One of the highlights of this year’s union budget is the government’s push for securing critical minerals, a sector crucial for India’s green energy transition, high-tech industries and national security. To this end, the central […]
By Preeti Wadhwa As India moves forward with its first offshore wind projects, modernising grids and developing robust offshore transmission networks will be key to ensuring their successful integration. Offshore wind farms are typically located […]
Cogeneration (or combined heat and power [CHP]) systems provide steam and power to industrial and other plants throughout the world. Very high efficiency levels, in the range of 75-90 per cent, can be reached, as […]
As the global energy landscape undergoes a historic shift towards sustainability, investment in energy transition assets is gaining unprecedented momentum. Despite geopolitical uncertainty and economic volatility, investors remain committed to funding clean energy initiatives, with […]
By Reya Ramdev One of the critical bottlenecks in meeting the ambitious clean energy goals is transmission infrastructure at the intra-state level. The central government as well as states have been investing heavily in infrastructure. […]
By Mohammed Ali Siddiqi Every year, the progress of the economy and its trajectory is shaped by the release of the Economic Survey followed by the Union Budget. This year, too, the finance minister began […]
The smart grid is revolutionising power systems by enhancing efficiency through advanced technologies such as smart meters, grid management solutions and data analytics. A key focus is on prepaid smart metering for consumers and system […]
By Sarthak Takyar India’s phenomenal renewable energy growth has been made possible by certain important regulatory decisions, landmark projects and, of course, increasing financial support for many segments, as witnessed in recent annual government budgets. […]
India has set an ambitious target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. To accomplish this goal, the country must significantly expand its variable renewable energy capacity, including solar and wind power. […]
Construction activity, particularly infrastructure development, is at the centre stage of India’s fiscal and public policy agenda. As a priority sector, government stimulus, coupled with increasing foreign investments and a healthy pipeline of construction projects, […]
The logistics supply chain in India has undergone significant transformations in recent years. The rise in demand has highlighted the need for initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. Of late, the adoption of sustainable practices has […]
By Sakshi Bansal India’s e-mobility sector is set for substantial growth, propelled by the rising adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and swift development of charging and battery swapping infrastructure. In the past few months, the […]
By Sarthak Takyar It is important to look back at past events and learn from them in order take positive strides forward. With the beginning of the new year, we decided to revisit Renewable Watch’s […]
By Akanksha Chandrakar Delays in payments from discoms to generating companies have significant consequences, severely impacting their cash flows. Recognising the issue, the Ministry of Power introduced the Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge and Related Matters) […]
It is crucial to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging networks to ensure the successful uptake of EVs in India. According to McKinsey research, the country is on the brink of an EV transition, with 70 […]
By Reya Ramdev The year 2024 was a record year for renewables in India, with the total renewable energy capacity reaching over 205 GW (as of November 2024), of which solar accounted for over 94 […]
By Sarthak Takyar One year ago, Renewable Watch featured a cover story on COP28, discussing the controversies surrounding it, its major achievements and its implications for India. COP28 faced criticism as Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber, head […]
The power distribution sector in India plays a critical role in ensuring reliable electricity access to nearly 250 million consumers. This network is managed by 73 state/UT licensees, 13 private distribution companies (discoms) and eight […]
India has set an ambitious target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 as part of its commitment to a cleaner and more sustainable future. To reduce carbon emissions and meet international […]
By Sakshi Bansal China has dominated solar PV cell imports in India as well as the rest of the world. A significant factor behind this dominance is China’s oversupply of solar cells, which has led […]
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