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Discom Performance: Strategies for improving finances and renewables uptake

March 28, 2024

Distribution companies are often considered the loose end of the power supply chain, given their weak financial performance and high inefficiencies. Their large pending dues are also impacting the viability of the sector. Moreover, the […]

Views of Bhupinder S. Bhalla: “The number of women in the sector will rise”

March 20, 2024

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in collaboration with the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), launched an initiative called “Women in Renewable Energy”. This is part […]

Interim Budget 2024-25 Reactions

February 5, 2024

During the 2024 interim budget presentation, the finance minister announced important initiatives promoting sustainable energy and electric mobility. A noteworthy announcement includes the provision of solarising 10 million households through the implementation of rooftop solar […]

Views of Ramana Reddy: “Andhra Pradesh is at the forefront of promoting renewable energy”

February 2, 2024

With a positive policy impetus, Andhra Pradesh has been actively promoting the adoption of renewables. Currently, solar and wind power dominate the total installed renewable energy capacity in the state. Going forward, the state government […]

Charting the Course: Outlook for offshore wind development in India

January 25, 2024

India’s offshore wind power segment has had a bit of a late start compared to other leading global renewable energy markets. Despite the government’s introduction of various policy interventions, including an offshore wind development trajectory, […]

Equitable Energy Market: Industry perspectives on the implementation of URET

January 18, 2024

The Ministry of Power (MoP) recently introduced a uniform renewable energy tariff (URET) for renewable energy procurement. The implementing agency will compute a uniform renewable energy tariff, on a monthly basis, for each category of […]

Interview with Shivanand Nimbargi: “We aim to play a leading role”

December 20, 2023

Renewable energy developers are diversifying their business operations to set up more hybrid and round-the-clock (RTC) renewable projects and pilot green hydrogen projects. Headquartered in Bengaluru, Ayana Renewable Power is one such developer that has […]

Interview with J.P. Chalasani: “We anticipate a sustained momentum in renewables capacity expansion”

December 14, 2023

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 […]

Views of R.K. Singh: “Development is not possible in the absence of electricity”

December 12, 2023

Union Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy R.K. Singh spoke at length about the journey of the Indian power sector at recent industry events. He emphasised the importance of adopting advanced technologies in […]

Interview with Prasanna Kumar Motupalli: “Energy storage is set to play a vital role in the power ecosystem”

December 11, 2023

NLC India Limited has been a key player in ensuring the country’s energy security for the past 60 years. The company has expanded its involvement in the renewable energy sector and is consistently increasing its […]

Funds Flow: Financiers’ views

December 10, 2023

Despite the ongoing energy crisis and subsequent commodity price inflation, the past year has proven to be favourable for the renewable energy sector. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency, the global weighted average cost […]

Interview with Sujoy Ghosh: “India’s policy framework is a template for markets such as Europe and the US”

December 9, 2023

The global solar power manufacturing space is extremely competitive. It is dominated by a few large players, based on mostly crystalline solar technology, and the majority of the production is concentrated in one country. In […]

Shifting Trends: Developers’ perspective

December 8, 2023

The renewable energy landscape is undergoing rapid transformation due to the increased demand for round-the-clock and firm renewable power, along with the emergence of virtual power purchase agreements and a growing number of corporates and […]

Vibrant Growth: Manufacturers’ views

December 7, 2023

India’s local solar manufacturing industry, having been historically dependent on imports, has suffered due to stiff competition from imported equipment. The government has, in recent years, tried to encourage domestic manufacturing through a slew of […]

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