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The conversion of CO2 would require large amounts of electrical power to produce hydrogen or synthesis gas. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Air conditioning system to produce synthetic fuel

Synthetic fuel can be produced from air-conditioning systems: Study.

06 May 2019 9:13 AM

Tata Power will need to increase its renewables installation rate significantly if it is to meet its Strategic Intent target of reaching up to 11.3 GW.

Tata Power to focus on clean energy, won't build new coal-fired plants: Report

The company's long-term strategy that will see renewable energy dominate its power capacity build-out going forward.

23 Apr 2019 12:06 PM

Sterling and Wilson was the top EPC company cumulatively and in 2018.

India’s solar capacity touches 28 GW

Among rooftop installers, Tata Power led cumulative installations while Clean-Max Solar was the top rooftop installer.

09 Apr 2019 1:39 AM

India still uses coal to generate 75 per cent of its electricity.

Growing power demand a challange: World Bank

With growing population and rapid urbanisation, the demand for electricity in India will almost triple between 2018 and 2040.

20 Dec 2018 11:41 AM

Tesla said the $3,000 to $5,000 in savings was an average and that the actual amount could be lower or higher depending on the size of the rooftop system and where a home is located.

Tesla slashes prices on home solar systems to spur sales

Tesla deployed just 93MW of solar in the third quarter, down from SolarCity’s more than 200MW a quarter in early 2016.

16 Nov 2018 10:18 AM

Google said on Tuesday that the Finnish deal is the first where it is buying power from European projects that will not receive any government subsidies.

Google buys into new Finnish wind energy in renewables search

Big companies have rushed to secure cheap renewable energy to manage costs and reduce their carbon footprint.

12 Sep 2018 9:30 AM

The EU has largely funded the project, providing 11 million euros ($12.5 million) of the total 13.7 million-euro ($15.7 million) cost.

Greek island to run on wind, solar power

The European Commission says Tilos will be the first autonomous renewable green island in the Mediterranean.

20 Aug 2018 10:19 AM

Magenta Power on Monday said it will set up the country's first electric vehicles (EVs) charging corridor at Lonavala on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.

India's first electric vehicle charging corridor to come up in Lonavala

Magenta will set up the country's first electric vehicles (EVs) charging corridor at Lonavala.

14 Aug 2018 11:58 AM

These models target diverse residential consumers ranging from those living in gated communities to low-income consumers receiving electricity subsidies.

Rooftop solar systems could help reduce power bills, says study

Residents buying power from community rooftop solar photo voltaic plant, could also save up to 35 per cent of their electricity bills.

03 Jul 2018 8:19 PM

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 on Tuesday said. (Photo: AFP)

43.7 pc of electricity needs met through renewable energy, says Infosys

The Bengaluru-based company has an installed capacity of 46.1 megawatt (MW) of solar energy across the country, it added.

19 Jun 2018 4:50 PM

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has set up a panel to resolve the dispute raised by India against the US with regard to the policies of eight American states in the renewable energy sector.

WTO sets up panel to resolve India-US renewables case

World Trade Organisation has set up a panel to resolve the dispute raised by India against the US.

11 May 2018 6:22 PM

Renewable energy projects that provide power to Apple facilities range from large wind farms in the United States to clusters of hundreds of rooftop solar systems in Japan and Singapore.

Apple goes green, embraces clean energy sources for its offices

The suppliers that pledge to use more clean energy know they will have “a leg up” against competitors for Apple’s business.

10 Apr 2018 8:40 AM

Microsoft's goal is to rely on wind, solar and hydropower electricity for at least 50 per cent of its energy usage worldwide by the end of 2018.

Microsoft inks renewable energy deal for Bengaluru facility

Microsoft's total global direct procurement in renewable energy projects to nearly 900 megawatts.

06 Mar 2018 12:32 PM

He stressed on the role that artificial intelligence and technology can play in ensuring welfare of the poor and underprivileged. (Photo: ANI)

Women-led development is future of India: Modi on Mann ki Baat

The Prime Minister announced the 'GOBAR dhan' initiative which will encourage use of biogas energy.

25 Feb 2018 1:00 PM

India unveiled its national solar programme in 2011, seeking to ease chronic energy shortages in Asia’s third-largest economy without creating pollution.(Photo: AP)

India rejects US solar claim at WTO, explores new defence

India said it had changed its rules to conform with the ruling and that a US claim for punitive trade sanctions was groundless.

09 Jan 2018 10:20 AM

Reliance Industries Ltd Chairman Mukesh Ambani. (Photo: PTI)

Reliance aims to become big clean energy provider: Mukesh Ambani

India is one of the world’s biggest users of coal, and renewable energy.

25 Dec 2017 10:19 AM

Government has already auctioned 2 GW wind capacities so for in first and second rounds this year.

Govt to auction up to 21 GW solar, wind capacity by March 2018

Power minister asserted that India will easily achieve 200 GW renewable energy capacity by 2022.

24 Nov 2017 4:57 PM

Company will use the funds for lending to its renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

RCap arm to get Rs 300 cr loan from IREDA for green projects

Government has targeted to raise its renewable energy capacity to 175 GW by 2022 from 45 GW at present.

09 Oct 2017 2:22 PM

Recent attempts by state discoms to renegotiate or cancel signed PPAs with wind and solar power developers are likely to have an adverse impact on the renewable energy sector. (Representational Image)

PPA renegotiation by state discoms to have adverse effect on RE sector

ICRA said this decision may affect investment interest from the private sector in the renewable energy sector.

21 Aug 2017 6:59 PM

The 22-acre (8.9-hectare) data center will be powered exclusively with renewable energy.

New Facebook data center a boost to Ohio's technology sector

Facebook will spend $750 million on a new data center in central Ohio.

16 Aug 2017 8:32 AM

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