By Sarthak Takyar Previous articles in this magazine on air pollution in Delhi-NCR (“Clearing the Air”, January 2026; and “Pollution Predicament”, February 2026) discussed the different reasons for toxic air in the state, and the […]
Renewable-rich regions must be connected to the interstate transmission system (ISTS) to enable the transfer of power from generation areas to major demand centres. Since solar and wind projects are developed faster than transmission infrastructure, […]
By Preeti Wadhwa In March 2026, the union cabinet approved the Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme for 2026-27 to 2030-31, with a total outlay of around Rs 25.85 billion. The scheme targets the installation […]
India’s power sector is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by rising electricity demand, economic growth and a shift towards cleaner energy sources. In this landscape, balancing sustainability with reliable and affordable power supply has become […]
By Karan Sharma The Indian government has taken a key policy initiative in the green hydrogen and its derivatives space. In February 2026, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) notified separate standards for […]
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 […]
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