Page 13 - Clean Energy

Nuclear power is the future. Tiger Global and Bill Gates know it

Nuclear power stands to be the solution, or at least fill major energy gaps, in the coming years

Oil firms bet on green hydrogen as future of energy; plan to invest billion

After years of dabbling, major oil companies are finally planning the kind of large-scale investments that would make green hydrogen a serious business

TN to gain Rs 4,000 cr by repurposing old coal units for clean energy

Four coal plants are approaching or have crossed the 25-year mark after which they have to mandatorily be retired. They have high per-unit running costs and depend on lengthy coal supply chains

Adani, TotalEnergies join hands to invest $50 billion in green hydrogen

Gautam Adani, chairman, Adani Group said, he is confident the company will produce the world's least expensive green hydrogen

Centre permits green open access for smaller electricity consumers

Threshold brought down to 100 kW from 1 Mw; open access allows consumer to buy power from a source of its choice

Biden waives solar panel tariffs for 2 years, seeks to boost production

White House officials said Biden's actions aim to increase domestic production of solar panel parts, building installation materials, high-efficiency heat pumps and other components

With green hydrogen priced at $1 a kg, India hopes to spur clean energy use

India wants global funders including the World Bank to structure guarantee programs to help access funds at low rates, said Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant

Hyundai Motor has a climate dilemma at one of world's top car plants

Hyundai Motor will study alternatives to a gas-fired power station for one of the world's biggest automobile plants after criticism the decision contradicts pledges to shift entirely to clean energy

India set to be leader in green hydrogen: Petroleum Minister Puri at Davos

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Puri said said special emphasis is being given on green hydrogen, biofuel blending and exploration and production of biofuel from alternative sources

WEF 2022 Davos: Why India's clean energy lies with green hydrogen, not blue

The WEF 2022 Davos report states that no country needs green hydrogen more than India

India central to transition to green and clean energy: US official

Andrew Light said India will decide the global future of energy as well

Developing economies can have climate resilient energy independence: Report

As one of the fastest growing large economies, India's burgeoning energy sector can make a major contribution to immediate and deep emissions reduction: IEEFA

Joe Biden launches $6 billion effort to save distressed nuclear plants

Biden administration is launching a $6 billion effort to save nuclear power plants at risk of closing, citing the need to continue nuclear energy as a carbon-free source of power

Over 200 Apple suppliers across 25 countries commit to using clean power

Over 10 gigawatts of clean power is operational now, out of nearly 16 gigawatts in total commitments in the coming years

Will India's green hydrogen projects fuel its future needs?

Govt had launched a green hydrogen policy in February this year. Companies like Reliance, Larsen & Tourbo and Adani have announced projects worth Rs 6 trillion. So how is this sector shaping up?

Clean energy spending in economic recovery packages surged by 50%: IEA

Across emerging and developing economies, however, the total amount of fiscal resources being dedicated to sustainable recovery measures is one-tenth of the amount in advanced economies

Russia's Ukraine invasion supercharges push to make a new green fuel

A nearly 450% jump in European gas prices the past year made the green fuel of the future cost-competitive about a decade ahead of schedule

Vedanta to source 580 MW green energy for India operations

The company said a power delivery agreement has been signed with the Sterlite Power Technologies Private Ltd, a special purpose vehicle for supply of solar and wind-based energy

DVC, NTPC establish joint venture for renewable power projects

DVC will hold 49 per cent and NTPC Renewable will hold 51 per cent in the JV

Lethargic progress seen in Centre's clean energy ambition, shows data

None of the parties discussed environmental issues in any detail in their manifestos in the five states that went to polls this year