Experts discuss climate change & the need to go fossil free
Nov 27th, 2020; Source: CNBCTV18.COM
As climate change takes center-stage in global policymaking, the transition to clean energy is no longer a pipe dream. It’s an urgent need. In the recently contested US elections, battling climate change was one of the key agendas of the Joe Biden campaign. As part of his presidential transition, ...ReadMore
What has climate change led to? Riots, uprising and tyranny
Nov 13th, 2020; Source: The Print
In ‘Fossil Free’, Sumant Sinha writes about the social and economic impacts of climate change, especially in oil-producing countries. Dirty coal and oil are the main contributors towards global warming and climate change. They are also the main sources of energy for the rich, industrialized coun ...ReadMore
Businessman writes practical playbook for affordable shift to Fossil Free world
Nov 8th, 2020; Source: The Print
An overwhelming dependence on fossil fuels has served as a catalyst for global warming, pushing the Earth to its tipping point. Its impact is not only expected to put global food availability and biodiversity at risk, but also raise sea levels and increase the frequency of extreme weather events suc ...ReadMore
The Case for Clean Energy Amid the Climate Change Threat: Sumant Sinha
Oct 15th, 2020; Source: Harpercollins India
Sumant Sinha’s understanding of the global energy landscape and climate change brings a unique, holistic perspective on energy. With his book, Fossil Free, Sinha shares his vision for energy which is not only clean, but also practical and affordable. From the founder of India’s leading clea ...ReadMore
We Are Missing Human Interface: Sumant Sinha, Chairman, and MD, ReNew Power
Oct 1st, 2020; Source: BW People
While delivering the jury keynote address in the recent ‘HR 40Under40’ inaugural organized by BW People in association with BW Businessworld, Sumant Sinha, Chairman, and MD, ReNew Power, focussed on how important is HR as a domain in revolutionizing the work culture and practices over the years. ...ReadMore
Akshaya Patra Foundation raises $500,000 in virtual gala
Sep 24th, 2020; Source: News India Times
The Akshaya Patra Foundation held its ‘Families for Change’ virtual gala this September 19. According to organizers, the total funds raised of $500,000 at the event will provide COVID relief to migrant workers, including cooked meals, ration boxes for families, and Happiness Kits containing 30 d ...ReadMore
More policy incentives needed to sustain growth in renewables
Sep 23rd, 2020; Source: Business Today
India’s target of 450 Gigawatt (GW) of solar power by 2030 is a realistic target as the sector had a 5-year compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22 percent until now and in the next two years likely to have about 27 per cent growth” India’s vibrant renewable energy sector requir ...ReadMore
Renewables to Power 'Green' Recovery
Aug 24th, 2020; Source: Business Today
Shift from fossil-based energy sources, decarbonisation of industrial sectors will drive change Renewables are the future of the energy sector. We are in the middle of a great energy transition where we are moving from polluting to clean sources of energy. The world’s total renewable energy (R ...ReadMore
A top boss who has found the silver lining in a crisis
Jul 29th, 2020; Source:
Sumant Sinha, CMD, ReNew Power, says the lockdown has allowed him more family time and also a chance to focus on his fitness. Source: Economic Times ...ReadMore
Tariff for round-the-clock solar power is competitive: ReNew's Sumant Sinha
May 12th, 2020; Source: Business Standard
India’s first tender to provide round-the-clock (RTC) solar power was won last week by Goldman Sachs-promoted ReNew Power, which quoted a tariff of Rs 2.9 per unit (kwh) for the complete capacity of 400 Mw offered by the government. The tender is unique in several ways. Unlike the nature of solar ...ReadMore
