Data & Statistics
Year: 2023
Green Hydrogen
Gaining Momentum: Green hydrogen policies, plans and programmes
India’s venture into the green hydrogen market holds significant promise, given its versatile applications ranging from agriculture, transportation and electricity to hard-to-abate sectors such as refinery, fertiliser, and iron and steel. According to MEC+, the […]
Regulations
CSERC suggests changes to renewable energy tariff regulations
The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) has modified its current regulations pertaining to the determination of generation tariff and associated issues for electricity produced from clean sources of energy. The suggested revisions, named “Chhattisgarh […]
Miscellaneous
UltraTech Cement aims for 85 per cent green energy integration by 2030
UltraTech Cement Limited has announced that it plans to raise the proportion of green energy in its total energy blend to 85 per cent by 2030. As an interim goal, UltraTech aims to almost triple […]
Projects
TPREL signs PDA for 13.2 MW AC captive solar facility
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has signed a power delivery agreement (PDA) with Force Motors Limited and Jaya Hind Industries. The objective is to deliver clean power for 25 years as a part of […]
Projects
NTPC invites bids for 1.5 GW wind-solar hybrid projects
NTPC Limited has issued a request for proposals to select solar power generators for 1,500 MW inter-state transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind-solar hybrid projects, tranche IV. To be located anywhere in India, the projects will be […]
International News
RWE, Osaka Gas, Mitsui bag 684 MW offshore wind project in Japan
RWE Offshore Wind Japan Murakami-Tainai K.K. has been chosen in a consortium together with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and Osaka Gas to provide a commercial-scale offshore wind project off the coast of the cities of […]
International News
Hawaiian Electric to launch negotiations for 15 renewable energy projects
Hawaiian Electric will commence negotiations for contracts with the developers of 15 renewable energy projects on Oahu, Hawaii Island, and Maui, which will lower Hawaii’s reliance on imported oil for electricity generation substantially. A number […]
Segment Review
Promising Potential: Key developments in the bioenergy segment
By Srijan Naayak The bioenergy segment has the potential to address environmental concerns, create employment and bolster rural economies by providing socio-economic benefits to the farming communities. India’s total installed bioenergy capacity stood at 10.84 […]
Expert Take
Power Pathways: Clean energy open access challenges and solutions
By Kushagra Nandan, Co-Founder, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, SunSource Energy In the wake of the heightened demand for clean energy fuelled by net zero ambitions, economic viability and governmental impetus, India has witnessed […]
Interviews
Interview with J.P. Chalasani: “We anticipate a sustained momentum in renewables capacity expansion”
The wind power segment, which has long been witnessing a slowdown in capacity additions, is set to expand with new government interventions. Wind turbine manufacturers also have much reason to be hopeful, with encouraging developments […]
Projects
PSPCL issues tender for 100 MW solar projects and transmission system
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has issued a request for proposals to develop 100 MW solar power projects and associated transmission system. The project will be located in Bathinda, Punjab. According to the tender […]
Projects
Thermax wins over Rs 5 billion contract for setting up five bio-CNG plants
One of the subsidiaries of Thermax Limited has won a contract of over Rs 5 billion for the establishment of five bio-CNG facilities throughout India. Thermax has bagged this order from a leading energy conglomerate. […]
Financings
REC inks $215 million loan agreement with KfW
In accordance with the government’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), REC Limited and KfW have inked a $215 million financing agreement to improve the distribution infrastructure of distribution companies (discoms). This signifies REC’s sixth credit […]
Miscellaneous
MNRE has allocated Rs 9.08 billion to discoms for rooftop solar installations uptake: RK Singh
In a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha, the Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, R.K. Singh gave an update of the government’s phase II of rooftop solar programme. He […]
International News
COP28 closes with the UAE Consensus
COP28 has concluded with a final consensus that lays out an ambitious response to the Global Stocktake and puts forward a plan to close the gaps to 2030. It calls on Parties to transition away […]
International News
United Solar to invest $1.73 billion in a solar project in Sri Lanka
United Solar Group has proposed to invest $1.73 billion to construct a 700 MW solar power plant with a battery energy storage system at Poonakary Lake located in Kilinochchi. The Power and Energy Minister has […]
Knowledge Bank
MNRE floats “National Repowering and Life Extension Policy for Wind Power Projects 2023”
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated its 2016 policy for repowering wind power projects, aiming to simplify the process of replacing older turbines. The ‘National Repowering and Life Extension Policy for […]
Solar Power
Solar Surge: India’s journey to 70 GW and beyond
India has seen tremendous growth in solar power installations over the past decade, driven by supportive government policies, falling prices and increased commitment to renewable energy targets. Solar power currently accounts for over half of […]
International News
Honeywell to foster decarbonisation of Virgin Islands in the US
Honeywell revealed that it will supply VIElectron with its first batch of battery energy storage solutions (BESS) to six solar parks placed strategically throughout the US Virgin Islands. After construction is finished, the solar array […]