This commentary was first published by The Economic Times. New Delhi: Karnataka and Gujarat continued to showcase their leadership in the progress toward the clean energy transition, according to a new joint report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis and Ember.   According to the report, in 2024, despite the changes, Karnataka and […]

This commentary was first published by The Economic Times. The recently released “State of the Global Climate 2023” report from the World Meteorological Organization shows us the sobering picture that 2023 was the hottest year on record over the last 174 years. With recent unseasonal heat waves in various parts of the world, 2024 already threatens […]

This commentary was first published by The Economic Times. MUMBAI: Karnataka and Gujarat have surpassed Maharashtra for effective integration of renewable energy sources in power sector, thereby showcasing strong strides in decarbonisation. Maharashtra, on the other hand, missed out to be a top performer due to “low share in renewable energy consumption” among other factors, revealed […]

This commentary was first published by The Economic Times. South East Asia is “woefully off track” on green investments to reduce emissions and needs new policies and financial mechanisms to help bridge the gap, the global consultancy Bain & Company said on Monday.   With energy consumption in the region expected to grow 40% this decade, […]

This commentary was first published by The Economic Times. In the dynamic global commerce space, zero- waste logistics stands out as a pivotal force for sustainability. This radical departure from linear supply chains, entrenched in the take- make-dispose mindset, signals a transformative wave in business operations. Zero-waste logistics strategically tackles waste reduction across the entire supply […]

This commentary was first published by The Economic Times. New Delhi: India has added a record renewable energy capacity of 18.48 GW in 2023-24, which is over 21 per cent higher than 15.27 GW a year ago, according to the latest data of the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy. However, industry experts said there is […]

This commentary was first published by The Economic Times. New Delhi: The government on Friday said restrictions on import of solar modules will be reimposed from April 1, a measure aimed at fostering local capacity.   It had earlier exempted solar projects commissioned by March 31, 2024, from the mandatory requirement of procuring solar modules from […]

This commentary was first published by The Economic Times. The faster adoption and manufacturing of electric vehicles II scheme (FAME II) is ending today. Government has given a total subsidy of Rs 11,500 crore under the scheme to manufacturers and consumers.   The FAME II scheme, with a budget outlay of Rs 10,000 crore, was introduced […]

This commentary was first published by The Economic Times. The initial Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy was notified on August 7, 2020 for a duration of three years, and was later extended until December 31, 2023. The government is now in the process of formulating the EV Policy 2.0. New Delhi: The Delhi Cabinet on Friday approved […]

This commentary was first published by The Economic Times. M&M and Tata Motors had in the past advised the government not to lower import duty on electric vehicles and protect domestic firms and their foreign investors. However, SPIRIT Secretary Singh said the balanced EV policy’s aim is to boost the Indian electric vehicles market with import […]

This commentary was first published by The Economic Times.  Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd on Tuesday said it is looking to install 8,500 chargers for electric vehicles (EVs) across apartment blocks in the suburbs of the financial capital. The Adani group company said it has launched what it calls the “share charge” initiative, under which multiple vehicle […]

HYUNDAI MOTOR-KIA CORP/EV-RECALL (UPDATE 1, PIX)UPDATE 1-Hyundai and Kia to recall nearly 170,000 EVs over software problem in South Korea   Hyundai Motor Co and sister company Kia Corp will recall about 170,000 electric vehicles (EVs) in South Korea over problems with software in the charging systems, South Korea’s transport ministry said on Thursday.   […]

Ministry of Heavy Industries has announced the new scheme to promote e-mobility in the country with an outlay of Rs 500 crore for four months beginning April 2024. The new scheme is for 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers. Commenting on the government’s decision, Srikumar Krishnamurthy, Senior Vice President and Co-Group Head – Corporate Ratings, ICRA said the […]

The physical event, the largest such initiative on the solar industry from the house of The Economic Times, is being held this year at The Hyatt Regency on 6 March 2024.   New Delhi: The ETEnergyworld Solar Power Congress 2024, a mega initiative of The Economic Times, will take place on Wednesday with participation from […]

An energy storage system of 250 MW/500 MW means 250 MW of battery energy can provide power backup for two hours, giving a total output of 500 MW.   JSW Energy on Tuesday said its arm JSW Renew Energy Five has inked a battery energy storage purchase agreement (BESPA) for the first 250 MW/500 MWh […]