India has outstanding solar potential and has become one of the largest emerging PV markets. However, its solar road gets bumpy from time to time. On July 30 last year, Indian government announced a 25% […]
The PV installations in Brazil increased drastically in recent years with 371.9 MW capacity added in 2018, which nearly triples the installations for the previous year. The rooftop sector accounts for a significant share of […]
Having ventured into the solar energy segment 15 years ago, Vikram Shetty, chief executive officer, Inspire Clean Energy (ICE), has seen the solar industry grow through various stages, from concept selling to the development of […]
Okaya Power has launched an all-in-one solar PV system for the Indian market through its new comprehensive solar power generation system (SPGS) range. This SPGS solution consists of a combination of solar PV panels, solar […]
By Sarthak Takyar As the electricity industry moves towards a more decarbonised, more digitalised, and more decentralised structure, blockchain promises greater automation, better data management, higher security, and lower costs. Blockchain is touted to play […]
By Khushboo Goyal Reliable and affordable power supply for irrigation is essential for increasing agricultural productivity. However, the power supply situation in the agricultural sector remains dismal as many farmers continue to rely on erratic […]
By Sarthak Takyar The year 2018-19 saw a flurry of mergers and acquisition (M&A) activity in the Indian renewable energy sector. Multiple factors contributed to creating a favourable M&A environment as companies looked to demerge […]
“We push for stringent quality checks” India’s energy transition has attracted a host of international organisations that have provided significant support, making the achievement of targets possible. With over Euro 3.5 billion currently invested in […]
Recently, ReNew Power, India’s largest renewable energy IPP (Independent Power Producer) announced that its 300 MW solar plant at Pavagada Solar Park was successfully on commercial operation. It’s the largest project in terms of capacity […]
By Khushboo Goyal With an installed renewable energy capacity of 8,091.9 MW, Gujarat has the fourth largest renewable energy portfolio in the country. The state, one of the early movers in the renewable energy space […]
By Ashay Abbhi The Indian renewable energy sector is transitioning from a phase of intense growth to a phase of maturity on the back of strong policy measures. With the rapid growth of the segment […]
By Sarthak Takyar The solarisation of pumps will help farmers and the agricultural sector in several ways. First, it will help farmers reduce their dependence on conventional sources of energy supplied by discoms. Second, it […]
“Digital solutions are key to grid stability” Renewable Watch recently interacted with Pitamber Shivnani, President, Power Grids, ABB India, regarding the role of digitalisation in the renewable sector, on the sidelines of GRIDTECH 2019. Excerpts […]
By Dolly Khattar The Indian solar power segment has, in the past, had a reputation for poor quality, but with the launch of the National Solar Mission (NSM) in 2010, investors started to feel more […]
With many years of experience at the US Department of Energy and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Dr Dana Olson has a deep understanding of the evolution, performance and reliability of solar PV technology. […]
Trina Solar has announced four new series of modules. These include the TALLMAX (high efficiency), DUOMAX (dual-glass), DUOMAX Twin (bifacial) and Honey black M. The TALLMAX or high efficiency series can be used for multiple […]
Vestas is introducing the V136-4.2 MW extreme climate wind turbine. This wind turbine offers maximum energy production in low to medium wind speeds, and has been designed to handle extreme weather conditions that have previously […]
Note: Component A: 10,000 MW of decentralised ground-mounted grid-connected renewable power plants with individual plant size of up to 2 MW Component B: Installation of 1.75 million stand-alone solar-powered agricultural pumps with individual pump […]
“The Indian market is ready for digital disruptions” The mainstreaming of renewable energy in India is leading to multiple grid integration challenges for generation and transmission utilities. The power sector has begun its digital transformation […]
By Khushboo Goyal Mumbai-based Artha Energy Resources (AER) is an energy advisory and investment firm. The company has a large renewable asset database, which it leverages for its various advisory services. Over a span of […]
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