Performance, plans and strategies of key renewable energy
companies including solar, wind, bioenergy and small-hydro
The largest power producer in the country, NTPC is actively diversifying its portfolio with a focus on renewable energy. It is making rapid strides in the solar power space to meet its green energy commitments […]
India is looking at an investment of about $100 billion to achieve the renewable energy target of installing 175 GW by 2022. Of this, about 30 per cent is to be procured through equity and […]
The bioenergy space in India has been witnessing slow uptake, often overshadowed by wind and solar power. Challenges related to feedstock and finance still prevail, though government initiatives such as the National Policy on Biofuels […]
The much delayed manufacturing-linked solar tender released by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has received a good response, with Adani Green Energy Limited submitting a bid for 4 GW of generation capacity along […]
With the thrust on renewable energy, efficiently integrating such intermittent sources of energy is becoming a key priority for transmission system operators. A case in point is the state transmission company, Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation […]
About a decade ago, the government, envisioned renewable energy as a cleaner, sustainable alternative to thermal power, and take several steps to strengthen this sector in a bid to meet the country’s energy needs. Driven […]
With the electricity industry experiencing significant changes, transmission companies (transcos) are gearing up for technology adoption for a more stable and reliable grid. A case in point is the state transmission utility, Madhya Pradesh Power […]
Solar applications in rural areas are growing, especially in the form of solar pumps. With the introduction of the KUSUM scheme and the policy push to promote uptake, solar pumps are expected to see greater […]
By Sarthak Takyar Post his retirement from the Indian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Monish Ahuja incorporated Punjab Renewable Energy Systems Private Limited (PRESPL) in 2011, with an aim to build a viable ecosystem of biomass supply […]
Uttarakhand has an estimated hydropower potential of around 25 GW; however, only 4 GW has so far been brought online. Due to low resource utilisation and the state’s growing power needs, it ends up purchasing […]
By Khushboo Goyal Actis is one of the leading investors in emerging markets across Africa, Asia and Latin America. It was established in 2004, as a spin-off from the UK government’s development finance institution, the […]
By Khushboo Goyal ReNew Power, established in 2011, commenced operations with a 25.2 MW wind power project in Jasdan, Gujarat. Since then the company has grown rapidly, backed by strong investors, and has emerged as […]
By Neha Bhatnagar Sembcorp Energy India Limited (SEIL), formerly known as Thermal Powertech Corporation of India Limited (TPCIL), is a leading independent power producer (IPP) in the country with about 4.38 GW of thermal and […]
The rapid uptake of solar power in India has created a plethora of opportunities for global component manufacturers including large inverter players like Huawei. Recently, Mayank Mishra, regional director, solar business development, Huawei Telecommunications (India) […]
India’s power sector is witnessing greater adoption of renewables and smart solutions. This has made global majors look at this market with renewed interest. A case in point is French integrated electricity company Électricité De […]
In the Indian solar power space, where the majority of modules are imported, there are some domestic manufacturers that are trying to match the scale and price offered by their Chinese counterparts. Adani Solar is […]
As the large hydropower segment (projects of above 25 MW capacity) gets government approval to be included under the purview of the renewable energy sector, the focus on the revival of the segment has returned. […]
Hinduja Renewables Energy Private Limited (HREPL), a subsidiary of the Mumbai-based Hinduja Group, is an independent power producer (IPP) in the solar power segment. It started its operations in the solar IPP space in 2016. […]
By Khushboo Goyal Hyderabad-based Greenko Group is among the leading independent power producers (IPPs) of clean energy projects in India. Founded in 2004, it has since built a total project portfolio of 5 GW of […]
By Dolly Khattar and Sarthak Takyar After having worked in the US solar energy industry for over a decade, two solar engineers, Adarsh Das and Kushagra Nandan, returned to India to start their own venture. […]
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