Aug 02, 2019
Focus on Energy Storage: Size and Costs Finally Promise a Breakthrough Soon
Energy storage, even though being discussed widely today, has been around for a while. Basic storage batteries have been used since the early 1800s, when Alessandro...
To read the first part of this series, click here. So just what are the options out there for storage at scale? We take a look...
The southwest monsoon may have arrived fashionably late and moody this year but has now picked up momentum and bountiful rains in parts of the country...
Shiny glass facade buildings have become popular with architects and their clients in India as they provide a view of the city skyline, while letting in...
Will Enthusiasm for E-Buses Keep up With Announcements in India?
Kerala, a state not exactly known for its manufacturing prowess, has a stated goal to 'manufacture' 3000 electric buses under the state's electric vehicles policy. Until...
Corporate Pledges for Going Renewable. Have They Outlived Their Purpose?
The Re100, an initiative started presumably to showcase 100 global corporates who make a commitment to the environment, has just signed up its 189th member. If...
Will Tax Sops Help in Faster Adoption of Electric Vehicles?
It often takes a tax break for an idea to be adopted. And if it is a substantial cut, then greater the force to get it...
Centre Wants States to Compete in Water Conservation Race
Giving the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan twist to water conservation, the central government now wants states to compete to tackle one of India's biggest challenges. Parliamentary Affairs...
As Water Takes Centre Stage, India Will Need to Travel Down New Paths
A month into the secondĀ term of his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rung in enough changes, and made announcements, to make clear that his...
Climate Change: Europe Faces the Heat
Europe is gearing up for another extreme heatwave that could set all-time records for several countries in the region. Another heatwave is set to engulf parts...