India’s 65% Coal-Fired Power Plants May not Meet Environmental Norms by 2022 Deadline: CSE

A very large number of coal-fired power plants in India continue to be completely lax and laid back when it comes to getting ready to meet the deadline, despite,...

Power R&D | September 19, 2020 | By Manu Tayal |  2145 readings

Birla Carbon’s 75% Plants Become Net Energy Positive; Uses Circular Biz Model

Birla Carbon, a leading global manufacturer, and supplier of carbon black, has released its eighth annual sustainability report titled ‘Bending Towards...

Power R&D | September 15, 2020 | By Manu Tayal |  2332 readings

Green Investments Outpaced India’s GDP Growth from 2016-18; PSUs Attracted Rs 7k Cr

Dinesh Jagdale, Joint Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), said that, “a roadmap should be put in place for clean, secure, affordable...

Power R&D | September 14, 2020 | By Manu Tayal |  3107 readings

Deep Decarbonization of the World’s Energy System Still 15 Yrs Away: Report

Deep decarbonization of the world’s energy system is still 15 years away, with carbon emissions set to remain stubbornly high until the mid-2030s, as...

Power R&D | September 09, 2020 | By Manu Tayal |  2180 readings

After World’s Largest Solar Tree CSIR-CMERI Develops Affordable Solar Sprayers for Agriculture

With an aim to reduce water consumption in agriculture irrigation amidst water crisis, CSIR-CMERI has developed affordable solar-powered battery sprayers for...

Power R&D | September 05, 2020 | By Manu Tayal |  2480 readings

BHEL Sets up New Division to Identify Imported Products and Make them in India

With an aim to contribute towards AtmaNirbhar Bharat vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), country’s largest...

Power R&D | September 04, 2020 | By Manu Tayal |  4190 readings

CSIR-CMERI Develops World’s Largest Solar Tree; Model for Widespread Usage in Agri Activities

This Solar Tree has been designed in a manner to ensure maximum exposure of each Solar photovoltaic (PV) Panel to Sunlight and also creation of the least amount...

Power R&D | September 01, 2020 | By Manu Tayal |  2555 readings

TERI Suggests $540 Bn Green Stimulus to Revive Growth, Jobs in India

Industry leading think tank The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has proposed Green Stimulus of about Rs 40,00,000 crore (or USD 540 billion), spread over...

Power R&D | August 25, 2020 | By Manu Tayal |  2380 readings

India’s Electricity Generation Share from Solar, Wind Jumps in 5 Yrs: Report

India’s share of electricity generation from solar and wind energy sources grew from 3 per cent of the total generation in 2015 to 10 per cent in the...

Power R&D | August 14, 2020 | By Manu Tayal |  2495 readings

Retiring Old Thermal Power 1st Hurdle in Cutting Rs 478k Cr Discom Debt: IEEFA

To reduce financial and operational inefficiencies across India’s power distribution sector, the old thermal power plant should be retired on priority....

Power R&D | August 06, 2020 | By Manu Tayal |  2259 readings