NREL researchers calculate boost from reflected light hitting back of device A bifacial perovskite solar cell, which allows sunlight to reach both sides of the device, holds the potential to produce higher energy yields at lower overall costs, according to scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The dual nature […]
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DBS looks at India among top 3 markets for sustainable finance – EQ Mag
Improving efficiency and enriching customer experience are vital outcomes that businesses are looking for from Digital Transformation. Data privacy and talent upskilling were identified as areas of improvement for scalable implementation. India : DBS and Financial Times (FT) Longitude surveyed over 1,225 senior executives from Commercial and Finance/Treasury teams of organisations across 22 markets on […]
Scientists turn plastic waste into clean fuel using solar energy – EQ Mag
Researchers from Cambridge University have demonstrated that carbon dioxide can be captured from industries or the air and converted into clean fuels using only solar energy. In their peer-reviewed publication, published on Monday, the researchers detailed the development of a solar-powered reactor that can transform captured CO2 and plastic waste into sustainable fuels and other […]
Renewable transition still lagging in fuel, heating sectors: research – EQ Mag
With heat and fuel included, renewable sources accounted for only 12.7% of the world’s total energy supply SINGAPORE : The share of renewable energy in global power generation hit 30% last year after record growth in solar, but little progress has been made when it comes to decarbonising the heat and fuel sectors, according to […]
675 million people worldwide without electricity: report – EQ Mag
A full 675 million people worldwide still lack access to electricity, mainly in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a report published Tuesday by several international organisations. Despite significant efforts and some progress, the world continues to face a dramatic energy access gap, according to the report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy […]
ADB Helps Connect Central Asian Countries — Independent Evaluation Report
MANILA, PHILIPPINES : The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has helped advance transport and energy connectivity among member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program, but progress on improving regional economic competitiveness, trade, and the supply of regional public goods in the subregion has been more limited, according to an independent evaluation report […]
India and China to drive low carbon emission investments in APAC: Moody’s – EQ Mag
Moody’s added that bulk of the estimated investment will be allocated to clean energy and related projects CHENNAI : India and China are expected to drive the investment in low carbon emissions in the Asia Pacific Region (APAC), Moody’s Investor’s Service said in a report. The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that India will spend […]
JP Morgan releases report drawing roadmap for 3.5 crore `green’ jobs in India by 2047 – EQ Mag
Mumbai: Mumbai: India has potential to create 3.5 million green jobs by 2047 in renewable energy, waste management, electric vehicles, green construction and sustainable textiles, according to a published study by JP Morgan. The study “Gearing Up the Workforce for a Green Economy” was undertaken by the Skills Council for Green Jobs and Sattva Consulting, […]
Multiple factors gives nuke power major push in APAC region: Moody’s – EQ Mag
Decarbonisation and fuel diversification will drive the nuclear power sector’s share of the energy mix in Asia Pacific, said Ada Li, a Moody’s Vice President, and Senior Credit Officer. Recent disruptions, such as a spike in fuel fossil prices because of the Russia-Ukraine war, and less stable solar and wind performance due to climate conditions, […]
S&P Global upgrades Tata Power to ‘BB+’ with stable outlook – EQ Mag
S&P Global Ratings has upgraded its rating on Tata Power to ‘BB+’ with a stable outlook. ”S&P Global Ratings has upgraded its rating by one notch on the company to BB+ rating with a stable outlook from BB with a stable outlook,” Tata Power said in a regulatory filing. Tata Power, together with its subsidiaries […]