Features the views of industry experts and stakeholders on key trends and issues in the renewable energy sector
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The transportation sector is a large consumer of energy and contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. It is, therefore, important to take measures to decarbonise the sector and explore alternatives to fossil fuel for vehicles. […]
India has 41 GW of installed wind power capacity, which requires effective operations and maintenance (O&M) for maximum energy generation, reduced opex costs and enhanced equipment life. As asset size and scale are increasing, the […]
The Ministry of Power recently notified the Green Open Access Rules, 2022, lowering the limit for open access transactions from 1 MW to 100 kW for green energy, simplifying the procedure for open access, and enabling faster […]
With the global energy markets in turmoil owing to the lingering impact of the pandemic as well as the distressing Russia-Ukraine conflict, it is indeed a time for the renewable energy sector to shine. However, […]
The power industry’s focus is shifting from green electricity generation to green energy transition. The aim is not only to expand clean power capacity but also to increase green hydrogen production and set up energy […]
With an impressive 500 GW target to be achieved by 2030, India’s clean energy sector is headed for rapid growth. At the forefront of this massive green energy transition is the Ministry of New and […]
To improve the cash flow in the power sector and introduce payment discipline among discoms, the Ministry of Power (MoP) recently issued the Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge and Related Matters) Rules 2022, which allow discoms […]
India’s large-scale electric vehicle (EV) adoption is stymied by the lack of charging infrastructure, higher costs of EVs, range anxiety and other impediments. Battery swapping, which involves simply exchanging discharged batteries for charged ones, has […]
With clean energy transition and future energy security foremost on their agendas, countries are racing to expand their renewable energy portfolios. India, with a target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel based power by 2030, […]
Legacy issues continue to create hurdles for solar power developers. These include policy uncertainty, frequent regulatory changes, land acquisition issues, inadequate power evacuation infrastructure, and the imposition of basic customs duties and GST. In addition, […]
India is aggressively moving towards its energy transition ambitions and the targets set at the COP26 summit held in Glasgow. Roughly 157 GW of clean energy, comprising 110 GW of renewable energy and 47 GW […]
Green hydrogen is set to become a game changer in the global energy landscape. Its versatility means that it can be used across various sectors such as transport, power and industries. Thus, both government agencies […]
Kerala plans to become carbon neutral by 2050. To this end, the state needs to decarbonise different sectors. It started with ultra-low emission technologies such as compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas and hybrids. Now […]
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 […]
Green hydrogen has become a key priority area for governments and industries worldwide owing to the transforming energy landscape and the demand for cleaner fuels that ensure energy security. Significant development has been witnessed in […]
The rapidly evolving renewable energy sector has given IPPs such as Sembcorp India ample opportunities to expand their portfolios. However, it has been a complicated journey with many roadblocks for most IPPs. A. Nithyanand, business […]
The Union Budget 2022-23, announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2022, included extensive provisions for the country’s expanding clean energy sector. From domestic manufacturing of solar cells and modules and battery swapping […]
India’s clean energy sector is expanding by leaps and bounds with 152 GW of installations (including hydro) till date, as the country races towards achieving 500 GW of capacity by 2030. Along with the deployment […]
The growth of sustainable infrastructure finance, including the increasing array of financial products, has attracted the attention of various stakeholders given its potential to deliver financial returns, align with societal values, and contribute towards sustainability […]
India’s renewable energy market is evolving, with the focus shifting from just utility-scale stand-alone wind and solar projects to round-the-clock power, green hydrogen, C&I solar, energy storage and manufacturing. Faced with these changing market dynamics […]
