Provides a round-up of the renewable energy scenario in a specific state in India
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 […]
Goa is the smallest state in India, which thrives on its tourism industry. The state’s sunny beaches and pleasant weather attract tourists to throng the place, which also results in a rise in power demand […]
Haryana is a small agrarian state in India with abundant sunlight and ample biomass availability, although it has limited land for renewable energy development. So far, the state has primarily depended on fossil fuels to […]
Karnataka has been one of the front-running states in harnessing renewable energy in India. As of February 2021, it had the highest installed renewable energy capacity across all states, a position it has maintained over […]
The renewable energy sector in the hilly state of Himachal Pradesh is on a growth trajectory and it is primarily being driven by solar and hydropower resources. The total installed power generation capacity in the […]
The power capital of the country, Delhi is spread across a small area of just about 1,484 square km. A large part of this area is urban and densely populated, has a massive energy demand […]
As one of the leading industrialised states of India with thriving metropolitan cites, Maharashtra has always had a high demand for power. The growing concern over emissions from these industries and cities, and the consequent […]
Formed in the year 2000, the small hilly state of Uttarakhand has a significant potential for renewable energy generation, especially through hydropower. It has multiple micro-climatic zones such as “cold and sunny” and “cold and […]
The small hilly state of Uttarakhand was formed in the year 2000, and the premise was that its abundant hydropower and tourism potential would make the state profitable. Nearly two decades later, it is safe […]
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