India’s renewable energy capacity at 100GW, still far away from 2022 target
The country added less than one gigawatt of renewable energy generation capacity a month on an average since the beginning of 2021
Can ALMM mandate bolster India’s renewable energy sector
Amendments in ALMM have led to a superficial rise in solar module costs due to gaps in the demand-supply of products, according to some stakeholders
IEA projects rosy future for renewable energy. But where is material balance?
IEA predicts 95% new RE installed capacity by 2026. Over time, global energy transitions can fundamentally alter mineral and energy resource flows
India’s clean cooking transition: Why development financial institutions play major role
Including clean cooking in their investment portfolios on ecosystem preservation will go a long way
Union Budget 2020-21: Will proposals on discom reform, PM-Kusum work?
Previous attempts at discom reform did not yield results while standalone solar pumps do not incentivise farmers
Solar manufacturing road map: India needs to be self-reliant, but worries remain
Capacity additions peaked till financial year 2018; module prices and solar imports declined over last 2 years
Climate engineering carries serious national security risks — countries facing extreme heat may try it anyway, and the world needs to be prepared
International decisions on climate engineering are likely coming soon
In Odisha, regular cyclones push people to turn towards renewable energy
Lack of consumer awareness, timely approval of net metering applications and tax increase hinder further growth of solar in Odisha
India can strengthen its energy transition by giving priority to grid-connected distributed PV deployment
The trend in distributed PV deployment in upcoming quarters is expected to provide a clear picture of whether India has transitioned from the …
Renewable energy projects in rural Ghana have some built-in limitations
Purely donor-funded renewable energy projects involve only renewable energy companies
How this school went green with solar energy and saved money
The school has inspired local residents to install solar panels in their houses
The first farmer under PM-KUSUM scheme now earns Rs 4 lakh per month
He is the 1st person in India to generate income by selling clean energy to power distribution companies using PM-KUSUM
Shadows over solar: Rajasthan’s PM Surya Ghar Yojana faces implementation issues
Technical glitches, bureaucratic delays and unmet targets plague the scheme
India’s renewable energy race: MP, UP will take more than 50 years to meet 2022 target at current pace
India needs to focus on its strengths of biomass, hydel power & have an accountability structure for meeting targets
Repowering: Why Tamil Nadu’s old wind turbines are still awaiting replacement
Benign environmental conditions, low maintenance costs among factors resulting in Tamil Nadu’s 2-decade-old turbines still being in use &…
As told to Parliament (December 23, 2022): India building 11 nuclear power reactors with 8,700 MW capacity
India currently has 22 nuclear reactors with an installed nuclear power capacity of 6,780 megawatts, Jitendra Singh tells Rajya Sabha
Budget 2023-24: Centre lacks clarity on India’s climate change obligations
Government should not allow the ageing units to operate endlessly and instead consider the environmental damage and GHG emissions from such units
Solar City Ayodhya: PM Surya Ghar Bijli Yojana promoted as ‘free electricity scheme’ during polls, leaves many confused
Aggressive efforts for registration in Uttar Pradesh; But confusion reigns over plant costs due to ‘free’ tag
More power to you: Why Botswana should go green
IRENA bats for solar, wind to increase energy access in Botswana
Bats are avoiding solar farms and scientists aren’t sure why
One of the reasons could be that bats sometimes mistake flat surfaces for still water
The last over 4-minute-long ‘total solar eclipse’ in the US was used by Tecumseh to unite indigenous Americans
Tecumseh’s brother, Tenskwatawa, an influential shaman, predicted an eclipse on June 16, 1806; it happened, and indigenous people united …
Does space weather cause flight delays? New study spots links
Flight delay problems can be relieved to some extent if flight scheduling reasonably considers space weather effects
76% of Africa’s energy could come from renewable sources by 2040: here’s how
The 76% from renewables would be met by 82% hydropower, 11% solar power and 7% wind power
Simply Put: Budget 2024
Great change for Little Rann: Finance for solar panels and the road ahead
Salt farmers cannot apply for bank loans to buy pumps and subsidies promised are delayed