By Sarita Brara The Panwar family’s land in Koti Nainbagh village in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand had been lying unused for almost one and a half decades. There were several factors that had led […]
To promote domestic manufacturing and reduce India’s dependence on imports, the government has taken a number of policy initiatives in the renewable energy sector. Renewable Watch provides an overview of the status of domestic manufacturing […]
By Preeti Wadhwa India is emerging as a key player in the global green hydrogen economy, recognising hydrogen’s potential as a versatile and clean fuel essential for achieving decarbonisation targets. The Indian government considers green […]
India has set ambitious goals of becoming a significant player in the global electric vehicle (EV) battery production market. At present, India imports most of its lithium-ion battery cells and critical components, which constitute 75-80 […]
By Sakshi Bansal The solar energy sector in India is witnessing tremendous growth, driven by a combination of progressive government policies, technological advancements, declining solar panel costs and increased investments. Since 2014, India’s installed solar […]
By Sarthak Takyar Tracking the wind power sector in India over the years has been quite interesting, given the reversals in tariff regimes; changes in tariff, capacity and sector profitability trends; and the government’s aim […]
By Lavkesh Balchandani India’s hydropower sector stands at the forefront of the country’s energy transition. With the increasing uptake of intermittent renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, hydropower’s role in the energy mix […]
By Khushboo Goyal It was at the COP26 global climate summit in Glasgow in 2021 that India set the ball rolling by announcing its intent to achieve net zero emissions by 2070. In addition to […]
By Sarthak Takyar India’s total renewable energy capacity, including large hydro, stood at 203,215.27 MW in October 2024. This accounts for around 45 per cent of the country’s total power capacity of 454,452.18 MW. The […]
There is a perceptible shift in the renewable energy industry, from standalone solar and wind projects to hybrid, round-the-clock (RTC), firm and despatchable renewable energy (FDRE) projects. Several auctions have taken place in this space […]
Bioenergy is considered a key solution to meet the country’s renewable energy and climate goals and at the same time promote the rural economy and mitigate waste woes. India, being an agrarian economy, has a […]
By Preeti Wadhwa India has made remarkable progress in advancing its renewable energy sector through policy and regulatory announcements across the renewable energy and energy storage segments over the past one year. The key developments […]
By Aastha Sharma India’s transmission sector is currently marked by substantial infrastructure expansion and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, positioning the country’s electricity grid as one of the largest synchronous grids globally. The sector has […]
Critical minerals are crucial for the global energy transition, with the International Energy Agency projecting a 250 per cent increase in demand by 2030. Thus, securing the supply chain is key to avoiding price fluctuations, […]
India has set a target of energy independence by 2047. To achieve this, it is imperative to attain energy independence in the mobility sector given the high reliance on imported fossil fuels. A recently published […]
Global markets are increasingly demanding low-carbon products, presenting both a challenge and an opportunity for Indian companies. The Indian steel industry, a major carbon emitter, is expected to be significantly impacted by this trend. According […]
Like other sectors, the telecom sector is also becoming environmentally conscious and prioritising sustainable operations. This shift has happened after the roll-out of 5G networks. There are concerns that the increased deployment of towers, small […]
The solar power space is growing at a rapid pace, witnessing the highest capacity additions amongst all renewable energy as well as conventional sources. Already, 5 GW of total solar power capacity has been installed […]
India, as a major global producer of steel, ammonia and oil, is well positioned to be a significant market for green hydrogen, essential for reducing carbon emissions in traditionally fossil fuel-dependent industries. The country has […]
India’s commitment to energy transition relies on the pivotal role of the wind power sector. To this end, the country is expanding its focus from onshore to offshore wind projects. The country aims to achieve […]
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