Indian solar industry still heavily reliant on Chinese imports
Solar panel imports hit an 18-month high in September, while purchases of photovoltaic cells in value terms in the first nine months of this year were higher than for the whole three years through 2022, BNEF said in a report released Friday.
TotalEnergies to start building 216 MW solar plant in S.Africa
Africa's most advanced economy is battling to end crippling power cuts blamed on its ageing fleet of coal-fired plants, while seeking to transition away from the polluting fossil fuel.
US Treasury unveils rules for clean energy manufacturing subsidy
The subsidy, created by President Joe Biden's climate measure, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), is meant to create domestic jobs and reduce reliance on China in the turn away from fossil fuels.
Suzlon secures 100.8 MW wind power project order for Gujarat
Suzlon will provide the full spectrum of services, including supply, supervision, commissioning, and post-commissioning operation and maintenance. The resulting electricity will be channeled to Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL).
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy raises Rs 1,500 cr
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd said that the Rs 1,500 crore Qualified Institutions placement (QIP) issue witnessed a strong response from both domestic mutual funds and marquee global FIIs.
COP 28 success: India's balancing act on the energy landscape and climate commitments
One significant achievement of COP 28 this year has been its effective focus on the critical need to safeguard vulnerable countries from the detrimental impact of extreme weather conditions.
OPINION: Accelerating renewables – Revisit rules, reengage states
Given that electricity is a concurrent subject, accelerating deployment of renewables will require the central government to adopt a more nuanced and collaborative approach. The mantra of co-operative federalism needs to be rediscovered and revived.
To achieve climate goals, India should avoid fancy technologies, costly subsidies: GTRI
Nearly 200 countries clinched a landmark climate deal that called for a transition away from fossil fuels, the primary reason for the climate crisis, in a "just and equitable" manner at the final session of the annual climate talks COP28 in Dubai on Wednesday.