By shutting down old coal plants, India can clean up its air – and save Rs 53,000 crore

Instead of pushing old plants to comply with pollution norms, power firms should replace them with renewable options, says a study.

Bhasker Tripathi, IndiaSpend.com

· Sep 14, 2020 · 01:30 pm

Large-scale solar projects could create more problems in India than they solve

While development experts hail the rapid growth of the country’s solar sector, a murmur of disagreement is emerging among climate experts and activists.

Karthikeyan Hemalatha, IndiaSpend.com

· Aug 29, 2020 · 09:30 pm

Madhya Pradesh: Narendra Modi inaugurates Asia’s largest solar plant in Rewa district

The Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Power Project is being touted as a game-changer as it is said to reduce emission equivalent to 15 lakh tonne of carbon dioxide.

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· Jul 10, 2020 · 12:42 pm

When it comes to renewable energy, India isn’t putting its money where its commitments are

The government’s 2019-’20 budget allocated 63% less funds to alternative fuels as compared to coal-based power.

Rishika Pardikar, IndiaSpend.com

· Aug 21, 2019 · 08:30 pm

India and Chile are leading the global shift towards renewable energy, finds study

The Modi government has set an ambitious goal of reaching 175 GW of clean energy generation by March 2022.

Maria Thomas, qz.com

· Nov 29, 2018 · 01:30 pm

Solar pumps are brightening the lives of Kutch’s salt farmers

The Agariyas in the Little Rann of Kutch are switching from diesel pumps to lift brine, saving costs and helping the environment.

Azera Parveen Rahman

· Oct 18, 2018 · 09:30 pm

An aerial survey in Bengaluru could help unlock India’s rooftop solar energy generation potential

The aerial survey in Karnataka’s capital city intends to identify the most suitable rooftops to achieve the city’s solar energy’s targets.

Sapna Gopal

· Apr 21, 2018 · 08:30 pm

French President Macron raises aid for developing countries to adopt solar energy by three times

He indirectly criticised the US for leaving the Paris climate change deal.

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· Mar 11, 2018 · 07:53 pm

Vedas could help fight climate change, says PM Narendra Modi at first meet of global solar alliance

The prime minister also suggested less risky financial schemes to increase the contribution of solar power in providing electricity.

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· Mar 11, 2018 · 01:37 pm

Kashmir can generate a lot more hydel electricity than it requires. Why is it eyeing solar power?

The state is setting up the Renewable Energy Corporation to boost solar power generation.

Rayan Naqash

· Jan 30, 2018 · 12:30 pm

Good tidings: Wind is now India’s cheapest source of clean energy

The tariff is less than the lowest solar power tariff of Rs 2.44 per unit.

Sushma UN, qz.com

· Dec 25, 2017 · 09:30 pm

World’s largest lithium-ion battery launched, over a month before Tesla’s 100-day deadline ends

The battery is connected to a wind farm in South Australia, which often faces troubles with its conventional electricity supply.

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· Dec 01, 2017 · 03:13 pm