The projects are scheduled to be completed in December 2024, as per the terms of the order Waaree Renewable Technologies said it has bagged an order worth Rs 547.5 crore for a 412 MW solar energy project, according to media reports. The company’s unexecuted order book now stands at 1.161 GW, according to a BSE […]
The push for Electric Vehicle (EV) ecosystem creation and the large-scale roll-out of e-buses through payment security mechanisms will decarbonise the mobility sector while propelling India as a potential EV manufacturing hub Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled ambitious plans during her Budget 2024 speech, aiming to significantly advance India’s renewable energy agenda. Central to […]
Carbon markets are fast emerging as a critical mechanism for facilitating global climate action The climate crisis continues to exert its grip globally, with rising temperatures, sea level increases, shifting precipitation patterns, and heightened frequency of extreme weather events. However, the brunt of these impacts falls disproportionately on marginalised communities, despite their minimal contribution […]
Developed countries’ efforts to reduce emissions directly impact the limited carbon budget available to developing countries Climate transparency reports offer valuable insights into the efforts of developed nations towards achieving climate-related goals, but questions linger regarding their effectiveness in building trust in these commitments. With the global carbon budget dwindling rapidly – estimated to be […]
Trees soak up CO2 from the atmosphere through photosynthesis, acting as a natural carbon sink Recent research published in Nature in December 2023 suggests that forests’ ability to absorb carbon may be more susceptible to rising temperatures than previously understood. Despite a notable 6.75 per cent increase in India’s forest canopy cover from 2001 […]
Adani wants to become a global leader in the copper business, leveraging the Adani Group’s strong position in resource trading, logistics, renewable power and infrastructure The Gautam Adani-led group is currently constructing the world’s largest single-location copper manufacturing plant in Mundra, Gujarat. This project, with an estimated cost of USD 1.2 billion, aims to […]
NCRTC aspires to cover 70 per cent of the total energy requirement of the entire Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor through solar energy The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is making significant strides towards renewable energy adoption, with plans to install approximately 11 megawatts of solar capacity across its rooftop spaces along the 82 km-long Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut […]
The keys to the 14T Boss Electric Truck were handed over to Billion E-Mobility at the inaugural edition of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 in New Delhi Hinduja Group’s leading entity, Ashok Leyland, has initiated the distribution of its intermediate and heavy-duty electric trucks to clients, the company confirmed, according to media reports. At […]
Waste management is one of the major challenges faced by urban areas in India. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, India generated about 55 million tonnes of solid waste (SW) in 2021, and 30% of this comprised Construction and Demolition Waste (15-30 million tonnes). This is projected to rise to about 165 million tonnes […]
World Leaders to unite for sustainable solutions needed in this crucial decade of action for global communities at the Summit The World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) is set to kick off on February 7, 2024, with the Hon’ble Vice-President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, presiding over the inauguration. Esteemed guests including the Prime Minister of […]
