Clean energy market monitor: March 2024
Clean energy is growing rapidly, as annual deployment of a number of key technologies has surged ahead in recent years driven by policy support and continued cost declines. Their growth is starting to
Clean energy is growing rapidly, as annual deployment of a number of key technologies has surged ahead in recent years driven by policy support and continued cost declines. Their growth is starting to
BARC’s Nisargruna biogas technology can produce 25-30 kg of methane and 50-60 kg of organic manure from onetonne of biowaste A staggering amount of waste is generated every day in every town and city, and the local bodies are grappling with logistics for its disposal. The problem arises as the government and individuals fail to see waste as a potential source of energy and agricultural input in the form of manure. The Bangalore Corporation, which recently made waste segregation mandatory at the household level, is showing the way for the rest of India. It is setting up 12 Nisargruna biogas plants across the city to convert biodegradable waste into methane and organic manure.
Smart grids are an essential element to facilitate the transition towards a low-carbon economy. This report intends to shed light on the current status of smart grids and the financing mechanisms for their
The UNEP and the GEF have released a new enlighten tToolkit, titled “Achieving the Transition to Energy Efficient Lighting,” which provides guidance for developing countries to transform their markets
The IFAD has released a paper that provides a review of the role of livestock as a potential renewable energy source to improve energy access in rural areas. The paper focuses on opportunities to harness
The 2012 EU Energy [R]evolution report, carried out for Greenpeace and the European Renewable Energy Council by the German National Centre for Aerospace, Energy and Transport Research, demonstrates how
New Delhi Generation-based incentives and depreciation allowance to encourage production of power from new and renewable sources will be on top agenda for the 12th Plan. ‘‘The provision for inclusion of these incentives has been discussed with the Planning Commission and I have requested the planners to offer these for a larger period of eight years rather than five that was given during 11th Plan,” said new and renewable energy minister Farooq Abdullah while addressing the India Carbon Market Conclave on Thursday.
The National Clean Energy Fund has been created as a funding mechanism ostensibly for research and development in the fi eld of clean energy technologies. So far, the fund has collected Rs 8,200 crore
Oorjasree is conceived by Niravu, a residential forum Power Minister Aryadan Mohammed launched Oorjasree, an energy conservation project conceived and introduced by Niravu, a residential forum, at Vengeri here on Sunday. It will be implemented by the 101 residents of the forum. The scheme was aimed at systematically reducing residential power consumption. Initially, all the members of the forum would be given two low-watt LED lamps and five CFL lamps to replace as many incandescent bulbs at their residences as part of the project.
This new report released by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) shows that concentrated solar power can play an essential role in achieving a secure and diversified energy future for India.
Energy technology: Cheaper and better solar-powered electric lights promise to do away with kerosene-fuelled lanterns WHICH plastic gadget, fitting neatly in one hand, can most quickly improve the lives