India can push up renewable energy the most after COVID-19: IEA
The agency expects India to double its green energy capacity addition next year from 2020 levels
The promise and reality of renewable energy
This is not the time to be complacent with green power growth in India because the challenges have grown too
‘India’s renewable energy plan lacks vision’
The target of achieving 175 GW green power capacity by 2022 is ambitious; but what’s the logic behind choosing those numbers?
Employment in energy sector back to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels, finds report
Clean energy jobs see a boost with two-thirds share; but not evenly distributed globally
New energy conundrum
As countries reconcile their energy supply options with climate change, will they reinvent the fossil fuel-based system or reinvest in it?
Renewable energy sources defeating coal, says report
Lenders prefer renewable energy over coal, especially in 2018: Centre for Financial Analysis Report Coal Vs Renewable
Government spots constraints on renewable energy projects
Land constraints, insufficient transmission facility and Discom defaults on payments are the leading impediments
Seven climate change myths that big oil continues to perpetuate
The idea of a “green” oil company producing “clean” fossil fuels obscures the irreconcilability between burning fossil …
E-vehicles are not to scoff at, but to wheel in
Switching to electricity powered vehicles would help India move towards a cleaner future
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
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
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
Trial by ‘fire’: A wake-up call for India’s electric vehicle strategy
India’s plan to have electric scooters and bikes comprise 80% of its 2-wheeler market has hit a snag due to e-bikes bikes catching fire&…
COVID 19, Russia vs Ukraine pushed back universal energy access goalpost
Renewable energy only source to grow through pandemic; Africa lags most
Do forest fires hinder solar power production?
A new study has found that forest fires that break especially during the summer season play a major role in reducing solar power generation in …
Half of Indian states lags national average in first energy, climate index
Small states perform better on environmental sustainability
More and more people willing to pay extra for products that help conserve natural resources
The sentiment was stronger in developing countries, especially China, India, Colombia, Chile and Peru