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Scaling Up: Developers’ perspective

November 11, 2025

India’s renewable energy sector is entering a new phase, marked by a shift from stand-alone renewable capacity addition to the delivery of firm and despatchable renewable power. The rapid uptake of round-the-clock (RTC) renewable models, […]

Interview with Gautam Mohanka: “India is witnessing a strong push towards backward integration”

November 10, 2025

In an interview with Renewable Watch, Gautam Mohanka, Director, Gautam Solar Private Limited, discussed the key achievements of the company over the past year and its expansion plans. He also highlighted the major technology trends […]

Interview with Sujoy Ghosh: “Geopolitical dynamics have profoundly reshaped global solar supply chains”

November 7, 2025

India’s solar manufacturing landscape has changed significantly over the past few years, owing to government impetus in the form of trade and non-trade related policies. Once a major importer of solar modules and cells, the […]

Scaling Up: Developers’ plans and priorities in the green hydrogen sector

November 5, 2025

India’s green hydrogen sector is gathering momentum, driven by the country’s abundant renewable energy resources, growing industrial demand and emerging export opportunities. Leading developers are investing in the large-scale production of green hydrogen and its […]

Clean Business: Growing demand for RTC renewables in the C&I segment

November 3, 2025

By Abhishek Goyal, Head, Business, Renewable Energy, Gentari India The demands of C&I customers are evolving. Where rooftop solar or bilateral open access power purchase agreements (PPAs) once sufficed, the focus today has shifted towards […]

Ensuring Grid Stability: High stakes of forecasting in India’s renewable transition

November 3, 2025

By Shilpy Dewan, Vice President – Markets, Operations and Digital, Serentica Every monsoon, Mumbaikars joke that a red alert for rain often guarantees a bright, sunny day. It is the kind of irony we laugh […]

Interview with Saurabh Kumar: “There has been a renewed emphasis on battery storage”

November 3, 2025

Battery energy storage systems (BESSs) are becoming a central focus in India’s renewable energy sector. As the grid grows more complex with rising renewable capacity and the emergence of prosumers, the need for reliable storage […]

Interview with Arpit Sharma: “Our mandate is to build a skilled workforce”

October 9, 2025

As India moves closer to its ambitious renewable energy targets, the need for a trained workforce across solar, wind, green hydrogen, storage and other allied sectors has never been greater. The Skill Council for Green […]

Clean Energy Future: Hits and misses in the renewables sector

September 25, 2025

India’s renewable energy journey has entered a defining phase, marked by record capacity additions, rapid progress in storage and hybrid projects and strong policy support. However, there are still challenges around transmission, power purchase agreements […]

An Untapped Opportunity: Integrating BESS with coal power plants

September 12, 2025

By Dr Sapan Thapar, Associate Professor, TERI School of Advanced Studies India is steadily deploying more solar and wind assets as part of its strategy to enhance energy security and meet climate goals. The government […]

Remarks by Bijendra Prasad Yadav: “The journey of Bihar’s power sector has been one of relentless progress”

September 4, 2025

In an exclusive article for Renewable Watch, Bihar Energy Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav talks about the transformation of the state’s power sector over the past two decades. He highlights the key milestones in electrification, the […]

Bridging the Gender Gap: Unlocking women’s potential in the green energy workforce

August 22, 2025

By Satender K. Sighadia, Chief Human Resources Officer, GPS Renewables As India progresses towards its net-zero goals, there is a significant surge in job opportunities within the renewable energy sector. A report from the 2024 […]

Battery Aadhaar: Creating a digital identity for traceability of critical minerals

August 22, 2025

By Meheli Roy Choudhury, Research Consultant, Centre for Climate Change and Energy Transition, Chintan Research Foundation India’s energy transition has twin pursuits, unfolding at a decisive moment, where deep decarbonisation is being aligned with the […]

Interviews

Scaling Up: Developers’ perspective

Interview with Gautam Mohanka: “India is witnessing a strong push towards backward integration”

Interview with Sujoy Ghosh: “Geopolitical dynamics have profoundly reshaped global solar supply chains”

Scaling Up: Developers’ plans and priorities in the green hydrogen sector

Clean Business: Growing demand for RTC renewables in the C&I segment

Ensuring Grid Stability: High stakes of forecasting in India’s renewable transition

Interview with Saurabh Kumar: “There has been a renewed emphasis on battery storage”

Interview with Arpit Sharma: “Our mandate is to build a skilled workforce”

Clean Energy Future: Hits and misses in the renewables sector

An Untapped Opportunity: Integrating BESS with coal power plants

Remarks by Bijendra Prasad Yadav: “The journey of Bihar’s power sector has been one of relentless progress”

Bridging the Gender Gap: Unlocking women’s potential in the green energy workforce

Battery Aadhaar: Creating a digital identity for traceability of critical minerals

Beyond Targets: What India’s pumped storage space needs

Green Pathways: Decarbonising India’s cement industry

Steady Growth: Trends in renewable energy trading on power exchanges

Interview with Sanjiv K. Katiyar: “The focus will be on renewable power”

Views of Pralhad Joshi: “India is ahead of the curve in green hydrogen adoption”

Private Power: Critical role of IPPs in India’s energy transition

Big Plans: Green hydrogen opportunities, bottlenecks and pathways