The schism between Democratic environmental ideals and California voters’ anxiety about affordability, notably gas prices, were on full display during an environmental policy forum among some of the state’s top Democratic candidates for governor on Wednesday. The Democrats questioned the economic impact Californians could face because of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s goal to have the state…
The past three years have been the world’s . In 2025, Earth was  than the long-term average, perilously close to breaching the Paris Agreement goal of 1.5°C. This warming is fuelling Australia’s current . Other consequences are visible globally, from Iran’s  to  and  in the United States to  hitting southern Asia. We know what to do to tackle the climate crisis: Replace…
India plans to unlock 100 gigawatt (GW) of hydro pumped storage capacity over the next two decades as it races to stabilise a power system increasingly dominated by solar and wind, according to a roadmap prepared by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). The strategy positions pumped storage as the backbone of grid-scale energy storage, critical…
Presenting as one of the world’s largest and most investment-ready markets for clean energy at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026, India sought investments of $300–$350 billion in the sector by 2030. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi, who attended the forum in Davos, said India’s energy transition offers speed, scale, stability…
IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh. | Photo Credit: File Photo Andhra Pradesh Minister for IT and HRD Nara Lokesh met Yukio Kani, Global CEO and Chair of Japan-based renewable energy major, JERA, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, and invited the company to explore clean energy investments in the State….
India’s ambitious smart metering programme is delivering measurable financial and operational gains for several power distribution companies, but experts and utility heads warn that unresolved challenges around data utilisation, manpower capacity and consumer engagement could limit its long-term impact unless urgently addressed. Senior officials from state utilities and the power sector at an industry event…
Phase 1 is nearly complete, with about 90-100 per cent of its transmission lines and substations commissioned across eight states. There was a delay in reaching its initial 2022 target due to land acquisition hurdles, right-of-way clearances, equipment supply constraints and financing challenges. Work for this phase is expected to finish very soon, while Phase…