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South India’s Second Big Renewable Push Starts Now

Introduction Back in 2014-15, when the new government of Prime Minister Modi first took stock, and hiked India’s renewable energy target 5 fold to 175 GW by 2022, a number of assumptions were made. From the share of solar (100 GW), to the share of rooftop solar within that (40 GW), Wind energy (60 GW) […]

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Australian City Turns To Compressed Air Project For Storage Of 1.5 GWh

Broken Hill, a city in rural New South Wales, Australia, has opted for advanced compressed air energy storage for energy storage. The project can be completed and commissioned by 2025, if not earlier. The advanced compressed air energy storage (A-CAES) technology, Hydrostor, has been proposed by a Canadian company recently releasing a statement that its […]

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ReNew Power Signs PPA With Meghmani Finechem For Hybrid Project

Meghmani Finechem Limited (MFL), a leading manufacturer of Chlor-Alkali and its value added derivatives, on May 28 announced that it has entered into agreements with Renew Green Energy Solutions Pvt Ltd for setting up a wind-solar hybrid power project. Meghmani Finechem has executed an Energy Subscription Agreement (ESA) and Share Subscription and Shareholder Agreement (SSSHA) […]

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The Top 5: Indian Cement Manufacturers & Their Efforts Towards Sustainability

The Indian Cement industry is the second-largest producer of cement in the world, while the Indian market is also the second-biggest consumer on the planet. The country had over 200 large cement producing plants and more than 360 small ones recording a turnover of around Rs 64,000 Crore in FY-20. With a massive and ongoing […]

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The Top 5: Steel Companies in India & Their Commitments to Reduce CO2 Emissions

The Iron and Steel industry is one of the most crucial parts of human existence. The development of any nation is directly linked to its steel consumption. The story is no different for India which is not only a consumer but also a significant producer of steel. Besides, producing 120 Million Tonnes (MT) of crude […]

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Global trailblazers offer inclusive off-grid solutions

By Chhavi Sharma, International Programme Manager, Ashden The shortlists for the annual Ashden Awards highlight a new crop of grassroots renewable energy solutions – revealing key trends in the sector, and raising the profile of its breakout stars. The awards accelerate climate innovation creating fairer, better low-carbon world. The awards shortlists, announced earlier this month, […]

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Google Has Invested $3.5 B In RE Projects, Will Invest More Worldwide

Google is going to pursue new technologies that advance the clean energy mission and run 24/7. It will invest in onsite green energy, battery storage, and micro grids, according to We Mean Business Coalition. Google has signed contracts to procure at least 3,000 megawatts across 26 projects and three continents investing $3.5 billion since 2007. […]

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Delhi Govt Launches New Scheme Of Incentives To Buyers Of Electric Cycles

Delhi government has finally announced its promised incentive scheme for electric cycles to achieve twin objective of pollution free road transport and reduce pressure on the fossil fuel guzzling transport buses. The new scheme was announced on May 26 and shall be applicable for the first 10,000 e-cycles, both passenger and cargo. According to the […]

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Surat Municipal Body Saves Rs 65 Cr, Thanks To Renewable Power

Setting up an example as to how renewable energy can help the government to save on its scarce revenue, Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) in Gujarat has saved Rs 65 crore by the optimal use of solar power. The SMC has solarized as many as 60 of its offices in multiple departments with solar power panels. […]

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