Renewable Energy

Renewable energy in India has overtaken nuclear power as the country seeks carbon-free sources of energy to balance its reliance on coal. It accounts for 5.6% of electricity generated in India, against 3.2% for nuclear power.

Being the largest consumer of electricity and energy in the country, the Indian Railways has begun harnessing renewable energy to reduce its impact on the environment.

This amazing gathering of thousands of students who make solar cookers and then cook their own food is helping to spread awareness about sustainable energy like nothing else! Here is how The World's Largest Solar Oven Cooking Class is bringing a change.

The newly installed 400kW capacity solar panels will not only bring the down the stadium's power bills but will also generate revenue for KSCA. Know more about the interesting project that makes Chinnaswamy stadium the world's first cricket ground to be solar powered.

India generates the highest amount of waste cooking oil. Here is an innovative idea on how you can convert it into biodiesel. Know more about this eco-friendly and affordable technology created by IIT Delhi students.

Railway minister Suresh Prabhu has just flagged off India's first CNG powered train. Read about the benefits of CNG and what the eco-friendly move signifies.