Delhi rolls out first-ever solar policy, aims at 1,000 MW by 2020
Policy introduces novel initiative such as virtual net metering that has been especially framed for the city residents
Budgeting power
Four Rajasthan villages get microgrid solar power using an innovative pre-paid meter that detects theft
Renewable or not?
Centre’s regulations do not specify whether cogenerated power is renewable, leaving industrial units which recover waste heat in a fix
Energy transition can add 5.5 mln jobs by 2023: Report
International Renewable Energy Agency bats for stimulus as post-COVID-19 strategy
What India's wind energy sector looks like
Even though Gujarat has the highest potential in India, its installed capacity remains low. Tamil Nadu, on the other hand, has the highest …
India falls short of achieving increased power generation capacity
Government pins hopes on private investment in renewable energy sector by offering fiscal and financial incentives
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 …
Switzerland votes for phasing out nuclear power, switching to renewable energy
The new energy policy prohibits construction of new nuclear power plants and promotes the use of renewable energy sources and energy conservation
A long wait
In Panna district of Madhya Pradesh, delays in setting up power connections have marred the village residents' hope for a better life
IREDA to provide low interest loans for rooftop solar projects
High interest rate is one of the major impediments in the development of solar sector in India
Wind power projects push land costs sky-high
Helped by state government concessions, Tamil Nadu is all set to expand its wind forms and become the country's premier wind-energy centre.
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
IIT-Hyderabad develops new process to improve solar cell efficiency
Dye-sensitised solar cells hold a lot of promise because of possible cost and environmental benefits
The joker among 'trumps'!
Logging trees to generate power is emerging as the new game to gain carbon credits. But this climate strategy is burning the ecology
Things you must know about world's largest solar plant
The largest solar plant in the world is up and running in India's southern state of Tamil Nadu. Here's some things you must know about it
Is it too soon to celebrate Germany’s almost 100% renewable power?
For a few minutes, the entire power demand in the country was met by renewable energy, but the celebration should not begin yet
Draft renewable energy Act: strengths and gaps
Delhi-based non-profit Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) assesses the draft National Renewable Energy Act of Government of India and …
You can run
but hiding? Out of the question as the radar flashlight makes every thief's job a virtual nightmare
THE RACE TO GO SOLAR
Arnab Pratim Dutta details about a public hearing to fix capital cost of solar power project to be sanctioned under JNNSM
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 …
Solar push for Railways
Indian Railways can reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by 239 tonnes per year per train by fixing solar panels atop coaches
Look at the sun
Government has made half-baked efforts to promote solar pumps, a cost-effective irrigation tool
Is REC an albatross for power distribution utilities?
Only two states have achieved their renewable energy targets so far. Others scaled down their commitments
Mission eclipsed
National solar mission may get derailed as banks hesitate to give loans for its high-risk projects
Harnessing renewables
Auroville moves ahead on the road to energy sufficiency by using non-conventional energy sources