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Husk Power Systems Hits Gold In Funding Drive, Secures $ 103 Mn in Series D

A cleantech business aiming to electrify South Asia and Africa, secures USD 103 million in series D funding, a momentous moment in the mini-grid industry   Husk Power Systems, a cleantech company, has secured USD 103 million in their recent Series D fundraising endeavour, a significant step in their energy odyssey. This funding breakdown includes […]

UN Report Warns India Heading Towards Groundwater Depletion Tipping Point

World Sustainability Day 2023: Environmental tipping points are critical thresholds in the Earth’s systems, beyond which abrupt and often irreversible climate changes occur A recent report by the United Nations has warned that several areas within the Indo-Gangetic basin in India have already reached a critical threshold of groundwater depletion, and the entire northwestern region […]

EV Components Maker Files Two Patents as India’s Renewable Energy Boom

In addition to renewable energy, India’s EV industry is gaining momentum, primarily due to awareness programs by the government, agencies, and companies   New Delhi now stands among the world’s top three largest producers of renewable energy. President Droupadi Murmu recently emphasised the significance of energy efficiency and renewable energy in achieving India’s net-zero emissions […]

Sustainable Urbanization

Future of Urbanization: Built Environment Established on Resilience and Decarbonization

In the next few decades, urbanization is poised to witness a remarkable transformation. According to the recent growth projections by the United Nations, 68 per cent of the world’s population is predicted to live in urban areas by the year 2050. This is expected to further amplify environmental concerns that plague increasing population densities and […]

Solar to Generate 18% of India’s Electricity by 2030: Report

Currently, only 6 per cent of electricity is sourced from solar. Moreover, renewables will account for 50 per cent of the world’s electricity by 2030 due to clean energy technologies such as solar, wind, EV, and heat pumps   The International Energy Agency (IEA) has predicted that 18 per cent of India’s electricity will be generated by solar sources by 2030. Currently, only 6 per cent of […]

India Ranks 24th In Hinrich-IMD Sustainable Trade Index 2023, New Zealand Tops The Chart

The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) and the Hinrich Foundation  present the 2023 edition of the Hinrich-IMD Sustainable Trade Index (STI). This year’s release casts a spotlight on a global shift towards “slowbalisation” in the post-pandemic world marked by geopolitical uncertainties     The STI data shows a concerning deterioration in non-tariff barriers and […]

PMI Electro Mobility Solutions Secures Rs 250 cr Investment To Bring Tech Advancements To Its Production Capabilities

The funds are planned to be strategically utilised in developing innovative solutions, bring technological advancements to the company’s production capabilities and scale its operations   Electric bus maker PMI Electro Mobility Solutions on Wednesday announced raising funds in the form of strategic investment to the tune of Rs 250 crore from Piramal Alternatives, the fund […]

Electric Cars To Increase By Almost 10 Times By 2030: International Energy Agency

The investment in new offshore wind projects would go up by three times by 2030 in new coal- and gas-fired power plants, the report mentioned  The International Energy Agency (IEA) has underscored that the energy landscape is poised for significant transformation by 2030, as per current policy settings. Notable shifts include an anticipated tenfold increase […]

Cabinet Approves Rs 20,773.70 Crore For Green Energy In Ladakh

This  project will establish an inter-state transmission system catering to a whopping 13-gigawatt renewable energy initiative in Ladakh         In a significant development  for India’s green energy aspirations, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has granted approval for the Green Energy Corridor Phase-II. This ambitious initiative aims […]