Data & Statistics
Year: 2016
Solar Power
Solar Power
People
Changes at the Top
With the mainstreaming of renewable energy, the sector today boasts of a large number of players, both domestic and international, supported by a growing manufacturing base and an effective supply chain. The ever-increasing number of […]
World View
Record Growth: Developing countries lead renewable expansion
With significant capacity additions, global and regional policy initiatives, and rapid growth leading to its inclusion in the mainstream, 2015 was a successful year for the renewable energy sector. The industry also witnessed increasing cost […]
Finance
Key Financings: Major debt and equity deals
In the past one year, the Indian renewable energy sector has witnessed significant financial activity, with a number of funding moves in the form of debt and equity. Also, multilateral lending agencies have played a […]
Finance
Investment Landscape: Financing India’s 175 GW renewables target
Investments in the Indian renewable energy sector have increased significantly since the government announced the target of achieving 175 GW of installed renewable capacity by 2022. According to a recent report by Bloomberg New Energy […]
Companies
Company Highlights: Key developments in the past 12 months
In a matter of a decade, renewable energy has grown from a fringe sector to a mainstream one. The growth in the renewable energy space has been marked by the entry of a large number […]
Perspective
Technologies to Watch: Industry opinion on energy storage and offshore wind
Energy storage and its relevance in the Indian power scenario A.R. Kumar Head, EPC Operations (Solar), Anchor Panasonic We are now moving towards a better world, where it has become imperative to use renewable energy […]
Perspective
Clean Action: Reducing emissions key to WtE success
India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, and is going through a transition phase. The country’s strong economic growth trajectory is driving the demand for more and more electricity. This has […]
Perspective
Micro Steps: Off-grid players try to overcome the odds
Although the spotlight has mainly been on grid-connected renewable energy development, the development of off-grid renewables is also taking place, albeit at a slow pace. Off-grid solutions such as microgrids are increasingly being implemented as […]
Perspective
Encouraging Performance: Consultants expect continued growth
The renewable energy sector attracted significant interest from domestic and foreign players last year. With supportive government policies and improved cost economics, the sector is expected to continue on its growth path. Leading consultants discuss […]
Perspective
Boost to Renewables: Evolving ecosystem for sector financing
Given India’s ambitious renewable energy targets, the availability of adequate financing is of prime importance. While there have been significant policy and regulatory changes over the past year, problems such as delayed payments by discoms […]
Perspective
Demand Positive: Manufacturing industry hopes for better times ahead
During the past year, the renewable energy sector witnessed some noteworthy developments in terms of capacity addition. However, the manufacturing segment struggled to compete with foreign players. Although the government’s Make in India initiative offers […]
Perspective
Future Promise: Developers optimistic about renewables growth
The renewable energy sector is undergoing an interesting phase of growth and development with the industry working towards achieving the aggressive targets set by policymakers. Capacity addition of the scale envisaged – 175 GW by […]
Perspective
Interview with Anil Sardana: “Acquiring Welspun’s renewable assets was a good move”
One of the significant developments in the renewable energy sector in 2016 was Tata Power’s acquisition of Welspun’s solar and wind power portfolio, making it the largest player in terms of installed renewable capacity in […]
Perspective
Interview with Dr S. Gomathinayagam: “NIWE has enabled easy location of potential wind-solar hybrid sites”
Established in 1998, the National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) is the premier entity for research and development in the wind energy sector. Its reassessment of the country’s wind potential to 302 GW has positively […]
Perspective
Interview with B.K. Dosi: “Rajasthan is the preferred investment destination for solar power players”
Rajasthan has emerged as a premier investment destination in India. While it offers significant opportunities in all areas of infrastructure development, one sector in which it has outshone its peers is renewable energy. After dislodging […]
Perspective
Interview with Ajay Jain: “Andhra Pradesh is keen to emerge as the renewable energy hub of the country”
Andhra Pradesh has undergone a remarkable transformation by eliminating power deficit. The progress can be attributed to the state government’s pioneering role in implementing power sector reforms, ensuring a strong and stable policy framework and […]
Perspective
Interview with K.S. Popli: “Financing will not be a bottleneck for renewable projects”
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) is one of the oldest financial institutions supporting renewable energy development in the country. In an interview with K.S. Popli, chairman and managing director, IREDA, talks about the […]