Area-based economies of scale have been demonstrated in the manufacturing of various technologies such as flat panel displays, coated glass for architectural applications and wafer-based semiconductor processes. While the vast majority of solar photovoltaic (PV) […]
In the Union Budget 2016-17, the government reduced the accelerated depreciation benefit from 80 per cent to 40 per cent. Meanwhile, there was no clarity on whether the generation-based incentive scheme would be continued. These […]
Wind power development in the country started in 1986, with the setting up of the first wind farms in Maharashtra (Ratnagiri), Gujarat (Okha) and Tamil Nadu (Tirunelveli). Despite several challenges, the segment has since recorded significant growth. Today, […]
With 175 GW of renewable energy capacity targeted to be installed by 2022, the power sector needs to gear up to integrate the electricity generated into the grid for transmission across the country. However, given […]
For the Indian wind power segment, 2016-17 has been a record year, both in terms of cumulative installed capacity and annual additions, with the country emerging as the fourth largest market for wind energy globally. […]
Tamil Nadu is endowed with various renewable resources including wind, solar, biomass, biogas and small hydro. In the past few years, it has emerged as a leading state in renewable energy development. As of March […]
The launch of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana in 2016 underlined the importance of providing access to modern and clean cooking technologies for around 150 million households in India. It has triggered renewed interest among […]
On the back of the revised wind power potential, India’s commitment at the Paris Conference of Parties (COP21) and the target to achieve 60 GW of installed capacity by 2022, the wind segment is poised […]
The Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA), in partnership with the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), organised the country’s largest wind energy conference, Windergy India 2017, in April, bringing the industry together to discuss the […]
With its conducive business environment, the Indian renewable energy market is increasingly attracting domestic and international players to invest in its promising future. In the wake of growing consolidation, German wind energy company Senvion GmbH […]
Notwithstanding the challenges faced in the implementation of hydroelectric projects (HEPs), NHPC Limited has been at the forefront of hydro capacity additions. The company aims to double its installed hydro capacity by 2022, from more […]
With the growing demand for telecom services, the energy consumption for network operations has also increased significantly. The availability of power on a 24×7 basis is, therefore, a prerequisite for ensuring seamless communication and maintaining […]
India aims to move towards becoming a low-carbon economy and this is possible only with nationwide efforts from all stakeholders. In this respect, Indian Railways (IR), the country’s largest energy consumer, has set a goal […]
In the initial days, when solar photovoltaic (PV) panels were expensive, it was important to use trackers to minimise the number of panels used in a system with a given power output. With panels getting […]
With the increase in the share of renewable energy in total generation arises the need to optimise generation and maintain grid reliability. One of the solutions for addressing the challenges of large-scale renewable integration and […]
The Indian renewable energy sector has been witnessing unprecedented expansion. Renewable energy capacity in India crossed 50 GW in January 2017, doubling in the past five years. This was followed by record low solar and […]
Solar power tariffs hit a historic low of Rs 2.44 per unit in the 500 MW Bhadla Solar Park auction. This article analyses the viability of these tariffs and the future outlook for the solar […]
Plants of 1MW and above capacity
The sale of renewable energy certificates (RECs) increased to 6.48 million in 2016-17, a 31 per cent rise as compared to 4.95 million in 2015-16. The Indian Energy Exchange and Power Exchange India hold auctions […]
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