In Short : A study by CEEW reveals that India’s solar waste is projected to fill 720 Olympic-sized pools by 2030, highlighting the urgent need for robust recycling measures. In Detail : Photovoltaic waste materials contain cadmium, tellurium, silicon & silver. CEEW recommends recycling waste to reduce imports of these critical minerals & build a […]
Union Interim Budget 2024- quotes from Neeraj Kuldeep and Gagan Sidhu | Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW) – EQ
Solar Rooftop: Today’s Budget announcement on rooftop solar further emphasises the active role Indian citizens will play in the country’s energy transition and supporting India’s climate commitments. Analysis by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) suggests that 20-25 GW of rooftop solar capacity would be supported through solarisation of 1 crore households. Further, […]
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 […]
Developed countries not on track to meet 2030 emission reduction targets. US, EU, Russia highest over-shooters – EQ
By 2030, developed countries will overshoot carbon emission targets by 38 per cent Only two developed countries—Norway and Belarus—are on track to achieve their NDCs Even with post-2030 reductions, developed countries’ total emissions would still threaten 1.5°C target New Delhi : Developed countries are projected to collectively emit around 3.7 giga tonnes extra carbon dioxide […]
MNRE and MoP host International Conference on “Citizen-centric energy transition: Empowering citizens with Mission LiFE in Egypt – EQ Mag Pro
● The Indian Pavillion at COP 27 showcases visionary citizen-centric energy access, transition, security and justice-related initiatives ● The Conference to hold discussion on ways to accelerate the deployment of energy efficient and low carbon technologies as well as market investment to facilitate and strengthen the global energy transition The Ministry of New and Renewable […]
Shifting gears! Majority of EV owners say charging is no hassle, finds survey – EQ Mag Pro
Abhinav Soman, Programme Associate, CEEW said, “The survey points to an important concern regarding EVs among consumers — the resale value. Recent state EV policies are already beginning to address this with incentives to OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) offering buy-back schemes and such measures will help develop a secondary market.” A survey found that 80 […]
REC partners with CEEW to improve the performance of discoms – EQ Mag Pro
REC Limited, a public infrastructure finance company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) to collaborate on activities to improve the operational and financial sustainability of discoms through holistic deployment of smart meters, strengthening of power distribution networks and improved quality of service for electricity consumers. The […]
Making India a Leader in Solar Manufacturing – EQ Mag Pro
Overview This report analyses the solar manufacturing landscape in India, specifically through a technology lens. It assesses the current and upcoming technology landscape, requirements of Indian manufacturers, and measures taken by other nations to support their solar manufacturing sectors. The report recommends several measures to ensure the long-term sustainability of India’s growing solar manufacturing sector. […]
India Needs Investments Worth USD 7.2 Billion by 2026 to Promote Integrated Manufacturing of Solar Modules: CEEW-CEF – EQ Mag Pro
New Delhi: India’s push to indigenise the solar manufacturing value chain would require capex investments worth USD 7.2 billion (INR 53,773 crore) over the next 3-4 years, according to an independent study released today by the CEEW Centre for Energy Finance (CEEW-CEF). The push to improve local manufacturing could help domestic module manufacturers clock USD […]
Delhi, TN lead India’s switch to electric cooking with 17% adoption: CEEW
States such as Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Assam, and Kerala have seen a gradual uptick in the adoption of electric cooking (eCooking) devices, according to an independent study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). New Delhi : States such as Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Assam, and Kerala have seen a gradual […]