Budget 2013: a missed opportunity
Finance minister's mool mantra—inclusive and sustainable development—may end up being empty words
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
Repowering: Why Tamil Nadu’s old wind turbines are still awaiting replacement
Benign environmental conditions, low maintenance costs among factors resulting in Tamil Nadu’s 2-decade-old turbines still being in use &…
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
Renewables are cheaper than ever yet fossil fuel use is still growing — here’s why
Rapidly increasing renewable energy hasn’t cut coal and gas consumption at the same rate because humankind is using a lot more electricity …
Standing Committee asks MNRE to apprise it of efforts to assess tidal energy potential
In theory, estimated potential of tidal and wave power in India is 12,455 MW and 41,300 MW, respectively
Net-zero emission means doubling energy supply from renewables
World currently depends on 25 per cent of low-emission sources for its energy requirements
India’s renewable energy race: MP, UP will take more than 50 years to meet 2022 target at current pace
India needs to focus on its strengths of biomass, hydel power & have an accountability structure for meeting targets
Renewable energy purchase obligation waiver for Gujarat power utilities
Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission finds reasons furnished by utilities for their inability to meet additional obligations genuine
Time to plug in
The International Conference for Renewable Energies is to be held in Bonn, Germany. But here is a sector dwarfed by fossil fuels, and although …
Energy consumption, related emissions expected to increase through 2050: IEA
Net Zero is within reach as renewables, electric vehicles, efficiency and other technologies progress. Innovation and international collaboration …
Green energy surge still isn’t enough for 1.5 degrees. We’ll have to overshoot, adapt & soak up carbon dioxide
Economic sectors that produce large volumes of emissions, such as concrete and steel making, are difficult to decarbonise and will take longer
India coal power capacity static for 6 months: Report
Average share of renewable energy in daily generation goes up to 12.9% from 12.3% in a year
Europe bans disposal of decommissioned wind turbine blades in landfills: A step towards life cycle sustainability
Wind turbines are an excellent source of clean power; but how will they be sustainable if they end up in a landfill?
Betting on green hydrogen to fulfil energy needs ‘risky’, finds study
EU target to replace natural gas, coal and oil in some sectors; But global electrolyser capacity needs to grow 6,000-8,000-fold by 2050&…
Time to Plug in
Can painting a blade black save Great Indian Bustards from wind turbines?
A regulatory slowdown in wind power production could result from failing to address the harm caused by turbines to wildlife
Power utilities oppose hike in wind tariff price
State electricity regulatory commissions increasing tariffs without taking into account technology improvements
Green energy takes toll on green cover
A forest generated by residents in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district is being destroyed to set up windmills
Wind industry must brace the headwinds to stay relevant
Despite its many challenges, wind energy in India has a lot to gain from its experience and its large manufacturing base
Senegal signs Just Energy Transition Partnership deal after South Africa, Indonesia & Vietnam
The deal will mobilise 2.5 billion euros for Senegal & will help increase the share of renewable energy installed capacity to 40%
Offshore windfarms could offer new habitats for lobsters – new research
Increasing scour rocks might help to increase ecological value and maximise fishing opportunities within these sites
Wind energy kites
Google's latest venture in the field of renewable energy is a flying wind turbine or an ‘energy kite’. The project is being run by …
Largest hybrid renewable energy system to be set up in Jamaica
80 kiloWatt installation will generate more than 106,000 kiloWatt hours of energy every year
2022 too short, too far: How close did the world move towards the clean energy dream?
Down To Earth recaps the primary environment, health and developmental news from 2022