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The solar PV segment has come a long way both in India and globally. Its acceptance has increased significantly owing to the decline in costs. As a result, it has acquired a higher market […]
The global solar photovoltaic (PV) installations crossed 480 GW by March 2019. Solar PV has become the fastest growing power source worldwide, overtaking wind power by a fair margin. As per the International Renewable […]
By Ashay Abbhi The growth of renewable energy in India has opened up a plethora of opportunities for all stakeholders. The dynamic policy environment aligned with the government’s ambitious targets has improved investor confidence. Meanwhile, […]
By Khushboo Goyal On April 18, 2019, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) started procuring solar power from the Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Park in Madhya Pradesh. Through this landmark deal, DMRC has become the […]
India is fast moving towards its 100 GW solar power target with rapid capacity additions in the solar photovoltaic segment. The fierce competition among developers has resulted in a significant decline in solar power tariffs. […]
With the discovery of low tariffs in recent auctions, the focus has shifted to the performance of solar plants. National and international standards have been put in place to ensure that the performance of solar […]
Despite a booming solar photovoltaic (PV) market, the solar thermal industry in India was able to increase sales by as much as 17 per cent in 2018. The industry sold 5.85 million vacuum tubes during […]
By Sarthak Takyar It is estimated that by 2050 over 1.8 million tonnes of solar PV waste will be generated. Reportedly, solar panels create 300 times more waste per kWh than nuclear plants. This is […]
By Dolly Khattar The Indian solar power segment has, in the past, had a reputation for poor quality, but with the launch of the National Solar Mission (NSM) in 2010, investors started to feel more […]
By Khushboo Goyal Renewable energy developers in India are largely constrained by two issues – inadequate land and power evacuation infrastructure. The situation is so critical that several tenders have been cancelled or postponed in […]
By Dolly Khattar Big Indian cities are pivotal to India’s growth and economic development. However, these cities have grown erratically and unsustainably, resulting in chaotic traffic, unhealthy pollution levels, lethargic administrations, mounting waste dumps, legacy […]
By Ashay Abbhi The transmission network is the largest casualty of renewable energy integration. Given the mandate to generate and procure a greater amount of renewable energy, states face multiple challenges, in terms of renewable […]
By Sarthak Takyar Captive power plants (CPPs) play a significant role in meeting the power generation requirements of commercial and industrial (C&I) users and reducing their dependence on the grid while optimising energy costs. According […]
By Khushboo Goyal In recent months, a number of renewable-based captive power plants (CPPs) have come up across industries and corporates. In January 2019, Suzlon Energy commissioned an 8.4 MW wind CPP for Hindustan Aeronautics […]
By Sarthak Takyar The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) recently concluded the auction of Tranche VI of Inter State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected wind power projects worth 1,200 MW and grid-connected solar projects of 750 […]
The Indian power sector is moving closer to its targets, including Power for All by 2019 and 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022. While setting targets is indeed important for defining overall growth […]
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 […]
By Sarthak Takyar Renewable energy companies are facing increasing financial pressure. Their profit margins are shrinking owing to falling tariffs; meanwhile, the cost of domestic finance continues to be high. While tariffs have stabilised somewhat […]
By Ashay Abbhi On February 19, 2019, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved Phase II of the grid-connected rooftop solar programme, which is aimed at achieving 40,000 MW of rooftop solar capacity by […]
Ranjeet Mahtani, Partner, and Nischal Agarwal, Senior Associate, Dhruva Advisors LLP The renewable energy sector has been growing healthily across the globe, offering the earth’s citizens a greener and cleaner means of energy. According to […]
