High learning rates and rapid cost decreases for new technologies in recent years have combined with effective support policies to accelerate the spread of renewable energy around the world.

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy released the operational guidelines for implementation of off-grid and decentralised solar applications sub scheme "Off-Grid And Decentralised Solar Pv Applications" during 12th plan period.

The Karnataka Solar Policy 2014-2021 policy is expected to give a major boost to solar power production in the state and envisages generating 450 MW energy in the 2014-15 financial year. Read full text.

There is a growing interest in how to deliver energy services to people on a low income, not just for household use but to earn a living: the so-called ‘productive uses’ of energy. One sector that deserves particular attention is smallholder agriculture.

According to this new IEA report China, India, the European Union and the United States alone should invest at least USD 380 billion in new electricity storage capacity by 2050 to support decarbonisation.