Distributed renewable energy (DRE): The pathway to energy democracy
The adoption of DRE systems can improve the quality of life of millions of people, enhance educational opportunities, and support economic development
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Transforming industries with green alternatives
Climate change is one of the central problems caused due to global industrialisation and economic growth. Manufacturing, one of the sectors in India that is expanding substantially, has a significant impact on both economic and sustainability issues as it is …
Hector Gomez Ang, Regional Director, South Asia – IFC: We are extremely confident that India will lead the way in climate mitigation
As a large developing economy with over 1.3 billion people, India’s climate adaptation and mitigation ambitions are not just metamorphic for India but for the complete planet. Green finance investments will play a critical role in enhancing the efforts strongly …
Is Renewable Energy the game changer?
The Ukraine crisis has had a profound impact on the way countries think about energy security. The dependence on gas from Russia in many parts of Europe and the knock on effects on global energy prices soaring 50% has pushed …
Could high-flying kites power your home?
Nearly a dozen companies are betting on computer-controlled, airborne wind energy to electrify the future Any kid who’s ever flown a kite has learned the lesson: Once you can get the kite off the ground and high into the air, …
Does India need District Climate Change Officers?
India is ranked the fifth-most vulnerable country according to the Climate Risk Index 2020 India is listed among the countries projected to be the worst affected by climate change. India is ranked the fifth-most vulnerable country according to the Climate …
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Striking the Right Balance
Energy and natural resources make a strong comeback, but caution is merited Even as the end of the pandemic is not quite in sight with renewed risks posed by mutant variants of the COVID-19 virus, economies across the world are …
Renewables: Key trends shaping the energy landscape in 2021
Economies and energy markets are still reeling from the impact of COVID-19. Until recently, energy was perceived as a necessary resource whose cost was to be minimized and managed. This perception is changing in a post COVID-19 world. There is …
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Battery technology: The key to a successful energy transition
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the pace of technological adoption. At the same time, the world at large has become increasingly aware about more concerted efforts towards building a sustainable future. Towards these efforts, battery technology plays a critical role in …
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The Union Budget’s Green Ambitions: A Not-So-Distant Reality
On the 1st of February, India announced its yearly budget which, despite reducing the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change’s allocation, demonstrated a commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. While this allocation decision may cause concern, it seemed …
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