What is the News? India has planned to utilize solar power to offer uninterrupted power to cold-chain facilities for storing vaccines. Storage of Vaccines and the need for solar power There are over 29,000 cold chain storage facilities across India that are used to store both Covid-19 and non-Covid-19 vaccines. However, due to unreliable electricity… Continue reading Govt aims to tap solar energy to power cold chain facilities
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Statsguru: Seven charts explain India’s climate change challenge
What is the news? CoP26 meeting will held in the next month. As it is reaching near, the global community is calling for India to do more towards green energy. What are some key issues/facts wrt climate change scenario in India? Dependence on thermal sources: India has made remarkable gains in renewable energy. The share… Continue reading Statsguru: Seven charts explain India’s climate change challenge
Govt pulling out all stops for 150 GW RE capacity by 2 Oct
What is the News? The Indian government is planning to achieve renewable energy (RE) capacity of 150 gigawatts (GW) by 2 October 2021. About India’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions India is the third-biggest emitter of greenhouse gases after the US and China India’s Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) under Paris Agreement aims to do the following,… Continue reading Govt pulling out all stops for 150 GW RE capacity by 2 Oct
Flex-fuel engines to be mandatory soon: Gadkari
What is the News? Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday said the government would soon make it mandatory for all vehicle manufacturers to make flex engines (that can run on more than one fuel). What are Flex Fuel Vehicles(FFV)? Flex Fuel Vehicles(FFV) is a modified version of vehicles that could… Continue reading Flex-fuel engines to be mandatory soon: Gadkari
Managing risks of a green economy
Synopsis: A rapid transition to renewable energy, which is necessary, will disrupt a number of businesses. Introduction Climate change will affect lives and livelihoods across the globe with some countries getting disproportionately impacted. According to a recent report by the Swiss Re Institute, climate change could reduce global gross domestic product by 18% by 2050… Continue reading Managing risks of a green economy
Govt eyes 14GWh battery storage system in Kutch
What is the News? India has planned to set up around 14 gigawatt-hour (GWh) grid-scale battery storage systems at the Khavda renewable energy park in Gujarat. About Khavda Renewable Energy Park Khavda Renewable Energy Park is the world’s largest renewable energy park in Gujarat’s Kutch. The park will be built along the Indo-Pak border at… Continue reading Govt eyes 14GWh battery storage system in Kutch
Clean energy prospects beyond the 100GW milestone
Synopsis: Regular policy interventions by the government, an investment push and fiscal stimuli over the years have helped India emerge as a global front runner in the clean energy ecosystem. Introduction Despite the covid pandemic, steady growth has helped India cross the 100-gigawatt (GW) target of installed capacity. Today, we stand 4th in the world… Continue reading Clean energy prospects beyond the 100GW milestone
Low carbon bricks developed using construction and demolition waste for energy-efficient walling envelopes
What is the News? Scientists from the Indian Institute of Science(IISc) have developed an energy-efficient carbon brick called ‘Low-C Bricks’. What are Low-C Bricks? Low-C Bricks are low carbon bricks developed using construction and demolition waste (CDW) and alkali-activated binders. These bricks do not require high-temperature firing. They also avoid the use of high-energy materials… Continue reading Low carbon bricks developed using construction and demolition waste for energy-efficient walling envelopes
Partnership with US could help India meet renewable energy targets
Synopsis: India can achieve renewable energy targets efficiently by strengthening its partnership with US. The problems and challenges associated are discussed. Introduction India’s front-line position as third highest emitter of greenhouse gases has sharpened focus on its future policy course to mitigate carbon emissions under the Paris Agreement. There is escalating pressure for India to commit itself to… Continue reading Partnership with US could help India meet renewable energy targets
Developed countries seek to end export financing for coal
What is the News? The US, European Union, South Korea and other countries are planning to forbid their export-financing agencies from supporting coal-fired power projects overseas. What is the issue? The US, EU and other countries are planning to put a proposal at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development(OECD) to take a tough position… Continue reading Developed countries seek to end export financing for coal
