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Readers of The Independent are being invited to join a new community that will give them a greater say in how our journalism and wider offering develop. Independent Media Insiders is a research community where readers can share their views on what…
Ecuador scraps two taxes on solar equipment and energy storage systems
The Ecuadorian government has introduced a 0% rate for value-added tax (VAT) and the tax on foreign currency outflows (ISD) on certain equipment and components used in the electricity sector, including solar PV and energy storage systems. The…
Bharat Future City envisioned as sustainable urban centre: Telangana IT and Industries Minister Sridhar Babu
Bharat Future City is being developed as a planned, sustainable urban centre that would meet the needs of future generations while addressing the challenges of rapid urbanisation, Telangana IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu said.
West Lindsey solar project latest to be announced in Lincolnshire
A public consultation has been launched on proposals for a large-scale solar farm in West Lindsey. Renewable energy developer Elgin said the 99MW Stone Pit Lane Solar Farm, planned on land south of Keelby, could generate enough renewable…
West Lindsey solar project latest to be announced in Lincolnshire
David McKenna East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire A public consultation has been launched on proposals for a large-scale solar farm in West Lindsey. Renewable energy developer Elgin said the 99MW Stone Pit Lane Solar Farm, planned on land south of…
COP31: Climate finance falls short as calls grow for polluters to pay
Climate finance: Guterres calls for reforms to an international financial system he says is failing vulnerable countries. New investments: A $10 billion initiative aims to finance climate projects in emerging markets. On the ground: UN experts…
No differences with Keralam CM over power procurement, says Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph
Keralam Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph on Friday said there were no differences between him and Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan over power procurement and that the government was continuing efforts to secure electricity through long-term…
Risto to set up 100 EV charging stations in Keralam; new logo unveiled
Updated - November 13, 2026 at 03:34 PM. Risto, a leading player in Keralam's renewable energy sector, is expanding its operations into electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, with plans to establish 100 EV charging stations across the…
PM Modi launches Rs 15,600-crore projects in Karnataka, hails 'neo-middle class'
4 min read Bengaluru Make us preferred source on Google Your feedback has been reported succesfully. Launching development projects worth Rs 15,600 crore across Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that the rise of an…
Octopus Energy Sets Payments for UK Businesses Shifting Power Use
Octopus Energy plans to pay British businesses for lowering or rescheduling power use during busy periods, a program the company says could reduce gas reliance and make better use of wind and solar power, The Independent reported Thursday.
Many Solar Panels Still Deliver 80% of Their Original Power After 30 Years
In the late 1980s, when Switzerland was just beginning to experiment with solar power, engineers bolted a few shiny panels onto rooftops, mountain stations, and even utility-scale farms. They probably didn't expect those panels to still be humming…
Türkiye and China sign preliminary $15bn solar and wind deal at COP31
By Dogyu Lee & Euronews Doha bureau Türkiye signed a preliminary agreement with China on Thursday (12 November) aimed at attracting around $15 billion (€13.5bn) in investment in solar and wind projects, its energy minister said. The…
China achieves some key climate targets ahead of 2030 schedule
China has made marked progress in addressing climate change, with some targets under its 2030 Nationally Determined Contributions — its climate action commitments under the Paris Agreement — already achieved ahead of schedule…
Green energy: A public health imperative in Pakistan
CLIMATE change is no longer merely an environmental concern; it is a growing threat to public health and sustainable development in Pakistan. Rising temperatures, heatwaves, floods and deteriorating air quality are affecting communities…
Lightbourne challenges Caines over Belco rate hike
Rising costs: solar power owners ended up paying more after changes to Belco's monthly rates (File photograph) A change in monthly electricity rates that proved unpopular with Belco customers using solar panels must be justified to “let the…
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