Net Zero by Narsi - Page 2 of 65 - India Renewable Energy Consulting

The first COP (conference of parties, the annual international jamboree for climate action) was held in 1995. The 28th COP will be held later this...
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Minus One to Zero – My take on Impact Investing

April 3, 2024

Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi

One good deed, you will agree, deserves another.So when Archana Stalin rushed me a hard copy of Jacqueline Novogratz's Manifesto for a Moral Revolution within a day of...
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Resetting a CEO’s carbon mind

April 3, 2024

Corporate Leaders, Net Zero by Narsi

???? ???????? ???? ?? ???????? Of late, I have been reading a real lot on what the CEOs of the world are upto in the...
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Decarbonizing steel could need $1.4 trillion by 2040

April 3, 2024

CO3, Corporate Carbon Management, Corporate Leaders, Net Zero by Narsi

???? ??????? from CliDemy - the Climate Academy is a series that provides actionable insights for key stakeholders based on relevant data points around climate...
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Your EV batteries come with lots of carbon loaded in them

April 3, 2024

Batteries, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

????????? ???????? 60% ?? ???????? ??? ????????? ?? ???==???? ??????? from CliDemy - the Climate Academy is a series that provides actionable insights for key...
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95% of aircraft OEMs’ emissions are from Scope 3

April 3, 2024

Corporate Carbon Management, Corporate Leaders, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

???? ??????? from CliDemy - the Climate Academy is a series that provides actionable insights for stakeholders based on high impact data & facts around...
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2% of vehicles; 40% of emissions – the story of Indian trucks

April 3, 2024

CO3, Electric Vehicles, Government Officials, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

???? ??????? from CliDemy - the Climate Academy is a series that provides actionable insights for stakeholders based on high impact data & facts around...
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“Earth’s atmosphere had 95% CO2 in the beginning. What happened to all that CO2?”

April 3, 2024

Net Zero by Narsi, Researchers

???? ??????? from CliDemy - the Climate Academy is a series that provides actionable insights for stakeholders based on high-impact data & facts around climate,...
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“ESG is not tax; it’s an opportunity to thrive” – Jon Moeller, CEO, P&G

April 3, 2024

Corporate Carbon Management, Corporate Leaders, Net Zero by Narsi

??? ??????? ???????? ???? ??????? As part of the CEO Climate Insights section, we review interviews given by CEOs, and present curated inputs that throw...
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“We need to make the energy transition at an acceptable pace” – Total Energies CEO

April 3, 2024

Corporate Carbon Management, Corporate Leaders, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi

??? ??????? ???????? ???? ??????? Patrick Pouyanné is one of the most outspoken of the Big Oil CEOs, TotalEnergies - perhaps it is a French...
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2008 to 2023 – how aviation biofuels just did not fly

April 3, 2024

Biofuels, Financial Investors, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs

When I founded EAI in 2008, one of the real inspirations was biofuels - especially aviation biofuels (as I had earlier worked in the travel...
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Software & Data Will be EVs’ Biggest Challenges – Volvo CEO

April 3, 2024

CO3, Corporate Leaders, Digital for Decarbonization, Electric Vehicles, Net Zero by Narsi

??? ??????? ???????? ???? ??????? While most discussions around EVs are about batteries, and perhaps to a lesser extent, charging & motors, what could really...
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The Crux – A Practical & Effective Way to Devise Corporate Strategy

April 3, 2024

Corporate Leaders, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi

I woke up seriously late today - 10 am. The result of reading a book while running high-temperature last night.Must have been an unputdownable murder...
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Investing in Climate Tech for Mid-sized Indian Companies – A Summary for Indian CEOs

April 3, 2024

CO3, Corporate Leaders, Net Zero by Narsi

? ??????? ??? ?????? ???? In the last month alone, at our climate tech consulting division (EAI), I have been approached by CEOs of about...
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The Indian CEO Climate Dilemma

April 3, 2024

CO3, Corporate Carbon Management, Corporate Leaders, Net Zero by Narsi

?????? ??????? ?????? ??? ??????? ?????? ??? ????????? - ?? ???? ???? ? ??? ???????? Meeting CEOs to discuss climate action is fun - if...
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The Green Hydrogen Hot Air

April 3, 2024

Corporate Leaders, Financial Investors, Green Hydrogen, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs

? ???? ?? ?????? ???? From seemingly nowhere, green hydrogen seems to be everywhere in the climate discussion.Some experts even think that the world cannot...
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Green Hydrogen is NOT a Renewable Power Source

April 3, 2024

Green Hydrogen, Net Zero by Narsi, Researchers

I know the title is suggestive of a click-bait post, but do read on, won't you? This post is a result of some of my...
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Green Hydrogen Ladder

April 3, 2024

CO3, Corporate Leaders, Financial Investors, Government Officials, Green Hydrogen, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Startups & Entrepreneurs

???? ??? ??? ??????? ???? ?? ???? ???? ??????????? ??? I had been posting last couple of days on the characteristics and challenges with the...
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Where should hydrogen be produced?

April 3, 2024

Energy Storage, Net Zero by Narsi

?????? ?? ?? ???????? ?? ???? ??? ?????-?????? ??? ?????? (See all my decarbonization posts - Net Zero by Narsi - from here -
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Leveraging AI for India decarbonization data dive

April 3, 2024

Corporate Carbon Management, Corporate Leaders, Net Zero by Narsi

????? ??????? ???? ??? ?????????? I had an intern (Nikita A ) experiment with this idea: Take a useful data point from a recent news...
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Green Hydrogen & Energy Density – A tale of two densities

April 3, 2024

Green Hydrogen, Net Zero by Narsi, Researchers

(All my decarbonization posts here - ??? ???? ?? ????? - ) During my first ten years of my work in climate tech, revolving...
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Implications of Hydrogen’s Low Volumetric Energy Density

April 3, 2024

Green Hydrogen, Net Zero by Narsi, Researchers, Startups & Entrepreneurs

(All my decarbonization posts here - ??? ???? ?? ????? - ) In an earlier post ( ), we saw how hydrogen has...
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India has 3159 active waste dump sites accounting for about 20% of the country’s methane emissions

March 29, 2024

Corporate Leaders, Data Matters, DIL, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Waste Management

India’s Biomass Potential: 750 Million Tons, 230 Million Ton Surplus

March 29, 2024

CO3, Corporate Leaders, Data Matters, DIL, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi

India Using Only 3.9% of it’s Wind Potential

March 29, 2024

CO3, Corporate Leaders, Data Matters, DIL, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

4 States Drive half of India’s Renewable Power – Rajasthan, Karnataka, Gujarat & Maharashtra

March 29, 2024

Corporate Leaders, Data Matters, DIL, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi

India Stands Out: One of Few Developing Countries to have Energy Efficient Building Codes

March 29, 2024

CO3, Data Matters, DIL, Energy Efficiency, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi

Tata Power Wins 966 MW Hybrid Solar-Wind Power Project For Tata Steel

March 27, 2024

Corporate Leaders, Data Matters, DIL, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

Indian Green Hydrogen Market – Why is the Indian Green Hydrogen Market an Attractive Destination for International Investment ?

March 7, 2024

Corporate Leaders, Energy Storage, Financial Investors, G2I, Green Hydrogen, Green hydrogen, Net Zero by Narsi

Why is the Indian Green Hydrogen Market an Attractive Destination for International Investment ? The Indian green hydrogen market is an attractive destination for international...
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AI for Green Hydrogen – What are the various ways by which AI helps in Green Hydrogen Economy ?

March 2, 2024

Computers & Software, Digital for Decarbonization, Energy Storage, Green hydrogen, Green Hydrogen, Hydrogen Economy, Researchers, Startups & Entrepreneurs

What are the various ways by which AI helps in Green Hydrogen Economy ? Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a crucial role in advancing the Green...
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Green Hydrogen for Industrial Heating – For what industrial heating applications will Green hydrogen be economical and appropriate ?

March 2, 2024

Energy Storage, Green Hydrogen, Green hydrogen, Hydrogen Economy, Net Zero by Narsi

For what industrial heating applications will Green hydrogen be economical and appropriate ? Green hydrogen is poised to play a significant role in decarbonizing industrial...
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Green Hydrogen Storage – What are the key innovations for green hydrogen storage in tanks, cascades, and onships?

March 2, 2024

Energy Storage, Green hydrogen, Hydrogen Economy, Hydrogen Storage, Logistics, Net Zero by Narsi, Researchers, Startups & Entrepreneurs

What are the key innovations for green hydrogen storage in tanks, cascades, and onships? The storage of green hydrogen is crucial for its viability as...
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Green Hydrogen Transport Cost – Realistic Cost for Green Hydrogen Transportation in Pipelines, Road and Rail

March 2, 2024

Energy Storage, Green hydrogen, Green Hydrogen, Hydrogen Economy, Hydrogen Transport, Logistics, Net Zero by Narsi

Realistic Cost for Green Hydrogen Transportation in Pipelines, Road and Rail Transporting green hydrogen to where it's needed is a critical component of developing a...
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Green Hydrogen and Power2X – What are the current real world applications of Power2X at scale ?

March 2, 2024

Emerging Hydrogen Processes, Energy Storage, Financial Investors, Green Hydrogen, Green hydrogen, Hydrogen Economy, Net Zero by Narsi, Researchers, Startups & Entrepreneurs

What are the current real world applications of Power2X at scale ? Power-to-X (P2X) technology, where "X" stands for various applications such as fuels, chemicals,...
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Green Hydrogen Large Scale Industrial Use – When will Large Scale Use of Green Hydrogen Happen for Industries and in What Forms ?

March 2, 2024

Corporate Leaders, Energy Storage, Green hydrogen, Green Hydrogen, Hydrogen Economy, Net Zero by Narsi

When Will Large Scale Use of Green Hydrogen Happen for Industries and in What Forms ? The large-scale use of green hydrogen for industries is...
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Green Hydrogen Trucks – When will we see green hydrogen driven trucks on the road globally ?

March 2, 2024

Automotive, Energy Storage, Green hydrogen, Green Hydrogen, Hydrogen Economy, Hydrogen Transport, Net Zero by Narsi, Road Transport

When will we see green hydrogen driven trucks on the road globally ? Hydrogen Fueling Stations for Trucks The deployment of green hydrogen-driven trucks is...
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Green Hydrogen & Batteries – Under which conditions, green hydrogen does better than batteries ?

March 2, 2024

Batteries, Energy Storage, Financial Investors, Green hydrogen, Green Hydrogen, Hydrogen Economy, Hydrogen Research, Net Zero by Narsi, Researchers

Under which conditions, green hydrogen does better than batteries ? Green hydrogen has unique advantages over batteries in specific scenarios, particularly where long-term energy storage,...
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Green Hydrogen Cost – By when can GH2 Realistically Achieve $1 Per Kg Cost?

March 2, 2024

Corporate Leaders, Energy Storage, Financial Investors, Government Officials, Green hydrogen, Green Hydrogen, Hydrogen Economy, Net Zero by Narsi

By when can GH2 Realistically Achieve $1 Per Kg Cost? The timeline for achieving a cost of $1 per kilogram (kg) of green hydrogen (GH2)...
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Revealing Impactful Innovations: Key Takeaways from CLIMAFIX Summit 2023 Inauguration

February 22, 2024

Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs

The CLIMAFIX Summit 2023's inauguration session witnessed key figures in climate innovation and academia sharing insights and commitments. Organizers reflected on the event's evolution,...
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Is it a good idea to tinker around with earth to control global warming?

February 6, 2024

Climate Action, GHG Emissions, Net Zero by Narsi, Poll

Poll: Is it a good idea to tinker around with earth to control global warming? The question posed to our audience this time was both...
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To fly or not to fly

February 6, 2024

GHG Emissions, Net Zero by Narsi, Poll, Pollution

To fly or not to fly Ah, the eternal question that's been fluttering about in the eco-conscious corners of our minds, echoing through the virtual...
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Most effective climate education strategy for schools?

February 6, 2024

Energy Education, Energy Education and Careers, Net Zero by Narsi

Poll: Most effective climate education strategy for schools? In our never-ending quest to find out how to make kids care about the planet without boring...
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Most effective way for global decarbonization

February 6, 2024

Decarbonization, Net Zero by Narsi

Poll topic: Most effective way for global decarbonization. Alright, eco-warriors and green gurus, we took to LinkedIn to settle a burning question: What's the golden...
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How can we slow down fast fashion?

February 6, 2024

Climate Action, Corporate Leaders, Government Officials, Innovations, Net Zero by Narsi, Waste Management

Poll: How can we slow down fast fashion? Diving into the fabric of one of today's most pressing environmental issues, our community in LinkedIn cast...
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How Did Suriname Become Carbon-Negative?

February 5, 2024

Decarbonization, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi

Poll: ????? ?? ????? ????????? ?? ?????? ????????? With 55 votes cast, our LinkedIn community delved into the green depths of a crucially relevant question....
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Will climate education for the masses make a difference?

February 5, 2024

Climate Education, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi

This query formed the crux of our latest LinkedIn poll. Poll results Yes, it will make a difference 100%No, it won't make a difference 0%...
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Do Climate Activists Do More Harm Than Good?

February 5, 2024

Climate Action, Climate Change, Corporate Leaders, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Poll

This was the topic of the poll conducted online at LinkedIn. Poll results Yes, more harm than good 24%No, they are doing it right21%Some do,...
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Why Do Ordinary People Do Little or Nothing to Control Climate Change?

February 5, 2024

Climate Action, Climate Change, Net Zero by Narsi, Poll

Poll: Why do ordinary people do little or nothing to control climate change? An intriguing question, indeed, and one that was the centrepiece of our...
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My top climate reads this week

January 5, 2024

My top climate reads this week A friend once said "well read is actually a euphemism for being jobless". Ignoring the possible truth in that...
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The Importance of Deep Tech for India’s Climate Tech – Priya Shah of Theia Ventures

January 4, 2024

Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs

The Importance of Deep Tech for India's Climate Tech - Priya Shah of Theia Ventures If you thought the world is in the midst of...
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Is age an asset – and not a handicap – for climate startup founders?

January 4, 2024

Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs

Is age an asset - and not a handicap - for climate startup founders? When I did my first startup - and that was during...
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Emerging opportunities in green chemicals for startups & entrepreneurs

January 3, 2024

CO3, Low Carbon Materials, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs

Welcoming Sivaram Pillai of Proklean to the CLIMAFIX SUMMIT 2022, Nov 25 & 26, Chennai - Globally, the chemicals industry is a sizable contributor...
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The Indian Middle Class Rooftop

January 3, 2024

Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy

The Indian Middle Class Rooftop Earlier today, I had to be on the rooftop of an acquaintance for a religious function, located in a typical...
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Will there be 1000 climate tech unicorns in future?

January 3, 2024

Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs, Uncategorized

Will there be 1000 climate tech unicorns in future? When Larry Fink of BlackRock said some months back that the next 1000 unicorns will not...
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Emerging Bio-economy Opportunities in India

January 3, 2024

Biofuels, Biogas & CBG, Biomass for Heating & Power, CO3, Emerging Cleantech Areas, Net Zero by Narsi, Uncategorized

Emerging Bio-economy Opportunities in India As India moves towards its Net Zero goal, most discussions are around solar power and electric vehicles. Without a doubt,...
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Dramatic shocks have made humans do things fast that they would have thought impossible or at least very challenging

January 3, 2024

Dramatic shocks have made humans do things fast that they would have thought impossible or at least very challenging Conversely, a gradual increase of pain...
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Troublesome Tourists

January 3, 2024

Troublesome Tourists The earth has been around for about 4.5 billion years. Human beings, in their modern anatomical form, have been around for 200,000 years....
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The unspoken biofuel

January 3, 2024

Biofuels, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Uncategorized

The unspoken biofuel If you are following the Indian renewables scenario, you would have doubtless come across repeated news about the success of ethanol blending...
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India Climate Tech 100

January 3, 2024

India Climate Tech 100 Happy to launch India Climate Tech 100, a listing of 100 Indian climate tech startups, based on research & evaluation by...
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Industrial cluster focus for decarbonization

January 3, 2024

Industrial cluster focus for decarbonization It's not everyday that a mere mortal and Bill Gross think alike, but this is one such rare occasion. Whenever...
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The return of the bullock to India’s farms

January 3, 2024

The return of the bullock to India’s farms An eye opener and a must read for every policy maker, especially those who are overawed by...
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Recently published an article in Chemical Industry Digest

January 3, 2024

CO3, Net Zero by Narsi, Uncategorized

Recently published an article in Chemical Industry Digest Decarbonizing the chemical industry - Stakeholder actionables for 2020-2030 - Based on the Clixoo team's research,...
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Ants & CO2 emissions

December 30, 2023

Ants & CO2 emissions Ants could be both increasing and reducing CO2 levels in the atmosphere! These tiny critters could have a lot more to...
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The carbon signature of movies

December 30, 2023

The carbon signature of movies Did you know that the CO2 concentration inside movie theaters could vary significantly based on the type of movie being...
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Can you cut off the Zoom video please?

December 30, 2023

Can you cut off the Zoom video please? If your face is like mine, you will be doing the audience a big service by not...
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Don’t touch the permafrost

December 30, 2023

Don't touch the permafrost Perma-what? Permafrost is a thick layer of soil that is present mainly in polar regions. It is a subsurface (below the...
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670% population increase, 1,65,000% CO2 emissions increase between 1800 and 2020

December 30, 2023

670% population increase, 1,65,000% CO2 emissions increase between 1800 and 2020 1800 is whenabouts that the climate change folks refer to as pre-industrial times, and...
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Does our breathing contribute to climate change?

December 30, 2023

Does our breathing contribute to climate change? A human adult breathes out 1 Kg of CO2 a day, so that would be about 7 million...
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Rock dust – an unlikely decarbonization hero

December 30, 2023

Rock dust - an unlikely decarbonization hero Spreading rock dust on farmlands could capture two billion tons of CO2 per year, says a study. In...
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Diamonds are forever

December 30, 2023

Diamonds are forever That statement should gladden not just the woman's heart, but also those in carbon sequestration. Women's hearts & CO2 sequestration - what...
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What if there were no CO2 in the atmosphere?

December 30, 2023

What if there were no CO2 in the atmosphere? Short answer: You will freeze. Long answer: You will freeeeeeeeeeeeeze. CO2 and other greenhouse gases send...
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All about CO2 – the most talked about gas about which so we know so little!

December 30, 2023

All about CO2 - the most talked about gas about which so we know so little! A comprehensive Q&A on CO2. Ten years back, I...
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Using mineral carbonation as an effective avenue for CO2 to products

December 30, 2023

Using mineral carbonation as an effective avenue for CO2 to products Industrial carbon emissions can be captured and turned into useful materials on a vast...
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CO2 to ethylene

December 30, 2023

CO2 to ethylene Occidental & Cemvita Factory are joining hands to produce ethylene from CO2 using the microbial pathway, and the venture claims that the...
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Plasma based CO2 conversion process, through low temperature plasma

December 30, 2023

Plasma based CO2 conversion process, through low temperature plasma Plasma, the “fourth state of matter,” is an ionized gas comprising electrons, ions, radicals, excited atoms,...
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CO2 to durable thermoplastics – neat

December 30, 2023

CO2 to durable thermoplastics - neat My grandma would use a durable plastic container for a very long time - so long that all her...
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Capturing CO2 from wine and beer fermentation

December 30, 2023

Climate Action, Net Zero by Narsi

Capturing CO2 from wine and beer fermentation Our atmospheric air currently has a CO2 concentration of about 415 PPM (parts per million, by volume) -...
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Will hot sparks fly when thermal catalysts meets electrical?

December 30, 2023

Will hot sparks fly when thermal catalysts meets electrical? How valuable would it be if two different teams working on different types of catalytic reactions...
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Here’s some CO2, can you make it into diesel please?

December 30, 2023

Biofuels, CO3, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

Here's some CO2, can you make it into diesel please? If you had never heard of the term Fischer Tropsch, you belong to the vast...
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Why would someone pour oil down the ground?

December 30, 2023

Biofuels, Net Zero by Narsi

Why would someone pour oil down the ground? One would have thought this was batty if it were not for a San Francisco company actually...
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Potential for Aluminium as a sustainable packaging material

December 30, 2023

CO3, Net Zero by Narsi

Potential for Aluminium as a sustainable packaging material Aluminium scores better against glass, paper and plastic on many sustainability parameters. Read these: Al can be...
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Rise and rise of solar in Australia

December 30, 2023

Rise and rise of solar in Australia Solar power adoption in Australia has shown impressive growth recently - in both rooftop and ground mounted segments....
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Hershey’s achieves packaging weight reduction target ahead of schedule

December 30, 2023

The world's leading chocolate maker achieved its 2025 target of 25 million pounds reduction in packaging five years earlier Recently, Hershey's announced its sustainability plans...
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L’Oréal on a green sciences transition

December 30, 2023

CO3, Net Zero by Narsi

L'Oréal on a green sciences transition Global cosmetics and beauty major L’Oréal announced that by 2030, 95% of ingredients used will be derived from sustainable...
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16% school students getting climate education could reduce 19 billion tons of GHG emissions

December 30, 2023

16% school students getting climate education could reduce 19 billion tons of GHG emissions While a lot of efforts are spent on decarbonizing our industry,...
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Earth friendly football – Alliance FC Dubai

December 29, 2023

Earth friendly football - Alliance FC Dubai The Alliance Football Club, Dubai incorporates sustainability in its players. Sustainability and sports. If that doesn't sound like...
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Do you think the world will be powered by 100% renewable energy by 2050?

December 29, 2023

Net Zero by Narsi, Solar Energy

Do you think the world will be powered by 100% renewable energy by 2050? You can see how people vote. Learn more Do you think...
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Should Elon Musk spend his brains and wealth to do more for earth instead of trying to send people to Mars?

December 29, 2023

Should Elon Musk spend his brains and wealth to do more for earth instead of trying to send people to Mars? You can see how...
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What do you think is the best way to decarbonize the world?

December 29, 2023

Decarbonization, Net Zero by Narsi

What do you think is the best way to decarbonize the world? You can see how people vote. Learn more What do you think is...
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Whales are vital to curb climate change – WEF

December 29, 2023

Climate Change, Net Zero by Narsi

Whales are vital to curb climate change - WEF What a remarkable piece. I wonder how many of the big boys have read this... Whales...
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CCUS + CBG = Carbon capture + biofuels = net negative carbon footprint?

December 29, 2023

Biofuels, Biogas & CBG, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

CCUS + CBG = Carbon capture + biofuels = net negative carbon footprint? Read about a partnership between Carbon Clean and Veolia in India for...
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Could industrial clusters become the heart of the green revolution?

December 29, 2023

Could industrial clusters become the heart of the green revolution? An interesting development that could have a high impact on industrial decarbonization - and one...
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Is a higher emphasis on carbon tax needed to take care of market failures in Indian decarbonization efforts?

December 29, 2023

Is a higher emphasis on carbon tax needed to take care of market failures in Indian decarbonization efforts? With the International Monetary Fund endorsing the...
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Can an increase in green cover help India lower its CO2 footprint?

December 28, 2023

Can an increase in green cover help India lower its CO2 footprint? It's a familiar sight - politicians planting a sampling, then sporting a huge...
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Review of Bill Gates’ book “How to avoid a climate disaster”

December 28, 2023

Review of Bill Gates' book "How to avoid a climate disaster" Bill Gates and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have been doing remarkable work in...
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And we thought farmers could learn greentech from us!

December 28, 2023

And we thought farmers could learn greentech from us! Showcased @ EAI INCLINE An inspiring story from The Better India on how a Telangana farmer...
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EU’s opens applications for €10 billion clean tech innovation fund – and so should India!

December 28, 2023

EU's opens applications for €10 billion clean tech innovation fund - and so should India! EU has been at the forefront of sustainability actions -...
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14 year old Indian teen puts solar on iron boxes

December 28, 2023

14 year old Indian teen puts solar on iron boxes Showcased at EAI INCLINE 14 year old VINISHA UMASHANKAR (just how do you get those...
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What If All Laptops & Smartphones Could Open with a Climate Action Idea

December 20, 2023

Climate Action, Net Zero by Narsi

What If All Laptops & Smartphones Could Open with a Climate Action Idea ??????? from Clidemy Imagine from Clidemy is a thought series in which...
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Can we be Culsumers instead of Consumers? – Imagine from Clidemy

December 20, 2023

Can we be Culsumers instead of Consumers? - Imagine from Clidemy ??????? from Clidemy Imagine from Clidemy is a thought series in which we try...
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ESG is not a tax, it’s an opportunity to thrive – Jon Moeller, CEO Procter & Gamble

December 20, 2023

??? ?? ??? ? ???, ??'? ?? ??????????? ?? ?????? - ??? ???????, ??? ??????? & ?????? ??? ??????? ???????? ???? ??????? As part of...
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Is COP a good cop?

December 20, 2023

Is COP a good cop? The first COP (conference of parties, the annual international jamboree for climate action) was held in 1995. The 28th COP...
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Minus One to Zero

December 20, 2023

Minus One to Zero One good deed, you will agree, deserves another. So when Archana Stalin rushed me a hard copy of Jacqueline Novogratz's Manifesto...
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Your EV batteries come with lots of carbon “loaded” in them – Data Matters at Clidemy

December 20, 2023

Batteries, Climate Education, Energy Storage, EV Batteries, Net Zero by Narsi

Your EV batteries come with lots of carbon "loaded" in them - Data Matters at Clidemy ????????? ???????? 60% ?? ???????? ??? ????????? ?? ???...
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Decarbonizing Steel Could Need $1.4 trillion by 2050 – Data Matters from Clidemy

December 20, 2023

Decarbonizing Steel Could Need $1.4 trillion by 2050 - Data Matters from Clidemy ???? ??????? from CliDemy - the Climate Academy is a series that...
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95% of aircraft OEMs’ emissions are from scope 3 – Data Matters from Clidemy

December 20, 2023

95% of aircraft OEMs' emissions are from scope 3 - Data Matters from Clidemy ???? ??????? from CliDemy - the Climate Academy is a series...
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2% of vehicles, 40% of emissions – the story of trucks – Data Matters from Clidemy

December 20, 2023

2% of vehicles, 40% of emissions - the story of trucks - Data Matters from Clidemy ???? ??????? from CliDemy - the Climate Academy is...
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Earth atmosphere had 95% CO2 in the beginning. What happened to it? – Data Matters from Clidemy

December 20, 2023

Earth atmosphere had 95% CO2 in the beginning. What happened to it? - Data Matters from Clidemy ???? ??????? from CliDemy - the Climate Academy...
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Resetting a CEO’s Carbon Mind

December 19, 2023

Resetting a CEO's Carbon Mind ???? ???????? ???? ?? ???????? Of late, I have been reading a real lot on what the CEOs of the...
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We need to make the energy transition at an acceptable pace – TotalEnergies CEO.

December 19, 2023

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Can large airplanes ever run on batteries? – Data Matters from Clidemy

December 18, 2023

Batteries, Energy Storage, Net Zero by Narsi, Uncategorized

Can large airplanes ever run on batteries? ???? ??????? from CliDemy - the Climate Academy is a series that provides actionable insights for stakeholders based...
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The SAF Opportunity for India – being a key supply chain for sustainable aviation fuels

May 14, 2023

Aviation & Airlines, Bio Energy, Biofuels, Biofuels, Corporate Leaders, Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi

The airline sector is a rather interesting one when it comes to decarbonization.Unlike most others their decarbonization choices are very limited.In fact, right now, there...
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What are the Indian oil & gas companies doing for decarbonization?

May 3, 2023

Corporate Carbon Management, Corporate Leaders, Digital for Decarbonization, Energy Efficiency, Government Officials, Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Uncategorized

Isn’t asking Big Oil companies to decarbonize similar to asking cigarette companies to promote healthy living? Aren’t Big Oil & decarbonization opposites? Yes and No....
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CEView – Strategic EV insights for the CEOs

January 23, 2021

CO3, Corporate Leaders, E-mobility, Electric Vehicles, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

The automotive sector is one of the largest in the world, a market over $3 trillion in value if one also counts in the auto...
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Will the adoption path for EV innovations similar to those for innovations in other industries?

January 20, 2021

Corporate Leaders, Electric Vehicle, Electric Vehicle Segments, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, EV Innovations, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

This is a part of the EV Innovation Intelligence series Innovations are taking place in many points along the electric vehicle value chain. Even some...
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If batteries are the new oil, what are the old oil companies doing about it?

January 20, 2021

Batteries, Corporate Leaders, Electric Vehicles, Energy Storage, Energy Storage, Energy Storage in EVs, EV Batteries, Low Carbon Mobility, Natural Gas, Net Zero by Narsi, Oil, Petrol, Strategy, Transportation

This is a part of the EV Innovation Intelligence series Oil goes into many things. It goes to make plastics, for instance. It also gets...
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Are EV startups different from startups in other industries?

January 20, 2021

Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, EV Companies and Startups, EV Innovations, Financial Investors, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs, Strategy

This is a part of the EV Innovation Intelligence series E-mobility and electric vehicles present an exciting domain for startups. For many bright brains from the sciences and...
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Are innovations possible in mature products such as electric motors?

January 20, 2021

CO3, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, EV Innovations, EV Motors, Financial Investors, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs

This is a part of the EV Innovation Intelligence series History tells us that the very first electric motor was made by Thomas Davenport of Vermont,...
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Will EVs have a different manufacturing paradigm compared to conventional vehicles?

January 20, 2021

Corporate Leaders, E-mobility, E-mobility Perspectives, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

This is a part of the EV Innovation Intelligence series Electric vehicles are giving the opportunity to many industry stakeholders to reimagine the vehicle as we...
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Did COVID-19 change anything fundamentally for the EV sector?

January 20, 2021

Corporate Leaders, Electric Vehicles, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

This is a part of the EV Innovation Intelligence series A once-in-a lifetime-pandemic can also become a once-in-a-lifetime period when many things - even some of them...
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Could solar power play a big role in the EVs ecosystem?

January 20, 2021

Batteries, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Energy Storage, Energy Storage, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Researchers, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic, Startups & Entrepreneurs

This is a part of the EV Innovation Intelligence series Electric cars have no tailpipe emissions, but that does not mean your trip on the...
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Will the world face Lithium scarcity in future?

January 20, 2021

Batteries, Corporate Leaders, E-mobility, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, Energy Storage, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi

This is a part of the EV Innovation Intelligence series Many e-mobility industry watchers would doubtless have come across new articles and TV shows centered around...
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Will material sciences have a dominant role to play in EV industry?

January 20, 2021

CO3, E-mobility, Electric trucks and heavy vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Financial Investors, Low Carbon Materials, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi, Researchers, Startups & Entrepreneurs

This is a part of the EV Innovation Intelligence series Until recently, conventional vehicles were dominated mainly by mechanical engineering and petroleum engineering. The former...
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What are the viable pathways for electrification of heavy vehicles?

January 20, 2021

E-mobility, E-mobility Perspectives, Electric Vehicles, Financial Investors, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi, Researchers, Startups & Entrepreneurs

This is a part of the EV Innovation Intelligence series A large car could weigh about 1.5 tons, the largest truck could weigh 25 tons (15-20...
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Will ultrafast EV battery charging become commonplace by 2030?

January 20, 2021

Batteries, Electric Vehicles, Energy Storage, Energy Storage, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi, Researchers, Startups & Entrepreneurs

This is a part of the EV Innovation Intelligence series In its early days, charging an electric vehicle could take 8-10 hours. Surely no one...
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Can innovative sales and financing models accelerate EV adoption significantly?

January 20, 2021

CO3, Corporate Leaders, E-mobility, Electric Vehicles, Financial Investors, Financing options, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

This is a part of the EV Innovation Intelligence series It was said that the stone age did not end because of the lack of...
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Is it possible for small battery startups to beat big giants?

January 20, 2021

Batteries, E-mobility, E-mobility Perspectives, Energy Storage, Energy Storage, Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs

This is a part of the EV Innovation Intelligence series The battery is a fairly old industry, over 100 years old. (The very first lead-acid...
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The Million Mile Battery – is it a big deal?

January 20, 2021

Batteries, Energy Storage, Energy Storage, Energy Storage in EVs, Net Zero by Narsi, Researchers, Startups & Entrepreneurs

This is a part of the EV Innovation Intelligence series For about a year now, there has been buzz around the concept of million mile...
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Can entirely new battery chemistries overtake Li-ion chemistry?

January 20, 2021

Batteries, Energy Storage, Energy Storage, Net Zero by Narsi, Researchers, Startups & Entrepreneurs

This is a part of the EV Innovation Intelligence series Li-ion is the dominant standard for batteries for the e-mobility industry. And most industry experts...
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Why is there a buzz around electric aviation?

January 20, 2021

Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi, Researchers, Startups & Entrepreneurs

This is a part of the EV Innovation Intelligence series In 2011, I was at a conference on biofuels at Orlando, Florida. During one of...
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Is micromobility a big deal for EVs?

January 20, 2021

Electric Vehicle Segments, Electric Vehicles, Government Officials, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs

This is a part of the EV Innovation Intelligence series Micro-mobility refers to very short distance transportation - of the kind almost every one of...
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Between battery charging and swapping, which will become dominant by 2030?

January 20, 2021

Batteries, Corporate Leaders, Energy Storage, Energy Storage, Financial Investors, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

This is a part of the EV Innovation Intelligence series Some years back, when most of us thought electric vehicles were far into the future, a...
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Will China dominate EVs the way it did many other industries including solar power?

January 20, 2021

Corporate Leaders, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Financial Investors, Government Officials, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

This is a part of the EV Innovation Intelligence series It's early 2021. The way the rest of the world has been looking at China...
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Are EVs just conventional cars with batteries in place of IC engines?

January 20, 2021

Corporate Leaders, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs

This is a part of the EV Innovation Intelligence series It's easy to think of electric cars as conventional cars in which the ICE has...
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Why software is more important to e-mobility than to conventional mobility

January 20, 2021

CO3, Digital for Decarbonization, E-mobility, Electric Cars, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Financial Investors, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs

This is a part of the EV Innovation Intelligence series While our EVNext team was researching the various innovations from EV OEMs, Tesla of course...
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Will fuel cells overtake batteries to become the dominant form of EV storage

January 20, 2021

Electric Vehicles, Green Hydrogen, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi, Researchers, Startups & Entrepreneurs

This is a part of the EV Innovation Intelligence series While a large part of the electric vehicle ecosystem is investing heavily in batteries, a...
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Is there more to electric vehicles than electric cars, scooters, bikes, buses and trucks?

January 20, 2021

Corporate Leaders, E-mobility, E-mobility Perspectives, Electric Cars, Electric Two-wheelers and Three-wheelers, Electric Vehicle, Electric Vehicles, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi, Researchers, Startups & Entrepreneurs

This is a part of the EV Innovation Intelligence series You bet! There is so much transport around us that we just take it for...
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How EVs are viewed differently in different countries

January 20, 2021

Corporate Leaders, Electric Cars, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs

This is a part of the EV Innovation Intelligence series Depending on who you are, electric vehicles might either be viewed as a rich man's vehicle,...
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Why is Tesla’s valuation so high? And will it last?

January 20, 2021

Corporate Leaders, E-mobility, E-mobility Perspectives, Electric Cars, Electric Vehicles, Financial Investors, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

This is a part of the EV Innovation Intelligence series In 2019, Tesla sold about 350,000 cars and make revenues of about $30 billion. Toyota sold over 10 million...
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Taking India’s E-mobility to the Next Orbit

March 7, 2020

Corporate Leaders, E-mobility, E-mobility Support Strategy, Electric Vehicles, Government Officials, Indian E-mobility Strategy, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

1 This post is a part of EV Next's EV Perspectives. EV Next, a division of EAI, is a leading market intelligence & strategic consulting firm for the Indian e-mobility sector....
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Strategizing for E-mobility Opportunities in India

March 7, 2020

CO3, Corporate Leaders, E-mobility, Electric Vehicles, Indian E-mobility Strategy, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

This post is a part of EV Next's EV Perspectives. EV Next, a division of EAI, is a leading market intelligence & strategic consulting firm for the Indian e-mobility sector....
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What can accelerate EV growth in the short term?

March 4, 2020

Corporate Leaders, E-mobility, E-mobility Perspectives, Electric Vehicles, Government Officials, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

(Image courtesy: Wired) I was reading a well researched news item on Business Standard titled "Electric vehicles likely to remain niche segment in near future"....
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India’s electric vehicle ambitions could stumble on lack of Lithium

March 4, 2020

Batteries, Corporate Leaders, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Energy Storage, Energy Storage, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi

Could India face a scarcity of Lithium in future on its road to electrifying its transport? This topic has been discussed so many times (including...
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Death of Lead Acid Batteries – Greatly Exaggerated?

March 4, 2020

Batteries, Energy Storage, Energy Storage, Net Zero by Narsi, Researchers, Startups & Entrepreneurs

Introduction At EAI's consulting division and more so at EV Next, our specialty consulting division for e-mobility and electric vehicles, we get a number of...
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Is Solar+Storage a Growth Unit for Tesla?

March 4, 2020

Batteries, Energy Storage, Energy Storage, Net Zero by Narsi, Solar Energy

A recent news item from Bloomberg mentioned that financial analysts were rating Tesla higher for something beyond cars: Its solar power generation and energy storage (battery)...
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Electric Vehicle Growth Segment in India – Personal or Fleets?

February 29, 2020

CO3, Corporate Leaders, Electric Cars, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

I recently read a quote by Shailesh Chandra, President, e-mobility and corporate strategy @ Tata Motors in the Business Standard, "The personal segment is way...
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India’s EV Growth – EVolution or rEVolution? – the conclusion

February 28, 2020

Corporate Leaders, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

by Narasimhan Santhanam This post is a part of EV Next's EV Perspectives. EV Next, a division of EAI, is a leading market intelligence & strategic consulting firm for the Indian e-mobility...
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Strategizing for India’s EV Growth

February 28, 2020

CO3, Corporate Leaders, Electric Vehicle Segments, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

Constraints, Challenges and Avenues for EV Adoption in India

February 28, 2020

Corporate Leaders, E-mobility, E-mobility Perspectives, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

The Needs & Drivers of the Indian EV Market

February 28, 2020

Corporate Leaders, E-mobility, E-mobility Perspectives, E-mobility Support Strategy, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

Understanding The PUSH & PULL for the Indian EV Industry

February 28, 2020

CO3, Corporate Leaders, E-mobility, E-mobility Perspectives, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Government Officials, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

Highlights of the Indian EV Industry, an EAI Perspective

February 28, 2020

Corporate Leaders, E-mobility, E-mobility Perspectives, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

EVolution or rEVolution? Strategizing for EV Growth in India

February 28, 2020

CO3, Corporate Leaders, E-mobility, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

Indian E-mobility Startup Trends

February 28, 2020

E-mobility, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, EV Companies and Startups, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs

Last Updated: February 2020 by Narasimhan Santhanam This post is a part of EV Next's EV Perspectives. EV Next, a division of EAI, is a leading market intelligence & strategic consulting firm...
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Current Status of EV Industry in India

February 27, 2020

Corporate Leaders, E-mobility, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, EV Status and Trends, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

Vertical integration opportunities in e-mobility sector

February 26, 2020

Corporate Leaders, E-mobility, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Indian E-mobility Strategy, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

Take-aways for Indian e-mobility startups & investors

February 26, 2020

E-mobility, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, EV Status and Trends, Financial Investors, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs

Indian EV Adoption Trends 2020-2030 – Drivers, Challenges and Constraints

February 26, 2020

Corporate Leaders, E-mobility, E-mobility Perspectives, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs

How will the CNG vs EV play out?

February 26, 2020

Corporate Leaders, Electric Vehicle, Electric Vehicles, Financial Investors, Government Officials, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

by Narasimhan Santhanam This post is a part of EV Next's EV Perspectives. EV Next, a division of EAI, is a leading market intelligence & strategic consulting firm for the Indian...
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Lithium Urban shows the way in running a profitable EV business

February 13, 2020

Corporate Leaders, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs

This post is a part of EV Next's EV Perspectives. EV Next, a division of EAI, is a leading market intelligence & strategic consulting firm for the Indian e-mobility sector. A...
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Is price the biggest challenge for mass adoption of electric vehicles in India? Cannot disagree more!

February 12, 2020

Corporate Leaders, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs

This post is a part of EV Next's EV Perspectives. EV Next, a division of EAI, is a leading market intelligence & strategic consulting firm for the Indian e-mobility sector. It...
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Here’s a suggestion to Amazon for its 10,000 EVs – Go solar

February 2, 2020

Corporate Leaders, Electric Cars, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi, Solar Energy

This post is a part of EV Next's EV Perspectives. EV Next, a division of EAI, is a leading market intelligence & strategic consulting firm for the Indian e-mobility sector. A...
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India EV Market Intelligence – Comprehensive Insights & Perspectives on Electric Vehicle Industry

December 26, 2018

Corporate Leaders, E-mobility, E-mobility Perspectives, Electric Vehicles, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi, Uncategorized

Last Update: February 2020 by Narasimhan Santhanam This post is a part of EV Next's EV Perspectives. EV Next, a division of EAI, is a leading market intelligence & strategic consulting firm...
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India EV Strategy – Electric Vehicle Market – Insights & Perspectives

December 26, 2018

CO3, Corporate Leaders, E-mobility, E-mobility Perspectives, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Indian E-mobility Strategy, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

Indian Electric Vehicle Market Entry Strategy – Recommendations for Different Types of Investors

December 22, 2018

CO3, Corporate Leaders, E-mobility, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Indian E-mobility Strategy, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

Last Updated: February 2020 by Narasimhan Santhanam Synopsis: Taking the current status and expected future trends for the Indian-mobility sector, this post provides guidance to different...
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India EV Strategy & Trends in Indian Transport and Energy Ecosystem – MRTS, BS VI, Biofuels…

December 22, 2018

Corporate Leaders, E-mobility, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Indian E-mobility Strategy, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

Strategy for Indian Electric Vehicle Growth – Product, Tech, Infra Strategies for EV Market

December 22, 2018

CO3, Corporate Leaders, E-mobility, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Indian E-mobility Strategy, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi

Challenges to EV Growth in India – Electric Vehicle Cost, Performance Problems

December 22, 2018

Corporate Leaders, E-mobility, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, EV Status and Trends, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi, Uncategorized

Are durable bioplastics the real growth story for the bioplastics sector?

February 6, 2017

Bioplastics, CO3, Compressed Biogas - CBG, Corporate Leaders, Emerging Cleantech Areas, Financial Investors, Low Carbon Materials, Net Zero by Narsi, Researchers, Startups & Entrepreneurs

Introduction The motivational driver to the innovation of bioplastics technology was to tackle our addiction to the disposable-everything habit. The disposable-everything eased our lives, but...
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Cow Urine as Organic Pesticide – a Case Close to Home

January 31, 2017

Low Carbon Food & Agri, Net Zero by Narsi, Organic Farming, Researchers

My trip yesterday to my village Mathuramangalam, a really small hamlet some 50 Kms outside of Chennai, was to attend a family function. As with...
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Biodegradable sanitary napkins from Aakar Innovations: Solving the problems around women menstruation in an environment-friendly way

January 20, 2017

Bioplastics, Government Officials, Low Carbon Materials, Net Zero by Narsi, Researchers, Startups & Entrepreneurs, Waste Management

Over the last century, our society has become heavily and widely reliant on disposable plastics, which has now become a severe environmental threat globally. Sanitary...
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Is it a good idea to use high efficiency solar panels for your rooftop?

November 24, 2016

Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Rooftop Solar, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic

About two years back, for one of the rooftop solar consulting assignments that I did, the client, a small but highly profitable software company in...
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Looking for Investors – Attractive Biomass Pellet Project in North India

August 24, 2016

Bio Energy, Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, New Delhi, Renewable Energy, Startups & Entrepreneurs

Sub: Attractive Biomass Pelleting Business Looking for Equity Investors Introduction to India's Largest Biomass Pelleting Plant Recently, I had the opportunity to meet an interesting...
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300 GW – India’s Onshore Wind Power Potential. Aha, finally.

September 13, 2015

Financial Investors, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Onshore Wind, Renewable Energy, Wind Energy

Until a few years back, when someone asked me about the total potential of India's wind power, I had to give two answers: One was...
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Offshore Wind to Blow in India Soon? Hey, Hold Your Bets!

September 13, 2015

Financial Investors, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Offshore Wind, Onshore Wind, Policies and Regulations, Renewable Energy, Wind Energy

Ever since I started my journey in the Indian renewable energy sector 8 years back, I have been hearing central and state governments blowing hot...
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Backing Down Wind Mills in Tamil Nadu – There are two sides to every coin

August 26, 2015

Chennai, Coal, Electricity Generation and Transmission, Financial Investors, Gas, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Onshore Wind, Policies and Regulations, Renewable Energy, Wind Energy

Read an interesting article in The Economic Times today how there is a tussle between wind power generators and private conventional power generators, with TANGEDCO...
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How Wind Forecasting Saves Tamil Nadu Crores of Rupees

August 22, 2015

Financial Investors, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Onshore Wind, Renewable Energy, Wind Energy

In some small ways, future is already being played out in Tamil Nadu in the context of renewable energy. It is well known that TN...
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When a Coal Company Starts Considering Solar…

August 22, 2015

Corporate Leaders, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Solar Photovoltaic

Sure, we should not read too much into it when a coal mining entity such as Neyveli Lignite Corp is considering setting up 600 MW of...
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Can Indian Discoms Afford Solar?

August 22, 2015

Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Policies and Regulations, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic

In all the din of 100 GW, one crucial question does not get asked. Who is gonna pay for solar? Now, this is a somewhat...
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My Visit to NCPRE – National Centre for PV Research & Education, IIT Bombay

August 14, 2015

Colleges, Energy Education, Innovations, Mumbai, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Researchers, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic, Startups & Entrepreneurs

I had been to NCPRE at IIT Bombay, about a month back. Had been intending to do this for almost a year, and finally did....
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Innovate or Suffocate – Solar Industry’s Watershed Moment

August 1, 2015

Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Researchers, Solar Energy, Solar Energy, Startups & Entrepreneurs

(A more detailed version of this article was published on LinkedIn - see here for the article) There's a dark secret about the sunny solar...
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The XPrize Comes to India – Start working on your dreams

December 14, 2014

Events, Innovations, International, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs

Imagine you are a nobody like me. Now imagine that you are sitting right behind Ratan Tata. Yes, THE Tata. He is sitting right in front...
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Will RPO finally be enforced in India?

December 10, 2014

Electricity Generation and Transmission, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Policies and Regulations, Renewable Energy

Yet again, we have heard about the government's seriousness about RPO (renewable purchase obligation). The only difference is that, this time it is by the NDA...
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Strategy to Validate Biomass Supply Chain in India and Identify Reliable Suppliers

August 1, 2014

Bio Energy, Biomass for Heating & Power, Corporate Leaders, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Uncategorized

You could say that the last one year had been a biomass energy year for me. While the solar sector is where one would have...
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Solverminds – A Chennai Software Company Showing the Way for Sustainable Corporates

March 7, 2014

Chennai, Corporate Carbon Management, Corporate Leaders, Corporate Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

This blog post is about what a software company with a conscience has managed to accomplish in the context of sustainability. Sustainability is not...
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Creating Climate Wealth by Jigar Shah – Book Review

February 15, 2014

CO3, Corporate Leaders, Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Startups & Entrepreneurs

I had been wanting to read Jigar Shah's book Creating Climate Wealth for a while now. Jigar Shah is the founder of SunEdison, which pioneered...
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Sustainability @ Schools – An Interesting Visit to Al Qamar Academy, Chennai

February 8, 2014

We get a number of visitors to Suseum, the museum we had launched with the theme of sustainability. A large number of visitors are school...
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Green Building Materials – A Diverse Set of Emerging Business Opportunities

February 2, 2014

CO3, Corporate Leaders, Energy Efficiency, Government Officials, Green Buildings, Low Carbon Materials, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs

A zero energy building from BEDZED - Beddington Zero Energy Development Can you believe that green building materials could be a 10 lac crore...
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Green and Eco Chemicals – A $100+ Billion Dollar Opportunity?

February 1, 2014

CO3, Corporate Leaders, Financial Investors, Innovations, Low Carbon Materials, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs

Here's a sector that should make entrepreneurs drool. A sector that rarely gets highlighted in the press. To a large extent, visible only to...
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Skyshade – Using Sunlight Direct for Lighting

February 1, 2014

Climate Change, Decarbonization, Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Financial Investors, Green Buildings, Net Zero by Narsi, Solar Energy, Solar Energy, Startups & Entrepreneurs

A recent article in Business Line about its product brought back to my memory Skyshade, an interesting Hyderabad-based company. Skyshade provides sustainable lighting solutions using...
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Biopolymers and Bioplastics – A Disruptive Business Opportunity in India and Worldwide?

January 29, 2014

Bioplastics, CO3, Corporate Sustainability, Financial Investors, Low Carbon Materials, Pollution, Startups & Entrepreneurs, Waste Management

I have been watching the bioplastics and biopolymers market with great interest last few years. And I am sure I am not alone. Plastics has...
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Qualities Needed in a Cleantech Entrepreneur

December 26, 2013

Innovations, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs

Does an entrepreneur venturing into cleantech / sustainability need to have qualities for success that are different from those required for other industries? If yes,...
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Are Green Sectors Indeed Blue?

December 26, 2013

Energy Investments, Financial Investors, Innovations, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs

I get a number of people calling me almost on a regular basis with stars in their eyes - they want to start a business...
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Substituting Diesel with Rooftop Solar PV – Economics and Costs

December 10, 2013

Diesel, Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Rooftop Solar, Solar Energy

=========================================== Are you looking to get energy security for your company through reduction in the use of diesel, furnace oil, LPG and costly grid power?...
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Replacing Diesel Gensets with Solar on Rooftops – Something Really Worth Exploring for Indian Industry

December 10, 2013

Climate Change, Corporate Leaders, Decarbonization, Diesel, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Rooftop Solar, Solar Energy

=========================================== Are you looking to get energy security for your company through reduction in the use of diesel, furnace oil, LPG and costly grid power?...
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Cleantech Innovation – Learning from the Proximity of Silicon Valley Ecosystem

November 27, 2013

Corporate Leaders, Financial Investors, Government Officials, Innovations, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs

I was in Silicon Valley last one week, and my cousin was kind enough to take me on a whirlwind tour of the silicon valley...
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Algae fuels – the holy grail of biofuels

November 23, 2013

Biofuels, Biofuels, Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Researchers

For those of us who had been looking at the biofuel industry for almost a decade, algae appeared (and still does) like the knight in...
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Algae Wastewater Treatment

November 23, 2013

Net Zero by Narsi, Pollution, Researchers, Startups & Entrepreneurs, Waste Management, Waste Management, Water

Water is touted by many as the new oil. Well, you know what, we might be able to just about live without oil, but we...
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Castor oil – oil that could be big part of future

November 23, 2013

Biofuels, CO3, Government Officials, Low Carbon Materials, Net Zero by Narsi, Researchers, Startups & Entrepreneurs

If I told you I am gonna talk a fascinating oil, the last oil you would think of would be castor oil. But that is...
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Diesel to solar – Solar PV an ideal solution for Industrial Rooftops in India

November 23, 2013

Corporate Leaders, Diesel, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Rooftop Solar

=========================================== Are you looking to get energy security for your company through reduction in the use of diesel, furnace oil, LPG and costly grid power?...
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EAI Launches Suseum – The Sustainability Museum

November 19, 2013

Corporate Leaders, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Researchers

When all is said and done, more is said than done when it comes to sustainability. Why are we at this state of affairs despite...
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Rs 5.97 per kWh – Is this the Price of Solar Power?

January 30, 2013

Chennai, Financial Investors, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Policies and Regulations, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Solar Energy

As the TANGEDCO bids for 1000 MW (499 MW bid submitted) are unfolding, I get this rather difficult to believe number - Rs 5.97 per...
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How Biogas-based Power Generation is Picking up Pace in India

September 17, 2012

Biogas, Biomass for Heating & Power, Biomass Power, Bottom of Pyramid, Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Renewable Energy Communities, Rural Sector, Waste to Energy

=========================================== Are you looking to get energy security for your company through reduction in the use of diesel, furnace oil, LPG and costly grid power?...
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Niche Opportunities for Startups and Entrepreneurs in Off-grid Solar PV

September 9, 2012

Innovations, Net Zero by Narsi, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic, Startups & Entrepreneurs

An Italian startup, Sol Chip Ltd., is developing solar energy systems for electronic and mobile devices. The company's processors use solar energy to recharge the...
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Small Wind Turbines, Especially VAWTs Look Cool, But Don’t Have Cool Paybacks!

August 11, 2012

Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Researchers, Startups & Entrepreneurs, Wind Energy

Even as they become more common, small-scale wind turbines remain a source of dispute in the renewable energy community, says this article. And I completely...
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Tata Says Coal Projects Impossible to Develop, Favors Renewable Energy Projects

August 9, 2012

Corporate Leaders, Financial Investors, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

Something that we all have been waiting for is beginning to happen. Sheikh Zaki Yamani, one of the most famous Middle East officials Saudi Arabian...
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2000 GW – Is this India’s Wind Power Potential?

August 6, 2012

Corporate Leaders, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Wind Energy

Those were the days when we used to quote 45,000 MW as the total potential for wind power in India. And then came many industry...
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A 900 MW Power Plant Running on Biomass? It Could be a Reality in Five Years!

August 6, 2012

Biomass for Heating & Power, Biomass Power, Corporate Leaders, Financial Investors, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

I thought I was never going to see the day when a large power plant would run entirely on biomass. You can understand my pessimism...
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Tamil Nadu’s Biomass Power Plans – Energy Plantations is the Answer?

January 20, 2012

Biomass for Heating & Power, Biomass Power, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

Biomass is one of the renewable energy domains in which Tamil Nadu could have significant potential for progress in future. Estimates suggest only about 10%...
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Smart Grids Inching Closer to Reality in India

January 11, 2012

Digital for Decarbonization, Energy Efficiency, Financial Investors, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Smart Grid

The Power Ministry of India had recently announced that discussions are in the final stages for the setting up of 8 smart grid projects in...
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Off-Grid Solar for Rural India – Understanding the Market

December 24, 2011

Financial Investors, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic, Startups & Entrepreneurs

The rapid development and versatility of solar PV has provided the rural community with wide variety of choices, regardless of the capacity/size or location. Despite...
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Off Grid Solar Opportunities Beyond Telecom Industry

December 17, 2011

Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic, Startups & Entrepreneurs

For many people, off grid industry is all about roof top solar power and telecom industry applications. However, the industry is much beyond that. It...
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Rs 15 vs. Rs 7.5 = Diesel vs. Solar

December 16, 2011

Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy

=========================================== Are you looking to get energy security for your company through reduction in the use of diesel, furnace oil, LPG and costly grid power?...
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Village power = decentralised power. Isn’t that a no-brainer?

July 3, 2011

Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

I recently read a post from the excellent Panchabuta blog about the government's sudden realisation that in order for the thousands of Indian villages to...
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Primary Routes for Power from Biomass

May 19, 2011

Biomass for Heating & Power, Biomass Power, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

The three primary routes for biomass to power are: Combustion, Gasification and Anaerobic Digestion. Combustion is easy to understand – instead of using coal or...
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Unique Drivers for Renewable Power in India

May 19, 2011

Corporate Leaders, Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

Growth of renewable power in India needs unique drivers for its ever-growing energy needs. The expansion of the overall energy demand-supply gap due to the...
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VC / PE Perspectives and Opinions on Biomass Power

May 3, 2011

Biomass Power, Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy

Indian VCs have not really done a good amount of investing in cleantech. Cleantech perhaps is not really a VC game as it is more...
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PE Perspectives for Investment in Clean Technology

March 19, 2011

Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

There is a significant amount of interest among PEs for investments in both traditional and renewable energy. PEs – not surprisingly – are not very...
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Captive Solar PV Systems – L&T’s experience

March 19, 2011

Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Researchers, Rooftop Solar, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic

It is a well known fact that India’s electricity generation is insufficient relative to the demand the country has. In 2009-10, India’s electricity deficit was...
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Can Price be A Strategic Lever for Inducing Sustainability?

December 10, 2010

Bioplastics, Corporate Leaders, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs, Waste Management

I have been in Delhi last couple of days, and today I had to travel the length and breadth of Delhi for three meetings -...
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Tax Breaks for Indian Firms that Prove Lower Carbon Footprint?

November 29, 2010

Climate Change, Corporate Carbon Management, Corporate Leaders, Decarbonization, GHG Emissions, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi

Read an interesting article in today's Financial Express (Nov 29) that the government of India is considering providing tax breaks to companies if they can...
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My Visit to a Wind Farm…

November 28, 2010

Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Wind Energy

About a week back, I had gone to Coimbatore to present a brief lecture on green IT, at the VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering, on...
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What Can India’s Poor Teach the World in Sustainability?

October 19, 2010

Corporate Leaders, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi

When folks call India a developing country, I wonder. Developing? Very initial stages of developing, perhaps? Or, better still, just about think of starting to...
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Is India Sustainable Out of Choice or Necessity?

October 19, 2010

Energy Efficiency, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi

An average India consumes about 500 kWh of electricity per year (a kWh is what we call a Unit in common language!). An average American...
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What to Watch Out for While Investing in Solar PV?

October 19, 2010

Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic

If you are a private equity or venture capital firm looking at investing in solar PV companies in India, you might want to look beyond...
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Niche Cleantech, Renewable Energy Opportunities for VCs/PEs in India

October 15, 2010

Energy Efficiency, Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Startups & Entrepreneurs

VCs and PEs would love to invest in companies that are unique in what they provide; but it is very difficult to identify such companies,...
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Sense, Sustainability and Reality, or What I Learnt from an Airline Breakfast

October 13, 2010

Net Zero by Narsi, Waste Management

Just as I was about to give back my finished breakfast tray to the flight attendant while on a flight from Delhi to Mumbai last...
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A Million Green Jobs in India? Sounds Great, for Many Reasons

October 2, 2010

Corporate Leaders, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

"About one million green jobs will open up in India over next two years" read a recent news item from The Economic Times. A million...
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Cellulosic Ethanol in India – Status and Trends

September 12, 2010

Biofuels, Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

Those of you who have been following the biofuels industry world over will know that ethanol derived from cellulosic sources are expected to be the...
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EAI Presentation @ Renewable Energy Finance – Singapore

September 4, 2010

Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

I had the opportunity to be a speaker at the Renewable Energy Finance conference and seminar at Singapore a few months back. As many folks...
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Tale of Two Energy Dictates

September 4, 2010

Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

Two news items caught my attention, both related to "mandating" renewable sources of energy. Like most who populate the libertarian society we live in, I...
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Why not a National Jatropha Mission?

September 4, 2010

Biodiesel, Biofuels, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

Hi all, It is obvious that there’s a huge thrust on renewables-based power in India, the National Solar Mission being the most high-profile example. Appreciated....
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Will This be the Decade of Natural Gas?

September 4, 2010

Corporate Leaders, Financial Investors, Government Officials, Natural Gas, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

I am being very conservative in wondering if this could be the decade of natural gas. There are folks who are wondering aloud if this...
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Solar Water Heaters is a 120 Crore Market in India

July 18, 2010

CO3, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Startups & Entrepreneurs

That I have been impressed with solar water heaters in particular, and in the applications of solar thermal in general, has already been mentioned in...
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Exit Strategies for Investors in Indian Renewable Energy Sector

June 28, 2010

Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

The renewable energy sector might be an exciting sector in terms of the scale of opportunities available and its disruptive nature, but from an investor...
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Renewable Energy Opportunities for Indian Entrepreneurs

June 28, 2010

CO3, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Startups & Entrepreneurs

The last one week was quite fascinating for me - I had six different meetings, each with entrepreneurs/businessmen from diverse sectors, but all having a...
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Industrial Purchases at IEX, PXIL Increasing

June 27, 2010

Corporate Leaders, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

Industrial consumers now account for almost a third of the about 40 million units of electricity traded daily on the IEX, the country's largest power...
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Natural Gas as Transportation Fuel in India

June 26, 2010

Corporate Leaders, Financial Investors, Government Officials, Low Carbon Mobility, Natural Gas, Net Zero by Narsi

I read an interesting article in the Economic Times ( Jun 25, 2010), written by R.S.Pandey, former petroleum secretary, about the potential for energy savings...
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Solar CSP in India – Latest Trends

June 24, 2010

Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy

Despite there being more than 10 different Solar CSP technology combinations in the market now, and more than 400MW installed capacity worldwide, India's role in...
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Role of NTPC in the National Solar Mission

June 21, 2010

Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in its new solar mission road map has converged state tariffs with central tariff for solar power....
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Don’t Biofuels Merit Equal Priority in India with Renewable Energy?

June 20, 2010

Biofuels, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

Going by the news items, it is obvious that there's a huge thrust on renewables-based power in India, the National Solar Mission being the most...
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Sewage Water Treatment in India – A First Hand Account

June 20, 2010

Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Water Sustainability

I had the opportunity to visit industrial and municipal sewage plants, and hence understand the status and trends in sewage water treatment in India, as...
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India’s Solar Sisters

June 14, 2010

Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Startups & Entrepreneurs

The Barefoot College, an Indian institution, embraces a novel and refreshing development ethos. Shunning the patriarchal mentality typical among organizations working with the rural poor,...
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Electric Scooters and Motorbikes – A Sweet Spot for India?

June 14, 2010

Electric Vehicles, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs

Earlier today, I read news analysis of electric scooters/motorbikes in India. The author had an interesting perspective, and I will share it here Those following...
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EAI Club – Network with Indian Renewable Energy Professional

May 7, 2010

Net Zero by Narsi, Researchers, Startups & Entrepreneurs

As a renewable energy enthusiast in India, you would have surely felt the need for an online platform where you can meet and interact with...
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India Offshore Wind – Status, Trends, Potential

April 21, 2010

Corporate Leaders, Financial Investors, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

While I was at Singapore last week at the Renewable Energy Finance meet, Rex Reksniss of RECharge asked me about trends in offshore wind exploitation...
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EAI Presentation @ Renewable Energy Finance – Singapore

April 16, 2010

Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

I had the opportunity to be a speaker at the Renewable Energy Finance conference and seminar organized by IBC Asia at Singapore earlier this week....
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How can renewable energy really become disruptive?

April 2, 2010

Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Researchers, Startups & Entrepreneurs

The following was the article I included in the recently dispatched newsletter. Thought I'd include it in the blog as well. How can renewable energy...
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India Could Consume 33% of World’s Energy by 2050!

March 25, 2010

Corporate Leaders, Financial Investors, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

In 2009, India consumed about 5% of world energy; However, by 2050, it is estimated that India could consume about one third (33%) of total...
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Workshop on Private Equity for Power Projects – Summary & Highlights

March 16, 2010

Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

I am providing a summary of the event I had participated last week at New Delhi. The event was called Private Equity for Power Projects...
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India Biodiesel Potential and Market Size

December 26, 2009

Biofuels, CO3, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Startups & Entrepreneurs

The biodiesel industry in India is at a crossroads.On the one hand, the government of India regularly comes up with policies and "mandates" that are...
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Capital Costs for Starch and Cellulosic Ethanol for Fuel Plants in India

December 26, 2009

Financial Investors, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Startups & Entrepreneurs

What are the capital costs for setting up ethanol to fuel plants?The answer to this question depends on whether you are looking at deriving ethanol...
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Jatropha Seed Prices in India – What Exactly is the Number?

December 26, 2009

Biofuels, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Startups & Entrepreneurs

I have mentioned in an earlier blog post that you will find it hard to get an authentic quote for Jatropha oil in India.An equally...
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Capital Costs for Biodiesel Plants in India – For Standalone and Integrated Plants

December 26, 2009

Biodiesel, Biofuels, Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Startups & Entrepreneurs

What are the capital costs for setting up a biodiesel plant in India? The answer depends on whether you are setting up an integrated biodiesel...
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Biomethanation in India – Biogas Potential, Trends and Prospects

December 26, 2009

Biogas & CBG, Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Startups & Entrepreneurs

Biogas is primarily methane that is generated from an anaerobic digestion of organic wastes by microorganisms. It is a relatively simple and economical method to...
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India Solar Water Heaters – Domestic and Industrial – Status and Prospects

December 21, 2009

Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Startups & Entrepreneurs

While the whole world - and India - is focussing on solar PV, the other solar counterpart, solar thermal, has enormous potential as a renewable...
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India Allows 100% FDI in Renewable Energy

December 15, 2009

Financial Investors, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

The government allows 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the renewable energy sector and has put in place a conducive policy to attract...
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India to Invest Rs 74,000 Crores in Energy Efficiency, CO2 Abatement

December 13, 2009

Climate Change, Corporate Leaders, Decarbonization, Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi

India is planning to invest over Rs 74,000 crore within the next five years to improve energy efficiency and cut carbon emissions from its power...
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Indian Auto Companies Under Pressure to Reduce Emissions

December 10, 2009

Corporate Leaders, Energy Efficiency, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi

The heat of global warming and the global economies have forced India to step up its pressure on the auto sector to make deep cuts...
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Energy-efficiency Norms Proposed for Indian Industry

December 10, 2009

Energy Efficiency, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi

India is quietly raising its stake in the global green game, even as leaders haggle over global warming in Copenhagen. The government is expected to...
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Green Buildings in India – A Fast Growing Phenomenon

December 6, 2009

Energy Efficiency, Low Carbon Materials, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs

The green building concept is swiftly catching up in the country partly because of government sops and partly because of the marketing strategy of real...
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TERI, India’s Sustainability and Green Education Pioneer

December 6, 2009

Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Researchers, Startups & Entrepreneurs

When Yale University decided to establish its new Climate and Energy Institute in March the choice of Rajendra K. Pachauri to head it came as...
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Biofuels Have a Limited Role in India – Jairam Ramesh

November 29, 2009

Biofuels, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

Minister for Environment Jairam Ramesh while speaking at the Environment Friendly Vehicles Conference in New Delhi said that bio-fuels have a limited role in India...
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High Crude Prices Bring Ethanol Factories to Life

November 29, 2009

Biofuels, Financial Investors, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

After remaining shut for two years, ethanol factories in the country are readying to whir again. With crude prices spiking again to $80 per barrel...
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Indian Roads Made Out of Recycled Plastic

November 24, 2009

CO3, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs, Waste Management

A company in India has found an innovative solution to plastic garbage.Ahmed Khan’s company in Bangalore, is trying to use recycled plastic to solve two...
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Indian Petroleum Minister Pushes Ethanol, Petrol Blend

November 23, 2009

Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

The Indian petroleum minister Murli Deora recently convened a meeting with fuel retailers and sugar millers for seeking their support in its ethanol-blending policy. The...
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Green GDP Data to be Released by India from 2015

November 23, 2009

Corporate Leaders, Economics, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi

In a bid to bring environmental concerns into mainstream growth accounting, the government plans to release green GDP data from 2015, environment minister Jairam Ramesh...
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The Promise and Pitfalls of Jatropha curcas

November 23, 2009

Agriculture and Forestry, Financial Investors, Government Officials, Low Carbon Food & Agri, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Startups & Entrepreneurs

High hopes and initial enthusiasm gradually gave way to a sobering reality: that finding a viable replacement for oil in the modern economy is an...
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Himalayan Melt and Climate Change not Related Says India

November 23, 2009

As countries around the world prepare to flex their negotiating muscles at next month's climate-change summit in Copenhagen, India has begun to question the Western...
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Regulations Alone not Sufficient for Green Buildings in India

November 13, 2009

Corporate Leaders, Energy Efficiency, Government Officials, Low Carbon Materials, Net Zero by Narsi

Highlighting the role of green buildings in reducing energy consumption as well as awareness among architects, Ajay Mathur, director general of Bureau of Energy Efficiency,...
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Indian Telecom Companies Experimenting with Solar, Wind, Biofuels

November 13, 2009

Corporate Leaders, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Startups & Entrepreneurs

Flexibility to use in off-grid areas, and potential to carry equipment higher than a cell tower attracts telcos to high altitude wind solutionSeveral telcos in...
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Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute to Assist Indian Solar Power Firms

November 13, 2009

Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Researchers, Solar Energy

Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, one of the largest research centres in Germany, is in parleys with Indian companies to share its research and...
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Green Jobs in Indian Corporate Corridor

November 7, 2009

Corporate Leaders, Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Startups & Entrepreneurs

Companies with an urge to be politically correct and responsible are spawning a new breed of managers to spearhead their green initiatives. As a result,...
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CERC Presses Green Pedal on T&D

November 6, 2009

Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

Amid the ongoing debate over the climate change and its impact on India especially in the power sector, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has...
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Indian Power PSUs to Promote Energy Efficiency, Form a Company

November 6, 2009

Energy Efficiency, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi

The four power PSUs, NTPC, NHPC, Power Finance Corp and PowerGrid Corp , would jointly promote energy efficiency mechanisms in India, power minister Sushilkumar Shinde...
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CDM Not to be Affected by India’s Energy Efficiency Scheme – Experts

November 3, 2009

Energy Efficiency, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi

India’s plans for a domestic energy efficiency cap-and-trade scheme have raised concerns over how the market for Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects will be affected.There...
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Global CEOs Say Green Technologies Can be Profitable

November 3, 2009

Corporate Leaders, Net Zero by Narsi

A survey of 40 firms suggests that there’s money to be made fighting climate changeOne crucial actor missing from much of the climate change conversation...
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Syngas, A Way to Tap India’s Hidden Coal Reserves

November 3, 2009

Biofuels, CO3, Corporate Leaders, Financial Investors, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Researchers

Syngas or gasified coal is potentially a rich source of clean energy which the world is yet to fully upgrade the technology for. A lot...
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A Report on Capturing India’s CO2

November 3, 2009

Climate Change, Corporate Carbon Management, Corporate Leaders, Decarbonization, GHG Emissions, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi

A report written by researchers from the Universities of Surrey and Edinburgh looking at the prospects for CCS technology in India has been released. The...
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Brazil Battles Problems in Jatropha as Biodiesel Feedstock

November 3, 2009

Biofuels, Corporate Leaders, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Researchers, Startups & Entrepreneurs

Like other countries which are experimenting on it, Brazil is similarly encountering snags in the cultivation of jatropha as potential feedstock for biodiesel.This country, which...
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Indian Sugar Mills Generate as much ‘Green’ Energy as Windmills

November 3, 2009

Biomass for Heating & Power, Corporate Leaders, Financial Investors, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

Sugar mills in India produce 2,000 megawatt of biomass-based energy every year, as much as windmills produce, and at half the cost, a new study...
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IBM Green Data Center for Perfetti India

November 2, 2009

Corporate Leaders, Digital for Decarbonization, Energy Efficiency, Net Zero by Narsi

Technology giant IBM said it has signed a multi-year IT services deal with the Indian subsidiary of Perfetti Van Melle, the world's third-largest confectionery group.As...
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IREDA – Kfw Tie Up For Biomass Power Generation

November 2, 2009

Financial Investors, Renewable Energy

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd has joined hands with a German development bank, KfW, so that the generation of power from biomass can be...
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Remote Indian Tribal Villages to Have Biogas Plants Soon

November 1, 2009

Biogas & CBG, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

Biogas plants will be set up on the demand of families in three thousand tribal-dominated villages in Madhya Pradesh. So far, 2000 bio gas plants...
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Indian Paper Mills Can Convert Waste into Energy

November 1, 2009

CO3, Corporate Leaders, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

The Indian Agro Recycled Paper Mills Association (IARPMA), New Delhi, under the aegis of the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE), government of India,...
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Financing Solar Energy Schemes in Indian Villages

November 1, 2009

Financial Investors, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy

About seven out of every 10 households in rural India have no access to electricity. In 2003, a five-year effort was launched to help the...
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Solar Energy Centre @ Haryana, India

November 1, 2009

Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Researchers, Solar Energy

Solar Energy Centre is the institute established in India with a view to encourage research in the field of solar technology as a viable alternate...
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Rabi Rashmi Abasan – India’s First Green Housing Project

November 1, 2009

Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

An example of future forward thinking is Rabi Rashmi Abasan, India’s first completely green housing project. This sounds very interesting indeed. Read on, and let's...
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Developing Countries Will Be Largest Solar Markets In future

November 1, 2009

Corporate Leaders, Financial Investors, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy

That just 1 percent of the world’s solar power production has been installed in the developing world is a “scandal for our industry,” said Michael...
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GRIHA Green Rating – India’s Answer to LEED

November 1, 2009

Energy Efficiency, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi

Evaluation is necessary to ascertain how green a building is. Apart from verifying claims, such systems ensure that best practices are followed and the gains...
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Indian Railways Could be Powered by CNG Soon

November 1, 2009

Biogas & CBG, Government Officials, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

Worried by the rising fuel bill, Indian Railways has now started attempts to convert the conventional diesel engine into a dual fuel engine using Compressed...
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Indian Power Sector Needs $250 Billion Investments: CII

November 1, 2009

Financial Investors, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi

India’s power sector will require about $250 billion investments over the next eight-nine years if it wants to grow at a moderate 7.5-8 percent compound...
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How Much Could Wind Power Output Fluctuate?

October 31, 2009

Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Researchers

It was interesting for me to read an article about the woes that the state of TN was having with its power deficit; well, which...
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GreenValue Makes Polyphenols from Biomass in India

October 31, 2009

Low Carbon Materials, Net Zero by Narsi, Researchers, Startups & Entrepreneurs

Polyphenols from paper and pulp processing could offer nutraceutical benefits for humans and are already making a dent in the ag sector.About two million people...
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Solar Power Powered by Microfinance in Rural India

October 30, 2009

Financial Investors, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Startups & Entrepreneurs

In India, solar-power projects, often funded by microcredit institutions, are helping the country reduce carbon emissions and achieve its goal to double the contribution of...
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World’s Largest Solar (Thermal) Kitchen is in Rajasthan!

October 24, 2009

Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Researchers, Startups & Entrepreneurs

The world’s largest solar kitchen is powered by Scheffler’s reflector technology, and is situated in Rajasthan, India. The Scheffler system is so effective that this...
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Indian IT Firms to Gain from Energy Sector Investments

October 22, 2009

Corporate Leaders, Digital for Decarbonization, Net Zero by Narsi

Technology firms are set to cash in on the Union government’s push to reform the country’s power distribution network, as India lines up at least...
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LaBL Partners in Technology (LaBL-PaT) to Illuminate Millions of Lives in India

September 25, 2009

Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

Lighting a Billion Lives (LaBL) - this is what India needs at this moment, with thousands of villages having no access to electricity.TERI has already...
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McKinsey – India could halve GHG emissions growth, but at a huge cost

September 25, 2009

Climate Change, Decarbonization, GHG Emissions, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Uncategorized

Growth in India's carbon emissions could be nearly halved by the year 2030 through the use of known practices and technologies, according to a new...
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Renewable Energy Investments in India Not Growing Fast Enough

September 25, 2009

Financial Investors, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

The renewable energy sector in India attracted investments worth $4.1 billion in 2008, up by 12% over the previous year, according to UNEP’s Global Trends...
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Telecom towers in India are huge consumers of energy

September 15, 2009

CO3, Corporate Leaders, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

With about 2.5 lakh towers powering mobile services to over 400 million subscribers, the telecom industry is now the second largest consumer of energy in...
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Indian Wind Energy – Suggestions and Recommedations

August 31, 2009

Corporate Leaders, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

The Indian wind power industry, having grown five fold in the last four years, may lose the wind behind its sails unless the government steps...
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Solar Cell Phones from Samsung, Others – Hit in Kenya, in India?

August 27, 2009

Corporate Leaders, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Startups & Entrepreneurs

August 21, 2009Will Indians start using solar-powered cell phones in a big way?The solar phone is expected to be a great success in Kenya.That's because...
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Govt Banks on Volumes to Bring Down Solar Power Costs

August 26, 2009

Financial Investors, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

Aug. 9Driven by volume production, solar power generation costs could break the viability barrier.According to latest estimates firmed up by the Ministry of New and...
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India’s Solar Ambitions – Is it Worth the Subsidy

July 30, 2009

Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy

India's grand designs for solar energy as a key contributor for the country's electricity definitely requires that the government provide hefty incentives and subsidies -...
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Low CER prices change the Indian CDM industry dynamics

July 30, 2009

Climate Change, Decarbonization, Financial Investors, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Uncategorized

The recession and falling prices of U.N.-backed carbon credits are changing the way carbon deals are structured in India, one of the largest sources for...
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Ahmedabad to Turn Landfill Waste into Electricity

July 29, 2009

Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Waste Management

Rubbish and waste at landfills in the Indian city of Ahmedabad will be converted to green fuel pellets under a $10 million scheme with Japanese...
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Company for Indian Energy Efficiency Schemes on Cards

July 29, 2009

Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi

The government is planning to set up a new company to oversee and implement energy efficiency schemes and reduce transmission losses. The company, Energy Efficiency...
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India Energy Conservation Building Code

July 29, 2009

Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi

Wow! Did you know that there is a detailed set of building codes that have been established by the government of India. See here. The...
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Indian Paper Mills Turn to Waste Paper

July 29, 2009

Corporate Leaders, Net Zero by Narsi, Waste Management

Many Indian paper mills that have traditionally depended on virgin paper are increasingly inclined towards using recycled paper, according to news sources.The Indian paper industry...
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Sanitation and India – Interview with Bindeshwar Pathak

July 27, 2009

Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Waste Management

Sanitation No Longer a Dirty Word in IndiaIn India, many moons ago, nobody dared talk about toilets - a subject that was taboo, particularly at...
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TERI, Tetra Pak Launch Recycling Awareness Programme

July 27, 2009

Corporate Leaders, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Waste Management

Everyday a huge amount of waste is generated from households, schools, hospitals and factories. The primary factors affecting waste quantity and quality are population, urbanisation,...
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Chetan Maini’s Dream and the Reva Electric Car

July 23, 2009

Electric Vehicles, Low Carbon Mobility, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs

A nice article from Financial Times on how the idea for the Reva Electric car started and its journey from being a dream under an...
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Indian Biodiesel Industry in Trouble as Imports Get Boost

July 18, 2009

Biofuels, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

Indian Finance Minister plans to reduce customs duty on biodiesel imports, but leaders of domestic industry say the government still must increase the allowable blend...
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Biomass Energy for Rural India Project (BERI)

July 12, 2009

Biomass for Heating & Power, Government Officials, Renewable Energy

Biomass Energy for Rural India (BERI) project, sponsored by GEF-UNDP, ICEF, Government of India and Karnataka state government, is being implemented to demonstrate the local...
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Solar on Rooftops – Cost of Solar Power in India – Over Rs 15 per KWh

July 12, 2009

Corporate Leaders, Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Solar Energy, Solar Photovoltaic, Solar Thermal, Startups & Entrepreneurs

Update, Sep 2012: Please note that this blog post was originally written way back in the dark ages - in Jul 2009 - though a...
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China, India Have Big Solar Energy Ambitions

July 9, 2009

Government Officials, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy

A detailed article on how China and India are going out of their way to ensure that they ramp up power production from solar PV....
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Waterless Urinals in Mumbai to Save Water, Accumulate Carbon Credits

July 6, 2009

Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Water Sustainability

July 2009The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had decided to install waterless urinals at public toilets near Gateway of India. They do not require water to...
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All State Power Utilities to Purchase Minimum 5% Renewable Energy

July 6, 2009

Government Officials, Renewable Energy

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) addressed that all power state utilities in the country will have to buy at minimum five percent of their...
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Jatropha Needs As Much Water as Any Other Energy Crop?

July 6, 2009

Biofuels, Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Startups & Entrepreneurs

Here's another article that questions the hype about Jatropha needing little inputs for growth.A comprehensive new analysis of water use in biofuel crop production finds...
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Sulabh International’s Human Waste to Energy, Low Cost Toilet Technology Honored by UN

July 6, 2009

Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs, Waste Management

Sulabh International is a social service organization, in New Dehli, working in the sanitation sector. The NGO’s founder Bindeshwar Pathak was honored by the Intergovernmental...
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Indian Investment in Energy Efficiency Higher than North American

July 6, 2009

Corporate Leaders, Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Net Zero by Narsi

Johnson Controls India which offers products and services that optimize energy use and improve comfort and security for automobiles, buildings etc, recently conducted a survey...
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India’s First Center for Bioscience Energy to Increase Biomass Yield

July 6, 2009

Biofuels, Biofuels, Biogas & CBG, Biomass for Heating & Power, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Researchers

June 2, 2009India opens its first DBT-ICT Center for Bioscience Energy to develop technologies that will increase biomass yield per hectare and produce both gas...
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Sugar Mills: India’s Best Potential Sources of Renewable Energy

July 6, 2009

Biomass for Heating & Power, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Waste Management

New Delhi-based NGO Centre for Science and Environment recently released a study which shows that sugar mills and windmills both produce about 2 GW of...
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India to Monitor Consumption in Energy-Intensive Sectors

June 16, 2009

Energy Efficiency, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi

So who says Indian government doesn't care about climate change? Oh well, we might have said development was more important to India than climate change,...
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Indian wind energy capacity additions on declining trend

June 16, 2009

Financial Investors, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

After reaching a peak growth of 1742 MW during 2006-07, the annual capacity additions of wind power in India have been declining in the last...
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Does It Mean Industry Can Become Less Green?

June 11, 2009

A recent speech by the Indian President indicated that the government was increasingly finding environmental concerns a roadblock in pushing its growth mantra. "Bottlenecks and...
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Renewable Energy @ Tirumala

May 26, 2009

Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Startups & Entrepreneurs

You would hardly call me a religious chap, but even an agnostic like me has to visit the Tirumala temple at Tirupathi - well, there...
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India a low carbon leader? – Yeah of course!

May 23, 2009

Climate Change, Corporate Carbon Management, Corporate Leaders, Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi

According to news I read yesterday, McKinsey's yet-to-be-released report states India would lower its greenhouse gas intensity. In the study, McKinsey & Co. says India...
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EROEI is all that matters, peak oil or no peak oil

May 18, 2009

Corporate Leaders, Financial Investors, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi

Awright, this post has nothing to do with India, but it's something I thought I'd put down, for interest-sakes!If you are not one of those...
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Jatropha Gold Rush – Perhaps More Thought Required?

May 16, 2009

Biofuels, Biofuels, Financial Investors, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Startups & Entrepreneurs

It's becoming fairly clear to many that jatropha is not the magical biofuel crop that it was hyped to be. To be fair to the...
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India Asks – Development or Climate Change?

May 7, 2009

Economics, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Policies and Regulations

India rejected any cap on its development in the name of 'climate change', as it asserted that climate-change negotiations should consider overriding developmental objectives of...
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India has about 10000 MW Installed capacity for Wind Energy

May 6, 2009

Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy, Wind Energy

Now, this is certainly not bad. India has about 10,000 MW installed capacity for wind energy. This is more than 5% of India's total installed...
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Indian Energy Service Companies (ESCO) on the Rise

May 4, 2009

Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Startups & Entrepreneurs

In the last few years, at least 26 of these expert firms, called energy service companies (ESCO), have sprung up in India. G.C. Datta Roy...
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Biomass Gasification in India to Generate Lakhs of Jobs

April 28, 2009

Biomass for Heating & Power, Biomass Gasification, Biomass Power, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi, Renewable Energy

Emerging green economy in the country may see creation of nine lakh jobs in India by 2025, a top government official said."India could generate nine...
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Energy Efficiency Could Save India 183.5 Billion kWh

April 28, 2009

CO3, Corporate Leaders, Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Government Officials, Net Zero by Narsi

With an investment of US $10 billion dollars in energy efficiency improvements, India's economy would benefit from its potentially vast annual energy savings of 183.5...
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Energy Savings Possibilities in India are Enormous

April 28, 2009

CO3, Corporate Leaders, Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Financial Investors, Net Zero by Narsi, Startups & Entrepreneurs

I can fully appreciate and agree with the following opinion from this post "How about investing 12,000 dollars a year, a payback time of nine...
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India Energy Outlook to 2030 – IEA

March 28, 2009