Kolkata rolls out CNG buses
West Bengal’s transport minister introduces two new CNG buses; service to be expanded soon
Why are e-scooters in India catching fire?
One of the biggest benefits of Li-ion batteries, namely its high energy density, can also be a potential reason behind the battery’s undoing.…
ONGC flouted safety norms: CAG
Many accident cases were not reported by the public sector company as required under the law
How good hydroelectric really is: Non-profit's report calls out sector
Himdhara report alleges ecological costs, falling revenues, oversight in Himachal hydel projects
South Koreans hoard sea salt as UN approves Japan’s release of Fukushima wastewater into Pacific
Japan will dilute the water to bring the remaining substances below regulatory standards before slowly releasing it 1,000 kilometres …
2022: Looking back to move ahead for clean energy transitions
The presence of the goods and services tax impedes the country’s voluntary carbon market
Solar manufacturing road map: India needs to be self-reliant, but worries remain
Capacity additions peaked till financial year 2018; module prices and solar imports declined over last 2 years
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
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
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 …
As Jaisalmer villagers fight for sacred grove, a larger question looms
Allocation of village land for the development of solar and wind parks at the cost of pasture land is detrimental for villages
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 …
National centre for clean coal R&D opened
The centre is established as a national consortium on clean coal research and development under Indian Institute of Science’s leadership
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
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
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
Adani Carmichael coal: Do we need it or not?
If we are ramping up coal production abroad at a time when the IPCC and UN say it should drop, we should know what we are getting into