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Modern fans: Cool on looks, smart on tech and a bigger bang for the buck

No longer just utilitarian purchases, the appliances have morphed into a style statement for the house while embracing the next level in green tech, design and enhanced functionality

ACME Group partners with Scatec to develop ammonia facility in Oman

Industry analysts forecast global annual demand for green ammonia to reach up to 200 million tonne by 2050

Can ESCOS enhance competitiveness of Indian firms while creating green jobs

Various studies have estimated that the energy services market is India is north of Rs 1 trillion.

India's green energy exports to touch $500 bn in 20 years: Mukesh Ambani

The statement comes at a time when RIL has started aggressive expansion into the green energy sector with solar equipment manufacturing, green hydrogen production and energy storage

India could export $500-bn green energy over 20 years: Mukesh Ambani

RIL chairman said technological progress will make energy affordable on the basis of commercial viability.

First Green Hydrogen Policy offers sops to makers and users both

Manufacturing zones to be set up for green hydrogen/ammonia

Reliance Industries seeks to be world's top blue hydrogen maker

RIL will re-purpose a Rs 30,000-crore plant that currently converts petroleum coke into synthesis gas to produce blue hydrogen for $1.2-1.5 a kilogram

Can battery swapping power EVs for the long term in a cost-effective way?

Batteries can be charged away from swapping points, allowing more freedom in setting up swap facilities

Implementing Sebi's ESG framework tough for Indian companies: Rating agency

The government's clean energy push has prompted the regulator to roll out a series of rules for the country's top 1,000 listed companies

India's emerged as a responsible global voice on climate change: Kovind

India has emerged as a responsible global voice on the issue of climate change and its ambitions are a testimony to the country's sensitivity towards nature, President Ram Nath Kovind said on Monday.

Budget 2022: Targeted incentives likely for promoting green hydrogen

The government may provide for targeted fiscal incentives and allocation of funds for promotion of green hydrogen in the country in Union Budget 2022-23, which is slated to be unveiled in Parliament on Tuesday. The government launched National Hydrogen Mission in 2021. Earlier this month, Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh had indicated that a green hydrogen policy will be unveiled in February which would feature many incentives to boost green hydrogen in the country. "While 2021 saw the launch of National Hydrogen Mission, it is likely that the Budget may provide for targeted fiscal incentives for R&D in green hydrogen segment, creation of domestic supply chain for hydrogen and reduce customs duties on electrolysers to boost green hydrogen production," says Venkatesh Raman Prasad, Partner, J Sagar Associates (JSA). Prasad is of the view that India's commitment at COP 26 of achieving net zero emissions by 2070 and meet 50 per cent of energy requirements from .

ReNew Power joins hands with Fluence to offer energy storage solutions

The 50:50 JV will target the country's storage market, which is estimated to grow to 27 GW by 2030

India, Denmark agree to initiate joint research on green fuels

India and Denmark agreed to initiate joint research and development on green fuels including green hydrogen, the Science and Technology Ministry said on Wednesday. The Joint Science and Technology Committee meeting held last week discussed national strategic priorities and developments in Science, Technology, and Innovation of both countries. The meeting, held virtually, put a special focus on green solutions for the future -- strategy for investments in green research, technology, and innovation, the ministry said in a statement. They agreed to organise 3-4 webinars for partnership development and stressed on promoting call for proposals in green fuels, including green hydrogen. The Joint Committee also reviewed the progress of the ongoing projects of last two joint calls being implemented in the areas of energy research; water; cyber-physical systems, and bioresources & secondary agriculture.

Cabinet approves Rs 12,000 crore Green Corridors-II for RE uptake in states

Projects will be set up in seven states in this phase, which aims to add 10,750 circuit kilometres (ckm) of transmission lines and 27,500 Mega Volt-Amperes (MVA) transformation capacity of substations

Cabinet approves Rs 12,000 cr for 2nd phase of Green Energy Corridor

The scheme will facilitate grid integration and power evacuation of about 20 GW of renewable energy (RE) projects in seven states

India's renewable power generation growth races ahead of thermal

But Omicron scare could derail electricity demand recovery

Green energy capex on a charged-up rebound, says CRISIL analysis

Credit profiles seen stable, given strong accruals and investor interest

How govt, pvt sector readied to steer India to path of sustainable energy

Experts agree that the challenge will come from the ground, especially state-level departments and consumers

Best of BS Opinion: China's political roadmap, green themes of 2022 & more

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Wednesday

Green themes of 2022

Expect to see more local manufacturing announcements in 2022