How good are green bonds
There has been a steady pick-up in green bonds in the last half a decade. Half the volume, however, came from only 5 countries
Absence of free trade agreement poses hurdles for German investment in Indian renewables: German politicians
The need for skilled workers to enable this transition to clean energy technologies is one place where India and Germany can cooperate more deeply,…
An unusual contest: Great Indian Bustards vs great Indian green energy quest
Rajasthan's state bird, the great Indian bustard, might lose its last natural habitat to wind and solar power plants
In Australia nuclear becomes latest round in energy wars
The Australian government has formally reopened the highly contentious debate on nuclear power by referring the issue to a parliamentary committee,…
IEA report recommends radical near-term reductions in energy sector CO2 emissions
Over the coming decades, the demand for oil will be generated from freight, aviation and petrochemicals sectors where alternatives are scarce
Harvesting ambient energy with fish scales
Researchers say that the technology has enormous potential in electronic gadgets and health-care monitoring
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
Australia's energy sector is in critical need of reform
Australia's energy policy challenges—to move to a low-carbon economy without high prices—have never been tougher
Time for green hydrogen in India is now, says RK Singh; invites private players to invest
The prime minister had launched the National Hydrogen Mission August 15 last year, which aimed to make India a green hydrogen hub
China will no longer build overseas coal power plants — what energy projects will it invest in instead?
China has taken the first step to stop funding coal. It’s now time to adopt policies that support the overseas activities of its renewable …
Cramming cities with electric vehicles means we're still depending on cars — and that's a huge problem
Electric vehicles are made with finite mineral resources that are extracted under concerning environmental and labour conditions
‘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
What’s derailing growth of solar energy in some US states?
Despite facing widespread opposition from people, Indiana legislators have been trying to slow the growth of solar for years
Record renewable power capacity installed in 2016
Installed renewable capacity touched the 2,000-gigawatt-milestone, on the back of a growing solar sector
Highest-ever solar capacity added in 2016, claims report
Around 70 gigawatt of solar power was added in 2016, taking the total global power capacity from solar sector to nearly 300 gigawatt
Karnataka launches gross metering for solar rooftop
Incentivising rooftop solar in the state through gross metering is one of the new ideas of Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission
Experts disappointed with budgetary allocation to renewables
There has been a 46.8 per cent decrease in gross budgetary support for renewable energy ministry, they say
Rooftop hurdles
Financial and policy issues hinder the adoption of grid-connected rooftop solar power in the country
Energy transition can add 5.5 mln jobs by 2023: Report
International Renewable Energy Agency bats for stimulus as post-COVID-19 strategy
India falls short of achieving increased power generation capacity
Government pins hopes on private investment in renewable energy sector by offering fiscal and financial incentives
India needs to invest in clean energy to meet targets
Industry says announcement of loans and performance-based incentives in budget will invigorate sector
Future of clean coal: murky?
The Kemper power project in the US, based on ‘clean coal technology’, attempts to show the way
Wind loses power
Tamil Nadu has 40 per cent of the wind energy capacity installed in India, yet the state is reeling from power crisis
Talking about pollution
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