Women’s perceptions of cooking fuel hamper transition to clean energy: Study
Policies that promoted improved fuels targeted women as the primary beneficiaries, who mostly believed fuelwood contributed to their well-being more
A sneak-peek into a renewable energy-powered future
Electrification of end-use sectors through variable renewable energy is an emerging solution. Increasing the deployment of distributed energy …
Making sense of energy conservation in Jammu and Kashmir
Homes in the Union territory are not designed to conserve energy and ensure proper heating, resulting in little conservation of energy, say …
Future of electricity in India lies in local solutions
Utilities in India have a mandate to supply power, which becomes increasingly difficult through the centralised grid and is technically and …
Solar power: From a decade of acceptability and growth to one of innovations
Global investment in new renewable energy capacity in the past decade was over $2.5 trillion, with more solar power capacity installed than other …
One Sun One World One Grid project put on hold
Reasons for putting the project on hold remain unknown; calls to Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy go unanswered
Why most Aboriginal people have little say over clean energy projects planned for their land
While renewable energy projects are essential for transitioning Australia to a zero-carbon economy, they come with a caveat
Economic recovery and clean energy transition go together: Ministers at IEA summit
The summit encouraged participating countries to build their recovery plans and investment strategies in-line with clean energy transition goals
G20 countries bank on fossil fuels for COVID-19 recovery plans: Study
Over 55% or $150.81 billion of public money committed by G20 countries is allocated for supporting fossil fuel energy
India and its 2022 renewable energy targets in 6 charts
The country’s growth in the clean energy sector in the last 10 years has been remarkable. There are, however, many stumbling blocks, …
Lack of modern energy sources increase health risk for Nagaland's rural women
Depending on traditional fuel means increased risk of respiratory, musculo-skeletal disorders
Energy Democracy: Where ‘two Indias’ meet
India needs a people-centric process towards de-centralising power and gaining control of renewable energy production, distribution and usage
Boon or bane?
The condition in electrified villages is no better than that of the unelectrified ones in Bihar's Saran district. The voltage is so low that even …
High stakes
Experience in Giridih suggests that the success of rural electrification depends on the sincerity and commitment of the local contractor
Unreliable power
Inconsistent supply of electricity has made no difference to the quality of life of residents in Dhemaji district of Assam
Remote and disconnected
When it comes to rural electrification, Odisha presents the dual challenge of dense forests and scattered tribal hamlets
A long wait
In Panna district of Madhya Pradesh, delays in setting up power connections have marred the village residents' hope for a better life
Darkness before light
Down To Earth visited Badaun district of Uttar Pradesh and found that despite electrification, households continue to depend on kerosene and …
For border villages in Rajasthan, electricity remains elusive
While electricity poles have been installed in some villages, lines have not been laid
Report pitches for nuclear energy in future
India is undergoing negotiations to unlock long-standing agreements with French, Russian and US companies to build nuclear power plants across …
Lack of energy access affecting women’s prosperity in India
A recent report shows how energy requirement of women differ in various states and in different occupations and how limiting the current scenarios are
The poor and the environment: lessons from energy crisis
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Off-grid biomass plants light up villages; experts demand clarity on tariff regulation
Smoke in the kitchen
The new ‘green’ biomass cookstove has immense potential but why is it missing in homes?
Environment Day: Green agenda for new government
Get the focus on environment and health, Mr Prime Minister