'I don't want subsidies'

For five years the non-profit Centre for Renewable Energy has been promoting and selling expensive solar lamps to poor families in Nepal. Today …

1.6 per cent

Out of option

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

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 …

Why solar rooftop project failed to take off

Experts say consumer-centric approach is crucial to boost growth among residential consumers

New draft wind power guidelines seek to reform sector through payment security

The guidelines released by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy address payment and evacuation issues in the wind power sector

Bagasse power

Tapping wind power

Renewable interest

Despite its vast potential, India is yet to come up with a renewable energy policy

Iceland's hydrogen society

Renewables are a complement

Fergus Auld, first secretary, Climate Change and Energy, in the British High Commission, India, speaks to Mario D' Souza about UK's national …

Trade war over green energy

Japan v Canada; US v China

Miles to go

Is the government serious about introducing compressed natural gas (CNG) as a standard fuel for Delhi's vehicles? Have adequate steps been taken …

Here comes the sun

The German experience is a good example for India’s solar energy mission

Solar Entrepreneurs

Battery prices falling sharply, says report

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

...और इस तरह शुरू हुई अक्षय ऊर्जा की कहानी

अक्षय ऊर्जा हमारे हवाई अड्डों, स्टेडियम और घरों के लिए एक व्यवहारिक और बढ़िया ऊर्जा स्रोत हो सकती है

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

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

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