COP27: Clean energy investment in Africa lowest since 2011, shows report
Deep in debt, African countries have been pushing richer, more polluting nations to increase climate finance to the continent
Let decentralised renewable energy be the solution to the Northeast’s energy woes
Decentralised renewable energy addresses many of the concerns of the energy-deficit region, as discussed in the National Seminar on Access to …
Decentralised clean energy tech can impact 37 mn livelihoods in India’s agri, textile sectors: Study
Decentralised renewable energy technologies have a market potential worth Rs 4 lakh crore in India, notes study
Wind-dominated renewables will be key to limit electricity sector emissions: Report
India’s carbon emissions from electric power industry can be held at the 2018 levels in 2030 at costs comparable to a fossil fuel-dominated …
Renewable energy: India’s wind power sector is in a downward spiral
The sector is losing its sheen, with dropping capacity addition, lukewarm response to new auctions, and a plummeting manufacturing sector
Renewables ministry guidelines for PM-KUSUM fail to address key concerns
The scheme aims to provide energy security along with financial and water security to farmers
Offshore wind: The sleeping giant has been stirred
The sector is hoping for a new lease of life with the draft offshore wind energy lease rules
India to lead global energy demand over next decade: New report
Renewables will meet 80 per cent of global electricity demand growth over next decade with hydropower remaining largest renewable source and …
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 …
One Sun One World One Grid project put on hold
Reasons for putting the project on hold remain unknown; calls to Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy go unanswered
Net-zero emission means doubling energy supply from renewables
World currently depends on 25 per cent of low-emission sources for its energy requirements
G20 countries bank on fossil fuels for COVID-19 recovery plans: Study
Over 55% or $150.81 billion of public money committed by G20 countries is allocated for supporting fossil fuel energy
Renewable energy sources defeating coal, says report
Lenders prefer renewable energy over coal, especially in 2018: Centre for Financial Analysis Report Coal Vs Renewable
Government spots constraints on renewable energy projects
Land constraints, insufficient transmission facility and Discom defaults on payments are the leading impediments
Yet again, Delhi sets new record for peak electricity demand
The city’s peak demand has been consistently higher than that of Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai combined during this time of the year
‘The collapse in oil prices is not negative for India‘s renewable transition’
Down To Earth speaks to Tim Buckley from the Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis on India’s move towards renewable energy
Renewable energy: Curtailment is a bane
If solutions to the problem are not found, it will add to the operational risk of renewable energy projects, discouraging investments
International Solar Alliance plans bank to fund energy access
Priority focus 1.2 billion with no access; next step: 2.4 billion without access to clean sources
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
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
Global offshore wind industry to reach $1 trillion business by 2040: Report
The technology currently contributes to only 0.3% of global power generation, but has the potential to meet the world’s total electricity …
Sun in a box: Excess renewable energy can now be stored more efficiently
MIT engineers have designed a concept that can store excess energy in the form of heat and supply it back to the grid when need be
Renewable energy: Why competitive bidding did not help wind power
Auctions are not announced regularly, process lacks clarity. This is limiting growth of the sector