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Greenpeace pays a visit to Power Minister Haroon Yusuf in Delhi

Feature story | May 15, 2013 at 20:37

In the sweltering heat of Delhi and the constant fear of power cuts, Greenpeace activists took a powerful message to the Delhi Power Minister Haroon Yusuf on the morning of May 15. In a peaceful protest, they wheeled in a set of solar panels in...

Sukhdev Vihar residents join Greenpeace’s demand for a solar revolution in Delhi

Press release | May 12, 2013 at 18:00

New Delhi, 12 May 2013: To provide a solution to the intensifying energy crisis in Delhi and generate people’s support for solar energy, Greenpeace today organised “Switch on the Sun”, a renewable energy community fair in association with the...

On World Environment Day, Greenpeace bike-a-thon calls on Delhi to “Switch on the Sun”

Feature story | June 6, 2013 at 17:26

Hundreds of people on 25 stationary bicycles switched on the sun on World Environment Day on June 5 at Dilli Haat in Delhi. Delhites came together and pedalled away to claim their right to sustainable energy in a first of its kind bike-a-thon...

Rooftop Revolution

Publication | July 23, 2013 at 18:30

"Rooftop Revolution – Unleashing Delhi's Solar Potential" is an in-depth analysis of the potential for rooftop solar in Delhi, a city that has often claimed to be the world's greenest capital. The report comes at a time when India's political...

A solar power solution to Delhi’s power crisis

Image | May 13, 2013 at 18:09

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...

A solar power solution to Delhi’s power crisis

Image | May 13, 2013 at 18:09

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...

A dream with solar power

Blog entry by Reema Ganguly | May 29, 2013

Hi, I’m Reema Ganguly and I work for Greenpeace India. I am Indian. I am India. Just as you are or maybe you aren’t. But what I’m about to share with you is a dream. This is my dream. I bet it is your dream too. Nothing complicated. ...

Enough talks, now time for action on solar

Blog entry by Surabhi Jain Pahwa | May 24, 2013

My experience at the Greenpeace renewable energy fair was very interesting. Everyone needs to be sensitized to such things directly affecting our environment. Delhi is not using renewable energy anywhere and this cause certainly needs...

Press Enclave’s moment in the sun

Blog entry by Smita | May 24, 2013

Photos © Apoorv Tiwary On Sunday May 19, Greenpeace organised a renewable energy community fair called “Switch on the Sun ” at Press Enclave, Saket. The fair is a part of their renewable energy campaign targeted for New Delhi to...

Renewable energy fair in Sukhdev Vihar in Delhi

Blog entry by Nilima Sharma | May 14, 2013

Photo © Apoorv Tiwary It was an event organised by Greenpeace India on the use of renewable sources of energy. The event was organised in a way to to catch the attention of the young and the not-so-young alike. The painting...

Let the sun shine more on Delhi’s rooftops

Blog entry by Anand Prabu Pathanjali | July 23, 2013

A century old city that has been representing the face of our country and holds the seat of the honorable Prime Minister of the country. Delhi, a word that triggers lots of historical memories in ones mind and I happen to be in this...

A solar power solution to Delhi’s power crisis

Image | May 13, 2013 at 18:09

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...

We pedalled, we powered.

Blog entry by Ruhie Kumar | June 7, 2013

On World Environment Day, Greenpeace organised one of a kind event - Bike-a-thon. It was hot and humid. By 6 pm, most of the volunteers and organisers were sweating and exhausted. But as the event time got closer, there was a sense...

When the lights go out, Switch on the Sun!

Blog entry by Ruhie Kumar | May 24, 2013

Delhi has a large number of terrace housing colonies, most of which are located in gullies or little laneways. My main concern – is someone going to grab me before I reach my house? I often call, or even pretend to be on the phone in...

Press Enclave, Saket switched on the sun. Will you?

Blog entry by Arpita Seth | May 23, 2013

The philanthropy gene inside me has always been feeble. The reason can be attributed to pure slothfulness. On a blazing Sunday afternoon, Greenpeace taught me how the sun's generosity could be harnessed in an environment friendly way...

A sunny meeting with a powerless minister of Delhi

Blog entry by Anand Prabhu | May 16, 2013

A Greenpeace protest is one that sends chills down the spine of many bureaucrats and politicians, especially when they are being targeted. And taking part in one such action is every campaigners "D" day. It's the day when your campaign...

Greenpeace India tells Delhi Power Minister to Switch On The Sun

Video | May 27, 2013 at 19:24

The activists were violently removed by the police but their persistent demands ensured a meeting with the Minister. He was noncommittal on a timeline for a strong policy on renewable energy. However, he did agree to forward the Greenpeace report...

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