Two years since Bihar’s ambitious solar streetlight project, village roads still engulfed in darkness

Only 20% of the target has been met with only few months left for the deadline, shows official data

Billions are needed for climate adaptation — now some frontline communities are deciding how the money gets spent

Examples from Namibia range from drilling solar-powered borehole pumps for water access to investing in firefighting equipment to prevent the …

Floating solar: Opportunities abound, but so do obstacles

By utilising existing waterbodies, floating solar minimises land requirements and its placement allows for ambient cooling

As climate change snuffs life out of hydroelectric sources, Zambia feels need to diversify energy mix

Zambia is experiencing powercuts as water levels in Lake Kariba, a major power source, fall 

A dharna here, a court victory there: How Rajasthan villages try to keep their land from solar firms

Encroachment of pastureland was possible because government doesn't recognise them as village commons, say locals

Climate engineering carries serious national security risks — countries facing extreme heat may try it anyway, and the world needs to be prepared

International decisions on climate engineering are likely coming soon

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

How this school went green with solar energy and saved money

The school has inspired local residents to install solar panels in their houses

Renewable energy projects in rural Ghana have some built-in limitations

Purely donor-funded renewable energy projects involve only renewable energy companies

Bats are avoiding solar farms and scientists aren’t sure why

One of the reasons could be that bats sometimes mistake flat surfaces for still water

More power to you: Why Botswana should go green

IRENA bats for solar, wind to increase energy access in Botswana

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

Simply Put: Duplicitous energy politics

How solar is powering UAE towards sustainability

 UAE envisions cleaning three-quarters of its energy before 2050

As told to Parliament (March 24, 2021): No green aviation policy drawn up

All that was discussed in the House through the day

PM-JANMAN for tribal electrification: Beacon of hope or mirage?

Initiative focuses on 11 critical interventions across nine ministries

Conservation goals: Kerala community uses solar energy to protect sandalwood reserve from smugglers

The lights will help over 300 forest protection staff for night surveillance

Rooftop laggard again; India to miss solar power target: Report

Government dissmisses claim, says targets rejigged internally

Greening economy: 700,000 new jobs in renewable energy sector in just a year

The sector employed 12.7 million people across the world in 2021

Improving utilities’ finances, workforce investment could better grid establishment to integrate renewables: IEA

Over the next two decades, based on current national net zero goals, wind and solar PV may account for over 80% of global power capacity addition

Green energy: Govt reduces open access transaction limit to 100 KW

Coal is currently the source of 70 percent of India’s electricity.  

Decentralised renewable energy solutions offer great promises for healthcare facilities

Governments, developers should prioritise electrification of health facilities

How the renewable energy ministry’s new order will impact India’s solar energy target

The order will be effective from April 10, 2021

IIT-K scientists design mobile pesticide sprayer that runs on solar energy

The device will save labour and time for small and marginal farmers

The Sun’s activity cycle is reaching its peak early: Knowing why could help us unlock the secrets of our star

What would higher solar activity mean for us?