Page 17 - Clean Energy
Decarbonisation isn't goal, human welfare is: World Resources Institute CEO
Dasgupta tells Subhomoy Bhattacharjee that India's requirements to ensure energy for all its citizens and raise per capita income should be an acceptable part of global climate strategy
 "Decarbonisation isn't goal, human welfare is: World Resources Institute CEO")
G20: Sitharaman emphasises on role of technology in fighting climate change
The minister participated virtually in the G20 High-Level Tax Symposium on Tax Policy and climate change
 "G20: Sitharaman emphasises on role of technology in fighting climate change")
No 'one size fits all' approach for localization of SDGs: India at UN
India said there is no 'one size fits all' approach for localization of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but can certainly share experience and learn from each other
 "No 'one size fits all' approach for localization of SDGs: India at UN")
A new green wave of growth
Vandana Gombar assesses the green energy plans of Reliance, NTPC, Tata and Ola
130 countries agree to Biden-backed 15% global minimum tax for companies
The deal calls for a global minimum tax of at least 15%, a key element pushed by Biden as he seeks to raise more revenue for his infrastructure and clean energy plans
 "130 countries agree to Biden-backed 15% global minimum tax for companies")
India to set rules for encouraging companies' shift to green energy
The new regulations will allow companies to purchase renewable electricity from state distributors at 'green tariffs' said power minister Raj Kumar Singh
 "India to set rules for encouraging companies' shift to green energy")
World Bank approves $800 million loans for two programmes in Pakistan
World Bank approved $800 million in financing for two programmes in Pakistan--the Pakistan Program for Affordable and Clean Energy and the Second Securing Human Investments to Foster Transformation
 "World Bank approves $800 million loans for two programmes in Pakistan")
Best of BS Opinion: Shaping India's green future, the NPA scare & more
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Monday
Shaping India's green future
There are two broad development pathways for India: A net-zero approach and a low-carbon approach. Jayant Sinha prefers the former
Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani. Two billionaires, one green ambition
Until now, the two billionaires, both hailing from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state of Gujarat, have largely operated in their separate spheres. Clean energy would see them overlap.
 "Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani. Two billionaires, one green ambition")
RIL to invest Rs 75,000 cr in clean energy, build 4 giga factories: Ambani
It will also set up a platform for renewable energy project finance to source long-term global capital for investment in these sectors
 "RIL to invest Rs 75,000 cr in clean energy, build 4 giga factories: Ambani")
Reliance to invest Rs 75,000 cr in new energy business over 3 years: Ambani
Reliance will build solar manufacturing units, a battery factory for energy storage, a fuel cell-making factory and an electrolyser unit to produce green hydrogen as a part of the business
 "Reliance to invest Rs 75,000 cr in new energy business over 3 years: Ambani")
Clean energy bid can help states with huge bills for subsiding power
Building community-sized renewable energy plants and shutting down old coal plants is a workable solution, say experts.
 "Clean energy bid can help states with huge bills for subsiding power")
Ikea, Rockefeller to donate $1 bn for clean energy in developing nations
Announcement comes as rich countries are under growing pressure to deliver on a decade-old climate finance pledge.
 "Ikea, Rockefeller to donate $1 bn for clean energy in developing nations")
Proposed global UN roadmap shows universal access to clean energy by 2030
A major ministerial meeting will be held on June 21-25 where countries and businesses will begin to announce energy plans for the decade
Musk says Tesla will accept bitcoins when miners use more clean energy
Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk tweeted on Sunday that the electric carmarker will resume allowing bitcoin transactions when miners who verify transactions use more renewable energy.
 "Musk says Tesla will accept bitcoins when miners use more clean energy")
Clean energy investment in developing economies top global priority: IEA
Recent trends in clean energy spending point to a widening gap between advanced economies and the developing world even though emissions reductions are far more cost-effective in the latter.
 "Clean energy investment in developing economies top global priority: IEA")
Plummeting RE tariffs edge out small players even as bigger ones expand biz
The sharp drop in renewable energy tariffs is encouraging smaller players to exit even as larger ones look to innovative financing methods to expand their portfolios
 "Plummeting RE tariffs edge out small players even as bigger ones expand biz")
Has India clinched the manufacturing deal?
The scheme to offer cash incentives for local manufacturing of solar equipment as well as batteries may require a few iterations to really click, or it may fly in the first round of bidding itself
Now, no need to pay RC renewal fees for battery-operated vehicles
The Centre has exempted Battery Operated Vehicles from payment of fees for the purpose of issue or renewal of Registration Certificate and assignment of new registration mark
 "Now, no need to pay RC renewal fees for battery-operated vehicles")
