Renewable energy

China, EU & US to use 28% of global carbon space by 2030

The world's three major polluters China, EU and the US are expected to use much before the year 2030 at least 28 per cent of the total world's carbon space available for next 85 years, think-thank CEEW said.

Dec 07, 2015, 23:20 PM IST

India could play heroic role at Paris talks: Greenpeace

Greenpeace, whose Indian arm has been in tussle with the Modi government over cancellation of its license, said it sees India as a "leader in the coming renewable energy revolution".

Dec 04, 2015, 17:27 PM IST

India will fulfil responsibilities on climate: Modi to Obama

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India will fulfil all its responsibilities with regard to climate change.

Dec 01, 2015, 00:04 AM IST

Zee Media Exclusive: After PM's praise Noor Jehan wants to meet Modi, seeks financial help

Noor Jehan said that she want to meet the PM and tell him moreabout her project.

Nov 29, 2015, 17:46 PM IST

$1 bn private equity fund planned renewable energy: Goyal

 Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said the government plans to set up a $1 billion private equity fund for the renewable energy sector that would be initially seeded by state-run companies.

Nov 28, 2015, 00:30 AM IST

Paris climate summit: Huge stakes, deep divides

Still reeling from the worst terrorist attacks in French history, Paris will host nearly 140 world leaders gathering next week to spearhead a climate pact tasked with keeping Earth liveable for humanity.

Nov 23, 2015, 23:19 PM IST

Austria's largest state goes 100% renewable

Austria's largest state said Thursday that 100 percent of its electricity is now generated using renewable sources of energy.

Nov 05, 2015, 23:44 PM IST

New low-cost battery to store renewable energy

The new device's energy density was also found close to that of lithium-ion batteries.

Nov 05, 2015, 18:20 PM IST

India, Indonesia sign two MoUs, to expand defence cooperation

Vice President Hamid Ansari said that ways to increase bilateral trade as well to encourage investments in each other's country were also discussed.

Nov 02, 2015, 14:26 PM IST

In a first, Italian PM Matteo Renzi visits Cuba

Italy's Prime Minister Matteo Renzi kicked off a visit to Cuba, the first ever by an Italian head of government, seeking a trade foothold as the communist island renews ties with the US and Europe.

Oct 29, 2015, 05:53 AM IST

Sweden aims to be world's first fossil fuel-free nation

Swedish government aims to become one of the world’s first nations to end its dependence on fossil fuels.

Oct 07, 2015, 12:57 PM IST

DNA: India and Germany sign 18 MoUs for cooperation

India and Germany on 5 October 2015 signed 18 MoUs in various sector including renewable energy, skill development and culture.

Oct 07, 2015, 09:04 AM IST

Germany promises Rs 7,300 crore for India's solar projects

Giving a thrust on clean energy, Germany Monday pledged about one billion euros (Rs 7,300 crore) assistance for India's solar projects as part of the bilateral cooperation in energy sector.

Oct 05, 2015, 20:07 PM IST

Delhi Secretariat to become first solar-powered building in India

Making it an environment friendly green building, the Delhi Secretariat shall become the first State Secretariat of the country running entirely on renewable and green energy.

Oct 05, 2015, 18:04 PM IST

Merkel visit: India, Germany ink 18 MoUs

Germany and India stepped up bilateral cooperation in a range of key areas including energy and skill development and entered into 18 MoUs

 

 

Oct 05, 2015, 15:20 PM IST

Need to make renewable energy system more sustainable: IEA

Countries have to work towards making their renewable energy system more secure and sustainable, even as their governments need to remove this concern that clean energy sources cannot achieve full potential, says an International Energy Agency (IEA) report.

Oct 02, 2015, 19:17 PM IST

PM Modi asks states to work proactively on solar power projects

Amid his thrust on clean energy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday asked states to work proactively to enable speedy implementation of solar power projects.

Sep 30, 2015, 22:54 PM IST

China welcomes Brazil's emission reduction goal

 Top polluter China today welcomed Brazil's pledge to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 37 per cent by 2025 from 2005 baseline level as part of its contribution to a pact to fight global warming.

Sep 28, 2015, 17:39 PM IST

Brazil pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions

Brazil has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 37 per cent by 2025 from 2005 levels as part of its contribution to a pact to fight global warming.

Sep 27, 2015, 21:01 PM IST