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
Africa’s energy poverty: Benin needs funds to ramp up green resources to electrify, meet NDCs
In recent years, nearly 200 rural localities have been electrified throughout the country with solar energy
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
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 …
Why solar tariffs are falling and what they mean for India’s renewable energy sector
At Rs 4.34 per unit, Fortum Energy has quoted India’s lowest ever tariff for electricity in Rajasthan’s solar auctions, trumping the …
China not pleased with US slapping import duty on solar panels
Says US is sending world negative signal about trade protectionism
A headache called Bush
George W Bush's fixation for fossil fuels and nuclear power enrages environmentalists
Clean switch-over
Renewable spirit and purer energy
An extension of the 'pursuit of inner purity' to purer forms of energy
Just talking renewable energy will not do
Huge difference between potential and utilisation of renewable energy
Guidelines proposed for power credits
Centre paves way for trade in energy certificates
Price puzzle
Getting the cost-tariff equation right is tricky
Solar energy could be the largest source of electricity by mid-century
Increased use of solar technologies could prevent the emission of more than six billion tonnes of carbon dioxide per year by 2050
Budgeting power
Four Rajasthan villages get microgrid solar power using an innovative pre-paid meter that detects theft
Sun lighting up the valley
Solar lighting systems have brightened up the gloomy winters of Himachal Pradesh's Mayad valley
Largest solar plant
Prepaid cards for unlimited electricity
Action begins
Sun's the limit
Solar energy is yet to reach its true potential. Engineers aim at efficiency
Cabinet panel nod to over Rs 8,000 crore for solar projects
The funding for the CPSU scheme is a welcome relief for already operational domestic manufacturers who are battling a difficult market
Rajasthan's new solar energy policy simplifies regulations for investors
Policy also talks about land allocation, a clause not mentioned in any other states’ policy till now
Solar push for Railways
Indian Railways can reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by 239 tonnes per year per train by fixing solar panels atop coaches
Look at the sun
Government has made half-baked efforts to promote solar pumps, a cost-effective irrigation tool
Floating solar: Opportunities abound, but so do obstacles
By utilising existing waterbodies, floating solar minimises land requirements and its placement allows for ambient cooling
Residential solar PVs face challenges in South Africa — low affordability compromises mass appeal
Adoption of solar PV systems requires a high capital investment which is beyond the reach of many South African households, especially those …