Articles

De-risking solar investments in India

26 Nov 2018 | Dr Ashvini Kumar

There is a need for financial de-risking instruments to keep up the momentum of the country's progress in solar energy.

A tomorrow unlike yesterday: Transitions in the energy sector in India

21 Nov 2018

Two key determinants of energy transition - technology and finance - have space for business intervention

Assam and the economic costs of climate change

19 Nov 2018 | Ms Trisanki Saikia

Assam, due to its geographic location and poor socio-economic conditions, offers a good example of the need to take into account the economic burden of climate change

Modern bioenergy to lead renewables growth till 2023: IEA

16 Nov 2018

IEA's five-year forecast report on renewable energy has termed modern bioenergy the 'overlooked giant' of the field

The need for sustainable water indicators for cities in India

06 Nov 2018

In order to cater to the demand urban population in India, cities need to take steps to become sustainable or develop their capacities to endure natural as well as anthropogenic water challenges.

Lighting homes and futures

06 Nov 2018 | Ms Ritambhara Agrawal

Initiatives to provide clean and affordable energy, such as 'Lighting a Billion Lives©' (LaBL), are not only helping electrify rural areas but also contributing to the entrepreneurial journey of the village youth.

Here's how to celebrate a resource efficient Diwali

05 Nov 2018

A little attention to the material being used and thrown away during the festival can contribute a lot to a cleaner Diwali that utlises resources effectively.

Producing hydrogen from agriculture waste - the microbial way

29 Oct 2018

Intensive research explorations are being carried out at TERI for hydrogen production from agri-residue woody biomass

Smart grid, battery storage, and your electricity bill

24 Oct 2018 | Dr Shashank Vyas

Integration of smart grid technologies at the household level will ultimately help manage consumption and ensure least operating costs, lowering power bills