Lithium titanate battery technology a boon to the energy storage market

The growth in energy storage technologies is one of the key core areas to promoting clean energy generation 

Small distributed solar projects not eligible for subsidy, Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam clarifies

The clarification created a negative sentiment among investors who were already upset with the low purchase rate in the state

Commerce ministry recommends anti-dumping duties on solar cells imported from US, China

Renewable energy ministry may get prime minister-designate, Narendra Modi, to stall move, fearing energy price rise

Technologies

Is the state of technology an obstacle in implementing renewable future? Or is the current price of this technology out of our reach?

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 …

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

Planning to install rooftop solar panels? How about some grass beneath it

Integrating green roofs and solar PV systems can enhance their functions and effectiveness through cooling and shading effects

Solar aircraft on world tour obstructed by bad weather

The aircraft is part of an experimental project to raise awareness about renewable energy

The four pillars of non-conventional energy

After initial success in deriving energy from water, sun, wind and biomass, India is poised for a great leap in making these the energy sources …

Spurt forecast in nonconventional energy

The nonconventional energy sector is seen as the mainstay of the nation's future power requirements and is all set for major expansion, following …

As Jaisalmer villagers fight for sacred grove, a larger question looms

Allocation of village land for the development of solar and wind parks at the cost of pasture land is detrimental for villages

One Sun One World One Grid: A journey of ironies?

Experts worry the OSOWOG will divert the capital and focus away from domestic commitments and priorities for renewable energy

Trade barred

Countries protect their renewable energy equipment. Exporting nations see it as trade barrier  

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 …

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 …

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

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, …

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

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

Sunshine sector loses sheen

About 40 kilometres from Delhi, in the bustling real estate market of Noida-Greater Noida, lies the biggest irony that the renewable energy …