I confess, I’m baffled. All this hue and cry around Trump withdrawing the USA from the Paris Agreement – his second such attempt, though this one will probably be successful – has left me wondering why everyone appears to be blindsided. He told us what he was going to do. He’s done it before. Why…
In a move to bolster small and medium enterprises in the clean energy sector, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced expanded exemptions from basic customs duty on cobalt powder, lithium-ion battery scrap, lead, zinc, and 12 other critical minerals. This builds on the July 2024 Budget, where 25 minerals not available domestically were exempted…
(Source: www.vecteezy.com) India’s energy transition towards net-zero emissions would require a spend of about $15 trillion (at current prices) between 2022 to 2070. This was the finding of a report prepared by Deloitte India and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). This translates to an annual average spend of $300 billion…
Thirty-six years after the Union government set up the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) for promoting, developing and extending financial assistance for sustainable energy development, the agency is all set to go public through an initial public offering (IPO). This is a welcome development as not only can IREDA raise money from the equity…
India played host to a bevy of world leaders during the G20 summit in what increasingly appears to be an “all pomp and no substance” exercise, especially when it comes to reiterating the global commitment to sustainability goals. While India can take diplomatic pride for pushing through an unscathed declaration, there is a big question…
Climate change is real and it’s quite obvious from the extreme weather conditions prevailing across different geographies. While parts of Europe are sweltering under record-breaking temperatures resulting in wildfires, massive floods have caused severe destruction and loss of lives in others. India has already witnessed both extremes this season. While the country is facing its…
A recent study led by researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the University of Cambridge in the UK has raised concerns about the potential impact of climate change on India’s sovereign credit rating. The study suggests that if steps are not taken to address climate change, India’s credit rating could face a…
Introduction Welcome to RePower India, the driving force behind India’s renewable energy revolution! We are excited to share how our innovative solutions are transforming the way we generate and consume energy, paving the way for a greener and more sustainable future. Transition word: Moreover, as climate change and energy security become pressing challenges, it is…
The Potential of Solar Energy India is a land blessed with abundant sunlight, making it the perfect candidate for harnessing the power of the sun. At RePower India, we believe that solar energy holds the key to a sustainable future for our nation. With its numerous benefits, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions, lower energy costs,…
