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Emergence of South

2013 human development report applauds efforts of developing nations. Is India on track?

Picture imperfect

Aerosol research is still in its infancy. Further studies will reveal the definitive long-term impact of these tiny particles

Better cells

Rewind 2018: Was renewable energy in power?

Here are the major policies framed, studies conducted and steps taken in the last year to boost use of renewable energy in India

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 

COP27: Clean energy investment in Africa lowest since 2011, shows report

Deep in debt, African countries have been pushing richer, more polluting nations to increase climate finance to the continent

Paving the way to sustainable energy generation with microgrids

Bio-methane generators powering TATA Power microgrids meet rural electricity demands in UP and Bihar

Why rooftop solar and storage offers a viable future for India

Energy storage represents a huge economic opportunity for India. Concerted strategies could help India meet its emission reduction targets 

Royally ignored: Small hydroelectric projects suffer from solar power rise

Though the government has not done anything to discourage the sector, its disinterest is evident.

Abraham Loeb on universe expansion, new physics and way forward

The Harvard astronomy dept chair doesn't take humans to be the 'smartest kid on the black'

Seven quick fixes for fast changing climate

UN’s latest climate report suggests temporary remedial measures to save the world from climate change. But most are in experimental stages …

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

A new awakening

When India launches its maiden Aditya-1 Mission, it will further illuminate our understanding of the sun

How the ExoMars mission could sniff out life on Mars – and what to do next

If we do find life on Mars, it will be difficult to prove that we didn't bring it there from Earth. An insider talks us through what's at stake

Green innovation steals the show at SEED Awards

An Indian enterprise and 27 African ventures win prize for sustainable business models empowering communities

IREDA to provide low interest loans for rooftop solar projects

High interest rate is one of the major impediments in the development of solar sector in India

How clean is green

The environmental footprint of renewable energy

Crores to gamble

National fund for research in clean energy ill-utilised

Solar energy not war

New regulations proposed for determining renewable energy tariff

Power producers demand higher benchmark prices for cost components

Sri Lanka commissions first solar power plant

Will provide electricity to 3,000 rural families

News 360 - Briefs

Science & Technology - Briefs

Solar mission: 1,500 MW worth projects to be allocated under bundling scheme

Bundling, wherein solar and thermal power were sold as a bundle, was credited with the reduction of tariff rates for solar power in Phase I of …