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  • Himachal Pradesh aims to become a ‘Green Energy State’ by 2026

    The Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, which is bearing the brunt of climate change's impact on lives, the environment, and the economy, and the World Bank met in February to explore a greener and more sustainable growth path to reach the goal of becoming a "Green Energy State" by 2026. It is expected to be one of the state's major renewable priorities, given more than 90% of the population lives in rural regions.

  • India aims to produce 5 million MT of green hydrogen annually by 2030

    India has set a target of reaching net-zero emissions by 2070. As the country's need for energy and resources increases, a transition to renewable energy sources is required to lessen dependency on fossil fuels. Green hydrogen (GH2) is one of the most promising renewable energy carriers, with the potential to play an essential part in India's low-carbon, self-sufficient economic paths.

  • Sri Lanka joins hands with India to boost renewable energy projects

    Sri Lanka will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India to develop renewable energy, with the goal of generating 70% of its electricity needs from renewable sources by 2030. The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the two nations on renewable energy cooperation, according to a spokesman for the Sri Lankan Cabinet. "The government has proclaimed generating 70% of the electricity needs by 2030 from renewable energy sources to achieve power supply independence and carbon neutrality by 2050," the official added.

  • PM praised the efforts of Pune’s MSR-Olive society for boosting the solar energy usage

    While addressing the nation in the 99th edition of the Mann ki Baat, monthly radio programme, PM Modi hailed the efforts of Pune’s MSR-Olive society in boosting the use of solar energy.

  • India's Total Renewable Energy Capacity Reaches 168.96 GW Mark

    R K Singh, Union Minister for Electricity, New and Renewable Energy addressed the parliament on Tuesday and highlighted that the total installed renewable energy capacity in India will reach 168.96 GW by the end of February 2023.

  • Scientist discovers a 'zombie virus' amid melting permafrost in Arctic

    Warmer temperatures in the Arctic area are melting decades-old ice, and a scientist looking for infectious particles in permafrost has discovered "zombie viruses." According to CNN, the particles were discovered in soil samples from Siberian permafrost by Jean-Michel Claverie, an Emeritus professor of medicine and genetics at the Aix-Marseille University School of Medicine in Marseille, France.

  • India on top in green energy sector among developing countries

    India has been the epicentre of climate preservation and environmental sustainability from time immemorial. A considerable body of folklore literature and practices aimed at adopting a holistic perspective of natural resources continue to serve as the stable basis upon which the mainstream narrative of Indian society is created.

  • Eni and ADNOC join hands for low-carbon projects

    While Rome's new administration attempts to repair ties with the United Arab Emirates, Italian oil and gas giant Eni (ENI.MI) announced plans to collaborate with Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC) on energy transition initiatives.

  • India and Denmark join hands to facilitate green energy projects

    Climate Change and Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav stated that India and Denmark have established ambitious green energy objectives in collaboration. They will be a watershed moment in global environmental protection, contributing to the execution of the Paris Agreement.

  • Essar to invest $3.6 billion in low-carbon projects in the UK and India

    Essar Group of India announced on Monday the formation of a new organisation that would oversee its different companies and push $3.6 billion in low-carbon projects in the United Kingdom and India over the next five years. Essar, founded by billionaire brothers Shashi and Ravi Ruia, has sold part of its Indian holdings in telecom, oil refining, and steel in order to pay off its massive debt.