World Bank president says private funds should aid energy transition

The World Bank's newly-appointed president Ajay Banga has lauded improvements in the renewable fuels space, and said private investment could help countries transition to clea... Read More

US Act makes RE components cheaper than imports, adds 4 mn jobs: Study

Made-in-USA wind- and solar-power components could soon prove cheaper than imports, helping add 4 million new jobs in the country's renewables sector, according to a report by rese... Read More

At Bonn UNCCC, COP28 President calls for 'just' and 'balanced' energy transition, voice for Global South

COP28 President Dr Sultan Al Jaber has called for a "just" and "balanced" energy transition "that leaves no one behind", and emphasized the need to listen to all voices in the clim... Read More

New York power grid under strain due to slow addition of renewables capacity, warns operator

New York's power grid is straining from the state's rapid electrification and slow transition to renewables, its grid operator New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) warned i... Read More

India planning ₹3,760 crore incentives for 4,000 MWh capacity BESS projects

India will offer ₹3,760 crore in incentives to companies for setting up battery storage projects of total 4,000 megawatt hours (MWh) capacity, Reuters reports, quoting unidentified... Read More

Airlines reiterate Net Zero by 2050, seek incentives for sustainable fuels

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) concluded its three-day summit in Istanbul by reaffirming its commitment for the industry to reach Net Zero by 2050, and called f... Read More

EESL targets ceiling fans in energy efficiency drive

Energy Efficiency Services Ltd will seek to deploy about 10 million energy efficient ceiling fans across India, the company said, as part of its moves to improve energy consumption... Read More

US DoE announces $46 million funding for nuclear fusion innovators

The US Department of Energy has announced $46 million in funding to eight companies involved in developing fusion power plants, as part of a government attempt to hold a pilot-scal... Read More

India might halve import tax on solar panels, rollback GST

India might halve the import tax on solar panels and rollback the GST rate on the devices because of a shortage in domestic production, Reuters reports in an exclusive, citing thre... Read More

India and Australia deepen cooperation on green hydrogen

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his two-day trip to Australia on Wednesday finalizing new agreements focused on expanding bilateral trade and cooperation across ... Read More

FAME-II: Taking stock after the EV subsidy-cut knock

Following up on the subsidy reduction announcement by the government of India, the India Electric Mobility Council (IEMC) looks back at the substantial progress of the Faster ... Read More

FAME-II subsidy for E2Ws slashed; prices to go up, push for OEMs to innovate

The Union Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has reduced the incentives for electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) under Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME)-II sche... Read More

IRENA launches report on low-cost energy transition finance at G20

In partnership with the Indian G20 Presidency, The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has launched a comprehensive report on how low-cost finance can accelerat... Read More

‘The world needs to add 1,000 GW of renewables capacity annually, against 295 GW last year’

Francesco La Camera, Director General of IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency), talks to ETN Editor-in-Chief Ashok Thakur on barriers limiting the off-take of renewable ene... Read More

UAE bats in favor of fossil fuels, suggests cutting emissions instead

The United Arab Emirates has pushed back in favour of conventional sources of energy, suggesting countries agree to phase out emissions rather than fossil fuels. Countries should a... Read More

World Utilities Congress puts sustainable power, water supplies in spotlight

On the second day of the World Utilities Congress 2023 being held at Abu Dhabi, UAE, global leaders addressed on solutions to ensure sustainable, reliable, and affordable power and... Read More

IESW 2023: Global Energy Storage Outlook and Key Takeaways

To understand where India is in terms of its energy storage market adoption and deployment, a snapshot of global megatrends and emerging outlook of top international markets will h... Read More

IESW 2023: Another Renewables wave coming, Storage industry primed for take-off!

The first session on Day 2 of the India Energy Storage Week – IESW 2023 – launched on a positive note with panelists in agreement not just over the importance and criticality of en... Read More

IESW 2023: Battery Swapping is viable and scalable, it’s here to stay

The final Track 2 session on the inaugural day focused on battery swapping and was moderated by Gurusharan Dhillon, Director of e-Mobility at CES. The panel consisted of Randheer S... Read More

Inside Europe's hydrogen game plan: 10 MT production + 10 MT imports by 2030

Europe is firming up ambitious plans to build scale in the Hydrogen economy as part of the continent's attempts to decarbonise energy supply and move away from Russian oil and gas.... Read More

Chile releases National Strategy For Lithium; plans to nationalize the industry

Chile's President, Gabriel Boric recently announced the government's National Lithium Strategy asserting that the State will be present throughout the lithium produc... Read More

MHI allocates ₹ 800 Cr. to Oil PSUs for setting up 7,432 Fast-charging EV stations

The Union Ministry of Heavy Industries has recently announced the sanction of ₹ 800 crores under FAME India Scheme Phase II to the PSU Oil Marketing Companies (OMC) - Indian O... Read More

SESI 2023: Setting a pragmatic roadmap for Stationary Energy Storage in India

Organized by IESA, the Stationary Energy Storage India 2023 conference saw key stakeholders exchanging their views on the current and emerging outlook for stationary energy st... Read More

Budget 2023-24: Responses from Clean Energy and Technology Industries

The Union Budget 2023-24 has garnered positive response from various industries stakeholders, especially for its impetus on specific measures towards net-zero goals and g... Read More

IESA lauds Budget 2023-24 as forward-looking and growth-oriented

India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), India's leading clean energy technology industry alliance, has welcomed the Union government's latest budgetary announcements as progress... Read More

Budget 2023-24: 4 GWh BESS, customs duty exemption to boost EV battery making

The Union Budget for the financial year 2023-24 was presented by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the Parliament today. As per the minister's budget speech, 'Green g... Read More

Budget 2023-24: IESA suggests tax cuts, credit guarantee, PLI for stationary storage

India's clean tech industry alliance India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) has made a detailed representation to the Union Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman early thi... Read More

US DoE $125 million for next-gen Batteries and Energy Storage research

To support Energy Innovation Hub projects that emphasize multi-disciplinary fundamental research to address long-standing and emerging challenges for rechargeable batteries, the U.... Read More

EU's 'Green Deal Industrial Plan' likely to boost energy storage in Europe

The European Union (EU) has proposed a new comprehensive support package to boost renewable energy and clean technology innovation including battery manufacturing and energy storag... Read More

Indian cabinet approves ₹19,744 crore National Green Hydrogen Mission

The Union cabinet of India chaired by PM Narendra Modi has approved the much-awaited National Green Hydrogen Mission. In pursuit of making the country a global hub f... Read More
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