Between powering up your home, watering up the lawn, and cooking food, energy costs are one of the most significant expenses that a household faces on a monthly and annual basis. That is why more and more people are turning to green energy, choosing the best one that suits their needs. There are various ways to reduce both your energy costs and carbon footprint. Quite a few of them are simple and…
India, with a rapidly expanding economy and more than one billion people, is ranked 5th worldwide in terms of production and consumption. Electricity is one of the most important basic needs as the population increases. It is estimated that coal reserves will not last past 2040-50. More and more people are turning to renewable energy sources in order to meet their energy needs and close the gap between supply and demand. India is…
Did you know India has the largest clean energy program in the world? The project will generate 175 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy by 2022. India continues to be a strong supporter of the clean energy revolution. India is one of the first major powers to endorse the Paris Climate Deal 2015. During the Paris talks, the Indian PM proposed a global effort to expand the usage of solar energy. In December 2017, the International…
Each solar panel manufacturer in town will tell you the benefits. Nothing tells you as much about a solar panel investment as a self-assessment. We will put the “go green” idea aside for this post and look at solar energy investment. Solar Energy: Is it worth the investment? This is a very simple thing to do. Remember that electricity costs will continue to rise. Solar panels can help you to reduce or even eliminate…
What is the best way to know that India has a serious goal in renewable energy, namely to achieve 1,10791 MW of solar and wind power before 2022? The hint could be found in the fact Diu, an Indian Union Territory, now runs entirely on solar energy during the day. The 9 MW Solar Park that powers Diu is spread out over 50 acres of barren, unused land. The solar park was…
Corporate social responsibility is now an integral part of corporate governance systems all over the world. Corporate bodies have set goals for some time now based on the values that consumers place the most value in a brand. The latest CSR trend is the push for renewables. The difference is that green energy has become a part of CSR. In 2015, a study found that 91 percent of consumers around the world expected…
You will be amazed at the number of installations in rural areas in India. In contrast, you won’t find many solar installations in the urban areas. For a long time, the idea of decentralized microgrids has been circulating to help people become self-sufficient with electric power. The writer was shocked to discover that some households in a village located about 150 km from the National Capital Region were using grid-connected solar power. In comparison to…
India’s appetite for renewables grows year after year. The country is now ranked fourth globally for solar power generation. This is a remarkable achievement, given the efforts of advanced economies such as the UK and France. The Indian solar market has seen a surge in private investment, and the Government of India is encouraging it to become even more profitable. In a 2016 report by renewable energy consultancy BTI, the firm cites…
India has launched yet another initiative aimed at making the country safer and cleaner from pollution. Indian Railways operates the largest rail network in the world, ferrying record numbers of commuters every day. They have introduced a solar-powered train and plan to introduce more. The roofs of these Diesel Electrical Multiple Unit (DEMU) trains will be equipped with at least 16 panels, including backup batteries. Solar panels on carriages will generate 7,200kw…
Companies and states that do not switch to sustainable energy sources today are falling behind in international recognition, brand values, and perceptions of consumers and people. The annual celebration of Environment Day is not enough. A World Economic Forum Report from late 2016 stated that more than 30 countries have achieved solar parity. In these countries, adding a solar generator is cheaper than adding another fossil fuel. Apple and Johnson & Johnson are…
