If power demand grows as per CEA projections, current and planned clean energy capacities will be sufficient If power demand grows faster, a high RE pathway will be most cost-effective, despite flexibility needs Investing in energy storage, transmission and Centre-state coordination is critical to ensure a reliable power supply New Delhi – India needs to […]
In Short : Transitioning to renewable power sources would yield a 2% decrease in emissions from the fertilizer industry, according to CEEW. This underscores the potential of renewable energy to mitigate environmental impact and drive sustainability within industrial sectors, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change. In Detail : A new study by CEEW […]
In Short : A study by CEEW reveals that India’s solar waste is projected to fill 720 Olympic-sized pools by 2030, highlighting the urgent need for robust recycling measures. In Detail : Photovoltaic waste materials contain cadmium, tellurium, silicon & silver. CEEW recommends recycling waste to reduce imports of these critical minerals & build a […]
Solar Rooftop: Today’s Budget announcement on rooftop solar further emphasises the active role Indian citizens will play in the country’s energy transition and supporting India’s climate commitments. Analysis by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) suggests that 20-25 GW of rooftop solar capacity would be supported through solarisation of 1 crore households. Further, […]
Carbon emissions of an average earner in developed countries much more than richest 10% in India, Brazil, other developing countries: CEEW Richest 10% in developed nations, China adopting low-carbon lifestyles could save 3.4 billion tonnes of CO2 yearly A carbon tax on the richest 10% in developed countries and China could generate USD 500 billion […]
By 2030, developed countries will overshoot carbon emission targets by 38 per cent Only two developed countries—Norway and Belarus—are on track to achieve their NDCs Even with post-2030 reductions, developed countries’ total emissions would still threaten 1.5°C target New Delhi : Developed countries are projected to collectively emit around 3.7 giga tonnes extra carbon dioxide […]
● The Indian Pavillion at COP 27 showcases visionary citizen-centric energy access, transition, security and justice-related initiatives ● The Conference to hold discussion on ways to accelerate the deployment of energy efficient and low carbon technologies as well as market investment to facilitate and strengthen the global energy transition The Ministry of New and Renewable […]
Abhinav Soman, Programme Associate, CEEW said, “The survey points to an important concern regarding EVs among consumers — the resale value. Recent state EV policies are already beginning to address this with incentives to OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) offering buy-back schemes and such measures will help develop a secondary market.” A survey found that 80 […]
REC Limited, a public infrastructure finance company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) to collaborate on activities to improve the operational and financial sustainability of discoms through holistic deployment of smart meters, strengthening of power distribution networks and improved quality of service for electricity consumers. The […]