Clean Energy / Renewable Energy Facts 1. India is currently running the worlds’ most extensive renewable energy expansion programme, where a potential 175 GW of energy can be generated every year. It is planned to be completed in 2022. 2. In Iceland, 100% of their energy is supplied through geothermal and hydropower sources. …
Solar Waste – A Sunny Challenge! Solar power is considered to be one of the cleanest sources of energy that doesn’t pollute the environment. However, the story is incomplete at best. Every source of energy needs proper waste management and it is no different in the case of Solar Power. While the solar …
Do Electric Vehicles really provide a solution? Electric Vehicles or EVs run on rechargeable electric batteries and use an electric motor instead of a conventional combustion engine. These vehicles can be charged anywhere with a stable electricity supply. The last ten years have seen a big jump in the popularity and demand for electric vehicles …
Solar Waste – A Sunny Challenge! Solar power is considered to be one of the cleanest sources of energy that doesn’t pollute the environment. However, the story is incomplete at best. Every source of energy needs proper waste management and it is no different in the case of Solar Power. While the solar power potential …
What is Clean Energy? Clean Energy is a form of energy that does not emit carbon while in use or after use. You may ask what is carbon and why reducing carbon emissions matter? Carbon is a greenhouse gas, and like all other greenhouse gases, if it is frequently emitted into the environment, it can …
Conundrums of Clean Energy In Glasgow, during the COP 26 climate talks in November last year, emphasis on clean energy was on the agenda for many countries. World leaders of more than 50% of countries present in Scotland agreed and pledged to adopt clean technologies during this crucial decade. Shifting to clean fuels …
How does India produce its energy? India is the third-largest carbon-emitting country in the world after China and the US. There are two main reasons for this, the first being heavy dependence on fossil fuels and the second is low production and use of clean sources of energy. Most of the electricity in …
Improved Cooking Stove – Care India’s clean energy initiative Care India is an NGO based in New Delhi. This organisation primarily works with women and engages on the issues of economic and social empowerment. It works towards the empowerment of women from lower castes and marginalized communities. Traditional ways of cooking food that …
Improved Cooking Stove – Care India’s clean energy initiative Read More »
A fresh breeze of wind energy Wind energy is a clean source of energy that neither pollutes water nor air. It uses windmills and turbines to produce energy. The turbine works as a fan and generates power. Regions with excessive and frequent winds have an advantage in installing windmills. According to the Ministry …
Solar energy – A Ray of Hope Solar energy is produced using the medium of solar panels which help in converting sunlight into electricity. India significantly needs to transition to solar energy and recently, Rajasthan has emerged as India’s leading producer and user of solar energy. Since Rajasthan’s significant landmass is covered in …
