Winds not favourable

Turbines can increase local temperatures

Age of dinosaurs

The greatest threat to cleaner, new age technologies is from fossil fools

Wind power in India

No goals set

At global meet on renewables

EC wrath fuelled

Is India set for big shift in its energy mix?

Announcements made by energy minister Piyush Goyal at Davos indicate drastic reduction in capacity addition in thermal power

Out of option

Solar becomes lifeline for power-starved Bihar, but cheap and inferior equipment dominate market

Fighting for survival

Following economic liberalisation, India's largest power equipment manufacturer BHEL is diversifying and exploring renewable energy technologies …

Paying nature's bill

Tax reforms, which would penalise the unlimited use of nature, are fast becoming an imperative part of preparing national budgets, prodded by the …

76% of Africa’s energy could come from renewable sources by 2040: here’s how

The 76% from renewables would be met by 82% hydropower, 11% solar power and 7% wind power

CSE’s Green Schools Programme honours over 100 environmentally conscious institutions

Over 700 schools participated in Green Schools Programme

Will Saubhagya targets be met?

It would be difficult till Decentralised Renewable Energy is not incorporated seriously

Energy in news on June 7

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

CAG exposes financial irregularities in science, environment-related ministries

Setting up of a faulty bio-safety facility resulted in wastage of Rs 1.90 crore

Pune's eco friendly family: Taking care of energy needs in a renewable way

Say hello to the Dighe family. Residents of Karve Nagar in Pune, this family has become a role model for many others who want to change the way …

Mini-grids: Africa’s new tool to improve energy access, empower livelihoods

Mini-grids are decentralised electricity-generating systems that are not in sync with the country’s national grid

Battery prices falling sharply, says report

Cheaper batteries mean more sectors will get electrified with renewable energy, the analysis notes

Renewable energy tariffs in Andhra need adjustment but changing prices can be risky

The renegotiation of renewable energy power purchase agreements may sink the bustling green power industry in India

Rooftop solar power’s massive job potential untapped

India has only met 9.5 per cent of the target for roof-top solar power, which has the maximum job potential

Energy in news on April 16

Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and developments around energy

What will we do with all those solar panels when their useful life is over?

As solar power booms, businesses are exploring ways to ensure valuable components don’t end up in landfills

Wind power auction sees low bid of Rs 2.64 per unit

Fall solar tariffs was due to a steep decline in module prices and government guaranteeing transmission of power from solar plants. But, why are …

The false burden of social cost on renewable energy

The Economic Survey estimated high social cost of renewable energy, but an analysis shows many discrepancies in calculations

Is solar sector truly achieving grid parity?

Given the huge dependence on subsidy, can the trend of reducing solar tariffs be deemed as an achievement of the renewable or solar sector?

Nuclear waste can be used to generate electricity

The development could solve some of the problems of nuclear waste, clean electricity generation and battery life