<p>A new study by researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) shows that India can leapfrog to a more sustainable power system by 2030, thanks to dramatic cost reductions in battery storage and wind and solar energy.</p>

<p>In the publication, "Least Cost Pathway for India's Power System Investments", the researchers examined a least-cost investment pathway to meet India's electricity demand through 2030.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-set-to-achieve-450-gw-renewable-energy-installed-capacity-by-2030-centre-420061">India set to achieve 450 GW renewable energy installed capacity by 2030: Centre</a></strong></p>

<p>According to the study, if India achieves its goal of installing 500 GW of non-fossil electricity capacity by 2030, it could reduce electricity costs by eight to ten per cent, provided that the price of renewable energy and batteries continue to fall.<br />
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2030 will see&nbsp;the carbon emissions intensity of India's&nbsp;electricity supply dropping by 43 to 50 per cent from 2020 levels.</p>

<p>In light of rapid industrialization and rising incomes, India, home to more than 1 billion people, has set ambitious clean-energy targets to reduce pollution and combat climate change while meeting growing electricity demands.<br />
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced at the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow that India would install 175 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy by 2022, up from 100 GW currently, and 500 GW of non-fossil power by 2030.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-at-unga-india-to-become-the-worlds-biggest-green-hydrogen-hub-415915">PM Modi at UNGA: India to become the world's biggest Green Hydrogen hub</a></strong></p>

<p>"We found that building such high levels of renewable energy would actually be economical for India, thanks to the cost reductions in clean technologies that have occurred much faster than anticipated," said Berkeley Lab scientist and the study`s lead author, Nikit Abhyankar.<br />
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"However, the key to achieving the lowest costs, while maintaining grid reliability, lies in complementing the renewable energy buildout with flexible resources such as energy storage and demand response, and utilizing the existing thermal power assets in the country in the most efficient manner."<br />
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Researchers at Berkeley Lab found that nearly half of India's electricity supply could be carbon-free by 2030, compared to only 25 per cent in 2020. In order to achieve this, renewable energy capacity would have to quadruple over the next decade.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Portugal's 70% of power is generated by renewable sources of energy</strong></p>

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<p>The researchers also found that integrating renewable energy with flexible resources such as shifting agricultural electricity consumption to solar hours, using batteries to store four to six hours of daily energy for nighttime use, and utilising flexibility in existing thermal power plants saves money over building new coal or gas-fired plants.<br />
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The study shows that by 2030 coal consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector can almost hold at 2020 levels. It is therefore unlikely that switching to clean energy sources will result in job losses in mining and transportation over the near to medium term, giving India time to plan for a longer-term transition.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A new study by researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) shows that India can leapfrog to a more sustainable power system by 2030, thanks to dramatic cost reductions in battery storage and wind and solar energy.

A new study by researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) shows that India can leapfrog to a more sustainable power system by 2030, thanks to dramatic cost reductions in battery storage and wind and solar energy. In the publication, "Least Cost Pathway for India's Power System Investments", the researchers examined a least-cost investment pathway to meet India's electricity demand through 2030. Also read | India set to achieve 450 GW renewable energy installed capacity by 2030: Centre According to the study, if India achieves its goal of installing 500 GW of non-fossil electricity capacity by 2030, it could reduce electricity costs by eight to ten per cent, provided that the price of renewable energy and batteries continue to fall. 2030 will see the carbon emissions intensity of India's electricity supply dropping by 43 to 50 per cent from 2020 levels. In light of rapid industrialization and rising incomes, India, home to more than 1 billion people, has set ambitious clean-energy targets to reduce pollution and combat climate change while meeting growing electricity demands. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced at the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow that India would install 175 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy by 2022, up from 100 GW currently, and 500 GW of non-fossil power by 2030. Also read | PM Modi at UNGA: India to become the world's biggest Green Hydrogen hub "We found that building such high levels of renewable energy would actually be economical for India, thanks to the cost reductions in clean technologies that have occurred much faster than anticipated," said Berkeley Lab scientist and the study`s lead author, Nikit Abhyankar. "However, the key to achieving the lowest costs, while maintaining grid reliability, lies in complementing the renewable energy buildout with flexible resources such as energy storage and demand response, and utilizing the existing thermal power assets in the country in the most efficient manner." Researchers at Berkeley Lab found that nearly half of India's electricity supply could be carbon-free by 2030, compared to only 25 per cent in 2020. In order to achieve this, renewable energy capacity would have to quadruple over the next decade. Watch | Portugal's 70% of power is generated by renewable sources of energy The researchers also found that integrating renewable energy with flexible resources such as shifting agricultural electricity consumption to solar hours, using batteries to store four to six hours of daily energy for nighttime use, and utilising flexibility in existing thermal power plants saves money over building new coal or gas-fired plants. The study shows that by 2030 coal consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector can almost hold at 2020 levels. It is therefore unlikely that switching to clean energy sources will result in job losses in mining and transportation over the near to medium term, giving India time to plan for a longer-term transition. (With inputs from agencies)

By 2030, India will be able to meet its electricity needs through renewable energy: Study

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<p>An earthquake measuring 4.5 on Richter&nbsp;scale had hit Bay Area in California in the United States.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The earthquake struck at 2:39 am.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It shook San Francisco Bay Area residents out of their slumber.</p>

<p>According to the US Geological Survey, the quake&#39;s epicenter was 2 miles away from Berkeley, California.</p>

<p>There were no reports of any casualty.&nbsp;</p>

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An earthquake measuring 4.5 on Richter scale had hit Bay Area in California in the United States. An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale struck Bay Area in California, US: USGS — ANI (@ANI) January 4, 2018 × The earthquake struck at 2:39 am. It shook San Francisco Bay Area residents out of their slumber. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was 2 miles away from Berkeley, California. There were no reports of any casualty.

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<p>Rahul Gandhi made a no-holds-barred attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the University of California, Berkeley, on Tuesday morning.</p>

<p>And while his speech -- India at 70: Reflections on the Path Forward&nbsp;-- got a large amount of traction, it was also remembered for other not-so-good reasons.</p>

<p>For one thing, Gandhi added to his long list of gaffes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gandhi was answering a question when he said India&#39;s lower house of Parliament -- the Lok Sabha&nbsp;-- has 546 seats.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Twitter was quick to point out the correct answer is actually 545.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Gandhi has made a number of gaffes before, all of which almost immediately make it to social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Interestingly, Gandhi&#39;s great-grandfather&nbsp;Jawaharlal Nehru had -- as prime minister -- also addressed the University of California, Berkley, in 1949.</p>

<p>And on Tuesday, Rahul said he was ready to be a prime ministerial candidate.&nbsp;</p>


He said there are 546 seats in the Lok Sabha. The correct answer is 545

Rahul Gandhi made a no-holds-barred attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the University of California, Berkeley, on Tuesday morning. And while his speech -- India at 70: Reflections on the Path Forward -- got a large amount of traction, it was also remembered for other not-so-good reasons. For one thing, Gandhi added to his long list of gaffes. Gandhi was answering a question when he said India's lower house of Parliament -- the Lok Sabha -- has 546 seats. Twitter was quick to point out the correct answer is actually 545. Too much to expect #RahulGandhi to make it through the evening without at least a minor gaffe. (Lok Sabha strength is 545 members, not 546.) — Sadanand Dhume (@dhume) September 12, 2017 × Gandhi has made a number of gaffes before, all of which almost immediately make it to social media. Interestingly, Gandhi's great-grandfather Jawaharlal Nehru had -- as prime minister -- also addressed the University of California, Berkley, in 1949. And on Tuesday, Rahul said he was ready to be a prime ministerial candidate.

Rahul Gandhi adds to long list of gaffes

<p>Rahul Gandhi has said the idea of non-violence is under attack today in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gandhi was making a speech at the University of California, Berkeley.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gandhi is on a two-week tour to the US.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But, Gandhi added, the idea of of non-violence is the only idea that can take humanity forward.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Hatred,anger and violence can destroy us, the politics of polarisation is very dangerous,&quot; said Gandhi.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Gandhi also spoke about the 1984 Sikh riots which broke out after the assassination of his grandmother, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, by her Sikh bodyguards.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;I am with them in their quest for justice,&quot; he said of the riot victims. &quot;Violence against anybody I strongly condemn,&quot; he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;I lost my father, my grandmother to violence, if I don&#39;t understand violence then who will?&quot; Gandhi said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He also spoke about dynasty.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Most of the country runs like this,&quot; he said, &quot;so don&#39;t go after me.&quot; &nbsp;</p>

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<p>&quot;Akhilesh Yadav a dynast, Mr Stalin a dynast, Mr Dhumal&#39;s son a dynast,&quot; he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And he spoke about demonetisation, saying the decision was taken without consulting Parliament and that it caused tremendous damage.&nbsp;</p>


Gandhi is on a two-week tour to the US.?His comments were made at the University of California, Berkeley

Rahul Gandhi has said the idea of non-violence is under attack today in India. Gandhi was making a speech at the University of California, Berkeley. Gandhi is on a two-week tour to the US. But, Gandhi added, the idea of of non-violence is the only idea that can take humanity forward. "Hatred,anger and violence can destroy us, the politics of polarisation is very dangerous," said Gandhi. Hatred,anger and violence can destroy us, the politics of polarization is very dangerous: Rahul Gandhi in #UCBerkeley pic.twitter.com/ZfKn6GBPYV — ANI (@ANI) September 12, 2017 × Gandhi also spoke about the 1984 Sikh riots which broke out after the assassination of his grandmother, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, by her Sikh bodyguards. "I am with them in their quest for justice," he said of the riot victims. "Violence against anybody I strongly condemn," he added. "I lost my father, my grandmother to violence, if I don't understand violence then who will?" Gandhi said. I lost my father,my grandmother to violence, if I don't understand violence then who will?: Rahul Gandhi in #UCBerkeley — ANI (@ANI) September 12, 2017 × He also spoke about dynasty. "Most of the country runs like this," he said, "so don't go after me." Most of the country runs like this, so don't go after me, Akhilesh Yadav a dynast, Mr Stalin a dynast,Mr Dhumal's son a dynast:Rahul Gandhi pic.twitter.com/eIDsvnlxtp — ANI (@ANI) September 12, 2017 × "Akhilesh Yadav a dynast, Mr Stalin a dynast, Mr Dhumal's son a dynast," he said. And he spoke about demonetisation, saying the decision was taken without consulting Parliament and that it caused tremendous damage.

Idea of non-violence under attack in India: Rahul Gandhi

NASA&#39;s Hubble Space Telescope has found a brand-new mark on the surface of the farthest planet from the sun.&nbsp;<br />
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This vortex is the first one observed on Neptune in the 21st century though similar features were seen around two decades ago in the year 1994 during the Voyager 2 flyby of Neptune in 1989 and by the Hubble Space Telescope. The discovery was announced on May 17 in a Central Bureau for Astronomical Telegrams (CBAT) electronic telegram by team leader Mike Wong of the University of California at Berkeley.<br />
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Neptune&#39;s dark vortices, according to experts, are high-pressure systems and are usually accompanied by bright &quot;companion clouds&quot;, which are also now visible on the distant planet. The bright clouds form when the flow of ambient air is perturbed and diverted upward over the dark vortex, causing gases to likely freeze into methane ice crystals.<br />
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&quot;Dark vortices coast through the atmosphere like huge, lens-shaped gaseous mountains,&quot; Wong explains, adding, &quot;and the companion clouds are similar to so-called orographic clouds that appear as pancake-shaped features lingering over mountains on Earth&quot;.<br />
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&quot;Planetary astronomers hope to better understand how dark vortices originate, what controls their drifts and oscillations, how they interact with the environment, and how they eventually dissipate,&quot; according to UC Berkeley doctoral student Joshua Tollefson. Measuring the evolution of the new dark vortex will extend knowledge of both the dark vortices themselves, as well as the structure and dynamics of the surrounding atmosphere.&nbsp;<br />
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Neptune's dark vortices, according to experts, are high-pressure systems and are usually accompanied by bright 'companion clouds'

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has found a brand-new mark on the surface of the farthest planet from the sun. This vortex is the first one observed on Neptune in the 21st century though similar features were seen around two decades ago in the year 1994 during the Voyager 2 flyby of Neptune in 1989 and by the Hubble Space Telescope. The discovery was announced on May 17 in a Central Bureau for Astronomical Telegrams (CBAT) electronic telegram by team leader Mike Wong of the University of California at Berkeley. Neptune's dark vortices, according to experts, are high-pressure systems and are usually accompanied by bright "companion clouds", which are also now visible on the distant planet. The bright clouds form when the flow of ambient air is perturbed and diverted upward over the dark vortex, causing gases to likely freeze into methane ice crystals. "Dark vortices coast through the atmosphere like huge, lens-shaped gaseous mountains," Wong explains, adding, "and the companion clouds are similar to so-called orographic clouds that appear as pancake-shaped features lingering over mountains on Earth". "Planetary astronomers hope to better understand how dark vortices originate, what controls their drifts and oscillations, how they interact with the environment, and how they eventually dissipate," according to UC Berkeley doctoral student Joshua Tollefson. Measuring the evolution of the new dark vortex will extend knowledge of both the dark vortices themselves, as well as the structure and dynamics of the surrounding atmosphere. (ANI)

NASA finds new vortex on Neptune

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