Citizen Blogs

Solar-Home Systems & Mini-Grids: Same, Same But Different!

September 12, 2019
More than a billion people around the globe do not have access to electricity. In the vast majority, this is not because of a traditional lifestyle, so not by choice.

Special Economic Zones: An opportunity to double India’s onsite solar capacity

August 28, 2019
Industrial agglomerations together could support at least 33% of the nation’s 40 GW rooftop solar target. Here’s how.

Combining Solar & Farming Benefits Both

August 9, 2019
“Many of us want more renewable energy, but where do you put all of those panels? As solar installations grow, they tend to be out on the edges of cities, and this is historically where we have already been growing our food,

Seven Ways India Showed Seriousness about its Clean Energy Transition in 2018

July 16, 2019
India is the fastest growing country in terms of demand for energy, as well as the third largest CO2 emitting country in the world. However, India has also placed climate change on high priority, committing to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity by 33-35 percent by 2030 from the 2005 levels as part of its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), calling for ambitious focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Grid-connected solar system: New step in Nepal’s energy mix

April 30, 2019
Proliferation of grid-connected solar PV solutions would mean that Nepal is able to attain a reliable, diversified energy system capable of providing power to even the remotest parts of the country

Trump Wants To Withhold $353 Million That Congress Told Him To Spend On Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy

March 20, 2019
cuts in energy efficiency for the coming fiscal year, called for “$343 million for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, plus a proposal to use $353 million in prior year balances for a total of $696 million.

Indian Li-ion Battery Cell Manufacturer Looking for Investments

January 19, 2019
One of EAI’s clients, a business with a rich experience in batteries, is in the process of starting a Li-ion battery manufacturing unit in India, primarily aimed at the electric vehicle battery sector.

Special Economic Zones: An opportunity to double India’s onsite solar capacity

December 20, 2018
Industrial agglomerations together could support at least 33% of the nation’s 40 GW rooftop solar target. Here’s how.

Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation

March 4, 2018
Both energy efficiency and energy conservation have the same goal: to save energy and the same impact: saves money. So in order to save money, you need to save energy.

India’s Next Big Energy Source: Energy- Efficient Buildings

March 4, 2018
Buildings already consume 30 percent of India’s energy. These new buildings and their tenants, with their lights, air conditioners, refrigerators, water heaters, washing machines and entertainment systems--could continue to suck the life out of India’s feeble energy grid.