India has emerged as a key player in the global wind energy sector with installed capacity reaching over 50 GW as of March 2025. This growth has been driven by the domestic wind turbine manufacturing […]
By Chetan Singh Adhikari, Head Utilities, REConnect Energy With the rapid growth of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro and biomass, along with the rising adoption of battery storage, accurate forecasting and scheduling […]
With the growing share of wind and solar energy in India’s power mix, ensuring the smooth integration of these sources into the grid poses a major challenge. The variable nature of these renewable sources, influenced […]
This data page provides case studies of generation losses and deviation penalties due to changes in weather conditions at two solar projects – the 350 MW Bikaner solar plant and the 320 MW Bhadla 2 […]
Hydropower plays a key role in integrating intermittent renewable sources and is essential for peak load management, system regulation and energy storage, thereby ensuring grid stability. However, the sector faces challenges such as delayed approvals, […]
By Sakshi Bansal As India accelerates its transition to renewable energy, hydro and pumped storage projects (PSPs) have emerged as a reliable solution to address grid stability challenges and help in peak load management. With […]
Hydropower and pumped storage projects (PSPs) have become critical to India’s transition to sustainable energy, playing a critical role in ensuring energy security and balancing the variability of other renewable sources such as solar and […]
With the growing need for sustainable energy solutions to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, rooftop solar is becoming an integral part of India’s energy landscape. The launch of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana […]
By Mohammed Ali Siddiqui The global solar photovoltaic manufacturing industry today stands at a crossroads, witnessing rapid growth but being heavily reliant on a single dominant player, China. Over the past two decades, China has […]
Solar energy has significantly transformed India’s power landscape, driven by falling costs, supportive policies and increased investments in technology and infrastructure. The country’s installed renewable energy capacity (including large hydro), according to the Ministry of […]
India, with its long coastline, has significant potential to harness offshore wind resources, particularly off the coasts of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. The government has set an ambitious goal to achieve a total non-fossil-fuel-based installed […]
The offshore wind energy segment is witnessing rapid technological advancements and significant developments. As countries strive to achieve their renewable energy targets, offshore wind has emerged as a key segment, with innovations in turbine design, […]
Offshore wind is gaining traction in India as part of a broader push toward sustainable energy solutions. Significant strides have been made to build capacity, including the establishment of a comprehensive policy framework. However, there […]
By Srijan Naayak The Indian solar photovoltaic (PV) segment is witnessing remarkable growth, propelled by the surge in installations and supported by government policies. As of September 30, 2024, India’s cumulative installed solar capacity has […]
By Bragadesh Damodaran, Vice President and Industry Platform Leader, Energy Transition & Utilities – India, Capgemini Green hydrogen is a catalyst for India’s transition to a low-carbon economy. It offers a sustainable energy solution that […]
By Anusshka Duggal India’s favourable conditions for adopting green hydrogen are becoming increasingly evident. The country’s current hydrogen demand, estimated at 6.7 million tonnes per annum (mtpa), is projected to rise to 24 mtpa by […]
Following the launch of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, several states are taking significant initiatives in the green hydrogen space by launching their own policies and supporting greater participation of the private sector. Maharashtra and […]
As India pursues its ambitious renewable energy targets and aims to enhance energy security, energy storage systems are set to play a critical role in the country’s power sector. The integration of large amounts of […]
India aims to reach 500 GW of installed renewable energy capacity by 2030. To achieve this, the increasing share of variable renewable energy (VRE) sources demands enhanced flexibility within the power system to maintain continuous […]
Renewable energy sources such as solar and wind are crucial for India’s shift to cleaner power. However, their intermittency presents new challenges for grid operators. One solution for grid operators to address this issue is […]
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