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 […]
By Devangshu Datta A review of data by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) indicates that power demand grew by a moderate 3 per cent year on year in FY 2025, compared to FY 2024 when […]
At India Infrastructure Forum 2025, sessions on electricity, renewable energy, and emerging clean energy technologies brought together key stakeholders to deliberate on the future of India’s power sector. The discussion focused on defining sectoral targets […]
By Priyanka Kwatra Virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) are an important tool for accelerating renewable energy adoption, driving the decarbonisation of commercial and industrial operations, and supporting organisations in achieving their renewable energy goals. They […]
As India moves toward its ambitious target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based capacity by 2030, the transmission, generation and distribution segments of the power value chain must evolve in a coordinated manner. The success […]
By Sarthak Takyar A site visit to a utility-scale solar project developed by ENGIE India at the Raghanesda Solar Park brought me back to Gujarat. For a renewable energy enthusiast, it is inspiring to […]
India’s power sector is witnessing a significant transformation, driven by the rapid integration of variable renewable energy into the grid. This transition has disrupted traditional load patterns, creating an urgent need for greater flexibility in […]
India’s electricity demand is expanding with the rising urbanisation, digitalisation and increasing electrification of industries as well as transport, leading to the need for power infrastructure augmentation across all verticals – generation, transmission and distribution. […]
India’s non-hydro renewable energy sector has reached a remarkable milestone in 2024-25 with 172 GW of total installed renewable power capacity as of March 2025. According to the latest “Renewable Energy in India” report by […]
Over the past decade, India has made significant advancements, emerging as the fourth largest electricity consumer and the third largest renewable energy producer in the world. Between 2013-14 and 2023-24, India’s peak electricity demand has […]
Cross-border electricity trade (CBET) is emerging as a key driver of regional energy integration in South Asia. It is fuelled by low per capita electricity consumption, power shortages, poor access to electricity and uneven distribution […]
By Aastha Sharma The power distribution sector in India is undergoing a transformative phase, with ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency, customer satisfaction and financial sustainability. Evaluating the sector’s performance, recently the Ministry of Power (MoP) […]
By Sarita Brara The state of Himachal Pradesh is considered as the fruit bowl of India, with the second highest apple production in the country. Birender Bashata, an orchardist from Shiladesh village in Himachal Pradesh […]
By Sakshi Bansal A few years ago, artificial intelligence (AI) was more of a concept in the renewable energy sector, with limited applications and no real visibility. Today, it has become a game changer in […]
India’s tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) framework for renewable energy projects has played a pivotal role in the country’s energy transition, providing industry players with a structured, market-driven mechanism to scale up clean energy deployment while […]
New transmission lines are crucial for India’s renewable energy expansion. One of the flagship projects driving transmission grid expansion is the green energy corridor (GEC) project. Structured under two phases, GECs have played a key […]
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