Tag: #climateaction
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GOI to increase renewable energy capacity by 250GW in the next five years
To reach its goal of 500 GW of clean energy by 2030, the government recently unveiled a plan to install 250 GW of renewable energy capacity over the next five years. According to a statement from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the government has decided to release requests for proposals (RFPs) for 50…
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SJVN Green Energy secures a 200 Megawatt solar project in Maharashtra
State-owned SJVN announced that its green energy division had secured a 200 Megawatt solar project in Maharashtra that would cost $1 billion to build. According to a BSE filing, “SJVN Green Energy Ltd (SGEL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the business, obtained a Letter of Award from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) for a…
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Carbon Neutrality for a sustainable future
Carbon-neutral (or carbon neutrality) is the state where an entity or activity balances its carbon emissions with an equivalent amount of carbon absorption or reduction. This is achieved using renewable energy, energy efficiency measures, and carbon offsets. This blog will explore carbon neutrality, why it matters, and how we can achieve it. Carbon neutrality is…
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EKI Energy Services Ltd signs a consulting agreement for the Kochi Metro Rail Project’s carbon credits project
Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL), a joint venture company of the governments of India and Kerala, has hired EKI Energy Services Ltd. (EKI), a leading developer and supplier of carbon credits globally, to provide consulting services through a bidding process. The goal is to improve the metro project’s environmental performance through certification for reducing GHG…
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Vedanta will use open access to source 691 Megawatts of renewable energy
The Vedanta Group said it would supply its various activities nationwide with 600 MW of solar energy and 91 MW of hybrid renewable energy through open access under the captive mode. The corporation, in a BSE filing, revealed that. The projects will be established through Serentica Renewables India’s unique purpose entities (SPVs). Vedanta would carry…
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7 in demand climate jobs
With climate jobs expected to be among the most in demand in the coming years, it’s essential to know which ones are the most relevant. Climatora attempts to list down the seven most in-demand jobs that will help one decide their career path. Climate Scientist: Climate scientists study the Earth’s climate system, analyze data, and develop models…
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A Promising Tool for Achieving 100% Renewable Energy in India
RE100 is the global corporate renewable energy initiative bringing together hundreds of large and ambitious businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity. According to their recent report on renewable energy in India, Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) have emerged as a promising solution to achieve 100% renewable energy. The report indicates that using RECs by commercial and…
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3 Reasons Why Climate Education Is Essential
Climate change is no longer a buzzword but a living reality. Heatwaves in the UK, bomb cyclones in the US, and floods in Pakistan are proof enough of where we are headed. But we continue oscillating between activism and denialism as far as climate strategy is concerned. That’s because awareness about the subject needs to…
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$125 million is sought by Singapore Fund for stoves in Kenya and India
A Singapore-based money manager hopes to raise $125 million to give communities in India and Africa energy-efficient stoves while also making money for investors by selling carbon credits. Impact Capital Asset Management of Singapore will oversee the Improved Cook Stoves Carbon Fund on behalf of EKI Energy Services Ltd. According to ICAM Chief Investment Officer…
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The war for climate talent?
Climate change is undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges facing humanity today. As the world wakes up to the reality of the situation, there has been a surge in demand for professionals with the skills and knowledge to tackle climate change. This has led to a “war for climate talent,” as organizations compete for the…