Emerging changes in the environmental scenario have compelled governments across the world to look for alternatives that help reduce carbon emissions and keep climate change under tabs. In India too, plans are on to harness power from solar energy, via concentrated solar power.

A recent order may have exempted PV solar projects from environmental clearance, but experts have their concerns about the rationality of this decision.

It could well be the key to using natural gas to replace petroleum as a source of gasoline and other transportation fuels. Carbon Sciences, Inc (CABN.OB), the company which has developed a breakthrough technology to make gasoline from natural gas and carbon dioxide, recently announced initial results of its dry reforming of methane technology in a commercial facility.

One of the first studies to be done in India with regard to the feasibility and applicability of the solar power in industry has shown promising results. Anurag Mishra throws light on what it could augur for India in the times to come.

With the emphasis on renewables surmounting the development of intelligent grids is crucial. This will ease pressure on the grid and increase its capacity.

The formation of GRIHA as the National Rating System of India is a pioneering step towards promoting the green building concept in India.

The formation of GRIHA as the National Rating System of India is a pioneering step towards promoting the green building concept in India.

Dr Pramod Deo, Chairman, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission speaks to R Gupta on the challenges facing the power sector and plans to tackle them.

Car owners will have more knowledge on the eco-friendly status of their vehicles, as the government is all set to launch a star labelling system to stipulate strict fuel efficiency norms. 

Ground source heat pumps have been a success among corporates both in India and abroad. Yet, lack of technical know-how and public awareness is holding back this highly efficient system from rapid growth.

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