Farm First: Bioenergy emerges as a key pillar of Punjab’s renewables growth
By Nidhi Dua Punjab’s power sector reflects the unique characteristics of an agriculture-driven economy, where electricity demand witnesses a sharp seasonal surge during the paddy procurement and irrigation months. Over the years, the state has […]
Building a Greener Grid: Delhi accelerates clean energy uptake and strengthens discom efficiency
By Nidhi Dua Delhi’s electricity demand has risen alongside its expanding consumer base, with power consumption increasing from 29,415.87 MUs in 2015-16 to 30,996.29 MUs in 2025-26 (up to December 2025). Demand is expected to […]
Green Surge: Renewables dominate Karnataka’s power mix
By Nidhi Dua Karnataka’s power sector has undergone a sea change. After experiencing a severe energy deficit of almost 14 per cent in 2011-12, the state has steadily improved its generation capacity over the past […]
Money Matters: CBG project economics and financing environment
As India’s compressed biogas (CBG) sector scales up commercial deployment, project financing and revenue realisation have become important points of discussion. While government initiatives have created momentum, developers continue to grapple with rising feedstock costs, […]
Expansion Moves: Inox Clean Energy acquires Vena Energy India to accelerate inorganic growth
By Preeti Wadhwa India’s renewable energy merger and acquisition (M&A) market remains active, with acquisitions emerging as an important growth strategy for developers. The latest example is Inox Clean Energy Limited’s (ICEL) acquisition of Vena […]
Green Hydrogen Economics: Cost and financing considerations
Green hydrogen has rapidly moved from being a long-term decarbonisation concept to an emerging industrial and energy transition priority. Backed by policy support, growing institutional interest and ambitious project announcements, the sector has witnessed significant […]
KSEB: Driving Kerala’s clean energy transition
In an interview with Renewable Watch, Minhaj Alam, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala, and Former Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEB), discussed Kerala’s power sector performance, KSEB’s operational and […]
TrueRE Oriana Power: Strengthening its BESS portfolio
TrueRE Oriana Power is a fully integrated renewable energy platform, delivering comprehensive, end-to-end clean energy solutions across the renewable energy value chain. Within the solar space, the company predominantly has commercial and industrial (C&I) open […]
Aditya Birla Renewables: Aiming to double its clean energy portfolio to 20 GWp
By Nidhi Dua Founded in 2011, Aditya Birla Renewables Limited is the renewable energy arm of the Aditya Birla Group, a Fortune 500 conglomerate headquartered in Mumbai, India. The company was among the early entrants […]
Global Hydrogen Review 2026: Report
Key highlights from the report “Global Hydrogen Review 2026” published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) are: The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global production and trade of hydrogen-based products. The Middle East […]
Floating Solar Potential in India: Report
The rapid scale-up of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity is central to achieving global and national climate and energy transition goals. While ground-mounted solar PV has expanded significantly, land availability has emerged as a critical constraint, […]
Green Hydrogen Market Opportunity and Export Outlook: IHA Presentation
At the 11th edition of Green Hydrogen in India conference organised by Renewable Watch, Amrit Singh Deo, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting & Lead, India Hydrogen Alliance Secretariat highlighted these trends and challenges shaping India’s […]
Solfin: Bridging financing gaps in distributed solar
India’s distributed renewable energy (DRE) market is expanding rapidly, supported by improving project economics, government incentives and rising consumer awareness. However, access to timely and specialised financing continues to remain a key barrier, particularly for […]
Eco Wise Waste Management: Advancing circular economy solutions in India
India’s waste management sector is moving through a phase of formalisation, driven by stronger segregation norms, traceability requirements and extended producer responsibility (EPR). Founded in 2006, Eco Wise Waste Management operates across multiple waste streams […]
Aroma Solar: New entrant in the solar manufacturing space
India’s rapid expansion in solar manufacturing capacity, supported by policy frameworks and rising domestic demand, has encouraged companies to move beyond conventional module supply towards more integrated business models that combine manufacturing, project execution and […]
Bluebird Solar introduces G12R bifacial solar modules
Bluebird Solar has introduced its new G12R bifacial solar modules with a power output of 630 Wp and module efficiency of up to 23.32 per cent. The modules are based on N-type TOPCon technology and […]
Suzlon unveils S175 wind turbine for FDRE projects
Suzlon has launched the S175 (5 MW) wind turbine, following its commissioning at Vijayanagar, Karnataka. The turbine has been designed for firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) projects, and is expected to support the integration […]
Sungrow launches MG12RL hybrid inverter
Sungrow has unveiled a new residential energy storage solution, the MG12RL hybrid inverter, expanding its power range from 5 kW to 12 kW. Engineered for both solar self-consumption and backup power applications, the solution supports […]
Renewables Impact: Assessing power system resilience in non-EU Mediterranean countries
While renewable energy expansion is a key component of the energy transition, integrating these resources into power systems presents new operational challenges for transmission system operators (TSOs). Unlike conventional power generation, solar and wind output […]
Unlocking the Grid: Imperatives for building a sustainable energy ecosystem in Latin America
The electricity sector in Latin America is at a crossroads. The region’s installed generation mix is dominated by hydropower and renewable energy, which together account for nearly two-thirds of the total capacity, making it one […]
Integrating Renewables: Spain’s plans for building a smarter, greener and more flexible grid
Spain, already one of Europe’s leading renewable energy markets with over 55.5 per cent of electricity generation from renewables, is accelerating solar and wind deployment to reach 81 per cent by 2030. At the same […]
