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Exploring CfDs
Shift towards market-linked renewable power procurement [...] -
Solar dominates power sector growth while BESS gathers pace
Renewable Watch Research [...] -
Unlocking Demand
Opportunities and challenges in the green hydrogen sector [...] -
Beyond Landfills
Case studies of select WtE and bio-CNG projects across India [...] -
Green Hydrogen Economics
Cost and financing considerations [...] -
Powering Reliability
Moving towards advanced e-beam cross-linking and insulation technologies [...]
TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Growing Pipeline: Battery storage market moves towards larger-scale deployment
India’s battery energy storage system (BESS) is witnessing growing momentum as storage assumes a larger role in supporting renewable energy integration and grid reliability. According to the Central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) National Generation Adequacy Plan, […]
Exploring Agri-PV: Promise and potential in India
India’s total agriphotovoltaics (agri-PV) potential is estimated at 1,192-2,129 GW, based on different power density assumptions ranging from 0.42 MW to 0.75 MW per hectare. Using state-wise agricultural statistics and cropping intensity adjustments, around 2.835 […]
Beyond Landfills: Case studies of select WtE and bio-CNG projects across India
By Karan Sharma The cover story of Renewable Watch’s April 2026 issue “Waste Wise” covered waste management challenges in Delhi-NCR, the growing burden of legacy waste at landfill sites, the need for improved waste processing […]
Exploring CfDs: Shift towards market-linked renewable power procurement
By Priyanka Kwatra The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified guidelines for its 500 MW pilot Contract for Difference (CfD) scheme, with Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) as the nodal […]
Solar dominates power sector growth while BESS gathers pace: Renewable Watch Research
India reportedly became the world’s third largest renewable energy market after China and the US as of March 2026, with its installed capacity reaching 274.6 GW (including large hydro). Almost 55 GW of new renewables […]
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 […]
Ramping Up: Maharashtra takes initiatives to meet its long-term renewables targets
By Nidhi Dua Maharashtra’s electricity demand has been rising steadily in recent years, driven by growing industrial activity, urbanisation and increasing energy consumption across sectors. Electricity consumption in the state has increased from 150,764 MUs […]
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 […]
Key Statistics: CFA released under the National Bioenergy Programme Phase I
Sustained Growth: Financial performance of select renewable manufacturers during 2025-26
By Nidhi Dua and Karan Sharma The financial results for all four quarters of FY 2025-26, ended March 31, 2026, have been announced by several renewable energy manufacturing companies. The renewable manufacturing sector demonstrated resilience […]
Bondada Group: Shift from standalone solar to integrated solutions
The Bondada Group entered the renewable energy space in 2017. Since then, the company has steadily expanded its footprint, building a 9 GW diversified portfolio, with projects at various stages of execution and delivery. The […]
NTPC: Key initiatives in the green hydrogen space
NTPC Limited is undertaking multiple green hydrogen initiatives across India, spanning hydrogen blending, hydrogen mobility, renewable energy-based hydrogen microgrids, hydrogen locomotives and an integrated green hydrogen hub in Andhra Pradesh. The PSU’s green hydrogen strategy […]
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 […]
Energy Technology Perspectives 2026: IEA Report
The 2026 edition of Energy Technology Perspectives is published against the backdrop of a fast-changing policy and technology landscape. Governments are working to establish secure and resilient supply chains for clean energy technologies while advancing […]
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 […]
LNK Energy: Building an integrated clean energy platform
Launched in 2026, LNK Energy aims to position itself as an integrated clean energy platform across the renewable value chain, spanning advanced solar manufacturing, renewable power generation and emerging green fuels. In an interview with […]
Phoenix Contact introduces the TRIO POWER panel-mount power supply solution
Phoenix Contact has launched the TRIO POWER panel-mount power supply solution, designed to deliver reliable power output of up to 2.5 kW in a compact and durable housing. The product is suitable for battery energy […]
Schneider Electric introduces cell-to-grid-to-cell BESS
Schneider Electric has introduced a fully integrated cell-to-grid-to-cell BESS. The product aims to deliver predictable, revenue-generating energy storage while enhancing grid resilience and enabling more flexible, intelligent energy systems. The product has been developed as […]
Genus Innovation unveils Hi-FLO Hybrid Solar Inverter
Genus Innovation Limited has launched the Hi-FLO Hybrid Solar Inverter, designed to provide uninterrupted power supply through intelligent energy management. The inverter enables users to optimise solar power consumption while reducing dependence on the grid. […]
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 […]










