India is planning a ‘green city’ powered by renewable energy in every state

A concept note suggests picking either the capital city or a renowned tourist area and combining all existing schemes that promote the adoption of green energy.

Mayank Aggarwal

· Dec 30, 2020 · 07:30 pm

PM Modi says India added more renewable energy capacity than coal-based power in last three years

The prime minister said India’s renewable energy capacity will rise to 220 Giga Watts by 2022 from the current 136 Giga Watts.

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· Nov 26, 2020 · 09:04 pm

A startup is using tourism and solar energy to light up remote areas in the Himalayas

Global Himalayan Expedition won a UN Global Climate Action award in October in recognition of its work.

Natalie Taylor

· Nov 23, 2020 · 09:30 pm

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