Combining climate measures key to slashing emissions: study
A major new study published Thursday on the effectiveness of climate measures such as taxes or subsidies in reducing greenhouse gases has found stand-alone measures fail to make a big difference. "Their conclusion that big impacts require combinations of policies makes absolute sense," he added.
Hindenburg allegations: Cong holds nationwide protests, demands SEBI chief's resignation, JPC probe
The protest here at the Jantar Mantar was attended by Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav, senior leader Sachin Pilot, Kanhaiya Kumar and Udit Raj among others.
Global offshore wind capacity to rise by 9 percent in 2024 amid supply chain hurdles
Rystad Energy projects that global offshore wind installations, excluding mainland China, will exceed 520 GW by 2040. Europe is expected to contribute over 70 Percent of global floating wind installations by 2040, with floating wind capacity projected to reach nearly 90 GW. The UK, France, and Portugal are expected to lead these developments.
IIT Bhubaneswar develops solar-powered microwave reactor for efficient waste management
Current solid waste management practices mainly involve incineration, biogas plants, or landfill disposal, which offer limited recycling opportunities. While incineration serves as an alternative to landfilling, it often leads to significant environmental pollution through the release of toxic gases and ash, it said.
Solar boom: India adds 14.9 GW solar capacity in H1 2024, up 282% YoY
In the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, 5 GW of solar capacity was commissioned, a 49% decline from the 9.9 GW installed in Q1 2024. However, Q2 installations rose 170% year-over-year (YoY) compared to 1.8 GW in Q2 2023.
India, US discuss energy cooperation, focus on grid modernization and manufacturing
In a meeting held between Union power minister Manohar Lal and the US delegation led by John Podesta, Senior Advisor to the President for International Climate Policy, both sides discussed key areas of collaboration.
POWERGRID acquires 2 project SPVs from PFCCL
Power Grid Corp on Thursday said it has acquired 2 project special purpose vehicles from PFC Consulting Ltd. The two SPVs are Sirohi Transmission Ltd and Beawar-Mandsaur Transmission Ltd, a company statement said.
Village along LAC in Ladakh gets 4G network
The Airtel 4G network was inaugurated at Phobrang village by Chushul Councillor Konchok Stanzin and Brigadier S Rana of the 118 Brigade along with other officials, he said.
PM Modi, Polish counterpart Tusk pledge stronger ties, commitment to global peace
During an official visit to Poland, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk affirmed their mutual commitment to upholding peace and rules-based international order.
Premier Energies' Rs 2,830-cr IPO to open on Aug 27; sets price band at Rs427-450 per share
The IPO is a combination of a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 1,291.4 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of up to 3.42 crore shares, by the selling shareholders, valued Rs 1,539 crore at the upper end of the price band. This takes the total issue size to Rs 2,830 crore.