Synopsis: India is pushing towards cleaner forms of energy. Green Hydrogen offers an opportunity. Contents1 Background2 What is the present global scenario of Hydrogen production?3 What are some examples of dramatic transformations achieved by India?4 What are some applications of Green Hydrogen?5 How the world is pushing forward with Hydrogen?6 What needs to be done… Continue reading India’s tryst with the promise of a hydrogen-fuel economy
Tag: renewable energy
Hidden costs of renewable power in compulsory purchases of RE for discoms
Synopsis: As India is pushing towards its renewable energy target, it also needs to look at the way the new capacity is being added and the existing power purchase mechanisms. Contents1 Introduction2 Why coal-generated power is still necessary?3 Why the overall cost of buying green power is more?4 What are the challenges?5 What is the… Continue reading Hidden costs of renewable power in compulsory purchases of RE for discoms
Carbon neutrality powered by AI
Synopsis: Countries like India, which are leading the adoption of climate change measures, will have to encourage energy companies to embrace higher levels of AI usage. Introduction As the world pushes to mitigate the impact of climate change, it will have to rely much on emerging technologies. The foundational shift of energy transition from fossil-based… Continue reading Carbon neutrality powered by AI
Impact of Aerosols and Clouds on Solar Energy generation leading to financial loss
What is the News? A team of Indian and international researchers have conducted a study to understand the economic impact of aerosols, dust, and clouds on solar energy generation from the photovoltaic and rooftop solar installation. What did the study find out? Solar Energy Generation has been widely used in developing countries such as India… Continue reading Impact of Aerosols and Clouds on Solar Energy generation leading to financial loss
Substantial Investment Subsidies for Solar Power
Source: This post is based on the article “Substantial Investment Subsidies for Solar Power” published in Down to Earth on 1st September 2021. Relevance: Solar power’s role in addressing the issues of groundwater exploitation and DISCOM distress. Synopsis: Substantial investment subsidies on the solar pump has the potential to address the irrigation-energy nexus in the… Continue reading Substantial Investment Subsidies for Solar Power
NTPC commissions largest Floating Solar PV Project in the country
Source: PIB What is the News? The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Ltd has commissioned the largest floating solar PV project in Andhra Pradesh. About the Largest Floating Solar PV Project: The largest Floating Solar PV Project of 25MW is located on the reservoir of Simhadri thermal station in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This is the… Continue reading NTPC commissions largest Floating Solar PV Project in the country
Second-generation bioethanol: It is time to launch it headlong
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Going from waste to wealth for producing clean energy Synopsis: Second generation bioethanol can help us reduce our oil import dependency. A brief look at its advantages. Context On the eve of 75th Independence Day, Indian PM announced a new goal of transforming India into an ‘energy-independent’ nation by 2047.… Continue reading Second-generation bioethanol: It is time to launch it headlong
India’s climate mitigation plans face a threat as Earth warms
Source: Business standard Relevance: Implications of climate change on the renewable energy sector in India. Synopsis: Threats posed by climate to India’s renewable energy sector and possible solutions. Context India recently renewed its target for renewable energy installation to 450 GW by 2040 from earlier 175 GW by 2022. But this plan is threatened by… Continue reading India’s climate mitigation plans face a threat as Earth warms
PM pledges to make India energy independent by 2047, cites fuel bill
Source: Business Standard Contents1 Introduction:2 What are the Goals announced by the Prime Minister?3 Present Energy Situation:4 How India is moving towards Energy independent?5 What has been achieved so far in railways?6 Global Green Energy Hub in India: Introduction: The Prime Minister of India has announced new goals during his Independence Day Speech. What are… Continue reading PM pledges to make India energy independent by 2047, cites fuel bill
At 100GW, India now 4th in solar, wind energy capacity
Source: Times of India What is the news? India’s renewable energy capacity, excluding large hydroelectric projects, hit 100 GW (gigawatts) on 12th Aug 21, making it the world’s fourth largest in terms of total installed green energy capacity. The 100 GW renewable capacity accounts for 26% of India’s total installed generation capacity of 383 GW.… Continue reading At 100GW, India now 4th in solar, wind energy capacity
