Six Indian states above the global average as wind and solar reach a record 12% of global electricity in 2022: Report
An analysis of 2022 data from 78 countries, representing 93% of global electricity demand, shows…
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29 coal blocks auctioned for commercial mining
The coal ministry recently launched an auction of 29 coal blocks for commercial mining to…
Power ministry mandates 40% RE generation for all new thermal power plants
India’s Ministry of Power has issued a notification that all coal-based power plants starting commercial…
New transport routes likely to make thermal power more expensive during the summer peak
A mid-January directive by the Power Ministry asked the states of Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan and…
India’s financial sector sleepwalking into climate crisis: Study
There have been limited efforts to identify, measure or manage low-carbon transition risks in India,…
Indian electricity regulator orders power cos to be compensated for forced generation in 2022
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) last week clarified that power producers will have to…
2022: The year ESG took a beating
Some say ESG is in need of a rethink. There are others who have outrightly called…
India’s Green Bonds framework comes with a lot of promise, but also grey areas
The framework for India’s sovereign green bonds, which aims to spur investments in clean technologies…
Oil and gas lobby makes its presence felt more than ever at COP27
More fossil fuel lobbyists had registered for this year’s COP than representatives of the 10…
Rising temperature hits India’s GDP by 5.4%, G20 members undermining climate efforts: Climate transparency report
A look at climate challenges and actions in India as G20 nations continue to use…