Global electricity review 2024
Renewables generated a record 30 percent of global electricity in 2023, driven by growth in solar and wind especially from China, according to the Global Electricity Review 2024 released by the global
Electricity
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Enough power in grid to avoid blackouts: NTPC
While the Delhi government has raised an alarm over an imminent power crisis in the capital due to depleting coal reserves, sources in the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) said that coal rakes
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Techno-economic analysis of stand-alone solar PV and battery based micro-grids in Karnataka
Access to electricity can bring about a transformative change in the economic conditions and growth of any country. It not only helps in improving the living conditions of the society at large, but also
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Impose 95% safeguard duty on solar cells import: ISMA
Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has demanded imposition of 95 per cent safeguard duty on imports of solar cells and modules to protect domestic players from cheap inbound shipments. The
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Rethinking renewable energy power purchase agreements: curtailing renewable energy curtailment
This brief examines the issue of curtailment for technical and commercial reasons and its impact on stakeholders; must-run status for renewable power; and the prospective role of granting compensation
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Risks in renewable energy markets in emerging economies: spotlight on South Africa and Indonesia
In order to accelerate the global transition to clean energy, it is important to systematically identify the risks associated with RE deployment and address these risks through a combination of policy
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A step in the right direction – says CSE of power ministry’s move to fix starting temperature of room air conditioners at 24oC and not lower to save energy
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) says the new proposal of the Ministry of Power to fix the starting temperature of room air conditioners (RAC) at 24 degree C is a step in the right direction, as
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Govt to bring out single solar bid of 1 lakh MW: Min
Union Minister RK Singh today said the government will bring single solar bid of 1 lakh MW, which would also include storage and solar equipment manufacturing components. "The biggest (renewable energy)
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Over 43% of electricity needs met through renewable energy: Infosys
NEW DELHI: Infosys, India's second largest software services firm, saw over 43 per cent of its electricity requirements being met through renewable energy sources during 2017-18, a report said on Tuesday.
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Australia’s rising greenhouse gas emissions
This working paper profiles seven of Australia’s largest emitting sectors, focusing on whether emissions are going up or down in each sector and the reasons for the observed trends. It also assesses what
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Power Africa Uganda Accelerator signs MoU to boost solar energy access
Uganda’s off-grid solar expansion programme has been granted $500,000 (about Shs 1.9 billion) by the US government-funded initiative, Power Africa Uganda Accelerator. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)