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Thursday, July 17, 2025
TopicClean energy

Topic: Clean energy

Climate change could jeopardise energy security if renewables not doubled by 2030, says UN body

World Meteorological Organization report says heatwaves, droughts & rising sea levels are putting existing energy generation under stress.

Nuclear fusion reactor reaches 100 Million C for 30 secs. Here’s what it means for the future

The study achieved simultaneous sustainability of heat & plasma stability for 30 seconds of the reaction. This promises a viable fusion reactor that can be scaled up in the future.

Rich-poor divide on clean power is getting wider and hurting the climate fight

Investment in clean energy has accelerated since Covid struck, hitting $1.4 trillion based on IEA's annual report. Yet, in developing countries, the picture looks very different.

Clean energy and net-zero emissions are possible only if we act now. Here’s a roadmap

The SDG7 Global Roadmap outlines how the world can move to clean energy by 2030, to eventually reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050.

US senator introduces bill to boost India-US cooperation in clean energy & climate change

Introduced by Senator Robert Menendez, the legislation will bolster the US-India Climate & Clean Energy Agenda 2030 Partnership, which aims to help India achieve its climate targets.

Clean energy investments rise after Covid-induced dip, can still support green goals: study

Investments in the sector tanked 24% in FY20 to Rs 45,000 crore. In the first four months of FY21, this figure rose to around Rs 46,000 crore.

Electric scooters are becoming a rage and Bengaluru’s Ather has quietly raced ahead

Nearly three years since it launched its first scooter in 2018, Ather Energy’s revenues have increased from Rs 11.7 crore in FY19 to Rs 48.8 crore in FY20.   

Welcome PM Modi’s focus on clean energy in India despite Covid crisis— US official

Testifying before a Congressional committee Thursday, Jonathan Pershing, senior advisor to Special Envoy on Climate Change John Kerry, said US and India are committed partners on climate.

Mukesh Ambani announces Rs 75,000 crore investment in new energy business

Ambani said the new energy business will be launched in 2021 with the aim of bridging the green energy divide in India and globally.

On Camera

India’s solar ambition needs financial vision – ISA must move from commitments to execution

The ISA should champion a Global Solar Asset Registry for standardised project information, and establish a Solar Credit Guarantee mechanism to mitigate political and currency risks.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

3 top ULFA-I leaders ‘killed’ in Myanmar, Indian Army denies role as insurgent group alleges involvement

The banned group claimed their leaders & cadres were killed in ‘drone strikes’ by the Indian Army. Guwahati Defence PRO denies any such operation.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.