Should sun power EVs on the green highway? Should sun power EVs on the green highway? A new report recommends solar power as a far more pragmatic fuel option than ethanol-blended petrol
Can net-zero hitch a ride with sustainable mobility? Can net-zero hitch a ride with sustainable mobility? Nearly 30% of greenhouse gases come from vehicle emissions
A mission delayed but possible A mission delayed but possible A concerted effort is required to make the smart cities project a reality that can be replicated across urban spaces.
A brighter sun may shine in 2021 A brighter sun may shine in 2021 Developments in the renewable sector this year can spur better future outcomes
Solarisation of agriculture through feeder separation Solarisation of agriculture through feeder separation Putting up utility-scale solar power plants and supplying power from them to farmers could be a win-win for all, says M Ramesh
Climate-related disclosures are on the rise Climate-related disclosures are on the rise Though the number is still woefully small, the good news is that more Indian companies are auditing their carbon footprint
Let’s not miss the sodium-battery bus India was late to semiconductor and lithium-ion battery manufacture but is well up on research here, says M Ramesh
Using microbes to save water A Chennai-based start-up is set to unleash the power of ‘industrial probiotics’
The sweet spot in solar Start-ups promise high returns if you invest in them but there’s a catch, cautions M Ramesh
The oceans are set to boil An IPCC special report generates more evidence on oceans buckling under global warming. We have no choice but to become more resilient, says M Ramesh
COP 26: A loudspeaker for climate action Though the Glasgow negotiations had profound shortcomings, it united the world to urgently address the environmental emergency
Winds of disquiet Despite big volumes, there is a sense of unease in the domestic wind industry. M Ramesh explains why
Picking up the threads The renewables industry hopes that the new government at the Centre will make appropriate policy changes for the sector to grow, reports M Ramesh
Geoengineering — an idea whose time is coming? Now, more than ever, human interventions to manipulate the environment to check the rise in temperature are needed, says M Ramesh
The picture doesn’t look sunny The solar sector is set to face even more challenges in 2019 than in the previous year. M Ramesh takes stock of the situation
local challenges Solar self-reliance stays in the shadows Does India have what it takes to compete with Chinese manufacturing might in everything from silicon to modules?
Whither open access? The Electricity Act 2003 will soon complete 15 years, but it is still far away from its goal, writes M Ramesh
planet’s purse strings Mitigate risks to unlock climate finance The slow flow of green funds — nearly $3.5 trillion — must be addressed urgently to help emerging economies transition to clean energy
A sunny picture, with some shadows India’s solar sector has just crossed a milestone — 25 GW of installed capacity. But there are some issues of concern too, says M Ramesh
Dirty secret It’s a wrong haul for coal-fired plants A more efficient system of power procurement, rather than ‘cheapest first’, can cut daily coal consumption by millions of tonnes
COP and carbon The best outcome of COP25 from India’s perspective could be the framing of rules for carbon trading
Corona won’t trip green energy Although the Covid-19 pandemic could tilt the scales temporarily, the strong foundation laid in recent times will stand renewables in good stead, says
cop26 agenda Green miles to go and promises to keep The world gathers for yet another pow-wow at the climate conference in Glasgow. What can we expect to gain from this round?
Auctions to turn the spotlight on Coal vs Renewables Even as energy markets seem to be elbowing out coal, the privatisation of the industry is happening, says M Ramesh
light and shade The goofed-up story of rooftop solar The segment is seeing big growth during the pandemic, but a host of reasons — including governmental missteps — threaten to dim it
Battery swap for cost slash: The buzz stops here Raising the density of e-buses wherever possible will reduce the cost of operations
data power Can smart meters turn around discoms? They can help electricity suppliers manage operations better, but the target of installing 250 million meters by 2022 may not be easy
This is a booming market, we are seeing a lot of investment opportunities: CleanMax Solar co-founder Andrew Hines says the company’s business is capital-intensive
Time to step up carbon trading Now is the opportunity for Indian companies to start looking to benefit from carbon offsets keenly, say experts. M Ramesh reports
Gearing up for the winds of change The wind energy industry is once again buoyant with expectations rising on the back of fresh auctions, says M Ramesh
India Inc still not up to speed with climate action Companies need to look far beyond renewable energy and water conservation, says M Ramesh
Two, three....Go! What is the best way to rapidly roll out electric vehicles in India? Start with the low-hanging fruit — two-wheelers and three-wheelers, says M Rame
The microgrid revolution in Bihar How electrification lit up some 44,000 households spread across 240 villages. M Ramesh reports
The ‘WTF’ factor in climate negotiations “Where's the finance,” was the right question asked at the climate meet in Poland, as there is widespread dissatisfaction over both what the ruleb
The ‘solar moment’ in carbon If the 2010-2020 decade was one in which solar got mainstreamed, 2020-2030 will be the decade of CO2-to-fuels, says M Ramesh
A green role for dirty coal In the last couple of years, a quiet revolution called ‘flexibilisation of coal’ has been gaining ground, whereby coal plants supply power only w
Why aren’t Indian companies warming to green bonds? Besides lack of price advantage, there are other factors at play, says M Ramesh
A new pitch from God’s Own Country Kerala’s tourism revival package has new products and a unique positioning with an eye on the post-pandemic domestic traveller
‘Arbitrability’ in times of fast emerging techno-centric businesses in India The Supreme Court has presented what is called a “four-fold” test to determine the question of arbitrability of the subject matter
India spotlights green shipping Guidelines for incorporation of green initiatives across ports are in the works
Four biases to avoid in today’s market conditions Being aware of your biases will help you become a better investor. Here’s how.
Index Outlook: How far can Sensex and Nifty 50 fall? The sell-off intensifies in the indices outlook is bearish and any bounce from current levels will be short-lived
Auroville: An utopian search for a better world Akash Kapur’s ‘Better to Have Gone’ traces what happens when we believe deeply in a quest and give up everything in its pursuit
Lady doctors and the rocky path to healing A handbook on India’s first women doctors holds up a mirror to the social and political realities of the 19th and early 20th century
Conquering Everest: A compelling account of how an impossible dream was achieved Jim Davidson dwells in detail on the failure to make it in the first attempt and the harrowing return to physically and emotionally draining climb up