remain, new emerge
Developing nations warn any move to reinterpret UNFCCC will be counterproductive
New regulations proposed for determining renewable energy tariff
Power producers demand higher benchmark prices for cost components
Can’t switch to renewable energy: telecom operators
Country’s varied topography, space constraint make it an uphill task, they say
Sri Lanka commissions first solar power plant
Will provide electricity to 3,000 rural families
'Green energy will account for nearly half the increase in global power generation by 2035'
International Energy Agency report says China will dominate energy demand in Asia till 2020, before India takes over as principal engine of growth
Obama’s grand climate plan doesn’t add up
Obama used all the right words. He tried to please all. But ultimately it will not curb emissions in the US to the required levels. Further, it …
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
Renewable energy estimated to attract 70% global energy investment in 2021: IEA
Coal is down but not out
Govt must take stock of piling up solar panel waste
Experts say though recycling solar waste is a solution, there are challenges
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
Net-zero emission means doubling energy supply from renewables
World currently depends on 25 per cent of low-emission sources for its energy requirements