UltraTech Raises $500M to Advance Sustainability and ESG Goals
This transaction marks its second sustainability-linked financing, following its inaugural bond issuance of $400 million in 2021.
Tata Power Solar Partners with ICICI Bank to Finance Solar Units
Customers can avail of loans up to ₹ 90 lakh from ICICI Bank with collateral-free options and tenure extending up to 5 years.
Aramex Appoints Manosij Ganguli as Chief Sustainability Officer
Ganguli joins Aramex with a background in international decarbonization efforts, having previously served at the Energy Transitions Commission and Mission Possible Partnership in London and as the global program director at BP.
NITI Aayog Sets Up Committees to Tackle CCUS Challenges
These initiatives were the outcome of a two-day workshop on “Legal & Regulatory Frameworks and Technical Considerations for Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS)” held from Aug. 22-23 at The Oberoi, New Delhi.
India, US Advance Energy Ties, Explore Grid Modernization and Manufacturing
The power minister emphasized the longstanding bilateral partnership between India and the US, highlighting the shared commitment to a ‘clean’ energy future that fosters economic growth and development.
India’s Solar Capacity in H1 Rises 282%, Adds 14.9 GW
India installed 14.9 GW of solar capacity in the first half of 2024, registering a 282 percent rise over the same period last year. This increase represents the highest half-yearly and annual solar installations recorded in the country.
BC Jindal Group to Invest $2.5B in Clean Energy Sector Over Next 5 Years
The group will venture into the sector by launching Jindal India Renewable Energy, which aims to generate 5 GW of power from solar, wind and hybrid platforms.
IIT BHU Develops Solar-Powered Microwave Reactor for Sustainable Waste Management
The device is called a microwave pyrolysis reactor. It rapidly converts waste into valuable products such as biochar and bio-oil, depending on the characteristics of the feedstock and operating conditions.
IKEA India achieves 100% Goods Deliveries through EVs in Major Cities
The company plans to achieve 100 percent EV deliveries across all its operations by 2025, advancing the large-scale EV fleet. It aims to halve greenhouse emissions by 2030.
Tata Motors to Bolster EV Infrastructure, Install 250 Fast-Charging Stations
The company plans to set up 250 new fast-charging stations across 50 cities in India, significantly increasing its existing network of 540 commercial vehicle charging points.