More and more people willing to pay extra for products that help conserve natural resources
The sentiment was stronger in developing countries, especially China, India, Colombia, Chile and Peru
Why coal-fired power plants in Southeast Asia are facing opposition heat
Growing social and environmental opposition has delayed coal projects in Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Myanmar
Is India on track to meet its Paris commitments
The country may not meet its targets completely but is within reach to achieve a substantial part of it
Did you know about public toilets that turn urine into electricity?
The researchers plan to test these urinals in India or in some regions of Africa, especially at refugee camps
Deadline extended for developers of solar thermal projects
Faulty solar radiation data and delay in raw material supply slow down developers; deadline extended to spare them penalties
Technosolutions
The need of the hour is technological innovation that helps tackle both poverty and environmental degradation
100 MW solar plant begins providing power to South African grid
The plant will contribute towards the country’s renewable energy target of 3,725 MW
UK paid £43 billion in green taxes in 2013
The figure was the highest ever for the country, with the majority of the environmental taxes paid by the commercial sector
Contours of inequality
Global estimates of the unmet energy needs in India have been available for some time. These only indicate whether the shoe pinches, if at all. …
Climate change in news on April 16
Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and developments around climate change
Start-ups can help Africa meet its energy needs. But they need to be encouraged
Africa's energy potential remains under-exploited, the energy entrepreneur is well-positioned to take advantage of the opportunities presented by …
Self-powered devices to become a reality soon
Researchers from India have built a nanoenergy harvester that can convert ambient energy to electricity
Renewable energy is the way forward
As awareness about environmental degradation rises and clean technology becomes easy available, renewable energy will take centre-stage
The world will need more than half a million trained wind technicians by 2026
Report on wind sector work force expects 33% rise in technicians to meet Net Zero goals
India’s transition to green economy can create more jobs
India can shift its economy from brown to green by assisting in the reduction of climate change risk
Let decentralised renewable energy be the solution to the Northeast’s energy woes
Decentralised renewable energy addresses many of the concerns of the energy-deficit region, as discussed in the National Seminar on Access to …
Solar power: In a slump India’s booming
India’s booming solar power sector has witnessed a slowdown as distribution companies delay payments to power plants
Will new categorisation of hydropower plants lead to sector's revival?
The Union Cabinet recently brought all hydro power projects of more than 25 MW capacity under renewable category which caused a jump in their …
Offshore wind: The sleeping giant has been stirred
The sector is hoping for a new lease of life with the draft offshore wind energy lease rules
Interim Budget 2019: The full coverage
Here is a look at what all was promised by Union Minister Piyush Goyal and if it stands in the real world
Bye-bye Pumpjack? Report says renewable energy to power geopolitics
The document by the International Renewable Energy Agency says the nations that focus on innovation and research related to renewable energy will …
Electric cars could one day power your house – here’s how to make it happen
The process won’t be smooth. Solutions are numerous, but will need support from power companies, and even car manufacturers and finance …
It is time to move on to next phase of power reforms
Generating companies owe Rs 23,000 crore to coal firms. This is due to the inability of DISCOMs to pay GENCOs on time
Your Very Own Biogas Plant: In Conversation with Priyadarshini Karve
Pune, today, is known as one of the most environmentally conscious cities of India. Home to many people who are environmentally motivated, Pune …
African countries launch Renewable Energy Initiative in Paris
AREI aims to achieve 10 GW of new renewable installation by 2020, and expand the generation capacity to 300 GW by 2030