Sustainability

India’s solar journey is not just about energy generation, it’s about transforming how cities are built and lived in. A multidisciplinary approach involving policy, technology, and civic engagement will be crucial to accelerate this transition. With the right push, India can lead the global shift toward climate-resilient, smart, and sustainable urban ecosystems.

India’s automobile industry can cut its manufacturing emissions by up to 87% by 2050 with a shift to 100% renewable energy, green steel, and partnerships with suppliers to cut emissions, finds a new study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).

CleanMax has partnered with Toyota Tsusho India Pvt. Ltd. (TTIPL) to drive clean energy adoption among Japanese corporates in India. Together, they aim to develop and operate 300 MW of renewable energy projects by March 2028.

Companies that treat solar as a core part of their energy strategy, rather than a side initiative, often see these benefits play out with striking clarity. The investment case is strong. In most cases, payback happens within five to seven years. After that, solar becomes a net-positive contributor to the balance sheet.

The shift from transactional rewards to eco-conscious loyalty programs isn’t just a trend; it’s the future. By integrating renewable energy, sustainable practices, and environmental responsibility into loyalty structures, brands can drive engagement, create meaningful connections, and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Moneypoint in County Clare, Ireland, joins the ranks of other European nations exiting coal by shutting off power generation at its sole remaining coal plant. Industry observers say Ireland’s increased renewable energy generation in recent years, particularly in wind, has contributed to this milestone. Moneypoint now functions as a backup oil burner under emergency instruction, but it is no longer active in the wholesale electricity market.

The Omnibus Proposal’s sustainability mandates can either unlock new market opportunities and enhance India’s global standing, or create trade barriers that can damage brand’s reputation and hamper profits. Indian businesses can’t afford to ignore this shift.

At a time when many countries struggle with energy nationalism and policy flip-flops, India’s independent power producer (IPP)-driven model offers a decentralised, market-based, and scalable solution to clean energy growth. Their role in catalysing 250 GW of new capacity by 2030 will be central to India’s climate pledges under the Paris Agreement and its goal of net-zero emissions by 2070.

India’s energy sector emission intensity could decrease by 48–57% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels—according to a new emissions modelling analysis by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) and the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE).

Scientists have developed a system that harvests rainwater running off PV panels for household use or hydrogen production. Their analysis showed that, in the southern Sahel, the system can meet both the energy and water requirements for electrolysis, with surplus rainwater covering up to 50% of a household’s daily water demand.