Will algae biofuels become viable?
Pioneers of commercial biofuel production had to shut shop or diversify their portfolio
WHO, WMA, other health leaders seek legally binding pact to turn off fossil fuels
Over 190 groups ask high-income countries to help others with global phase-out
Africa’s energy poverty: Dwindling forests, high power costs worsening energy security in Sierra Leone
Russia-Ukraine conflict driving up electricity rates; huge renewable potential needs investment
Why Jaipur’s Hingonia biogas plant has emerged as a model for waste-to-energy facilities
Infrastructure required for setting up biogas plant is available in India; finanacial support & proper waste management can help the industry grow
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
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
More children believe in climate emergency than adults in G20 countries, UNDP survey finds
Conservation of forest land and transition to renewable sources of energy were among policies that received the most approval
Indian Railways likely to become world’s first ‘net-zero’ carbon emitter by 2030
The Indian Railways transports 24 million passengers every day across the subcontinent on 13,000 trains covering approximately 67,956 km; it’…
‘No country can control the entire critical mineral value chain’
India needs to act fast on exploration, excavation and setting up critical material value chains through adequate downstream investments
Napier grass: A game-changer in bio-CNG production
With an energy output-to-input ratio of approximately 25:1, it emerges as one of the most promising energy crop
Paving the way to sustainable energy generation with microgrids
Bio-methane generators powering TATA Power microgrids meet rural electricity demands in UP and Bihar
In Odisha, regular cyclones push people to turn towards renewable energy
Lack of consumer awareness, timely approval of net metering applications and tax increase hinder further growth of solar in Odisha
Why rooftop solar and storage offers a viable future for India
Energy storage represents a huge economic opportunity for India. Concerted strategies could help India meet its emission reduction targets
Clean energy: How AI can help spot the copper we need
A supply crunch may be on the horizon; artificial intelligence can help discover copper deposits formed along ancient mountain ranges over past …
Odisha, Andamans most prepared to reach climate action SDG: Government
The SDG Index and Dashboard brought out by the NITI Aayog also gauged India's preparedness for disasters, its saving of carbon dioxide, its share …
We’re way off track to meet sustainable energy goals
One of the key deterrents for the countries in the Global South is the lack of finance
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
Will the Bill on Electricity Amendment change the power sector for the better?
Distribution companies in India have long been known as loss-making entities
Renewable energy estimated to attract 70% global energy investment in 2021: IEA
Coal is down but not out
IEA Summit on clean energy minerals: Actions for sustainable, ethical supply chains agreed upon
Attendees agree to accelerate progress towards diversified and sustainable supplies of minerals
Renewables are cheaper than ever yet fossil fuel use is still growing — here’s why
Rapidly increasing renewable energy hasn’t cut coal and gas consumption at the same rate because humankind is using a lot more electricity …
Standing Committee asks MNRE to apprise it of efforts to assess tidal energy potential
In theory, estimated potential of tidal and wave power in India is 12,455 MW and 41,300 MW, respectively
NTPC records 148% growth in coal production from its mines compared to April last year: Power ministry
NTPC recorded 23.2 million tonnes of coal production last financial year (FY) 2023 against 14.02 million tonnes of FY 2022
Net-zero emission means doubling energy supply from renewables
World currently depends on 25 per cent of low-emission sources for its energy requirements