“India’s ambitious renewable energy targets reflect a strong commitment towards sustainable development and combating climate change. MNRE’s plan to add 50 GW of renewable capacity every year, with a focus on wind energy, and GOI’s goal of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based installed capacity by 2030 are driving innovation, attracting Read more…
“Renewable energy resources are providing a valuable solution to the challenge of high coal transport costs, allowing India to diversify its energy mix and reduce dependence on expensive and polluting fuel sources.” India is heavily reliant on coal to meet its energy needs, with coal power plants accounting for around Read more…
The penetration of variable renewable energy (VRE) in India’s electricity system is increasing rapidly, driven by lower capital costs of solar PV, battery storage, and wind technologies. The country has set ambitious targets for renewable energy, aiming to achieve 450 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, including 280 GW Read more…
HCL Nagpur is a global technology company that has always been committed to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company embarked on a journey to achieve TRUE certification, the world’s first zero waste certification program developed by the Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). The aim was to Read more…
As the world moves towards a more sustainable energy system, renewable energy deployment is increasing at a rapid pace. This has led to a growing demand for energy storage solutions, particularly battery energy storage systems (BESS), which can help balance out the variability and uncertainty that comes with variable renewable Read more…
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has launched a scheme for financing solar rooftop installations for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India. This scheme aims to promote the adoption of solar energy among MSMEs and encourage them to invest in sustainable energy sources. In this blog, we Read more…
“India’s vision of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity is an ambitious goal, and solar power will play a crucial role in this journey. Developing our domestic cell and module manufacturing capacity is the need of the hour. With the implementation of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, we are Read more…
“The creation of India’s domestic carbon market is not only a major step towards reducing carbon emissions but also a significant contribution towards achieving the country’s updated nationally determined contribution. As the voluntary carbon market faces challenges in the new global framework, India’s initiative to encourage private and public entities Read more…
Firstgreen Consulting is a leading sustainability consulting firm based in India that offers a wide range of services, including waste management. Firstgreen Consulting offers Zero Waste certification services, which are designed to help businesses and organizations reduce the amount of waste generated by reusing existing materials, properly stewardship of designated Read more…