The economics of decarbonizing fleets are demonstrably viable. Now commercial transport operators need to identify the best way to capture value. US fleet decarbonization would not just be good for the planet; it also makes compelling economic sense. Based on the total cost of ownership (TCO), battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will outperform their internal-combustion-engine (ICE) […]
Federal EV Charging Network Could Push U.S. to Electrification – EQ Mag Pro
EV sales rose 85% last year, but meeting Biden’s 2030 goal to have half of new vehicles be electric is a stretch. ALEXANDRIA, Va. : President Biden’s State of the Union address on Tuesday touted the administration’s efforts to build an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, which includes 500,000 chargers, and according to a recent […]
Saul Griffith on Mobilizing America to Fight Climate Change and Win the Future
On this week’s Political Climate, we explore how to launch a “war-time mobilization effort” to tackle climate change and reboot the U.S. economy. It will take a massive war-time mobilization effort to effectively address the climate emergency, argues Saul Griffith — inventor, MacArthur genius fellow, CEO of Otherlab, and co-founder of Rewiring America, an organization […]
Electrification: Powering the Shift for Two-Wheeler Segment Towards Electric Mobility
Pune, Maharashtra, India : Business Wire India The future of electric two-wheeler market is growing rapidly and the major drivers for this market are the increasing health-conscious consumers, high traffic congestions, environmental concerns and initiatives which focus on reduction of toxic emissions. According to Fortune Business Insights, The Global E-bike segment was USD 10.05 billion […]
WBERC approves investment proposal of Rs. 242.24 Crores for electrification of 6,46,439 rural households in West Bengal under SAUBHAGYA scheme
WBERC approves the investment proposal of Rs. 242.24 Crores to provide last mile connectivity and electrification of 646439 rural households in 23 districts of West Bengal under SAUBHAGYA scheme The Commission after considering the above facts and submissions made by WBSEDCL in their petition dated 04.06.2019 along with supplementary petition dated 25.02.2020 approves the investment […]
Accelerated Electrification Coupled with Renewables Can Put China on Path Toward Carbon Neutrality
China’s Accelerated Decarbonization” report by BloombergNEF presents how China could speed up its decarbonization, and the economic benefits of progressing towards net-zero Shanghai, December 1, 2020 : Today, BloombergNEF (BNEF) and Bloomberg Philanthropies released “China’s Accelerated Decarbonization” – a new white paper detailing how China could take major steps toward its recently announced carbon neutrality […]
Union Power Ministry has invested Rs 11,000 Crore worth of initiatives for electrification in Bihar in last 3-4 years: Shri R. K. Singh
Power Minister Shri R.K. Singh inaugurates NTPC’s community focused initiatives in Bihar Shri R.K. Singh inaugurates a 3 km long Meh-Indrapuri Barrage Road at Nabinagar, Aurangabad; to cut distance to Patna by 12 KM Shri Singh inaugurates two community buildings for Rs 62 Lakhs to support 13,500 villagers in adjoining villages Also inaugurates a multi […]
AFDB to provide underserved communities in Nigeria with sustainable energy solutions
The African Development Bank and the Government of Nigeria have launched the National Electrification Project (NEP), to address critical energy access deficits by channeling private sector investments into mini grid and off-grid solutions. The project, which will be implemented by Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency, is a boost to efforts to achieve the target of universal […]
Solar power plants established on three small islands in East Nusa Tenggara
State-owned electricity company PLN has established three solar power plants in Alor regency, East Nusa Tenggara, as part of the company’s commitment to boosting renewable energy in the country while providing basic infrastructure for frontier, outermost and least developed regions. The plants have a combined capacity of 640 kilowatt peak (KWp) or less than 1 […]
Despite progress, world falling short of meeting global energy targets for 2030
Notable progress has been made on energy access in recent years, with the number of people living without electricity dropping to roughly 840 million from 1 billion in 2016 and 1.2 billion in 2010. Despite significant progress in recent years, the world is falling short of meeting the global energy targets set in the United […]