In a competitive and aggressive reverse auction for 1GW wind energy projects in India, tariffs were closed at as low as 3.46 kilo-watt per hour. This was the first time a reverse auction was conducted for wind energy projects in India. The auction was called
You might remember the Indian Cricket Team’s kit for the 2015 ICC World Cup – the jersey wasn’t made from cotton, instead it was created from fabric made from recycled Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles – yes those ordinary mineral water and soft drink bottles you
If you thought waste food was only worth landfills, a few industry-leading companies such as Sainsbury and Waitrose in the UK ensure their leftover food, which is not donated, is converted into electricity. Taking this a notch further, Waitrose has collaborated with, renewable biomethane gas
Sustainable fashion touched a new high with introduction of a beautiful pink gown created from recycled plastic waste collected from shorelines. The dress is made by fashion retail brand H&M for its Conscious Exclusive Collection. The dress made from bionic polyester, fabric from recycled ocean
Bangladesh is about to run, first-of-its-kind, three-wheeled ambulances that are entirely powered by solar-energy including the lighting. The ambulance is well-equipped, cheaper, and faster than hand-pulled rickshaw’s that are currently in use. It can work in rural areas with no electricity. Moreover, the poverty-stricken health
In a breakthrough research, material scientists at the University of Oulu in Finland have revealed that a type of perovskite crystal structure has properties to harvest energy from different forms of energy including heat, kinetic and solar energy and convert it into electricity. Perovskites are
In a bid to win contract for development of 750 MW – world’s largest solar power plant in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, India, tariffs for selling solar power from the plant were quoted as low as 2.97 kilo-watt per hour (1 unit power), which is a
Air pollution is one of the most serious perils, and particulate emission is the biggest contributor. While, most countries are paying no heed to the dire situation caused by air pollution, a company – offshoot of MIT Media Lab is working on a way to
We possibly have all types of amazing mobile devices that make life so easy and forgetful in the great outdoors. Only thing missing is a decent power source that can keep all these gadgets juiced up and running for as long as you want to
Over 5 million e-scooters and electric bikes are sold around the globe every year. When it comes to India, this number is very meager, even considering the fact that electric vehicles have positive implication on air quality. A National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP)