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.

Scroll Staff

· 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.

Scroll Staff

· 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.

Scroll Staff

· Dec 01, 2017 · 03:13 pm

World’s largest lithium-ion battery ready for launch, as Tesla keeps its 100-days-or-free promise

The Tesla Powerpack system is an attempt to alleviate South Australia’s severe energy crisis.

Scroll Staff

· Nov 23, 2017 · 01:17 pm

Video: Is it possible to trek in Antarctica with only solar panels and a biofuel to keep you warm?

A father-son duo is attempting an arduous 600-mile trek through the South Pole to show that renewable energy does working extreme conditions.

Reuters

· Nov 19, 2017 · 07:40 pm

Wind power tariff falls to record low of Rs 2.64 per unit at second auction

This beat the previous low of Rs 3.46 per unit recorded in February.

Scroll Staff

· Oct 05, 2017 · 05:32 pm

Telangana surpasses Gujarat to become top producer of solar energy in the country

The state plans on increasing its capacity further, and focus on wind energy.

Scroll Staff

· Sep 28, 2017 · 10:57 am