Provides a round-up of the renewable energy scenario in a specific state in India
By Sakshi Bansal Karnataka, with a total installed renewable power capacity of 23,017.97 GW (as of January 31, 2025), has the fourth highest installed renewable energy capacity in the country after Rajasthan, Gujarat and Tamil […]
By Chandrakiran Lakshmisha, Analyst; and Upasna Ranjan, Senior Analyst, Climate, Environment and Sustainability sector, CSTEP Karnataka generated an estimated 12,140 tonnes of municipal solid waste (MSW) per day in 2023, with Bengaluru alone accounting for […]
By Sakshi Bansal Electricity consumption in Andhra Pradesh has witnessed robust growth, with a CAGR of 6.7 per cent between fiscal year (FY) 2014-15 and FY2023-24, reflecting the state’s increasing energy demands, according to the […]
By Sakshi Bansal Haryana ranked fifth among Indian states in terms of per capita energy consumption in 2019-20, as per Lok Sabha data. Therefore, decarbonising the state’s energy sources is crucial for meeting the country’s […]
By Sarthak Takyar Tamil Nadu has been a major player and perhaps one of the first movers in India’s renewable energy space, having initiated wind power development back in the 1980s. The state’s growth since […]
By Preeti Wadhwa Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a key player in the renewables space and has been tapping different segments to meet its energy requirements. The total installed power capacity of the state stood […]
By Preeti Wadhwa For Punjab, being an agrarian state is both a blessing and a curse. While it is a major producer of several crops, it also faces the issue of waste management from crop […]
Karnataka was an early mover in the Indian renewable energy sector and has risen to prominence because of its effective policies, programmes and their implementation. The state has overachieved its past solar targets, with the […]
By Nidhi Dua As of April 2024, India boasts a combined installed capacity of 191.67 GW from renewable energy sources, with solar power contributing significantly at 82.63 GW as per the recent statistics from the […]
Rajasthan has made significant strides in renewable energy development, making it the state with the highest installed renewable energy capacity of 27,937.04 MW as of May 2024. Last year, Rajasthan released its new renewable energy […]
By Sakshi Bansal Gujarat has positioned itself as a pioneer in the renewable energy space. Leveraging its extensive coastline, ample solar radiation and wind resources, the state has effectively utilised natural elements to meet its […]
In recent years, Delhi’s power sector has made notable strides across multiple fronts, showcasing improvements in reliability, AT&C loss reduction, renewable energy integration, consumer satisfaction and financial viability. Investments in infrastructure upgrades, coupled with policy […]
Situated amidst the Himalayas, the northeastern region (NER) of India comprises seven sister states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura, along with the state of Sikkim. The NER, characterised by mountainous […]
Jharkhand, known for its coal reserves, has one of the lowest installed renewable energy capacities in India. According to the Central Electricity Authority, as of January 2024, the state’s total power capacity reached 2,773.53 MW. […]
By Sarita Brara Every year, the beginning of the paddy harvesting season in Punjab brings fears of smog and air pollution arising from stubble burning. Last year was no exception. There were 36,663 incidents of […]
By Sarita Brara Sixty-two-year-old Karnail Singh’s family installed its first solar water pump, of 5 HP capacity, in 2019. The family, which lives in Damot Kalan village in Ludhiana district of Punjab, installed another one, […]
Chandigarh is renowned as one of India’s most well-planned cities. The BBC has recognised Chandigarh as an ideal city for its modern architecture, cultural development and modernisation. However, the city currently lacks an independent power […]
Tamil Nadu is among the key renewable-rich states of India. According to the Central Electricity Authority’s data, as of September 2023, the state’s total power capacity stood at 37,958.41 MW. Of this, renewable energy accounted […]
Renewable energy is a critical part of Maharashtra’s energy landscape. In order to meet its constantly growing energy demands, the state has achieved considerable success in harnessing clean and sustainable energy sources. Maharashtra has significant […]
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