The renewable energy sector is witnessing rapid growth and expanding employment opportunities. However, questions remain about the development of the workforce to keep pace with this expansion, particularly in terms of skill availability and gender […]
India’s battery energy storage system (BESS) sector has entered a new phase with the recent commissioning of merchant BESS projects. In January 2026, Juniper Green Energy commissioned a 100 MWh BESS project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. […]
India’s power sector, which is built around centralised generation and long-term power purchase agreements, is now undergoing gradual structural change. The steady growth of distributed renewable energy, particularly rooftop solar, is increasing surplus generation at […]
By Sarthak Takyar This article extends the discussion started in an article titled “Clearing the Air: Pollution crisis demands clean energy solutions and stronger governance” in the January 2026 issue of Renewable Watch. At the […]
By Karan Sharma As India looks to scale solar beyond the limits of land availability and siting constraints, its reservoirs, canals and industrial water bodies are emerging as a valuable, though largely untapped, resource. Floating […]
India’s ambition of becoming Viksit Bharat by 2047 and building a $30 trillion economy points to a prolonged phase of industrial expansion, infrastructure creation and rising manufacturing activity. A key policy objective underpinning this vision […]
By Mohammed Ali Siddiqi The annual financial statement or the union budget reflects the government’s policy intent and ambition. According to budget estimates for 2026-27, the government has projected total receipts of Rs 53.5 trillion […]
The Union Budget 2026-27 aims at strengthening clean energy development, clean technology manufacturing, lithium-ion battery production, and tariff rationalisation. There has been a significant increase in budgetary allocations for the Ministry of New and Renewable […]
India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 in Goa saw a huge number of announcements in the clean fuels space, with the government as well as several leading energy companies using the platform to advance policy frameworks, […]
By Sarthak Takyar The live air quality index (AQI) at IIT Delhi’s monitoring station registered 341, 319, 323, 319, 427, 379 and 337 at 9 a.m. from January 14-20, 2026, respectively, around the time this […]
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released a Rs 6.42 trillion master plan for the evacuation of power from upcoming hydroelectric projects in the Brahmaputra basin. Based on the assessment of the region’s generation potential, […]
By Karan Sharma In early May 2025, India’s power grid faced an unprecedented technical challenge. The issue was not something as common as a storm warning, a transmission fault, over- or under-generation of renewables, or […]
Since the announcement of Budget 2025, India has made notable strides in advancing sustainability and building climate resilience, underscoring the nation’s strong commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070 while fostering sustainable and inclusive […]
Sustainability has become a defining pillar of India’s fast-growing data centre ecosystem. Over the past few years, the conversation has expanded far beyond standalone green power procurement to a broader evaluation of long-term decarbonisation pathways, […]
By Aastha Sharma Biomass co-firing has become a viable transition pathway for India’s coal-based thermal fleet, enabling emissions reduction without extensive plant modifications. By replacing a portion of coal with biomass pellets, thermal power plants […]
India’s clean energy transition has entered a decisive operational phase. As renewable capacity scales rapidly across regions, technologies and market structures, the sector’s priorities are shifting from installation speed to sustained performance. Grid volatility, tightening […]
The recent Power Line TransTech India 2025 conference and exhibition featured a session on “Focus on Renewable Energy Evacuation”, wherein the panelists discussed the status of interstate and intra-state transmission planning, regional congestion, connectivity and […]
By Sakshi Bansal India’s renewable energy sector has recorded robust growth across technologies, underpinned by policy support. As of November 30, 2025, the country’s total installed renewable energy capacity (including large hydro) stood at 254 […]
By Khushboo Goyal The year 2025 has been an exciting one for the Indian renewable energy sector, with the installed renewable energy capacity crossing 200 GW as of October 2025. Of this, 27 GW has […]
By Preeti Wadhwa Green hydrogen is emerging as a catalyst in India’s transition to a low-carbon economy. Its potential to cut industrial emissions, reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels and enhance long-term energy security has […]
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