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. […]
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 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 […]
By Ashay Abbhi India’s power sector is experiencing a paradigm shift, driven primarily by a strong demand growth, and the government’s target to achieve 40 per cent non-fossil fuel-based generation capacity as per its intended […]
By Khushboo Goyal India is blessed with abundant small-hydro power (SHP) potential. It is the cheapest power source available, and is also the most mature renewable energy technology. However, with the country witnessing rapid capacity […]
By Sarthak Takyar A Mumbai-based company, Magenta Power created a buzz last year with the launch of India’s first solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging station. This pilot started discussions in the industry about the cleanest […]
Most states in India have significantly higher tariffs for commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers as compared to residential and public sector consumers. However, with solar power surpassing grid parity in recent years, C&I consumers have […]
