Climate change is making India’s hydropower projects more vulnerable

Studies point to the impact of extreme weather events on these projects.

Manish Kumar

· Apr 10, 2023 · 09:30 pm

India wants its new coal plants to generate at least some energy from renewable sources

The Renewable Generation Obligation mandate will help India ensure that 50% of its energy comes from non-fossil fuel sources by the end of 2030, claim experts.

Manish Kumar

· Mar 17, 2023 · 01:30 pm

In India, the future of water-intensive green hydrogen ironically lies in water-scarce regions

Green hydrogen production requires renewable energy and water, but in India renewable energy-rich states suffer from water stress.

Manish Kumar

· Mar 14, 2023 · 01:30 pm

Which Indian states are leading the transition to clean energy? A new report has the answer

The report by the Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis contains some surprises.

Manish Kumar

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Manish Mishra

· Mar 11, 2023 · 11:30 pm

Decentralised solar power is scripting scores of success stories in rural India

Beneficiaries say renewable energy solutions have helped them reduce trade-related drudgeries and increase their income.

Manish Kumar

· Mar 01, 2023 · 01:30 pm

India needs regulations and guidelines to encourage construction of net-zero buildings

In real estate parlance, net-zero buildings are the ones that produce the same amount of non-fossil fuel energy that they consume from the grid annually.

Manish Kumar

· Feb 28, 2023 · 07:30 pm

Lithium reserves were first mapped in Jammu and Kashmir in 1999. So why is everyone excited now?

It took India two decades to move from the reconnaissance to the prospecting stage. The extraction of the mineral, if feasible, may still be far off.

Manish Kumar

· Feb 18, 2023 · 01:30 pm

Extreme weather in the Himalayas has become a bigger threat to shaky, unplanned buildings

There is no plan guiding the constructions in hill stations. Most buildings are constructed on unstable slopes and are prone to natural disasters.

Manish Kumar

· Feb 09, 2023 · 01:30 pm

With its new energy policy, Odisha is hoping for a frictionless transition to renewable power

The state plans to increase its renewable energy capacity from 627 megawatt to 10,000 megawatt by 2030.

Manish Kumar

· Jan 22, 2023 · 07:30 pm

Delhi government hopes ‘community solar rooftops’ will lead to a rise in uptake of renewable energy

The draft policy will aid those who don’t have space to install solar panels at a community place and share the benefits.

Manish Kumar

· Jan 20, 2023 · 07:30 pm

Telangana’s big push to cultivate paddy and palm oil may lead to a water crisis

Experts feel encouraging water-sensitive crops for only commercial gains in a semi-arid state is a shortsighted decision.

Manish Kumar

· Dec 11, 2022 · 01:30 pm

Brushing aside ecological concerns, Telangana plans to expand oil palm plantation area by 22 times

The state government’s generous subsidies have tempted many farmers to switch to the crop.

Manish Kumar

· Dec 06, 2022 · 01:30 pm