A solar power solution to Delhi’s power crisis

Photo | May 13, 2013

Currently most of Delhi’s electricity comes from thermal power plants which are mostly situated in other states. In 2012, we saw the biggest blackout in the history of the country where half the population was powerless for days. Delhi was severely affected along with other Northern, Eastern and North East states. If 75% of Delhi’s electricity was not generated from coal, and decentralised renewable energy was available, Delhi could have powered itself to a large extent during the grid failure.

Unfortunately, Delhi is one of the few states in the country that does not have any policy for alternate sources of energy like wind, solar and biomass. In 2012, in the absence of a policy and roadmap, the state failed to tap into solar and bio-mass energy, especially during the periods of peak demand.

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Direct Communication at the Ministry of Environment and Forests in New Delhi

Image | December 11, 2017 at 12:07

Direct Communication at the Ministry of Environment and Forests in New Delhi

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Direct Communication at the Ministry of Environment and Forests in New Delhi

Dolphins Welcome the Rainbow Warrior in India

Video | November 30, 2017 at 11:56

The Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior while on the way to Mumbai in October 2017! The Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins seem to be welcoming the ship to India. Latest updates here: http://act.gp/2i30Rz8

Hello India! Meet the Rainbow Warrior Crew

Video | November 30, 2017 at 11:35

The Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior crew having a gala time in #Mumbai, India, while inspiring global #climateaction! #SailingForPlanet Follow the ship here: http://act.gp/SailingForPlanet

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