The government has launched a landmark scheme for the rooftop solar segment – PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The scheme, with a total outlay of Rs 750 billion until 2025-26, aims to provide free electricity […]
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released a key transmission planning study – the draft National Electricity Plan (NEP) for Transmission – which outlines the perspective transmission network plan for the country. It estimates that […]
As India’s energy demands continue to grow, the country has recognised the need to diversify its energy mix and incorporate more renewable energy sources. In this context, the Ministry of Power introduced the Green Energy […]
By Khushboo Goyal, Associate Director, Renewable Watch The traditional energy sector, with its heavy machines and engineering, has always been perceived as a male-dominated sector, and women have been grossly under represented in this space. […]
By Sarthak Takyar Mandating the purchase of renewable energy has been a key policy tool aimed at increasing its uptake. The government announced the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) in 2008, following the […]
Distributed solar is set to play a crucial role in achieving renewable energy ambitions, with its rising deployment, both domestically and globally. As per International Energy Agency estimates, in 2022, the annual expansion of distributed […]
India’s energy landscape is undergoing a transformative shift as the country unlocks the potential of green hydrogen. Green hydrogen is critical for meeting India’s energy security needs while reducing emissions in hard-to-abate sectors. Recognising this, […]
By Sarthak Takyar One of the key trends highlighted in the cover story of Renewable Watch’s January 2024 issue was the rise of round-the-clock (RTC) renewable energy as a key energy source, on par with […]
With the surging power demand in the country, a recent report from Grid Controller of India Limited (Grid-India) titled “Electricity Demand Patterns Analysis” provides insights into consumer demand and examines national -regional- and state-level electricity […]
The landscape of India’s energy sector is undergoing a transformative shift as the country embraces the potential of green hydrogen. Green hydrogen is critical for meeting India’s energy security needs while reducing emissions in hard-to-abate […]
The Ministry of Power has initiated the development of the “Indian Carbon Market” (ICM) under the purview of the Energy Conservation Act (2001) and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, to further its achievement of Nationally […]
By Sarthak Takyar India maintained its renewable energy growth momentum in 2023. The sector witnessed several positive policy and industry developments, laying the groundwork for promising growth in the coming years. This article outlines the […]
By Lavkesh Balchandani The shift towards clean energy is essential for India to meet its climate change commitments and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, this transition requires securing reliable and affordable supplies of critical minerals, […]
By Sakshi Bansal, Associate, Renewable Watch India has witnessed a remarkable 396 per cent surge in its installed non-fossil fuel capacity over the past nine years. According to the CEA estimates, this capacity currently stands […]
India’s power distribution sector continues to grapple with financial and operational inefficiencies, posing a significant threat to meeting climate goals. Central to these challenges are residential consumers who receive highly subsidised electricity, leading to below-cost […]
By Sarthak Takyar It was clear from the beginning that the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) held in Dubai, UAE, from November 30, 2023 to December 12, 2023 would be controversial. Energy crises and heightened […]
The telecom industry is undergoing a significant transformation towards environmentally conscious operations, with the integration of renewable energy and sustainability practices into network operations. The industry’s high carbon footprint, coupled with the surging demand for […]
In a key development, the Ministry of Power (MoP) has notified the renewable purchase obligation (RPO) targets for designated consumers up to March 2030 in accordance with the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The move has […]
The renewable energy sector in India continues to grow by leaps and bounds year after year. Many in the industry would agree that this is in part due to the country’s successful and transparent bidding […]
India’s venture into the green hydrogen market holds significant promise, given its versatile applications ranging from agriculture, transportation and electricity to hard-to-abate sectors such as refinery, fertiliser, and iron and steel. According to MEC+, the […]
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