Provides a round-up of the renewable energy scenario in a specific state in India
State Focus
Fresh Impetus: Tamil Nadu plans new renewable capacity additions after a lull
With an installed renewable capacity of 11.2 GW as of April 2018, Tamil Nadu ranks amongst the top renewable energy states in India. It was also one of the first states to promote renewable development […]
Power from Waste: Haryana’s cluster-based approach to convert waste to energy
The introduction of the Swachh Bharat Mission in October 2014 has resulted in an increased focus on the cleanliness of streets and roads and the management of waste in India’s cities. The introduction of the […]
Activity Revives: Gujarat launches a slew of wind and solar tenders
Known for being an early mover in the renewable energy space in India, Gujarat has a total installed renewable energy capacity of 6,973.71 MW. This includes 5,537.37 MW of wind, 1,262.1 MW of utility-scale solar, […]
Solar Tilt: Karnataka makes good progress but needs to broaden its renewables’ base
Karnataka has witnessed an unprecedented growth in renewable energy installations over the past few years, fuelled by the state government’s initiatives for providing 24×7 power to all and improving energy security in the long run. […]
Views of Arvind Singh: “Our focus will be on network modernisation”
Maharashtra’s power sector has witnessed significant developments since the unbundling of its state electricity board in 2005. While various initiatives have been taken to modernise and upgrade the state’s power system, grid modernisation continues to […]
Roadmap for Growth: Highlights of the Uttar Pradesh Solar Power Policy, 2017
Uttar Pradesh recently released its new solar policy after the state’s cabinet approved the draft policy brought out in June 2017. The Uttar Pradesh Solar Power Policy, 2017 will be effective for a period of […]
Coping with Shortages: Renewables could be the answer to the state’s power woes
Uttar Pradesh continues to struggle with power shortages, unreliable power supply and prolonged power cuts, which have hampered industrial development in the state. As per the Central Electricity Authority, Uttar Pradesh had a power demand […]
Madhya Pradesh: Power surplus scenario calls for revisiting its renewable strategy
In a recent order issued by the Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC), the regulator has exempted renewable energy sources from merit order despatch, thereby reinstating must-run status for power generated from renewable energy sources. […]
Setting Records: Punjab’s strides in solar and biomass-based energy
A solar-rich state, Punjab houses one of the largest solar plants in the world on a single rooftop. The state receives ample sunshine, enough to meet a large part of its electricity needs through solar […]
Renewables Frontrunner: Rajasthan strives to overcome challenges to maximise its potential
Rajasthan receives the highest solar irradiation in the country, along with high wind speeds. It also has plenty of wasteland to install solar and wind power plants. To its credit, the state has tapped this […]
Renewables Boost: Telangana targets 5 GW of capacity by 2019
Telangana’s installed renewable energy capacity as of May 2017 stood at 1.54 GW, accounting for nearly 13.4 per cent of the total installed capacity. The government has been making concerted efforts to augment capacity, especially […]
First Steps: Goa and Mizoram define solar power guidelines
While some states have been contributing significantly towards the country’s 100 GW by 2022 solar target, others have been lagging behind despite having high solar potential. Goa and Mizoram are two such states that do […]
Adding Renewables: Haryana moves towards a clean energy future
Haryana is one of the high per capita electricity consumption states in the country. It is also among the few states that have achieved 100 per cent village electrification. The power portfolio of the state […]
Opening Up: Bihar releases a comprehensive renewable energy policy
Bihar’s power supply relies heavily on coal-based power generation due to its proximity to the coal belt of India. As per the Central Electricity Authority, the state had a total installed capacity of 3,832.54 MW […]
Small Hydel Experience: A study of two projects in Himachal Pradesh
So far, 67 projects out of the allotted 655 small hydel power projects (of up to 5 MW capacity) have been commissioned in Himachal Pradesh since this segment was opened to private investors. While a few of […]
Steady March: Wind-rich Maharashtra increases its focus on solar generation
Owing to significant capacity additions in the past few years and a steady reduction in transmission and distribution losses, there has been a marked improvement in the power supply situation in Maharashtra. Today, the state […]
Facing Headwinds: Tamil Nadu needs to resolve key issues to maintain its renewable lead
Tamil Nadu is endowed with various renewable resources including wind, solar, biomass, biogas and small hydro. In the past few years, it has emerged as a leading state in renewable energy development. As of March […]
Big on Renewables: Andhra Pradesh emerges as a major investment destination
Andhra Pradesh made headlines in April when the tariff in the latest round of bidding conducted by NTPC for a 250 MW solar park project in the state touched Rs 3.15 per kWh. French company […]
Solar Journey: Adani’s Tamil Nadu plant sets an example
A Renewable Watch team recently visited Adani Power’s 648 MW solar power plant in Tamil Nadu, accompanied by Jose Joseph, senior vice-president, transmission and distribution infrastructure and grid integration solutions, power grids, ABB. The following […]