Total Carbon Neutrality Ventures, the venture capital arm of French oil and gas major Total, has recently invested Rs 180 million in Freyr Energy, an Indian solar solutions provider. The investment, along with Schieder Electric Energy Access Asia and Capital 4 Development Partners, is aimed at supporting Freyr Energy’s growth Read more…
In August 2021, Augment Infrastructure, an Indian infrastructure investment firm, announced that it had raised $222.23 million from CleanMax, a leading provider of sustainable energy solutions. The investment will be used to finance the development and construction of renewable energy projects across India. In this article, we will take a Read more…
Torrent Power Limited, one of the leading power companies in India, has recently announced its acquisition of a 156 MW thermal power plant in West Bengal’s Haldia district. The deal has been signed with CESC Limited, Haldia Energy Limited, and other shareholders for a consideration of Rs. 7.9 billion. The Read more…
Electricity distribution companies (DISCOMS) play a crucial role in the power sector as they are responsible for delivering electricity to end consumers. However, there is a significant variation in the operational performance of DISCOMS in different states in India. This variation can be attributed to several factors, including state-specific policies, Read more…
The voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) in India will be done in a phased manner. The following is a summary of the proposed approach for the creation of the VCM in India. Phase 1: Development of a framework The first phase involves the development of a framework for the voluntary carbon Read more…
The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is a crucial tool used by the European Union to combat climate change. The EU ETS is a “cap and trade” system that allows trading of emission allowances, which helps to reduce emissions in a cost-effective and economically efficient manner. The system was Read more…
The EU Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS) has been instrumental in promoting carbon pricing within the European Union. This cap-and-trade system allows for the trading of emissions allowances to ensure that the total emissions remain within the prescribed cap. This trading approach helps to combat climate change in a cost-effective and Read more…
n recent years, there has been a significant increase in the demand for voluntary carbon credits. As countries and companies around the world strive to reduce their carbon footprint, carbon credits have become an increasingly popular tool for achieving carbon neutrality. In this article, we will discuss recent trends in Read more…
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) is a critical metric used in the building industry to determine the amount of solar radiation that enters a building through its fenestration system, including windows, doors, and skylights. It is defined as the ratio of solar heat gain through a fenestration system to the Read more…
The overall heat transfer coefficient (U-value) is a measure of a material’s ability to conduct heat. It indicates the rate at which heat flows through a specific material, from the warmer side to the cooler side. The U-value of a building envelope is an essential factor that determines its energy Read more…