Countries choose auctions for renewable energy at low cost
Auctions resulted in reduction in price of solar power by almost 65 per cent in India
Government accelerates efforts to set up solar parks
So far, ten states have communicated their interest for setting up solar parks
Powerful winds of change: Mapping the offshore sector
Europe is the leader in offshore wind projects, but Asia and the United States plan to enter the sector in a big way in the next two decades
Delayed projects, displaced people
India now considers all hydel plants as renewables and plans to undertake 78 new hydropower projects. But most such plants have had a chequered …
How to make solar power a win-win for all parties
The Rewa Solar Park in Madhya Pradesh is making solar power beneficial for all stakeholders, and the Centre is now pushing to replicate the model
CAG's Report on Renewable Energy: In Conversation with Aruna Kumarankandath
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India came out with a report on renewable energy in India. A Down To Earth studio discussion with Aruna …
Africa gets US $200 million fund to scale up renewable energy projects
Energy deficit is the biggest challenge for the continent
Cabinet panel nod to over Rs 8,000 crore for solar projects
The funding for the CPSU scheme is a welcome relief for already operational domestic manufacturers who are battling a difficult market
MNRE’s new policy framework recognises distributed renewable energy as solution for uplifting rural economy
End-user and corporate financing would be essential for the DRE industry to scale up
Animal power
Making it mandatory
Tapping the waves
Carbon emission rises
Back to basics
Every taluka in India can meet its own food, water and energy needs
Tall strides
Big is beautiful
Off-grid systems are immune to high losses. It can cater to a whole range of rural consumers
Renewable energy share in Germany crosses 25% in 2014
Electricity generation from all fossil fuel-based sources, such as lignite, hard coal, natural gas, petroleum products has declined in the country
Feed-in-tarrif for solar power projects in Gujarat could be reduced soon
Gujarat power regulator to hear petition seeking reduction on grounds that project developers are making excessive profits
Trapping the sun's energy
All our energy needs could be met if even a fraction of the solar energy received on the earth could be converted into electricity, and the means …
Ministry gets a dose of perestroika
The ministry of nonconventional energy sources is being reoriented to improve efficiency and allow private-sector participation to develop the …
Natural elements keep homes comfortable
A new architectural technique uses the sun and other natural elements to regulate temperature, thereby helping to conserve non-renewable energy …
Study warns of desolate energy scenario
The Tata Energy Research Institute's report on fuel consumption trends calls for a clear energy policy to prevent India from being trapped in an …
When bulls light bulbs
Bull power can be used to generate electricity, as an experiment conducted in Gujarat demonstrates
'We have to create a culture of energy efficiency'
VILAS BABURAO MUTTEMWAR, minister of state (independent charge) for non-conventional energy sources, tells KUSHAL P S YADAV
Interim Budget 2019: Renewable energy plans on hold till full budget
Lots of hints dropped but no concrete proposal