Is solar sector truly achieving grid parity?
Given the huge dependence on subsidy, can the trend of reducing solar tariffs be deemed as an achievement of the renewable energy or solar sector?
Solar power for nation’s growth
Increasing India’s solar generation capacity must be coupled with electricity access for all
Countries commit to take forward clean energy mission
Acknowledging that clean energy is a vital part of the long-term response to climate change, some countries came together to enhance the …
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 …
Solar energy is everybody's business
Solar mission is too important to let doubtful dealings hijack it
Big mini revolution
For a place in the sun
Checking with the past
Studying old weather could help in predicting new oil deposits
Climate changes
Masdar in UAE goes all green
Zero-carbon nation
India falls short of achieving increased power generation capacity
Government pins hopes on private investment in renewable energy sector by offering fiscal and financial incentives
India needs to invest in clean energy to meet targets
Industry says announcement of loans and performance-based incentives in budget will invigorate sector
More than 12 GW of solar PV projects in the pipeline in West Asia, Africa
Reason for the surge is varied. It ranges from improving lives of the energy poor, to reducing dependency on fossil fuels
Let solar shine
Census 2011 throws light on the darkness across India. Of the 246 million households, 67 per cent get electricity from the grid, while 31 per …
Centre prepares to launch solar mission phase 2
Draft document proposes 9,000 MW of grid-connected solar power and 800 MW of off-grid application; lacks clarity on critical issues
Trade barred
Countries protect their renewable energy equipment. Exporting nations see it as trade barrier
Sunny Gujarat builds solar plant atop Sardar Sarovar canal
Centre plans to promote similar solar projects in other states
Water ATM
Sarvajal makes clean drinking water accessible to people
Sun-made, problems
Interaction between the sun and the surface waters of the world's oceans are hiking temperatures
Billions are needed for climate adaptation — now some frontline communities are deciding how the money gets spent
Examples from Namibia range from drilling solar-powered borehole pumps for water access to investing in firefighting equipment to prevent the …
During the 2024 eclipse, biologists like us want to find out how birds will respond to darkness in the middle of the day
The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 is a natural experiment that can help understand how animals respond to an unusual sudden change in …
Will the recent SECI bid help unlock the complete potential of renewable energy?
This is certainly innovative packaging but it is too early to comment on its success
World Bank to lend $1 billion to India’s solar programme
This is the Bank’s largest ever support for solar power in any country
Kenyan deal with Canadian firm to give boost to solar power
Total deal estimated to be worth USD 2.2 billion over the next five years