In Short : The U.P. State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) has initiated a solar energy push across 13 industrial zones in Uttar Pradesh. The program aims to install rooftop solar systems on factory premises to boost clean energy usage, reduce electricity costs, and lower carbon emissions. This move aligns with the state’s commitment to sustainable […]
MMR Solar Initiative Empowers 2,448 Consumers to Achieve Energy Self-Reliance – EQ
In Short : A solar power scheme in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) has enabled 2,448 power consumers to become self-reliant in energy. The initiative promotes the installation of rooftop solar systems, allowing consumers to generate their own electricity and reduce dependence on the grid. This move supports sustainability goals by encouraging the use of […]
Need to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2070 says Union Minister Manohar Lal – EQ
In Short : Union Minister Manohar Lal has emphasized the need to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. He highlighted that this goal is crucial for addressing climate change and ensuring a sustainable future. The minister called for collective efforts across sectors to adopt cleaner technologies and practices, underlining the government’s commitment to environmental protection […]
How can digital technologies be used to achieve SDG goals?
Imagine a platform with the ability to provide you insights, not just reports and help you really make sustainability decisions? This is the use case of GenAI, where one can get answers to complex questions in a simple conversational style like “how am I doing on my carbon emissions?” SDGs or Sustainable Development Goals is […]
Powerday to reduce carbon emissions by 4% by end of year
London-based waste management and recycling company, Powerday, has announced it aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 4% by the end of this year, in alignment with its net-zero commitment for 2040. Additionally, in its 2024 manifesto, published this week, Powerday has pledged to establish a Scope 3 target by the same […]
India’s first battery storage gigafactory to start operating by October in Jammu and Kashmir; to help cut 5 million tons carbon emissions per year – EQ
In Short : India’s inaugural battery storage gigafactory is set to commence operations by October in Jammu and Kashmir, with the aim of slashing 5 million tons of carbon emissions annually. In Detail : New Delhi : GoodEnough Energy on Tuesday announced that it would make an investment of over Rs 450 crore for setting […]
Steps taken to reduce carbon emissions from power projects – EQ
In Short : Governments and organizations globally are implementing various measures to reduce carbon emissions from power projects, aiming to transition toward cleaner and more sustainable energy sources In Detail : The Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy has informed about the steps taken by the Ministry of Power to reduce carbon […]
Carbon emissions of an average earner in developed countries much more than richest 10% in India, Brazil, other developing countries: CEEW – EQ
Carbon emissions of an average earner in developed countries much more than richest 10% in India, Brazil, other developing countries: CEEW Richest 10% in developed nations, China adopting low-carbon lifestyles could save 3.4 billion tonnes of CO2 yearly A carbon tax on the richest 10% in developed countries and China could generate USD 500 billion […]
Five ways to reduce carbon emissions with hydrogen – EQ Mag
Hydrogen is abundant virtually everywhere and could replace fossil fuels in a variety of industrial processes, materials and products and thereby reduce carbon dioxide emissions. However, it is only now that hydrogen production and use are taking off in earnest. This might be something of an exaggeration, but if you wanted to describe the formation […]
Microsoft and Qcells announce strategic alliance to curb carbon emissions and power the clean energy economy – EQ Mag
SAN FRANCISCO : Qcells, a global solar leader investing in building a U.S. solar supply chain, and Microsoft Corp., a global technology company with a commitment to be carbon negative by 2030, are partnering to enable a strong supply chain for new renewable electricity capacity projected to require at least 2.5 gigawatts of solar panels […]