The concept of a circular economy is gaining traction as a promising solution to tackle the global challenges of resource depletion, waste generation, and environmental degradation. In contrast to the traditional linear economy, which follows a “take-make-waste” model, the circular economy aims to keep resources in use for as long Read more…
Hydrogen has been touted as a potential game-changer in the transition to a low-carbon economy. It is a clean, versatile energy carrier that can be used in a variety of applications, from transportation to industrial processes. However, the production of hydrogen is currently dominated by gray hydrogen, which is produced Read more…
The IGBC Landscape Credit Natural Topography is a vital credit for any green building project, which emphasizes the preservation of natural topography and landscapes. Natural topography refers to the natural features of the site, such as hills, valleys, water bodies, and other ecological features. The aim of this credit is Read more…
In April 2022, Torrent Power, one of India’s leading power distribution companies, announced an investment of Rs. 4.2 billion in Sunshakti Solar, a subsidiary of Adani Green Energy, one of India’s leading renewable energy companies. This investment is aimed at supporting Sunshakti Solar’s growth and sustainability initiatives in the renewable Read more…
In March 2022, Airtel announced a small investment of Rs 78.8 million in Avaada Clean Energy, a leading renewable energy company in India. This investment is aimed at supporting Avaada Clean Energy’s growth and sustainability initiatives in the renewable energy sector. Avaada Clean Energy is a renewable energy company based Read more…
Reliance New Energy, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, announced an investment of Rs 501 million in Altigreen, a leading electric vehicle technology company, in February 2022. This investment is aimed at strengthening Reliance’s position in the renewable energy and electric vehicle market in India. Altigreen is a Bengaluru-based company that Read more…
India is home to vast reserves of lithium, a crucial element for manufacturing lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems. According to the Nitti Aayog-RMI report on energy storage, India has the potential to become a major player in the global battery manufacturing industry by tapping Read more…
Tesla’s Giga factory, also known as the Tesla Vega Factory, is one of the largest battery manufacturing facilities in the world. Located in Nevada, USA, the factory has the capacity to produce 35 GWh of lithium-ion batteries per year, which is more than the total global production of EV batteries Read more…
India is at the cusp of a revolution in the energy sector with a growing demand for clean energy and the need to reduce dependency on fossil fuels. This requires a major shift towards the use of electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy sources. However, the availability of lithium-ion batteries, Read more…
n recent years, the world has witnessed a growing concern for the need to tackle climate change. Governments, businesses, and civil society organizations have come together to identify ways to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change. One such initiative is the Science-Based Targets initiative Read more…