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India plans ‘green energy corridor’ to boost renewables capacity

India’s electricity grid needs US$7.9 billion investment to incorporate increasing use of wind and solar energy sources

US window coating can stop around 50% of heat and 70% of visible light, generating huge energy savings

State unveils 10MW scheme over waterways in the Narmada Valley, which supply water to the arid regions of Saurashtra and Kutch

Morning Summary: Canada’s expansion of tar sands deposit could double its greenhouses gases by 2020

Experts estimate Great Rift Valley could generate 15,000MW from geothermal sources alone

15MW farm will contribute to Tibet’s annual wind energy reserves which are currently the seventh largest in China

Telsa founder Elon Musk says his magnetic train concept could revolutionise transport, and cut down on aviation emissions

German car giant launches new electric car, but has blocked EU efforts to raise fuel efficiency standards for vehicle manufacturers

Recent trade cases have increased the government’s determination to play a significant role to expand domestic green industries

Water levels in Ganges and Indus rivers unlikely to drop over next 100 years says new study of Himalayan and the Tibetan plateau glaciers

Climate policy is becoming a fixture on political agendas, but maintaining investment flows for green growth will be vital

China plans to invest 1.8 trillion yuan in clean energy as part of its plan to reduce emissions by 45% by 2020

Pollution discovered near fracking sites in North Texas points to the need for further research in controversial shale gas extraction technology

The EU will impose a minimum price on Chinese solar exports, which Commission says will ensure market operates at a “sustainable level”

Influential Center for American Progress think tank says USA will blow 2030 emission target if use of natural gas does not peak in 17 years

Longer ice-free periods in the Arctic will lead to increased activity in the region within the next ten years and intensify ice degradation

European Wind Energy Association report says 145 million households could benefit from offshore electricity by 2030

Morning summary: China will make investments over the next five years to address a key source of social discontent

New regulations rule out new coal or lignite power plants from EIB investments, following similar move from World Bank last week

Barroso and Van Rompuy letter to EU leaders calls for progress on oil and gas subsidies, climate finance and green growth policies