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April 24, 2023
Desalination via solar energy for sustainable development
The economic viability of solar desalination methods is the primary obstacle
The challenge is of ascertaining how renewable energy sources can be utilized to operate a desalination system (Image: Vmenkov, Wikimedia Commons)
April 7, 2023
Policies, plans and financing for just energy transition
iFOREST convenes the first Global Just Transition Dialogue
A transition of all fossil fuel sectors will need to be considered in a phased manner (Image: Ramkumar; Wikimedia Commons)
March 23, 2023
IPCC climate report - a warning call
Synthesis report of IPCC AR6: Grounded action needed to ensure social and ecological justice
The Sixth Assessment Report of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is the sixth in a series of reports which assess scientific, technical, and socio-economic information concerning climate change (Image: Wallpaperflare)
January 7, 2023
Fostering innovation in the green cooling sector
India’s cooling strategy can simultaneously mitigate the heat-related risks on lives and livelihoods, lower carbon emissions, and position India as a global hub for green cooling manufacturing.
Can India meet its growing domestic demand while also position itself as a manufacturing hub for cooling technologies? (Image: Gije Cho, CC)
August 8, 2022
IFC fosters climate action in South Asia
Focus is on sustainable and inclusive growth
IFC works on accelerating the transition to low-carbon development in a wide range of sectors (Image: Kai Stachowiak)
February 16, 2022
Enabling a just transition in India’s coal district of Korba
Economic restructuring and development intervention will be essential, shows the latest study by iFOREST
Under the 'current policy scenario,' which aligns with India's netzero target of 2070, all the coal mines in Korba can be closed by 2050 and power plants by 2040 in a phased manner (A view of South Eastern Coalfields Limited in Korba; Image: India Water Portal)
Navigating the renewable frontier
Unveiling India’s path to 1,500 GW and beyond
Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW)
Posted on 10 Sep, 2024 10:54 PM

Scaling India's renewable energy (RE) capacity beyond 1,500 gigawatts (GW) will present significant challenges related to land, water, population, and climate, according to a recent study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). Although India's total RE potential exceeds 24,000 GW, not all of this is achievable due to various constraints.
Much of India's RE potential is located in areas with high climate risks and high land prices (Image: Rawpixel)
Agrivoltaics set to gain a fresh boost in India
News this fortnight
Aarti Kelkar Khambete
Posted on 24 Aug, 2024 02:55 AM

Agrivoltaics set to pick up in India due to tech and design innovations
Agrivoltaic installation using vertical bifacial solar panels. Image for representation purposes only (Image Source: Marta Victoria via Wikimedia Commons)
Floating solar plan for Jayakwadi Dam under NGT fire
Policy matters this fortnight
Amita Bhaduri
Posted on 03 Aug, 2024 11:50 AM

Solar power project faces environmental backlash
View of the Jayakwadi dam taken from the causeway (Image: Shankar S, CC BY 2.0)
Fortifying the grid: Odisha's climate resilience
Developing power sector resilience to extreme weather events in coastal areas: Lessons from Odisha
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
Government of Odisha
Posted on 27 Jul, 2024 07:07 PM

India's eastern coastline, including the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal, is highly susceptible to extreme weather events such as cyclones and floods.
Coastal cyclones, fragile grids (Image: Wikimedia Commons; Tony Webster; CC BY 2.0)
No scientific evidence linking Punjab farm fires to Delhi's pollution
Policy matters this fortnight
Amita Bhaduri
Posted on 18 Jul, 2024 04:33 PM

No scientific evidence links Punjab farm fires to Delhi's pollution, says NGT member
Stubble burning (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
From battery power to clean water: How Indian innovation is building a sustainable future
Meet the Indian startups revolutionising sustainability
Vidyuta
CEF Group
Statiq
Aereo
DigitalPaani
Posted on 07 Jun, 2024 11:29 AM

Sustainability is the driving force behind a new wave of innovation in India. These five startups are tackling some of the country's most pressing environmental challenges with groundbreaking solutions. Their efforts not only address climate change but also inspire others to contribute to a greener future.
Startups lead innovation in cleantech (Image: Needpix)
Solar powered irrigation improves nutritional outcomes in Chattisgarh tribals
News this fortnight
Aarti Kelkar Khambete
Posted on 02 Jun, 2024 10:56 AM

Solar powered irrigation has led to improvement in the nutritional status of Chattisgarh tribals 
Solar power use in a Tamil Nadu farm (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
How cashew nut shells power a sustainable future
Usage of cashew nut shells as an alternative fuel
Kishan Karunakaran
Posted on 26 May, 2024 06:44 PM

Biomass is a vital resource for the biofuel industry, and even the valuable cashew, known as the ‘golden jewel’ of Indian agriculture, can be converted into energy fuel.
From waste to energy (Image: PxHere; CC0 Public Domain)
Evaluating economic indicators for a solar agriculture farm
A comparative case study of ground-mounted and agrivoltaic systems
Shivani Gautam
D Bhagwan Das
Ajay Kumar Saxena
Posted on 17 May, 2024 07:54 AM

Renewable energy generation, particularly from solar power, is on the rise to lower carbon emissions. However, solar photovoltaic plants require vast tracts of land, leading to competition with agricultural land use. Agrovoltaics offer a solution by integrating solar PV systems with farming on the same land.
Solar energy and land use (Image: Rawpixel, CC0)
Highlighting the solar-agriculture-water nexus
Incentivising the use of panel cleaning robots could enhance water resource management
Hitesh Supe
Abhishek Abhishek
Ram Avtar
Posted on 16 May, 2024 10:38 AM

The rapid expansion of solar energy in India presents challenges related to cropland encroachment and water-resource scarcity.
Solar Power Plant Telangana II (Image: Thomas Lloyd Group, Wikimedia Commons)
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