By Karan Sharma Bioenergy is increasingly being viewed as a cornerstone of India’s transition to a lower-carbon, circular economy. The sector already accounts for about 13 per cent of total energy consumption, as per the […]
By Nidhi Dua Round-the-clock (RTC) renewables, firm and despatchable renewable energy (FDRE), and hybrid projects with battery energy storage systems (BESS) form the backbone of a reliable and resilient renewable-powered grid. While renewable energy has […]
By Sakshi Bansal India’s hydropower sector has witnessed a strong revival in capacity addition and generation over the past year, driven by the commissioning of key projects and the accelerated development of pumped storage projects […]
By Preeti Wadhwa As per the National Institute of Wind Energy estimates, India has immense wind energy potential – about 695.5 GW at 120 metres above the ground level. As of October 31, 2025, the […]
By Sakshi Bansal India’s solar energy segment is undergoing a significant transformation as the country intensifies its efforts to harness solar power to meet its growing energy demand. This growth is driven by a combination […]
By Karan Sharma India’s renewables sector has entered a phase where simply building capacity is no longer sufficient; extracting value from existing assets has become equally critical. In this context, technology and organisational agility matter […]
Supported by strong policy frameworks and investments, India is rapidly scaling up its domestic solar manufacturing. One of the key policy initiatives in this space was the introduction of the Approved List of Models and […]
The Indian government introduced the E20 blended fuel programme in 2025. This is a welcome step that demonstrates the government’s efforts to improve air pollution and environmental degradation. However, in recent months, there have been […]
In a push to accelerate India’s decarbonisation goals and increase renewables consumption, the Ministry of Power (MoP), in consultation with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), issued a draft renewable consumption obligation (RCO) notification in […]
In a major move, the Indian government plans to reduce the applicable GST rates on several renewable energy devices and parts from 12 per cent to 5 per cent. These include solar cookers, solar water […]
Batteries are emerging as a key tool in India’s power transition, offering a flexible solution to the challenges of a high-renewables grid. From storing low-cost solar and wind energy to supporting real-time grid stability, battery […]
India’s green ammonia market has been buzzing with activity since the launch of the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The government-led initiative has rapidly gained significant momentum, attracting strong industry interest and catering to stakeholder expectations […]
By Sakshi Bansal India’s renewable energy sector is evolving beyond the well-established solar and wind segments, with increasing momentum across emerging clean technologies such as hybrids, energy storage systems (ESSs) such as battery energy storage […]
By Priyanka Kwatra India’s power sector has been undergoing a digital transformation. While a range of technologies across the value chain have been deployed, most implementations have remained siloed – limiting their collective impact and […]
India’s renewable energy transition continues to gain momentum, having reached a key milestone in June 2025 when more than 50 per cent of the country’s installed power generation capacity came from non-fossil fuel sources. As […]
While the US has pulled the plug on its climate funding and projects, India is doubling down on its green policies and programmes. It has several climate targets, including achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel […]
India’s power sector has witnessed several policy developments in recent years, driven by the need to modernise electricity markets, scale up renewable energy integration and align the energy system with the country’s climate goals. By […]
By Sarita Brara The remote Pangi valley in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district has one of the toughest terrains in the state, with steep slopes, shrinking gorges and rugged mountainous areas. The altitude averages 11,000 feet, […]
India is rapidly expanding its renewable energy capacity, but this growth brings a critical challenge – how to store intermittent renewable energy. Pumped storage projects (PSPs) are now being recognised as a viable and scalable […]
India’s wind energy sector is gaining momentum, underpinned by strong policy backing, a rising demand for clean energy and an ambition to meet global climate commitments. In 2024-25, the country added 4.1 GW of new […]
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