Solar trees are beneficial in a land-scarce economy
Solar trees need nearly 100 times less space to produce the same amount of electricity as a horizontal solar plant
Peppy periodical: Future Energy
The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency's (meda) publication meda News has now evolved into a full-fledged quarterly magazine christened Future …
Cabinet panel clears Rs 11,000 crore for rooftop solar programme
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs restructures proposed SRISTI scheme with changes in incentives for DISCOMs and residential sector
Are we moving towards a renewable energy economy?
Developers, bankers and equipment manufacturers commit themselves to developing 270 GW renewable energy capacity by 2022 at a recent renewable …
Poor site choices for green energy plants led to EU losing $100 billion, says Davos report
Better cross border coordination between EU nations could have saved another $40 billion, says World Economic Forum report
The sunny side
Another 100 years and the world will begin to suffer from high fever. Utilising solar energy may prevent a catastrophe
Renewables, Deserted?
The Indian government has a set a target for renewable energy: 10,000 megawatt by 2012. So far so good. Renewables can electrify the rural …
Renewable or not?
Centre’s regulations do not specify whether cogenerated power is renewable, leaving industrial units which recover waste heat in a fix
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 …
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
Draft wind power development guidelines fall short in ensuring environmental protection
After 20 years, new guidelines have been issued for the developement of on-shore wind power addressing mostly technical challenges that 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