Will algae biofuels become viable?
Pioneers of commercial biofuel production had to shut shop or diversify their portfolio
Nuclear waste management: Is Finland’s Onkalo facility safe?
The facility, set to begin operation in 2024, isn't based on a foolproof concept
Plans for deep seabed mining pit renewable energy demand against ocean life in a largely unexplored frontier
Less than 10% of the deep seabed has been mapped to understand its basic structure and contents
Why hydrogen vs battery debate doesn’t need a winner: The technology choice conundrum
Energy diversification model where both battery and hydrogen infrastructures co-exist will mean better energy security, more stable grid
MNRE’s plan to set up transmission lines for renewable power aimed at meeting NDCs
The plan also includes a Battery Energy Storage System of 51 GW to provide round-the-clock power to consumers
Road to net zero: Developing countries can cut 70% emissions with modest investments, says World Bank
High-income countries responsible for historical emissions must rapidly decarbonise, says World Bank report
Mumbai Climate Action Plan aims to remove carbon emissions by 2050. Can it be done?
The solution lies in switching to renewables like solar and wind. Solar alone can potentially generate 1,724 MW of electricity, enough to meet …
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
There is a demand-supply mismatch in solar manufacturing. Is India making the right choice?
Lack of financing support, inconsistent government policy, lack of scale and competition from low-priced Chinese imports have undercut India’…
Rise in Chinese solar PV module price: The implications on global solar growth story
Rising prices may force state-owned power giants in China to push projects into 2022; delays may make 2021 first year of negative growth in …
DTE Call for Action: Is rapid expansion of electric buses critical for India’s low-carbon strategy
Presently, around 370 million commuters use approximately 1.7 million buses daily. Even a small fragment of 10 to 20 per cent electrification can …
Zimbabwe to construct first utility geothermal power plant
Project aims to reduce Zimbabwe’s reliance on hydropower energy sources, which are under threat due to climate change
What Israel-Hamas war means for India’s oil market
If the Gaza conflict drags on like the Russia-Ukraine war, India might need to generate import alternatives
Simply Put: Zero emission house
DTE Call For Action: Why is rapid electrification of autos necessary?
Autos play a critical role in urban commuting in small, medium and big cities. But internal combustion-powered autos are high emitters
Cyclone Gabrielle: how microgrids could help keep the power on during extreme weather events
Microgrids are self-sufficient and can operate independently or in conjunction with the larger grid. They can run on different types of renewable …
How does a Bio-CNG plant help in reducing air pollution and health issues?
Bio-CNG technology can deal with air pollution at three levels by curtailing methane emissions, warding off waste burning and phasing out …
Sulphuric acid: The next resource crisis that could stifle green tech and threaten food security
Rapid growth in the green economy and intensive agriculture could see demand rise to over 400 million tonnes by 2040
Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2021: How it can play out
The Bill is a rehashed version of one the central government has been trying to pass in Parliament since 2014
China’s ‘artificial sun’ fusion reactor sets a new record
For 20 seconds, the device also achieved a peak temperature that is over ten times the sun’s
Investors are increasingly shunning mining companies that violate human rights
A growing body of research suggests that investors care about human rights impacts and consultation with Indigenous communities
Trade & climate priorities are converging: Does this help or hurt a fair global green transition?
If climate considerations are to permeate trade agreements & vice versa, upholding principles of common but differentiated responsibilities, …
Decentralised renewable energy is bringing this Odisha village’s energy aspirations to life
Maligaon in Kalahandi district now has a solar microgrid that reduces its dependency on the erratic main grid
Eskom CEO quits: Why finding a new head for South Africa’s struggling power utility won’t end the blackouts
The company produces produces 95% of the electricity used in the country
Paddy straw pellets: How environment ministry’s cost estimates are way off mark
Rs 50 crore not enough to set up new plants for combating stubble burning