Category: Alternative Energy
Global Electricity Review 2025
In 2024,India overtook Germany to become the third-largest producer of electricity from wind and solar energy, according to Ember’s Global Electricity Review.
BioSaarthi Initiative | India’s Bioeconomy
BioSaarthi Mentorship Initiative for Biotech Startups was unveiled.
Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST)
Chinese scientists managed to keep plasma at 100 million degrees Celsius for about 1,066 seconds in a nuclear fusion reactor called EAST.
CO2 Battery Storage System
Context: NTPC has launched a cutting-edge CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) Battery at its Kudgi, Karnataka facility. More in News: CO2 Battery…
Small Modular Reactors | HALEU
In 2025-2026 budget speech, Finance Minister highlighted the role of nuclear power, including the upcoming small modular reactors (SMRs), in achieving India’s renewable energy targets.
Ethanol Blended Programme
Union Cabinet approved the revision of Ethanol Procurement Price for Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).
Nano Bubble Technology
The Union Minister of State for Forest, Environment, and Climate Change launched ‘Nano Bubble Technology’ at the National Zoological Park in Delhi.
Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine Technology (SHKT)
Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has recognized Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine (SHKT) technology under the Hydro Category to drive innovations
Green Hydrogen | Fuel Cells
Himachal seeks Centre’s support to explore green hydrogen-powered trains on the Kalka-Shimla heritage rail track.
Shale Gas
Study indicates shale gas generation potential in eastern South Karanpura coalfield, Jharkhand.
Bio RIDE Scheme
The Union Cabinet approved the Biotechnology Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (Bio-RIDE) scheme to support cutting-edge research and development in biotechnology.