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 technology could help rural South Africa turn sunshine into income
Blockchain can replace both the current billing and the trading systems
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
India's 40 GW solar rooftop target for 2022: A Kerala case study
Despite interest and potential in the state, the target remains a tall order
Energy in news on June 7
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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
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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
Renewable energy: Why is wind losing ground?
Wind power generation is stuck in a vicious cycle of problems
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