Green Energy
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Rapid proliferation may mean solar energy could have passed ‘tipping point’, say researchers
The renewable power source may see widespread adoption even without additional policies supporting renewable energy, according to the study.
Simrin Sirur
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Solar panels shine ray of light in Meghalaya’s healthcare facilities struggling without electricity
Unreliable power supply in the northeastern state had hampered medical work. The new energy source has improved things but comes with its own challenges.
Vandana K
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Russia still profits from oil despite sanctions but green energy shift could have a negative effect
Oil exports have declined but revenues have increased, providing the country with significant funds to continue the war in Ukraine.
Carole Nakhle, The Conversation
Trending
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Over 17,400 citizens write to EC seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for hate speech
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Australian journalist leaves country amid visa troubles, says ‘too difficult to do my job in India’
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Dubai: How a high-altitude jet stream, not cloud seeding, created a storm ‘the size of France’
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The Jammu and Kashmir voter who is fighting corruption in job recruitments
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‘The Kerala Story’: Why did Catholics re-release a Hindutva movie days before polling?
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India’s green energy transition could cost trillions of dollars – where will the funds come from?
To unlock larger amounts of money faster, experts say the country should provide a clear definition of the economic activities it considers to be green.
Bhasker Tripathi, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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India’s humble ceiling fan is a hidden catalyst in the country’s energy transition
Ceiling fans are a staple across households and improving their energy efficiency will hold the key.
Simrin Sirur
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Solar-powered dryers help jasmine, rose flower tea business bloom
The covered solar dryer has halved the traditional open-air drying time, doubling production of petals sold to make blue tea and other floral teas.
Bhasker Tripathi, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Video
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Eco India: How can India deal with its mounting tyre waste?
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Too much heat is bad news for solar panels and can hurt energy generation
With heat waves becoming a frequent feature of Indian summers, the sector must work on long-lasting solutions to the decline in solar power efficiency.
Arathi Menon
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India’s green energy ambitions will cost crores. To get funds, it must expand its finance market
The country will require cumulative investments of $10 trillion to achieve its net zero target by 2070.
Kundan Pandey
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India’s green energy paradox: With ambitious goals, why is the country still holding on to coal?
With the rapidly falling cost of renewable energy technology, it no longer makes financial or environmental sense to invest in polluting sources.
Sugandha Srivastav
The Reel
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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How coal hangs over India’s ambitious energy transition
The sector supports nearly three lakh direct jobs and millions more indirectly, especially in the country’s poorer states.
Omair Ahmad
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Where things stand one year after China promised to stop building coal-powered projects overseas
Beijing’s push for renewable energy in other developing countries requires changes in its investment and financing models.
Han Chen & Shen Wei
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As the green energy sector grows, so could job opportunities in rural India
Decentralised renewable energy can offer job possibilities and even help in reverse migration.
Manish Kumar
The Field
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IPL 2024: Sandeep Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal lead Rajasthan Royals to dominant win over Mumbai Indians
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Squash: Saurav Ghosal announces retirement from professional circuit
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Chess: Gukesh Dommaraju – inexperienced, expected to fail, but the chosen Candidate
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Chess: Gukesh Dommaraju becomes youngest winner in history of Candidates tournament
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ISL 2024: Vikram Partap Singh bounced back from tragedy to reach great heights in breakthrough year