Fossil fuels have no place in COVID-19 recovery plans: UN chief
“We can invest in fossil fuels that are lethal or we can invest in renewable energy which is reliable. We have a choice,” said Antonio&…
India’s coal power fleets under-utilised, says report, amid auctions
Performance of coal power fleets declined by 21 per cent from 78 per cent in 2010 — a historical low
Green energy funding delays to offset COVID-19 environmental gains: Study
Consequences for human health from potential delays in clean energy investments can far outweigh short-term benefits
‘We won’t deliver financial stability if we don’t manage climate risks’
UK’s climate envoy talks to Down To Earth about their efforts to combat climate change and partnerships with India for a sustainable future
Rewind 2018: Was renewable energy in power?
Here are the major policies framed, studies conducted and steps taken in the last year to boost use of renewable energy in India
Union Budget 2019-20: Power access still in focus, what about solar rooftop?
Here’s taking stock of what the Union Budget 2019 had for renewable energy and access to energy
‘Global China’ is a big part of Latin America’s renewable energy boom, but homegrown industries and ‘frugal innovation’ are key
With plentiful hydropower and sunshine, Latin America already meets a quarter of its energy demand with renewables – nearly twice the …
COP28 Presidency: Triple renewable energy capacity, double energy efficiency by 2030 to limit global warming
By 2030, global installed hydropower capacity (excluding pumped hydro) would need to grow by almost 17% from the 2022 level, report added
Morocco should harness its abundant renewable energy potential for climate mitigation: IMF
This can reduce Morocco’s high reliance on imported fuels, give it comparative advantage in neighbouring markets that are embracing green energy
Annual investment of $2 trillion needed to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030: Report
The world would need to add another 8.1 TW between 2022 and 2030
Crop Residue Management Guidelines 2023-24 welcome move for bioenergy industry but concerns remain
Project still lacks timeline, making it difficult to gauge the urgency with which the government wants to begin implementation
UNEA-6: Rapid adoption of renewables critical for a climate-resilient world, say experts
At the same time, a balance must be struck between the need for and limits of development, they add
Indian villages are 100% electrified, but what’s next?
Government must introduce policies that focus on utility of quality electricity than just connections
Union Budget 2024-25: Why India’s rooftop solar plan fails to spark interest
Complex and time-consuming installation process is exacerbated by bureaucratic delays and a lack of awareness among potential beneficiaries
Taxing Renewable Energy Certificates — Yay or Nay?
Green power firms want GST on RECs removed. How justified is it?
India witnesses fastest energy investment growth: IEA
The investments grew at a record 12 per cent during 2015 to 2018, to around $85 billion
Renewable energy in India: In 33 years, India struggled to exploit just 12% of its wind energy potential
Abrupt policy changes and technological challenge of transmitting energy a big setback
Unlocking power of pumped storage hydropower: A sustainable energy solution
Shot in the arm to projects after attendance of Union Minister of Power at an event for PSH
Rooftop laggard again; India to miss solar power target: Report
Government dissmisses claim, says targets rejigged internally
Renewable energy: Why is wind losing ground?
Wind power generation is stuck in a vicious cycle of problems
Countries not on track to reach 100% renewable energy systems
No G20 nation up to speed to reach 100 per cent renewables either in the power sector or economy-wide
Renewable capacity additions exceed new coal in India
Drastic reduction in new coal power station capacity construction in India
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
Interim Budget 2019: Renewable energy plans on hold till full budget
Lots of hints dropped but no concrete proposal
India needs a surplus of $101 billion in investment to triple RE targets, finds report
At present, $293 billion needed in investments between 2023 and 2030 to meet NEP14 solar and wind capacity targets