India’s green mobility push with 10,000 E-Buses
Ten thousand e-buses will be deployed under the PPP model, but priority will be given to those cities which do not have an organized bus service
How is solar power transforming lives of 40,000 people in West Africa?
A solar power adoption initiative which included installing 24 solar-powered water pumps and five solar-powered vaccine refrigerators—all operational, changed the lives of the communities living in Kalalé.
How difficult is India’s biofuel journey?
The country has taken the biofuel road to reduce the import of fossil fuels that top the vehicular energy requirements. The adoption will also reduce pollution, save forex and support farmers.
Airtel introduces environmentally conscious debit card
Production of every batch of 50,000 r-PVC cards results in a noteworthy reduction of 350 kilograms of carbon emissions. In addition, the manufacturing of r-PVC cards leads to a remarkable 43% reduction in hydrocarbon utilization, thereby decreasing petroleum consumption
Nuclear energy powering sustainable power across the world
Though India has advanced in renewable energy capacity addition through wind and solar, considering its infirm nature and low PLF, nuclear energy becomes a much more economical choice for the country.
ICICI Bank’s RE Thrust
ICICI Bank is aligned with the government’s push in areas like renewable energy, green hydrogen, electric mobility, sustainable buildings and water security
Railways to set up MRF for waste management
In line with Indian Railways policy, we target to reduce water consumption by 20% by 2023 and have set up MRF (material recovery facilities) for waste management in more than 250 stations
A natural response to counteract man-made disasters
Cloud bursts, torrential rains, floods, landslides, and soaring temperatures experienced during heat waves—I dare to believe that these events are nature’s way of curbing the man-made disasters we have inflicted upon Mother Nature.
When will the dry spell end?
Over the past few years, I have noticed a considerable jump in my electricity usage. Can somebody explain the reason for this noticeable increase in my electricity consumption?
Budgetary support to unlock potential for pumped hydro energy storage Projects
Out of the estimated 5 GW of PHES capacity that may be commissioned over the next five fiscal years, 2.8 GW is already under construction
Plastiglomerate or plastic rock hybrid found on Indian shores
The discovery of plastiglomerate on the shores of Andaman is concerning. It sounds warning bells for all of us to reduce plastic consumption, recycle and thereby, decrease plastic waste.
Golden era for wind energy in India?
only 41% of projects awarded by SECI during fiscals 2018-21 got commissioned till December 2022. 23% were cancelled and the balance was delayed on account of issues in land acquisition, and evacuation and supply-side constraints.
