Products
Soluna unveils a portable power generator
Soluna has launched a portable power generator, called Volans, for both outdoor and in door use. The portable inverter weighs 30 kg and measures 380 mm x 215 mm x 210 mm. It has a […]
Month: March 2022
Policies and Programmes
Karnataka cabinet approves its renewable energy policy 2022-27
The Karnataka State Government’s Cabinet has approved the Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy for the years 2022-2027. According to the policy, Karnataka will have a renewable power generation capacity of 10 GW in the next five […]
International News
India to sign a MoU with Sri Lanka for three renewable energy farms
India and Sri Lanka have signed a MoU to establish hybrid power plants in the island nation. The announcement comes after the Sri Lankan government recently ousted the Chinese company that had been cleared for […]
Expert Take
Intelligent Approach: Smart charging strategies for electric vehicles
Smart charging refers to an optimal or intelligent way of charging of electric vehicles (EVs) considering the condition of the electricity grid and charging needs of EV users. As elaborated in the last article on […]
Videos
Renewable Watch Weekly Top 5, April 1, 2022
Renewable Watch presents the top five developments of the week from across the country’s clean energy sector. This includes policy interventions, tender and project announcements, clean technology updates as well as company related news.
State Focus
Green Shoots: Small but encouraging developments in West Bengal’s renewable energy space
The densely populated eastern state of West Bengal relies heavily on thermal power to meet its power requirements. The state has one of the largest coal reserves in India, with rich deposits concentrated in districts […]
Projects
Statiq collaborates with HPCL to set up 200 EV chargers in three states
Statiq, an electric vehicle (EV) charging network, has partnered with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a state-owned refining and marketing corporation, to boost the number of public Statiq chargers in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Uttarakhand […]
Projects
SECI floats an EPC tender for 44 MW of solar projects in Telangana
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has floated an EPC tender for the development of 44 MW of solar projects at Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) in Telangana, as well as 10 years of […]
Wind Power
Green Recovery: Opportunities in the Indian wind power sector
Rapid development of the wind power sector and local value creation in the supply chain are opportunities for promoting economic growth and mitigating climate change. Since early 2020, India has committed at least $150 billion to […]
Projects
Tata Power, Rustomjee Group collaborate to build EV infra in Mumbai
Tata Power and the Rustomjee Group have joined forces to install electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at the latter’s commercial and residential projects around Mumbai. According to the company’s statement, it has teamed up with […]
Projects
India plans to build ten nuclear plants over the next three years
The government of India is planning to develop ten nuclear power stations in “fleet mode” over the next three years. According to the reports, the nuclear power plants will be built over a five-year period, […]
Expert Take
Clearing the Air: Interventions to limit vehicular emissions
It seems that there is no respite from air pollution in Delhi. Bad air seems to be the norm unless rain/strong winds ameliorate the situation. In Delhi, air pollution levels in the past 10 years […]
Energy Storage Systems
Risks and Returns: Finding the right battery technology for long-duration storage
To facilitate grid stabilisation and promote the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage is key. In the renewable energy sector, storage addresses the intermittency issue associated with solar and wind power, and ensures a […]
Policies and Programmes
MNRE’s new scheme encourages PSUs to deploy solar plant
In a written reply to Lok Sabha, the Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy has mentioned that the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced the following programmes to encourage […]
Perspective
Interview with Rajat Seksaria: “Our focus is on developing our expertise in green ammonia and green hydrogen”
India’s rapidly growing renewable energy market is witnessing a major focus on diversification, as older independent power producers adjust their strategies to account for the challenges of supply disruptions, payment delays and policy upheavals. The […]
Projects
KSEBL floats a tender for 34.5 MW under KUSUM
Under Component A of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Uria Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) programme, Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) has issued a request for selection (RfS) for grid-connected solar projects with a […]
Videos
Renewable Watch Weekly Top 5
Renewable Watch presents the top five developments of the week from across the country’s clean energy sector. This includes policy interventions, tender and project announcements, clean technology updates as well as company related news.
Knowledge Bank
India’s green hydrogen ambition – Report by KPMG in India
India’s landmark Green Hydrogen Policy released in February 2022 was a welcome initiative. While it sets the ball rolling it marks only the first steps in a long road. Challenges do remain in both implementing […]
Companies
Husk Power Systems: Making a mark in the mini-grid space
Renewable energy-based mini-grids and microgrids are an effective and reliable source of power, especially in off-grid remote locations. Husk Power Systems is one of those select few players in the mini-grids space that have achieved […]
Editorial
March 2022
India’s utility-scale solar segment continues to show promising growth with sustained investor confidence and interest from large developers. A competitive bidding mechanism and timely government interventions have greatly helped in attracting private investments. Thus, the […]