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Developing economies can have climate resilient energy independence: Report
As one of the fastest growing large economies, India's burgeoning energy sector can make a major contribution to immediate and deep emissions reduction: IEEFA
 "Developing economies can have climate resilient energy independence: Report")
Joe Biden launches $6 billion effort to save distressed nuclear plants
Biden administration is launching a $6 billion effort to save nuclear power plants at risk of closing, citing the need to continue nuclear energy as a carbon-free source of power
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Over 200 Apple suppliers across 25 countries commit to using clean power
Over 10 gigawatts of clean power is operational now, out of nearly 16 gigawatts in total commitments in the coming years
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Will India's green hydrogen projects fuel its future needs?
Govt had launched a green hydrogen policy in February this year. Companies like Reliance, Larsen & Tourbo and Adani have announced projects worth Rs 6 trillion. So how is this sector shaping up?
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Clean energy spending in economic recovery packages surged by 50%: IEA
Across emerging and developing economies, however, the total amount of fiscal resources being dedicated to sustainable recovery measures is one-tenth of the amount in advanced economies
 "Clean energy spending in economic recovery packages surged by 50%: IEA")
Russia's Ukraine invasion supercharges push to make a new green fuel
A nearly 450% jump in European gas prices the past year made the green fuel of the future cost-competitive about a decade ahead of schedule
 "Russia's Ukraine invasion supercharges push to make a new green fuel")
Vedanta to source 580 MW green energy for India operations
The company said a power delivery agreement has been signed with the Sterlite Power Technologies Private Ltd, a special purpose vehicle for supply of solar and wind-based energy
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DVC, NTPC establish joint venture for renewable power projects
DVC will hold 49 per cent and NTPC Renewable will hold 51 per cent in the JV
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Lethargic progress seen in Centre's clean energy ambition, shows data
None of the parties discussed environmental issues in any detail in their manifestos in the five states that went to polls this year
 "Lethargic progress seen in Centre's clean energy ambition, shows data")
Biden proposes more assistance to India in clean energy, digital economy
The funding increase for India supports India's role as a regional leader by increasing clean energy and other climate programming.
491 charging stations installed as on Mar 1 under FAME: Petroleum Ministry
The Phase-II of FAME India scheme proposes to give a push to electric vehicles (EVs) in public transport and encourage adoption of EVs by way of market creation and demand aggregation
 "491 charging stations installed as on Mar 1 under FAME: Petroleum Ministry")
Dutch bank ING to end financing for new oil and gas projects, say executive
The move by financial services firm raises pressure on peers to heed a call for a halt to funding for new fossil fuel projects.
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ACME Group partners with Scatec to develop ammonia facility in Oman
Industry analysts forecast global annual demand for green ammonia to reach up to 200 million tonne by 2050
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China aims to build 450 GW of solar, wind power on Gobi desert
President Xi Jinping has pledged to bring China's total wind and solar capacity to at least 1,200 GW and to cap its carbon emission to a peak by 2030
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Explained: Why $100 oil could hurt the energy transition more than it helps
When fossil fuel prices rise, consumers start to take electric vehicles and clean energy alternatives more seriously - not just for their environmental benefits but in hopes of eventually saving cash
 "Explained: Why $100 oil could hurt the energy transition more than it helps")
India adds record 10 gigawatt solar capacity in 2021: Mercom report
The country had made 3.2 GW of solar capacity installations during 2020, Mercom India Research said in its latest report
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Making green hydrogen work
India needs a more comprehensive approach
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India plans to produce 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030
Green hydrogen, produced using renewable energy, has some of the best environmental credentials among cleaner-burning fuels
Free wheeling of power under National Hydrogen Policy: Raj Kumar Singh
The government on Thursday unveiled the first part of the much-awaited National Hydrogen Policy, allowing free wheeling of renewable energy used for producing green hydrogen
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Implementing Sebi's ESG framework tough for Indian companies: Rating agency
The government's clean energy push has prompted the regulator to roll out a series of rules for the country's top 1,000 listed companies
