New kid on the bloc: India joins global critical mineral partnership

In one of the key developments during PM Modi's recent state visit to the US, India was included as the newest partner in the Mineral Security Partnership (MSP), a global init... Read More

IRENA urges world to look beyond sun and wind to biofuels, hydropower and geothermal energy

The world's energy transition is currently "off-track", the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) warned in its 2023 outlook, even as it sought to funnel renewable energy i... Read More

India unveils new, solar-centered electricity tariff from April 2024, says carbon market rules soon

India plans to rework electricity rates as part of the government's efforts to increase the use of renewable energy, the power ministry said, unveiling new amendments to electricit... Read More

America extends biofuel blends in fuel, but leaves ethanol makers disgruntled

America has increased the amount of biofuels that oil companies must blend into fuels over the next three years, as part of the country's renewable fuel standard (RFS) program. The... Read More

EU approves €1.1 billion worth Hungarian scheme for energy storage projects

The European Commission has approved a €1.1 billion worth Hungarian scheme to support the installation of at least 800 MW/ 1600 MWh of energy storage facilities to foster the ... Read More

EU lawmakers back law regulating batteries and waste batteries

The European Union's (EU) lawmaking body, European Parliament has approved new rules for the design, production, and waste management of all types of batteries sold in the EU. With... Read More

Coal plays spoiler in EU clean power deal

Chart Europe's plans for a clean energy pact appeared to stall on Monday after a late proposal to allow governments to extend subsidies to coal-fired power plants. Energy ministers... Read More

US govt proposes 80 percent cut in solar, wind project fees on federal land

The US government is proposing to make wind and solar installations cheaper as part of its plans to boost renewable energy and fight climate change. The Biden administration has pr... Read More

Macron to meet Musk again as France pushes for Tesla gigafactory

France's President Emmanuel Macron is meeting Tesla CEO Elon Musk for the second time in a month on Friday, as he looks to promote the country for Tesla investments. "I'm going int... Read More

Chile, EU to co-operate on lithium projects

Chile and the European Union have agreed to develop value-added lithium projects in the South American nation, and the parties will sign a memorandum of understanding soon, Europea... Read More

Global solar and wind capacity needs 5x jump to 10 TW by 2030, says Climate Analytics

Global solar and wind capacity needs to touch 10 terawatts (TW) by 2030 from 2 TW now if the world is to avoid a climate cliff, according to Climate Analytics. The report by the cl... Read More

Is Tesla's charging port set to be new standard?

Tesla's charging connector for electric vehicles – dubbed North American Charging Standard (NACS) – is set to be the new industry standard, it looks. On Monday in USA, three EV cha... Read More

World Bank president says private funds should aid energy transition

The World Bank's newly-appointed president Ajay Banga has lauded improvements in the renewable fuels space, and said private investment could help countries transition to clea... Read More

US Act makes RE components cheaper than imports, adds 4 mn jobs: Study

Made-in-USA wind- and solar-power components could soon prove cheaper than imports, helping add 4 million new jobs in the country's renewables sector, according to a report by rese... Read More

At Bonn UNCCC, COP28 President calls for 'just' and 'balanced' energy transition, voice for Global South

COP28 President Dr Sultan Al Jaber has called for a "just" and "balanced" energy transition "that leaves no one behind", and emphasized the need to listen to all voices in the clim... Read More

New York power grid under strain due to slow addition of renewables capacity, warns operator

New York's power grid is straining from the state's rapid electrification and slow transition to renewables, its grid operator New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) warned i... Read More

India planning ₹3,760 crore incentives for 4,000 MWh capacity BESS projects

India will offer ₹3,760 crore in incentives to companies for setting up battery storage projects of total 4,000 megawatt hours (MWh) capacity, Reuters reports, quoting unidentified... Read More

Airlines reiterate Net Zero by 2050, seek incentives for sustainable fuels

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) concluded its three-day summit in Istanbul by reaffirming its commitment for the industry to reach Net Zero by 2050, and called f... Read More

EESL targets ceiling fans in energy efficiency drive

Energy Efficiency Services Ltd will seek to deploy about 10 million energy efficient ceiling fans across India, the company said, as part of its moves to improve energy consumption... Read More

US DoE announces $46 million funding for nuclear fusion innovators

The US Department of Energy has announced $46 million in funding to eight companies involved in developing fusion power plants, as part of a government attempt to hold a pilot-scal... Read More

India might halve import tax on solar panels, rollback GST

India might halve the import tax on solar panels and rollback the GST rate on the devices because of a shortage in domestic production, Reuters reports in an exclusive, citing thre... Read More

India and Australia deepen cooperation on green hydrogen

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his two-day trip to Australia on Wednesday finalizing new agreements focused on expanding bilateral trade and cooperation across ... Read More

FAME-II: Taking stock after the EV subsidy-cut knock

Following up on the subsidy reduction announcement by the government of India, the India Electric Mobility Council (IEMC) looks back at the substantial progress of the Faster ... Read More

FAME-II subsidy for E2Ws slashed; prices to go up, push for OEMs to innovate

The Union Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has reduced the incentives for electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) under Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME)-II sche... Read More

IRENA launches report on low-cost energy transition finance at G20

In partnership with the Indian G20 Presidency, The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has launched a comprehensive report on how low-cost finance can accelerat... Read More

‘The world needs to add 1,000 GW of renewables capacity annually, against 295 GW last year’

Francesco La Camera, Director General of IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency), talks to ETN Editor-in-Chief Ashok Thakur on barriers limiting the off-take of renewable ene... Read More

UAE bats in favor of fossil fuels, suggests cutting emissions instead

The United Arab Emirates has pushed back in favour of conventional sources of energy, suggesting countries agree to phase out emissions rather than fossil fuels. Countries should a... Read More

World Utilities Congress puts sustainable power, water supplies in spotlight

On the second day of the World Utilities Congress 2023 being held at Abu Dhabi, UAE, global leaders addressed on solutions to ensure sustainable, reliable, and affordable power and... Read More

IESW 2023: Global Energy Storage Outlook and Key Takeaways

To understand where India is in terms of its energy storage market adoption and deployment, a snapshot of global megatrends and emerging outlook of top international markets will h... Read More

IESW 2023: Another Renewables wave coming, Storage industry primed for take-off!

The first session on Day 2 of the India Energy Storage Week – IESW 2023 – launched on a positive note with panelists in agreement not just over the importance and criticality of en... Read More
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