India: aim, hope high

Opting for renewables

Of fixing price for natural gas

South Asia

Eskom takes a sceptical U-turn

National Solar Mission: bidders quote low tariff, bag projects

Lowest bid in second batch of solar energy projects was for Rs7.49/unit

Bytes

Solar power plants' output high, but varying widely

Larger projects under National Solar Mission doing better than smaller ones

In short

Science and Technology - Briefs

South Asia

South Asia

Mr Modi, Wish us a Happy Environment Day

Letters

Environment Day: Green agenda for new government

Get the focus on environment and health, Mr Prime Minister

India will continue to rely on coal to meet its rising electricity demand through 2026: IEA

Rapid economic growth and increased demand for space cooling contributed significantly to the rise in India’s electricity demand last year

Indian villages are 100% electrified, but what’s next?

Government must introduce policies that focus on utility of quality electricity than just connections

The way out of energy and climate change dilemmas

Providing energy to the poor does not make good business. Take electricity. Connecting the 2 billion in the world who do not have access to large …

Dams in the north-east will also ruin livelihoods

After neglecting the north-east for years, Delhi now feels the need to initiate "developmental" activities in the region. There is good reason. …

Union Budget 2019-20: Power access still in focus, what about solar rooftop?

Here’s taking stock of what the Union Budget 2019 had for renewable energy and access to energy

Draft Electricity Amendment Bill: Centre crosses federal boundaries

The Centre seems more concerned over profitability of private solar power companies than protecting consumer interests

WATCH: COVID-19 made electricity unaffordable for 25 million in Africa

Millions struggled to pay for their lighting, fans, televisions and mobile phones as the COVID-19 crisis hit jobs and incomes in 2020

Mini grids: the smarter way towards rural electrification

Expansion of the electric grid has been unable to ensure universal access to power in 70 years. Decentralised mini-grids do more for last-mile …

Energy demand can be lowered with efficient appliances, behavioural change: Study

If old fans are exchanged for efficient 5-star ones, it can help households in saving money and reduce the load on the power grid, the study said

Why experts want govt to withdraw draft Electricity Bill

Experts question urgency of introducing a draft bill at a time when states struggle with COVID-19