Solar mission phase II may reign in import of thinfilms

Earlier mandate of domestic content requirement only for crystalline silicon technology led to most developers importing cheaper thinfilm solar panels

Crank it up

Sugar mills in India are doubling up as power generators by burning crushed sugarcane or bagasse. But with the price of bagasse rising, their …

Fossil fuels have no place in COVID-19 recovery plans: UN chief

“We can invest in fossil fuels that are lethal or we can invest in renewable energy which is reliable. We have a choice,” said Antonio&…

Boon or doom?

The commerce ministry's recommendation to impose duty on imported solar cells has started a debate. Will it boost the domestic solar power sector …

Environment Day: Green agenda for new government

Get the focus on environment and health, Mr Prime Minister

Energy conservation building code for Andhra soon

Green factory building code, measures to improve energy efficiency under consideration

US challenges India's solar energy policy before WTO

'It is an attempt to browbeat India and further the interest of US solar companies'

India’s coal power fleets under-utilised, says report, amid auctions

Performance of coal power fleets declined by 21 per cent from 78 per cent in 2010 — a historical low

New guidelines for national solar mission power projects

Reverse bidding retained, small changes like use of domestic content raises technology concerns

Falling silicon prices shakes up solar manufacturing industry

What will prevail? Crystalline PV or thin-film

Countries move away from coal even as India moves towards it

Germany, Japan, Spain and the US have all decided to move to renewable energy

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Mr Modi, Wish us a Happy Environment Day

Green energy funding delays to offset COVID-19 environmental gains: Study

Consequences for human health from potential delays in clean energy investments can far outweigh short-term benefits

Raipur's clean power plants using coal on the sly

They are registered as clean development mechanism projects, eligible for carbon credits