Mongabay series: Clean Energy
In response to global discussions on climate change, India has been steadily increasing the growth rate for renewable energy vis-à-vis conventional energy. The years 2016-17 and 2018-19 averaged an annual growth rate of around 24% for the renewable sector, and it has been continuing since then. Reducing the use of fossil fuels and increasing the use of renewable energy is the overall objective of the transition to clean energy. For this to happen effectively, a host of factors need to come together, including policy support for renewables, improved grid connectivity, better pricing, etc. It also requires larger public support, which would strengthen the hands of the policymakers. A vibrant and robust discussion on the clean energy transition can support and strengthen the public as well as policy understanding, discussions and decision making. Through the Clean Energy series, Mongabay-India aims to explore the nuances that build the larger picture of India's clean energy ambitions. This would include progress in the generation, transmission, distribution and pricing of renewable power. The series will also look at the efficacy of linking renewable power generation to local grids and the progress made towards making grid-linked systems viable for the producer-consumers. It will analyze the distribution between centralized, utility-scale installations vis-à-vis decentralized, rooftop installations.
India steps up plans to explore critical minerals crucial to its clean energy transition
LPG subsidy can increase uptake, but interventions needed to counter myths and improve access
[Explainer] What is SF₆? Why should we be monitoring it?
The balance between expanding renewable projects and feeding India’s population
Study reveals G20 nations increased fossil fuel investments in 2022, defying climate goals
Glare hazard from solar panels, a safety concern for the airports switching to clean energy
The potential of mini-grids as a sustainable and economical alternative for global electrification
Speedy uptake of five-star rated fans needs government push to make them affordable, say experts
On a bumpy road to net zero, trucks shift gear to reduce emissions
Odanthurai’s windmill experiment, a pioneering move that had its wind knocked out
Residents near one of India’s largest uranium mines suspect contamination affecting their fields and health
As e-mobility gains traction, what’s in store for the friendly neighbourhood mechanic?
[Commentary] Green credits can be an incentive for cities to take climate action based on local need
Depleting groundwater makes it difficult for Rajasthan farmers to use solar pumps
What happened to Tamil Nadu’s model renewable energy village?
New report estimates district-wise crop residue potential for bioenergy production
Renewable energy investments slow in coal-rich Jharkhand
A wind project has been waiting to power up for a decade in Jammu and Kashmir
Green credit scheme encourages ‘environment-friendly’ behaviour, but needs strong regulation to work
Special series
Wetland Champions
- [Commentary] India establishes the largest network of Ramsar Sites in South Asia
- [Commentary] Wetland champions: Promise from the grassroots
- The story of Jakkur lake sets an example for inclusive rejuvenation projects
- Welcome to Tsomgo lake: Please don’t litter
Environment And Health
- Stitching sustainability amidst climate change challenges
- Gujarat bans exotic Conocarpus tree amid health and environment hazard
- Malaria-carrying mosquitoes shift homes from forests to rice fields
- [Commentary] Neglecting household biomedical waste management can lead to adverse environmental effects
India's Iconic Landscapes
- Saving India’s wild ‘unicorns’
- Indrella ampulla’s genetic tapestry unveils colour morphs isolated across the Palghat Gap
- [Commentary] Up close and personal with the fragility of the Himalayas
- Studies reveal impact of land use on species diversity in rock outcrops
Beyond Protected Areas
- Rehabilitating trafficked star tortoises using genetic intelligence
- [Interview] Richie Mehta on addressing the elephant in the room in ‘Poacher’
- Scientists leap beyond Latin to give local flair to species names
- Deaths in human-animal conflict in Wayanad spark protests and debates
Conserving Agro-biodiversity
- [Commentary] GROW with agroforestry, a step towards sustainable land management
- Millet tradition loses flavour among Madhya Pradesh’s tribals
- A village nurtures traditional food systems in response to climate change
- Rising air pollution impacts India’s crop yields and food security
Just Transitions
- How unplanned coal mine closures in India are affecting dependent communities, especially women
- Green Credit Scheme’s ‘methodology’ doesn’t inspire confidence among experts
- Conflict over critical mineral prospecting in Odisha signals need for better community involvement
- Fuel leak in Manipur raises concerns over water contamination