
Spotlight


Sustainable Transition: End-of-life treatment of EV battery packs
By Amrut Joshi, Founder; Saket Rachakonda, Senior Associate; and Dia Shetty, Associate, GameChanger Law Advisors Battery packs that power EVs pose a critical challenge to stakeholders in the Indian EV industry. In recent years, we […]

Revving Up: Growing focus on EV charging infrastructure
The global electric vehicle (EV) charging market is poised for significant growth and is expected to reach $30.4 billion by 2023 and $35 billion by 2026. The future of EV charging infrastructure holds immense potential, […]

Innovative Approaches: Maximising panel performance and energy yield
Solar PV panels are a sustainable and reliable source of energy, designed to operate for 25-30 years. However, to ensure optimal power generation and efficiency, regular cleaning and maintenance of these panels are essential. Accumulated […]

Efficiency Gains: Solutions for solar panel maintenance
It is well known that atmospheric dust and soiling can reduce the performance of solar modules. The lack of module cleaning could lead to power output losses of 12-24 per cent per month. Furthermore, if […]

Advanced Systems: Waterless robotic cleaning solutions
The environmental impact of traditional cleaning methods has come under scrutiny in recent years, particularly in a populous and diverse country like India. Water scarcity is a significant concern in many regions of the country, […]

Upward Trend: Overview of the solar EPC market in India
India, with its abundant solar energy resources, has become a hotbed for solar energy adoption. The nation’s commitment to clean and renewable energy is exemplified by the significant role played by engineering, procurement and construction […]

Decentralised Growth: Case studies of small-scale rooftop solar EPC projects
In a bid to reduce electricity bills and meet climate commitments, commercial and industrial customers have increasingly been implementing rooftop solar projects. Many of these customers are setting up small-scale hybrid rooftop solar projects under […]

Design Improvements: Overcoming challenges in EPC implementation
By Simarpreet Singh, Founder and CEO, Hartek Solar Private Limited With discussions about sustainable development becoming mainstream in India, the importance of adapting renewable energy has taken on vital relevance, and solar power has a […]




Gaining Momentum: PSP development plans and segment outlook
The pumped storage segment has witnessed significant uptake in recent months, with the announcement of massive GW-scale projects by large developers. This growth spurt can be largely attributed to the increasing renewable penetration in the […]

Harnessing Hydro: India’s path to a sustainable future
The need to increase the share of hydro power in the country’s energy mix is being driven by the ambitious climate targets set by the government. Apart from being classified as a renewable and clean […]

Green Power: Growing share of solar in captive capacity
The captive power market in India has witnessed remarkable growth in recent times, driven by high grid tariffs that are charged from commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers and the erratic power supply that often hampers […]

Suitable Solutions: Potential of agrivoltaics and solar irrigation
Agrivoltaics and solar irrigation play a crucial role in the distributed solar market because they benefit both farmers and the power sector supply chain. In May 2023, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) published […]

Driving Sustainable Growth: Increasing adoption of renewable energy by corporates
In the early 2000s, solar and wind power development in India was mostly unfeasible, and coal accounted for the majority of the nation’s energy consumption. However, a turning point eventually arrives for every technology. Between […]

Solar Lessons: Learning risk mitigation strategies from Madhya Pradesh
While India’s uptake of ground-mounted solar projects is impressive, progress in the rooftop solar space has been limited. Madhya Pradesh has done pioneering work in the rooftop space, which has been lauded by several stakeholders. […]

Making the Transition: Challenges and outlook for renewable energy C&I developers
The key factors driving the transition of commercial and industrial (C&I) customers to renewables include cost considerations, reliable power supply, mandates, and value-driven environmental, social and governance targets. By opting for captive renewables or the […]

Net Zero Pathway: Status and outlook of the green hydrogen market
Energy transition is a spectrum; it presents diverse opportunities for various fuels and technologies across several use cases. As there is no one-size-fits-all, exploring different emerging sources of green energy is likely to play a […]