Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 Hydrogen as a fuel:3 Production of Hydrogen:4 What did researchers develop? What is the News? Researchers at IIT-Bombay have discovered a new way of producing hydrogen by using magnetized catalysts during electrolysis. This process lowers energy consumption in the process. Hydrogen as a fuel: Hydrogen as a fuel… Continue reading New Hydrogen-Producing Method Shows Energy-Efficient Route To Manufacture Fuel
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Tesla is unlikely to launch its vehicles in India anytime soon
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Electric vehicles are necessary for pollution control and import substitution. Synopsis: India needs to ease its restrictive policies towards the import of electric vehicles. Introduction Last month, Elon Musk complain about India’s restrictive policies for the import of electric vehicles. India’s restrictive policies are aimed at the Make in India campaign for… Continue reading Tesla is unlikely to launch its vehicles in India anytime soon
Why switching to electric vehicles is fiscally imprudent
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Electric vehicles are necessary for pollution control and import substitution. Synopsis: The government is promoting Electric vehicles in India at a good pace. However, there are issues attached to government policies towards EVs. Introduction E-vehicles or EVs are becoming increasingly popular in India. It is evident in the increasing sales of TATA Nexons EVs. The most important… Continue reading Why switching to electric vehicles is fiscally imprudent
Just Energy Transition
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Achieving a clean energy transition for India, which is just and inclusive. Synopsis: A people-centric approach will help India build a clean and inclusive energy future and also provide a model for other countries and communities worldwide. Contents1 Current scenario in India2 Challenges3 How India can achieve a just energy transition?4… Continue reading Just Energy Transition
Govt approves two more new strategic oil reserves of capacity
Source: AIR Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Strategic Petroleum Reserves(SPR)?3 Who manages Strategic Petroleum Reserves(SPR)?4 Phase I of SPR Programme:5 Phase II of SPR Programme: What is the News? Under Phase II of the Strategic Petroleum Reserves Program, the Government has approved two additional commercial-cum-strategic facilities at Chandikhol (Odisha) and Padur (TN) under… Continue reading Govt approves two more new strategic oil reserves of capacity
NITI Aayog and RMI Release a Report on Power Distribution Sector
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 Purpose of the Report:3 Key Findings of the Report:4 Reforms suggested by the Report: What is the News? NITI Aayog and RMI have released a report titled “Turning Around the Power Distribution Sector”. Purpose of the Report: The report presents a review of reform efforts in the Indian… Continue reading NITI Aayog and RMI Release a Report on Power Distribution Sector
Banks withdraw funds from coal-fuelled projects in Asia
Source: Livemint Synopsis: Banks are cutting off funding for new coal-fuelled power plants in poorer Asian countries to hasten the shift toward cleaner energy sources. Recent push for green financing: Most key financiers, in Japan and South Korea as well as in China, have signaled disinterest towards overseas coal projects. For instance, China’s environment and… Continue reading Banks withdraw funds from coal-fuelled projects in Asia
No Fossil Fuels as Usual
Source: Indian Express Synopsis: The article suggests redefining the supply-side priorities of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in the face of the imperatives of atmanirbharta. Introduction: The spread and speed of the destruction caused by climate change in recent weeks present a policy dilemma. Indian economy is dependent on fossil fuels, and there is… Continue reading No Fossil Fuels as Usual
The draw of space and nuclear technologies
Source: thehindu.com Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About the Gates Plan:4 Rationale behind the initiatives:5 Associated Concerns: Synopsis: It remains to be seen whether the new ventures of Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates will strike a chord and benefit mankind. The projects are aimed to address the issues of climate change and high reliance on fossil fuels,… Continue reading The draw of space and nuclear technologies
Offshore wind energy in India – Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 What is offshore wind energy?3 Offshore wind energy potential of India4 Why India needs Offshore Wind Energy?5 Benefits of Offshore Wind Energy generation6 Challenges with offshore wind energy7 Suggestions to improve Offshore Wind Energy Development in India Introduction The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has set a target of installing… Continue reading Offshore wind energy in India – Explained, pointwise
