The country’s total power production grew by 5.1 per cent to 1,375 billion units in FY19 against 5.3 per cent rise in FY18 Power production in India is expected to grow by five to six per cent during FY 2019-20, riding on improved demand from newly connected households. Fresh demand from the new grid connected […]
Flexible textile battery may power wearable devices
Scientists have developed a thin, highly flexible textile lithium battery that could safely power wearable electronics used in healthcare monitoring, smart clothes and Internet of Things (IoT). The lightweight Textile Lithium Battery, developed by researchers at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, has high energy density and excellent flexibility. The battery, which is less than 0.5 […]
EV journey to begin with hybrid technology in India: Honda
This will drastically reduce the ‘well to wheel’ emissions in the future Japanese auto major Honda will use hybrid vehicles as intermediates in the next two years in India before going for full electric vehicles (EVs) as it expects setting up of supporting infrastructure such as charging stations to take time, according to a senior […]
Clean air: One of the biggest challenges for PM Modi in second term
The country is burning up more coal to supply cheap electricity to its 1.3 billion people, resulting in polluted air across vast stretches One of the biggest challenges facing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he begins his second term is ensuring clean air in a country that’s home to some of the most polluted cities in the world. The country […]
Greenlight Planet raises USD 2.36 million
Greenlight Planet Tuesday said it has raised USD 2.36 million (about Rs 16.5 crore) for its off-grid solar projects in the country, through support of Trine, a Swedish investment company that enables individuals to invest sustainably. For the first time Greenlight Planet has sourced debt financing from individuals by connecting with 1,822 investors to fully […]
World nations failing the poorest on energy goals: study
More than 150 million people are gaining access to electricity every year, reducing the ranks of those who live without power, but this is not enough to meet global development goals, according to a report released Wednesday. Furthermore, efforts to cut pollution from cooking food and promote renewable power for heat and transportation are likewise […]
Japan’s ORIX Corp offers to match GAIL’s bid for IL&FS Wind Energy
ORIX owns 49 per cent stake in IL&FS’ wind portfolio, and GAIL has emerged the highest bidder for the remaining 51 per cent stake in these assets GAIL’s ambition to expand its renewable portfolio through Il&FS’ wind portfolio faces a new hurdle. ORIX Corporation of Japan (ORIX) has now expressed its intent to exercise its […]
Novel low-cost material can harness solar energy efficiently: Study
Scientists have developed a new material that can make solar cells more affordable and efficient, an advance that may allow us to better utilise the most abundant renewable energy. The study, published in the journal Science, describes the new material called a tandem perovskite solar cell which could be used in full-sized solar panels in […]
Panasonic India eyes Rs 700 cr revenue from energy business by 2021
The company has divided its energy space business into two segments — energy storage and mobility solutions Diversified technology firm Panasonic India is betting big on its energy-related business and expecting to clock around Rs 700 crore in revenue by 2021 from this vertical, said a top company official. The company has divided its energy […]
Talettutayi Solar emerges lowest bidder in auction with Rs 2.87/unit tariff
Talettutayi Solar Projects Three Private Ltd has emerged as the lowest bidder in an auction conducted by Solar Energy Corporation of India, quoting a tariff of Rs 2.87 per unit on Tuesday. “Out of the 250 MW solar energy projects on the block, Talettutayi Solar bagged 50 MW at a tariff of Rs 2.87 per […]