Day: October 12, 2024
Vehicles, dust and biomass burning drive Delhi's air quality decline: Report
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) released a report on Thursday and said that the national capital from 2014 to 2024 witnessed fluctuations in air quality.
Global Goal of Tripling Renewables Needs USD 1.5 Trillion Investment Per Year
Despite an unprecedented acceleration in renewable energy deployment in 2023, progress falls short to triple renewables by 2030. Current national plans and targets are set to deliver only half of the required growth in renewable power by 2030.
CEA Chief warns of energy transition challenges, calls for faster financing solutions
Prasad emphasized the urgent need for faster, innovative financing mechanisms and a focus on domestic manufacturing to ensure energy security.
IREDA gets nod to set up retail subsidiary for renewable energy business
This new entity will handle the retail business under key government schemes such as PM-Suryaghar (Rooftop Solar) and PM-KUSUM, along with B2C segments in renewable energy (RE) and emerging sectors like electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage, and green technologies.
Govt allocates ₹500 crore for innovative rooftop solar projects under PM-Surya Ghar Yojana
The notification, issued on October 8, 2024, aims to encourage startups, institutions, and industries to develop new solutions like blockchain-based peer-to-peer solar trading, smart materials, and solar systems integrated with electric vehicles.