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The four pillars of non-conventional energy

After initial success in deriving energy from water, sun, wind and biomass, India is poised for a great leap in making these the energy sources …

Fanning an alternative

Progressive Maharashtra has rushed to install wind energy plants. But, ask nidhi jamwal and shikha lakhanpal, reporting from Mumbai and Dhule, …

Droughts, declining cost of solar panels may hinder Africa’s hydropower expansion

Solar power can emerge as the favoured technology by most African countries in the long-term

MNRE should get approval for revised policy on repowering wind power projects: Standing Committee

The MNRE strategy paper outlines the bidding trajectory of 37 GW capacity till 2030 for offshore wind projects  

New mobile app launched to assist farmers

The application called Meghdoot would be available for 150 districts in different parts of the country

Full coverage: State of renewable energy in India

India has set ambitious targets for green power. But how feasible are they? How is the progress?

World to get half of its electricity from wind and solar by 2050: report

Coal’s contribution to global electricity generation will shrink from 38 per cent to just 11 per cent by 2050 as comparative costs shift in …

Climate change impact: Morocco counts on renewable energy to reduce CO2 emission

While this African country is heavily investing in solar and wind projects, fossil fuel still dominates the energy scenario

Canberra to shift completely to renewable energy by 2025

Australia’s capital has already seen a 400 per cent increase in renewable energy jobs in the past five years

Breather for wind firms

They must accurately forecast contribution to grid from 2012

Rewards for power from sun, wind

Spurt forecast in nonconventional energy

The nonconventional energy sector is seen as the mainstay of the nation's future power requirements and is all set for major expansion, following …

India to double renewable energy capacity in 5 yrs: PM

Clean energy ministerial meet expected to evolve financing mechanisms

Because the energy industry dictates our lives

Solar, wind can break Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam deadlock

Renewable energy in India: In 33 years, India struggled to exploit just 12% of its wind energy potential

Abrupt policy changes and technological challenge of transmitting energy a big setback

2016 was a great year for renewable energy, especially for power generation: REN21

Out of the total capacity added in 2016, 62 per cent of it was from renewable sources

Morocco should harness its abundant renewable energy potential for climate mitigation: IMF

This can reduce Morocco’s high reliance on imported fuels, give it comparative advantage in neighbouring markets that are embracing green energy

Closing gap in international green financing important for India’s transition to clean energy

Prospects of renewable energy financing driving significant economic growth are massive despite challenges

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

Renewable energy integration in India: Ways to maximise solar, wind power system

India’s renewable-rich states have a higher share of variable renewable energy than most countries. As a result, many are already facing …

Switching to renewables will save cost for operators while saving the environment : Study

Around 162 GW or 62% of total renewable power capacity added last year had lower costs than the cheapest new fossil fuel option.  

Renewable energy in India: Capacity addition halved in 2020

The sector may get a boost following proposed reforms worth 40 billion dollars to improve health of discoms  

Six-fold rise in renewable energy adoption must to keep global warming below 2°C: IRENA

Under the current and pledged policies, the world will exhaust its energy-related CO2 emission budget in less than 20 years.