Provides a round-up of the renewable energy scenario in a specific state in India
Tamil Nadu has achieved significant success in providing 24×7 power to all. The state is also recognised for its transformative climate action. Its power demand has historically increased at a compound annual growth rate of […]
Odisha is a highly industrialised state and in the upcoming years, a steady rise in energy consumption from all sectors is anticipated. The state is endowed with a vast potential of largely untapped renewable energy. […]
Uttar Pradesh is one of the leading producers and consumers of renewable energy. As of September 2022, the state had 4.5 GW of installed renewable energy capacity, with about 2 GW of that capacity being […]
India’s installed renewable energy capacity is among the largest in the world with total deployments of 118 GW as of September 2022. This accounts for roughly 29 per cent of the country’s total installed power […]
Maharashtra is one of the most industrialised and urbanised states in the country. The state’s power sector has made substantial progress over the past decade with an increase in generation capacity and strengthening of the […]
The coastal state of Kerala has lately been focusing on strengthening its power sector, with adequate focus on generation, transmission and distribution to ensure quality power supply for the people. In terms of generation, the […]
Karnataka is one of the country’s top five renewable-rich states with a potential of approximately 155 GW, making it a favourable destination for renewable energy investments in India. The state has solar, wind, solar-wind hybrid, […]
In recent years, Rajasthan has established itself as a hub for renewable energy projects, with rising investments and a multitude of renewable energy projects being developed in the state. The total installed power capacity in […]
India is rushing to meet its clean power goals of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel based power capacity by 2030, with timely policy interventions and well-planned auctions, but its renewable energy growth significantly depends on […]
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, NITI Aayog has released the State Energy and Climate Index (SECI), which benchmarks the performance of the states on various energy sector parameters and measures for mitigating climate change. The first […]
The small hilly state of Himachal Pradesh is India’s hydropower hub, generating roughly one-fourth of the India’s total hydro energy. The state has a massive potential to generate about 24 GW of hydropower, of which […]
The densely populated eastern state of West Bengal relies heavily on thermal power to meet its power requirements. The state has one of the largest coal reserves in India, with rich deposits concentrated in districts […]
The Indian wind power segment is more than three decades old, with 40 GW of capacity installations as of January 2022. Despite having mature technology, this segment has been overtaken by the solar power segment, […]
By Sarthak Takyar Punjab, a state that had entered the limelight in the renewable energy space by installing the world’s largest rooftop solar project, is now facing criticism for its decision to renegotiate renewable energy […]
Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India, with a large and ever-growing energy demand. Given the global focus on green power, Uttar Pradesh has also set out to ramp up its clean power […]
India has a vast resource of renewable energy, especially solar. However, the potential, as well as development of renewable energy, varies vastly across the states owing to geographical, political and economic factors. A few states […]
The western state of Gujarat can be called a clean energy trendsetter amongst Indian states. An early mover in India’s renewable energy space, Gujarat is now one of the leading states in terms of solar […]
The cold desert of Ladakh, which was established as a union territory (UT) in October 2019, experiences long, harsh winters, during which it becomes isolated from the rest of the country. The demand for power […]
Located in the heart of the country, Madhya Pradesh is the second largest Indian state by area and the fifth largest by population. Endowed with a huge potential and adequate land area for renewable power […]
Northeast India encompasses the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur, Nagaland and Mizoram. Dubbed as the “seven sisters”, the states are particularly known for their scenic beauty and diverse culture. Spanning 255,083 sqaure […]
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