Renewable energy purchase obligation waiver for Gujarat power utilities

Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission finds reasons furnished by utilities for their inability to meet additional obligations genuine

Time to plug in

The International Conference for Renewable Energies is to be held in Bonn, Germany. But here is a sector dwarfed by fossil fuels, and although …

Green energy surge still isn’t enough for 1.5 degrees. We’ll have to overshoot, adapt & soak up carbon dioxide

Economic sectors that produce large volumes of emissions, such as concrete and steel making, are difficult to decarbonise and will take longer

India coal power capacity static for 6 months: Report

Average share of renewable energy in daily generation goes up to 12.9% from 12.3% in a year

Energy consumption, related emissions expected to increase through 2050: IEA

Net Zero is within reach as renewables, electric vehicles, efficiency and other technologies progress. Innovation and international collaboration …

Europe bans disposal of decommissioned wind turbine blades in landfills: A step towards life cycle sustainability

Wind turbines are an excellent source of clean power; but how will they be sustainable if they end up in a landfill?

New business for new renewables

Rs 3,300 crore omission

Subsidies given annually to industries for pollution control are unmonitored

NGT wants underground power lines, bird diverters at Great Indian Bustard habitat

Tribunal also wants assessment of biodiversity impact of solar projects

Why Andhra power regulator’s steps should worry renewable sector

APERC seeks review of existing power purchase agreements with wind and solar firms

Betting on green hydrogen to fulfil energy needs ‘risky’, finds study

EU target to replace natural gas, coal and oil in some sectors; But global electrolyser capacity needs to grow 6,000-8,000-fold by 2050&…

Blame bankers, not oil, for climate impasse

An exercise in flippancy

Planning Commission report for a low-carbon future disappoints

Time to Plug in

The International Conference for Renewable Energies is to be held in Bonn, Germany. But here is a sector dwarfed by fossil fuels, and although …

Can painting a blade black save Great Indian Bustards from wind turbines?

A regulatory slowdown in wind power production could result from failing to address the harm caused by turbines to wildlife

Science and Technology - Briefs

Targets or diktats?

India: aim, hope high

Opting for renewables

Power utilities oppose hike in wind tariff price

State electricity regulatory commissions increasing tariffs without taking into account technology improvements

Green energy takes toll on green cover

A forest generated by residents in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district is being destroyed to set up windmills

Senegal signs Just Energy Transition Partnership deal after South Africa, Indonesia & Vietnam

The deal will mobilise 2.5 billion euros for Senegal & will help increase the share of renewable energy installed capacity to 40% 

Wind industry must brace the headwinds to stay relevant

Despite its many challenges, wind energy in India has a lot to gain from its experience and its large manufacturing base

Climate studies, the Indian way

At climate meet researchers present studies on subjects unique to Indian context

Africa gets US $200 million fund to scale up renewable energy projects

Energy deficit is the biggest challenge for the continent