Net-zero emission means doubling energy supply from renewables
World currently depends on 25 per cent of low-emission sources for its energy requirements
Clean energy, renewables, stubble burning: What the Union Budget 2021-22 missed
The budget lost the opportunity to address rural sector, where the Ujjwala Scheme will be extended to only one crore additional beneficiaries
India’s non-fossil fuel contribution peak: It’s a seasonal trend
The share of electricity sourced from non-fossil-fuels usually peaks during the summer season
Energy scramble for Africa: Fossil fuel extraction is rising but there’s little progress in renewables
The continent’s share accounted for only 2% of global RE investment in last 2 decades, activists highlight at COP28 side event
Green energy surge still isn’t enough for 1.5 degrees. We’ll have to overshoot, adapt & soak up carbon dioxide
Economic sectors that produce large volumes of emissions, such as concrete and steel making, are difficult to decarbonise and will take longer
Africa’s energy poverty: How energy crisis is gripping Malawi
Country still dependent on unclean fuel like firewood, charcoal that is estimated to cause 13,000 deaths a year
Public-private partnership: Way forward for India's critical minerals value chain?
India needs to gear up by setting up joint ventures with the global OEMs and mining companies to make its lithium value chain resilient and …
If your city is sinking, why not make it float?
Floating cities are emerging as a possible solution for residents of many of the world's sinking megacities, if they can be built and operated …
India coal power capacity static for 6 months: Report
Average share of renewable energy in daily generation goes up to 12.9% from 12.3% in a year
Energy consumption, related emissions expected to increase through 2050: IEA
Net Zero is within reach as renewables, electric vehicles, efficiency and other technologies progress. Innovation and international collaboration …
Europe bans disposal of decommissioned wind turbine blades in landfills: A step towards life cycle sustainability
Wind turbines are an excellent source of clean power; but how will they be sustainable if they end up in a landfill?
Green hydrogen can drive India’s transition to clean energy, combat climate change
By 2030, the cost of green hydrogen is expected to compete with that of hydrocarbon fuels
Why green hydrogen may be the clean fuel for future
Declining costs of renewables and urgency to curb greenhouse gas emissions is accelerating potential growth of hydrogen in political and business …
Budget 2023-24: Rs 10,000 crore for 500 compressed biogas plants
5% CBG mandate to be introduced for all organisations marketing natural and biogas
Union Budget 2022-23 talks up energy transition but moves little funds
Blank R&D column sticks out as sore reminder of what could have been achieved
NGT wants underground power lines, bird diverters at Great Indian Bustard habitat
Tribunal also wants assessment of biodiversity impact of solar projects
Can India’s G20 Presidency tackle climate change while ensuring energy access, security & transition?
The G20 Presidency can also help India fulfill OSOWOG mandate & SDG 7 goal
The coal whack-a-mole: Getting rid of coal power will make prices fall and demand rise elsewhere
Potsdam Institute experts this week published research suggesting we have less than 5% chance of actually ending coal use by 2050
Economic Survey projects 6.5% growth in next financial year
India's agriculture sector has been witnessing an average annual growth rate of 4.6% over the last 6 years
Betting on green hydrogen to fulfil energy needs ‘risky’, finds study
EU target to replace natural gas, coal and oil in some sectors; But global electrolyser capacity needs to grow 6,000-8,000-fold by 2050&…
IFC stake in Federal Bank Ltd results in no new coal commitment
The international body had demanded in July 2021 that India’s 7th largest commercial bank should put a stop to coal financing
Survey highlights gap between climate emergency perception, action in India
73% Indians are optimistic about avoiding climate crisis in their lifetime according to a survey by Epson; 4.1% don’t believe there is a …
How construction material derived from agro-waste can pave way for sustainable living
Agro-based biocomposites help in carbon sequestration, control air pollution and reduce global warming
Clean(er) cooking in India: Country should explore e-cooking but address these challenges before switching
Lack of a reliable power supply is a major challenge to e-cooking adoption
India’s annual solar capacity addition needs to increase annually by 36% till 2026-27 to meet 14th NEP targets
The country needs to commission a minimum of 17.5 GW in FY 2024, with a further ramp-up to 41 GW by FY 2027