Hydro Power
Climate change
Expert Take
CCUS in India: Testing the promise of scale, cost, and climate impact
By Ashu Jain, Executive Director, Green Power International The Indian Government’s plan for the formulation of a Rs 389 billion carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) programme is a noteworthy step towards achieving the net […]
People
Ramesh Subramaniam: Global Director – Programmes and Strategy, CDRI
“Professionally, I want to do as much as I can to promote disaster resilience and keep contributing whatever I can to protect lives and livelihoods. Personally, I want to stay healthy, and spiritually, I wish […]
Solar Power
A Day in the Sun: Site visit to ENGIE India’s 200 MW solar project in Gujarat
By Sarthak Takyar A site visit to a utility-scale solar project developed by ENGIE India at the Raghanesda Solar Park brought me back to Gujarat. For a renewable energy enthusiast, it is inspiring to […]
Bioenergy
Sustainable Synergy: Key role of CBG in energy and waste management
By Dr Debajit Palit, Centre Head, Centre for Climate Change and Energy Transition, Chintan Research Foundation, and Kartikeya Sharma, Postgraduate in Energy Management from the NTPC School of Business India aims to become net zero […]
State Focus
A Greener Capital: Delhi’s solar, WtE and EV initiatives
Pictures of rooftop solar plants across Delhi have been clicked by Gursimran Kaur Rapid population growth, rising living standards and soaring temperatures in Delhi have led to a significant year-on-year surge in electricity consumption. According […]
Interviews
Interview with Shripad Yesso Naik: “We are making efforts to scale up renewable energy development”
Shripad Yesso Naik, Member of Parliament from North Goa, recently took over as Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy. His appointment comes at a time when India’s renewable energy sector is […]
Trends
Vision 2030: The way forward for India’s clean energy transition
By Khushboo Goyal It was at the COP26 global climate summit in Glasgow in 2021 that India set the ball rolling by announcing its intent to achieve net zero emissions by 2070. In addition to […]
Trends
Clean Energy Focus: Key highlights of the Economic Survey and union budget
India’s ambitious climate goals require meticulous economic planning and budget allocation for the policies formulated to promote renewable energy uptake. To this end, the government’s interim budget, announced in February 2024 established the groundwork for […]
World View
Solar Action: Global cooperation key to meeting climate targets
Bringing the solar industry together at the global level is essential to achieve our climate targets The rationale for the energy transition is clear. It is time to put our foot down on the accelerator […]
Financings
ADB sanctions $148 million finance to modernise power distribution of Sikkim
In order to strengthen Sikkim’s energy distribution infrastructure and make it more resilient to climate change, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has authorised a $148.5 million loan. This will additionally improve the system’s quality, resilience, […]
Trends
Green Outlook: Sustainability pathway for the ports and shipping sector
The maritime industry is characterised by the need to move towards a sustainable, decarbonised and digital journey. The pollution caused by the use of large vessels and the dependence on energy-intensive operations necessitates the ports […]
Trends
Carbon Credit Trading: Guidelines for an integrated market compliance mechanism
The Ministry of Power has initiated the development of the “Indian Carbon Market” (ICM) under the purview of the Energy Conservation Act (2001) and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, to further its achievement of Nationally […]
Trends
Promises and Pledges: COP28 reaches a consensus but falls short of expectations
By Sarthak Takyar It was clear from the beginning that the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) held in Dubai, UAE, from November 30, 2023 to December 12, 2023 would be controversial. Energy crises and heightened […]
Trends
Greening the Networks: Telcos’ renewable energy initiatives to achieve net-zero targets
The telecom industry is undergoing a significant transformation towards environmentally conscious operations, with the integration of renewable energy and sustainability practices into network operations. The industry’s high carbon footprint, coupled with the surging demand for […]
Expert Take
Clean Goals: Decarbonising India’s industrial heating
By Prasad Ashok Thakur, CIMO scholar and an alumnus of Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad and Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay; and Labanya Prakash Jena, Head, Centre for Sustainable Finance, Climate Policy Initiative In India, […]
Miscellaneous
SBI invites consultants to assess its loan portfolio’s carbon footprint
The State Bank of India has issued request for proposal (RfP) to appoint consultants to assess the bank’s carbon impact in its lending portfolio. The bank aims to offer solutions in climate risk and sustainability […]
Editorial
August 2023
As the world forges ahead in the battle against climate change, governments across the globe are making significant efforts to reduce their carbon emissions in the coming years. Corporates have also joined the net zero […]
Green Hydrogen
Future Ready: How can we create a world-class green hydrogen delivery network for India?
By Prasad Ashok Thakur, Alumnus, IIT Bombay and IIM Ahmedabad; and Labanya Prakash Jena, Senior Manager and Head, Centre for Sustainable Finance, Climate Policy Initiative In the context of India’s aim to achieve energy independence […]
Expert Take
Support Needed: Renewables could help Bangladesh overcome power sector woes
Nobody could imagine that the load-shedding would resurface in Bangladesh with a vengeance just months after the declaration of 100 per cent electricity access in March 2022. Apart from a geopolitical crisis, the power sector’s […]