Trade barred
Countries protect their renewable energy equipment. Exporting nations see it as trade barrier
Booster for ailing domestic solar industry
But solar manufacturers say customs, excise duty exemptions not enough to compete with China
A symbolic budget
While all the right words have been used in the budget, the programmes are neither well thought out nor given sufficient funds
Harnessing renewables
Auroville moves ahead on the road to energy sufficiency by using non-conventional energy sources
Konark will now light up its Sun Temple with solar energy
Odisha plans to make the coastal temple town a 100 per cent solar town and also place it among India’s first few zero …
Is the Union Budget 2022-23 renewable energy friendly?
The budgetary allocations may have indirect impacts on RE from capital goods lists of customs exemptions
Great change in Little Rann: How solar revolution helped cut salt industry’s carbon tracks
Several rounds of research and help from non-profits, solar pumps suitable for salt makers’ needs was designed
Floating solar a definite reprieve for land-starved Uttar Pradesh
While the technology has advantages over ground-mounted plants, it may still face financial challenges in India
Why financing entities are reluctant to invest in renewable energy sector
Falling power tariffs and uncertainty over quality of assets are hurting investors’ confidence
‘To promote renewable, pair it with gas or hydro’
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO)’s chairman, Vikram Kapur was asked to appear before the Madras High Court …
Zambia investing in agriculture, energy to circumvent climate change impacts
The Zambian government has selected two projects— agriculture and electricity generation development—for receiving financial boost …
India, Japan to improve bilateral cooperation towards clean energy transition
Indian subcontinent’s massive renewable energy potential can boost green hydrogen production
Renewable energy capacity addition exceeded other sources in 2021
Renewable energy continued to expand steadily and well above the long-term trend, with share in total capacity expansion reaching new record …
100% renewable-powered India by 2030 possible: study
The study makes a case for rooting out nuclear and coal-fired base energy systems, which would be “unreasonable and disruptive”
Renewables are getting cheaper all the time – here's why
Average capital costs of constructing new wind and solar PV generators are lower than equivalent coal generation infrastructure
PM Modi’s Independence Day speech focuses on food security, clean energy
Social justice, clean energy, agricultural reforms and rural electrification find mention in PM Modi's speech
How South Asia’s massive renewable energy potential can boost green hydrogen production
With nearly 350 GW of hydropower potential, South Asia region provides prospects for green hydrogen generation
India’s renewable shift: Why re-training the coal-dependent society is key
Stalling coal, no matter how important for India’s Net Zero goals, will have a cascading social impact
Closing the gender gap in clean energy transitions
Engaging women across diverse sectors and roles can help ensure expansion of developing countries’ GDP
Achieving green steel: How India can bridge the gaps to decarbonise the sector
A clean steel sector in eastern India can become essential for the country's transition to green steel
Stockholm+50: We need decentralisation of ‘power’
Power generation and transmission models that are local and self-sustaining can increase access to energy in the future
Can solar pumps save groundwater while cutting debt of power cos?
Incentivising farmers to sell solar power as a remunerative crop can help reduce the usage of diesel pumps
Can drones help spot faults in offshore wind turbines?
Using drones for inspections is an effective and safe way to minimize risks for wind farm technicians
Increased incentives for electric 2-wheelers will help India meet targets faster
Electric two-wheelers can help save Rs 25,000 every year against the cost of those that run on internal combustion engines
Distributed renewable energy : How to make it work for India
DRE projects have greater scalability and offer substantive co-benefits; they need a more favourable regulatory and policy environment