The Covid-19 pandemic has created a major economic crisis in the country, putting millions of jobs at risk. This has prompted the central government to announce a special economic package worth 10 per cent of […]
India achieved a significant milestone in its renewable energy journey with the recent commissioning of 11 renewable energy management centres (REMCs). The REMCs allow centralised forecasting and monitoring of renewable energy generation which is crucial […]
The youngest CEO of the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), SubrahmanyamPulipaka has vast experience in the solar power space, spanning technology, policy, skill development and international collaborations. In his current role, he is […]
A key takeaway for the solar power industry in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis is that manufacturing will have to be decentralised as a major strategy to mitigate supply chain disruption risks associated with […]
In India’s desert state of Rajasthan, rural women are becoming the agents of change, convincing non-renewable-reliant communities to switch to solar power. They are called “Solar Sahelis” or “solar (girl)friends”, and their mission is to […]
In a step forward in modernising the domestic energy law, the US Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (ENR), in February 2020, released the draft American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA). The key objectives of the […]
Gujarat’s total renewable capacity crossed the 10,000 MW mark in 2020, making it the third state after Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to have more than 10 GW of installed capacity. It added the highest capacity […]
Bifacial module technology is being seen as one of the most promising innovations in the solar power segment. Bifacial solar modules produce solar power from both sides. These have transparent backsheets as opposed to the […]
As the novel coronavirus continues to plague economies, businesses including wind power companies are grappling with the implications of the outbreak. Although its impact on wind is relatively less than on solar power, supply chain […]
With India planning to reach 30 per cent electric vehicle (EV) penetration by 2030, there is an urgent need to develop a sustainable EV ecosystem across the country. This would require adequate charging infrastructure, a […]
Green finance has been gaining traction across the financial value chain. It provides economic benefits, with a focus on environmental, social and governance factors. Recognising the need for green infrastructure, the Association of Southeast Asian […]
Urban metro rail systems are the lifelines of any big city transporting thousands of passengers daily, at highly economic rates. They have vast operation networks with a large number of metro stations, depots, parking spaces […]
Access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy is a global priority and has critical implications for other development targets, including economic growth, poverty alleviation, infrastructure development, employment generation, climate change, better health and protection of […]
In the renewable energy space, most of the development occurs through competitive bidding, which is confined to long-term power procurement by discoms. While this ensures power offtake for 25 years, discoms have a history of […]
By Dr Balasubramanian S., Researcher, Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru Two phases of the all-India lockdown have ended and during these 40 days, peak power demand came down by around 25 […]
In January 2020, Malaysian energy regulator SuruhanjayaTenaga awarded 491 MW of solar projects to five shortlisted bidders under the final phase of ProjekLoji Jana Kuasa Solar BerskalaBesarPusinganKetiga (Large Scale Solar (LSS-3), the third round of […]
The solar photovoltaic (PV) technology landscape is changing rapidly to meet industry demands. With roughly 580 GW of global PV installations as of December 2019 and capacity additions increasing at a steady pace, more efficient […]
On April 17, 2020 the Ministry of Power introduced the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020 in order to address the key recurring issues of the power sector. Its significance for renewables lies in its promises […]
Renewable energy mini-grids are not new in India. They have been deployed as part of the central government’s solar energy development efforts and various rural electrification programmes. However, the installation of mini-grids has not taken […]
Goldi Solar has made remarkable progress over the past few years, expanding its module manufacturing capacity from a humble 10 MW in 2011 to 500 MW. Set to expand its capacity to 1 GW in […]
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