Renewable Energy

The Great Indian Bustard And India's Renewable Energy Challenge

India News | Rajesh Kumar Singh, Bloomberg | Wednesday June 16, 2021

The majestic, endangered bird is massive, making it slow to maneuver in flight. It has poor frontal vision, and an unfortunate habit of scanning the earth while flying across the flat grasslands of India's western borders. That combination too often

UK Family of Farmers Uses ‘Cow Muck’ to Generate Renewable Energy for Cryptocurrency Mining

Edited by Gadgets 360 Newsdesk | Saturday June 12, 2021

A family of farmers in the UK has come up with an innovative yet simple solution to address concerns about the high power consumption of cryptocurrency mining. They use machines that turn cow muck into renewable energy for the process.

Bids Invited To Set Up Solar Manufacturing Units Under PLI Scheme

Business | Edited by Nikita Prasad (With inputs from Agencies) | Friday June 11, 2021

The government has appointed the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency as the implementing agency for the scheme, said the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

Government To Set Up A Mission For Clean Thermal Power Generation

Business | Edited by Animesh Singh | Tuesday May 25, 2021

Another major objectives of the national mission will be to ensure a larger share of carbon neutral power generation from the thermal power plants

Adani Green To Acquire SB Energy For $3.5 Billion

Business | Edited by Peter Noronha | Wednesday May 19, 2021

SB Energy India is a joint venture between the Japan-based SoftBank Group Corp and Bharti Group, which held a stake of 80 per cent and 20 per cent respectively

Snap to Cut Emissions, Achieves Carbon Neutrality in New Climate Strategy

Reuters | Tuesday May 18, 2021

Snap announced a climate strategy to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, purchase 100 percent renewable energy and remain carbon neutral after offsetting emissions dating back to its launch.

Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Stop Accepting BitCoin Because Of Environmental Impact

Written by Sahil Gupta | Thursday May 13, 2021

Musk's decision is polarising because of his support for dogecoin and Tesla's core EV growth being fueled by fossil fuels.

Tesla Seeks Entry Into U.S. Renewable Fuel Credit Market: Report

Written by Reuters | Wednesday May 12, 2021

The entry of Tesla and other electric vehicle makers to the renewable energy scheme could attract investment for a much-needed infrastructure network, including charging stations, for electric vehicles.

Renewable Energy Powers Ahead In 2020: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 11, 2021

Renewable energy grew at its fastest rate in two decades, driven primarily by gains in China and wind power, the International Energy Agency said in a report Tuesday.

Tesla Says That Superchargers Will Be Powered By Renewable Energy In 2021 

Written by Sahil Gupta | Wednesday April 28, 2021

Globally Tesla has 24,000 superchargers at 7,200 locations in the world. This will be a herculean task and that's why it is a big deal.

Covid May Hit Centre's Renewable Energy Installed Capacity Target

Business | Reported by Animesh Singh | Friday April 16, 2021

Only bio energy and small hydro energy installation targets have been met somewhat.

India To Spend $200 Million In Next 5-7 Years To Promote Hydrogen Use

India News | Reuters | Thursday April 15, 2021

India will spend $200 million over the next five to seven years to promote the use of hydrogen, Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi, the top bureaucrat at the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, said at a virtual industry event on Thursday.

Facebook Signs First Deal To Buy Renewable Energy In India

Business | Reuters | Thursday April 15, 2021

CleanMax will own and operate the projects, while Facebook will buy the power off the grid using environmental attribute certificates, or carbon credits, the companies said.

Facebook Signs First Deal to Buy Renewable Energy in India From Local Firm CleanMax

Reuters | Thursday April 15, 2021

Facebook has signed a deal to buy renewable energy in India from local firm CleanMax’ wind power project, the social media giant's first such deal in the South Asian nation, the companies said.

Toshiba to Weigh Buyout Offer From UK Fund, Deal Could Be Worth $20 Billion

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 7, 2021

Toshiba is considering a buyout offer from a British private equity fund, with reports suggesting the deal could be worth about $20 billion (roughly Rs. 1,47,040 crores).