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India saves over $4 billion in fuel costs through solar power in first six months of 2022
•The contribution of solar generation in seven key Asian countries, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Thailand, avoided potential fossil fuel costs of around $34 billion from January to June 2022
Concerted efforts needed from all sectors, states to achieve 500 GW renewable energy capacity: Union Minister
•The minister Bhagwanth Khuba lauded the role played by the states in the renewable energy sector. Joint efforts of states and Centre resulted in the country achieving the goal of 175 GW of clean energy capacity, set by Prime Minister Modi as per the 2015 Paris agreement, he added
'The Sacrifice Zone': Myanmar bears cost of green energy
•The sacrifice is visible from the air, in toxic turquoise pools that dot the landscape covered by mountain jungles just a few years ago. Since rare earth clays in Myanmar are soft and near the surface, they can easily be scooped into these pools of chemicals
Germany aiming green energy ties with India during G7 summit
•India already has good technology and big companies have highly invested in renewable energy but they are joining forces to move forward and make this planet better that counts on renewable energy, Stephan Grabherr, Deputy Ambassador German Embassy said
European Union needs to recycle more to hit green energy goals by 2050, says report
•Europe could be self-sufficient for 40 to 75 per cent of its clean energy metal needs by 2050 if it invests heavily now in recycling infrastructure and cuts red tape, said the report
Earth and soul | How green jobs are eco-friendly, sustainable and futuristic
Geetanjali Mehra •It is time to tap the potential of green jobs and integrate them to our economy so as sustainability becomes a culture
Transition from old to green and clean energy is urgent, our survival depends on it, says Mukesh Ambani
Moneycontrol News •The Reliance Industries chairman and managing director said that the country would make the transition from fossil fuels to green and clean energy and become a major resource of solar and hydrogen energy in the coming decades
Here's why countries must seek balance in energy mix as they chase climate goals
Sanjeev Kumar Tiwari •As consumer demand rises, manufacturers are unable to meet demand due to supply chain snarls. The collective effect has caused a grave shortage of resources that underpin modern life.
EU climate chief pledges measures to ensure equal burden-sharing in transition to green energy
•Frans Timmermans made the comment at the European Parliament in Strasbourg during a debate on proposed legislation aimed at helping the bloc cut emissions at least by 55 percent by 2030
Adani Green inks 50:50 joint venture with energy major Total; French firm to invest $510 mn in 2GW solar projects
Fp Staff •The transaction underlines the AGEL and Total’s commitment to address India’s growing demand for power in a sustainable manner and help meet India’s climate change goals, the statement said.