The UN’s Lima COP20 conference stands up very well in its final days against those who doubt or scorn international efforts to reduce climate impacts. It’s not just a lot of hot air. The congruence of international climate experts and decisionmakers is allowing organizations public and private, worldwide, to focus … [continued]
No one, not even the world’s largest coal-mining company, will escape from the impending solar energy revolution in India. The Indian government-owned company has announced its latest initiative to expand solar power infrastructure. Coal India Limited will set up 1 GW of solar power capacity across two states in southern India as … [continued]
Delhi-based financial daily Live Mint recently reported that India is working on a plan to form an association of countries with high solar potential with an aim to lower the cost of solar energy and improve the country’s standing at global climate change and environment protection discussions. The proposal is … [continued]
Switzerland-based Meyer Burger is looking to tap opportunities in solar energy worth billions of dollars in India. The company is a solutions provider to manufacturers of solar cells and solar photovoltaic modules. Meyer Burger hopes to capture business opportunities that would emerge from the planned addition of thousands of gigawatts … [continued]
The national governments of Canada and the US are investigating charges of Chinese solar dumping by numerous North American solar panel makers.
Yet another emerging wind energy developer in India has secured investment from international investors as the country looks set for a wind energy revolution. Mytrah Energy recently announced that it had secured funding worth $70 million (₹430 crore) from Merrill Lynch and Apollo Global Management. The company has issued bonds … [continued]
For a quick summary of the progress of world negotiations on climate change so far, the Climate Group has produced a simple but expressive infographic (below is part of it, click to enlarge). At Tuesday’s Lima COP20 meeting, the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action … [continued]
India has about 750 GW of solar power potential, according to a new report from the National Institute of Solar Energy. With 3 GW of installed capacity, the country has a lot of room for growth.
What a year this has turned out to be. To be honest, everyone expected solar to grow at a “good” pace. But the sector has outdone most expectations — taking the fight to the fossil camp at every possible chance. Here’s a quick recap before we delve into the big news. The … [continued]
The Indian government’s plan to boost solar power capacity with the help of the defence forces has run aground. The Indian defence forces have clarified to the government that they do not have any surplus land available to set up large-scale solar power projects. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy … [continued]
