Governments worldwide spent $1.7 trillion of public money on fossil fuels, a new report finds
Among G20 countries, only 13 per cent of annual reports available showed that their SOEs had invested in renewable energy
Cabinet panel clears Rs 11,000 crore for rooftop solar programme
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs restructures proposed SRISTI scheme with changes in incentives for DISCOMs and residential sector
76% of Africa’s energy could come from renewable sources by 2040: here’s how
The 76% from renewables would be met by 82% hydropower, 11% solar power and 7% wind power
CSE’s Green Schools Programme honours over 100 environmentally conscious institutions
Over 700 schools participated in Green Schools Programme
Will Saubhagya targets be met?
It would be difficult till Decentralised Renewable Energy is not incorporated seriously
Energy in news on June 7
Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and debates on energy
Mini-grids: Africa’s new tool to improve energy access, empower livelihoods
Mini-grids are decentralised electricity-generating systems that are not in sync with the country’s national grid
Battery prices falling sharply, says report
Cheaper batteries mean more sectors will get electrified with renewable energy, the analysis notes
Renewable energy tariffs in Andhra need adjustment but changing prices can be risky
The renegotiation of renewable energy power purchase agreements may sink the bustling green power industry in India
Rooftop solar power’s massive job potential untapped
India has only met 9.5 per cent of the target for roof-top solar power, which has the maximum job potential
Energy in news on April 16
Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and developments around energy
What will we do with all those solar panels when their useful life is over?
As solar power booms, businesses are exploring ways to ensure valuable components don’t end up in landfills
Why solar rooftop project failed to take off
Experts say consumer-centric approach is crucial to boost growth among residential consumers
Can India double its renewable energy capacity by 2027?
Solar PV can account for 75% of this growth, onshore wind 15% and biomass and hydropower aiding the rest
Gujarat villages need subsidy for biogas. But there's no one to pay
There is a void since Gujarat Agro Industries stopped paying from 2017
Floating solar: Opportunities abound, but so do obstacles
By utilising existing waterbodies, floating solar minimises land requirements and its placement allows for ambient cooling
Can rooftop solar projects help states achieve their renewable purchase obligation targets?
It is critical to consider scaling rooftop solar PV in the residential segment
Fossil fuel finance locking Africa out of just transition to renewable energy: Report
Majority of finance towards fossil fuels came from outside Africa
Renewable energy: Piling dues
Payment delays to RE generators biggest threat to the 175 GW target
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Energy in news on April 13
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
Shift to clean energy means race for minerals is accelerating
Swift growth in energy transitions necessitates increased mineral supply investments
Improvising power trade in South Asia can ease renewable energy access in the region
India envisions to have an interconnected power grid in the South Asian region with many participating countries