By Anjali Tandon, PhD, Associate Professor, Institute for Studies in Industrial Development India imports 91 per cent of its crude oil requirements, thus exposing the economy to geopolitical risks and supply shocks. International conflicts have […]
By Kaushik Narayanan, Founder and CEO, Minalav Commercial and industrial (C&I) customers are emerging as one of the biggest drivers of renewable energy growth in India, ensuring decarbonisation and cutting power costs. Solar-wind hybrids with […]
By Rajesh Kaushal, Business Group Head, Energy Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions – India and SAARC, Delta Electronics India India has proven that it can build renewable capacity at remarkable speed. The next test is whether […]
Established in 2019, Battery Smart is focused on enabling energy access for commercial electric two- and three-wheelers through its battery-swapping network. Since setting up its first battery station in 2020, the company has expanded to […]
By Nidhi Dua India’s rapidly expanding electric mobility and renewable energy sectors are creating demand for batteries beyond conventional ownership models. Energy-storage-as-a-service (ESaaS), battery-as-a-service (BaaS) and battery swapping are emerging as alternatives to battery ownership […]
India’s renewable energy journey over the past decade has been defined by the rapid addition of solar and wind capacity. The focus is now shifting towards ensuring that renewable power is available whenever it is […]
As India’s renewable energy capacity continues to expand rapidly, pumped storage projects (PSPs) are emerging as a critical component of the country’s long-duration energy storage strategy. While battery energy storage systems are expected to meet […]
By Labanya Prakash Jena, Director, Climate and Sustainability Initiative, and Visiting Senior Fellow, London School of Economics and Political Science; and Prasad Ashok Thakur, CIMO Scholar Much before the current global energy flow volatility, India […]
India’s pumped storage project (PSP) segment is witnessing growing momentum as storage assumes a larger role in supporting renewable energy integration and grid reliability. According to the Central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) National Generation Adequacy Plan, […]
By Preeti Wadhwa India’s wind power sector has regained momentum, recording its highest annual additions in nearly a decade. During 2025-26, the country added 6.05 GW of new wind capacity, exceeding the previous peak of […]
By Vaibhav Singh, Head of Strategy, and Swatilekha Dutta, Group Head – Strategy, Tata Power For many years, wind energy stood as the cornerstone of India’s renewable energy journey, enjoying early policy support, established technology […]
By S.K. Mathu Sudhana, Chief Executive Officer, Inox Green Energy Services Limited India’s renewable energy sector is entering a defining decade. With a national mission to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, […]
By Bhupendra Singh Rawat, Chief Executive Officer, Dhash Green Energy Private Limited The rapid growth of the global solar industry is transforming not only the scale of PV deployment but also the technology ecosystem supporting […]
By Karan Sharma Solar cables and connectors have emerged as critical components of solar power plants, particularly as the market shifts towards higher performance standards and stricter compliance requirements for balance-of-system (BoS) components. With the […]
By Rajesh Kabra, Executive Director, RR Kabel One of the most notable trends in the cables and connectors segment is the adoption of advanced cross-linked, halogen-free cable compounds. Compared to conventional PVC-based alternatives, these materials […]
By Chandrashekhar Shrotri, CEO – Cable Solutions, APAR Industries Limited India’s renewable energy transition is entering a phase of maturity. The industry is no longer evaluating solar projects purely on installed capacity metrics; the focus […]
The growing uptake of intermittent renewable energy in India’s power mix has created the need for accurate forecasting and scheduling. This has become a key component of renewable operations and maintenance services. In a panel […]
In a panel discussion on “AI for O&M” at Renewable Watch’s 2nd edition of the AI in Renewables conference, the discussion focused on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in asset monitoring, diagnostics and maintenance […]
India’s renewable energy sector is entering a phase in which plant performance matters as much as plant commissioning. As of February 28, 2026, the country had 143.6 GW of solar capacity, 55.13 GW of wind […]
The power distribution sector is undergoing a structural transformation as utilities seek to balance efficiency, reliability and long-term sustainability. Prudhvitej Immadi, IAS, Chairman and Managing Director, Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited (APEPDCL) highlights […]
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