In Short : The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is expanding private sector operations, marking a strategic shift toward mobilizing private capital for sustainable development. Recent growth in loans, equity, and partnerships supports sectors like clean energy, healthcare, and infrastructure. This move aligns with ADB’s Strategy 2030, aiming to boost inclusive, resilient growth across Asia and […]
LONGi’s Solar Panels Enhance Sustainability in Bengaluru’s Residential Complex – EQ
In Short : LONGi’s solar panels have been installed in a residential complex in Bengaluru, enhancing sustainability and promoting clean energy usage. This installation is part of a broader effort to reduce carbon footprints and reliance on non-renewable energy sources. The advanced solar technology offers efficient energy generation, lower electricity bills for residents, and contributes […]
India to gain from Donald Trump’s presidency, expects Moody’s – EQ
In Short : Moody’s has expressed an optimistic outlook for India under Donald Trump’s presidency, predicting that India will benefit from his policies. The credit rating agency highlighted that Trump’s focus on economic growth, tax cuts, and deregulation could drive global growth, creating opportunities for India, particularly in trade, investment, and job creation. Moody’s emphasized […]
India Must Act Now, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Build Climate Resilient Infrastructure: Experts
New Delhi : India must act now or else, the stronger effects of climate change will continue, environmental experts said on Tuesday (August 10), calling for the country to focus on a rapid reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and building resilient infrastructure to tackle the increasing impacts of extreme weather events, as warned in the […]
Morocco Sets Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target At 45% By 2030
Morocco raised its target to reduce greenhouse gas emission to 45% by 2030 as part of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) in implementation of the Paris Agreement. The goal will be reached through carrying out 61 mitigation projects in the fields of energy, industry, housing, transport, waste, agriculture and forests, the energy ministry said. The […]
Wipro aims to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040
Wipro set an intermediate target of a 55 per cent reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 in absolute emission levels compared to its base year of 2016-17 (April-March). New Delhi: IT major Wipro on Thursday said it aims to achieve Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 2040 in line with the objective of the Paris […]
Biden targets big offshore wind energy expansion to fight climate change
The plan is part of Biden’s broader effort to rapidly transition the U.S. economy to net zero greenhouse gas emissions to fight climate change. New Delhi: The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday that it has set a goal to vastly expand the nation’s offshore wind energy capacity in the coming decade […]
China to inspect renewable power consumption to improve offtake
China, the world’s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, has pledged to bring emissions to a peak by 2030 and propel solar and wind power generating capacity to 1,200 gigawatts (GW) from 535 GW in 2020. BEIJING: China’s energy administration, as part of a drive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, will inspect renewable power consumption across […]
India will have to leapfrog every major economy to reach net zero by 2050
Top Indian officials are discussing whether to set a goal of reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, yet little analytical work has been done on just what the country will have to do to meet that target. NEW DELHI: Top Indian officials are discussing whether to set a goal of reaching net-zero greenhouse gas […]
AGL acquires Australian C&I solar providers Solgen and Epho
Solgen has delivered more than 15,000 solar projects in the past decade. Australian utility AGL Energy has secured deals to acquire two commercial and industrial (C&I) solar companies, Solgen Energy Group and Epho, as it looks to strengthen its existing PV capabilities. AGL, which operates the largest electricity portfolio in Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) […]