Editorial
December 2024
2024 has been a year of visible maturing of the Indian renewable energy sector. The deployment of new power projects continued at a brisk pace and a slew of successful auctions strengthened the upcoming project […]
bioenergy
Interviews
Interview with Shripad Yesso Naik: “We are making efforts to scale up renewable energy development”
Shripad Yesso Naik, Member of Parliament from North Goa, recently took over as Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy. His appointment comes at a time when India’s renewable energy sector is […]
Companies
Company Highlights: Key developments in the past 12 months
The year 2024 witnessed several interesting developments in India’s renewable energy sector, leading to continued expansion of developers’ and manufacturers’ portfolios. The growing traction and demand for round-the-clock (RTC) and quality renewables have resulted in […]
World View
Navigating the Transition: Overview of the global renewable energy market
As the curtains came down on COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the global community stood at a crossroads, grappling with the progress made and the challenges yet to be overcome. The pledge to mobilise $300 billion […]
Trends
Green Pathways: Bioenergy segment round-up
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 […]
Interviews
Capacity Growth: Key trends in the renewables sector
By Vikram V., Vice President and Co-Group Head, ICRA Limited The energy transition goals set by the Government of India, along with the healthy demand growth and tariff competitiveness of solar and wind power projects, […]
State Focus
Growth Plans: Uttar Pradesh’s renewable energy drive and future potential
By Preeti Wadhwa Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a key player in the renewables space and has been tapping different segments to meet its energy requirements. The total installed power capacity of the state stood […]
Company Release
REnergy Dynamics (RED) Announces Formation of Advisory Board
REnergy Dynamics (RED), a company dedicated to advancing the renewable sector with a special focus on bioenergy and fostering sustainable energy solutions, announced the establishment of its esteemed Advisory Board. This strategic move brings together […]
Spotlight
Bioenergy Breakthrough: Indore’s model for effective MSW management and CBG production
The bioenergy sector in India is rapidly evolving, with proactive policy measures by the government. In November 2022, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) launched the National Bioenergy Programme for the period from […]
Spotlight
Taking Stock: Policy initiatives for bioenergy in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh’s success in the bioenergy space can be attributed to several key factors. The state boasts abundant feedstock availability, with 13.53 million tonnes of surplus crop residue annually. This agricultural waste, which was often […]
State Focus
Rajasthan: A frontrunner in the renewables space
Rajasthan has made significant strides in renewable energy development, making it the state with the highest installed renewable energy capacity of 27,937.04 MW as of May 2024. Last year, Rajasthan released its new renewable energy […]
Finance
Money Matters: Project viability and bankability key to CBG uptake
By Sarthak Takyar Despite the high potential in India, financial issues have slowed down the pace of construction of compressed biogas (CBG) projects. Since the launch of the Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) initiative, […]
Trends
Creating Circularity: Taking stock of the CBG market in India
By Sarthak Takyar India has set a target to increase the share of gas in energy consumption from the current 7 per cent to 15 per cent by 2030. According to the Petroleum Planning and […]
Bioenergy
Bioenergy Pathway: Solutions to mitigate the challenges in the CBG sector
Colonel Rohit Dev, Managing Director, Reveille Energy LLP India is on course for an energy transition towards net zero, and biofuels, as part of the bioenergy space, present a desired pathway for transport, industrial and […]
Projects
Bajaj Sugar signs MoU with EverEnviro to develop CBG plants
Bajaj Hindustan Sugar Limited (Bajaj Sugar) and EverEnviro Private Limited have signed MoU to develop compressed biogas (CBG) plants. The plants will be situated in Uttar Pradesh. Currently, Bajaj Hindustan Sugar produces approximately 500,000 metric […]
Interviews
Interim Budget 2024-25 Reactions
During the 2024 interim budget presentation, the finance minister announced important initiatives promoting sustainable energy and electric mobility. A noteworthy announcement includes the provision of solarising 10 million households through the implementation of rooftop solar […]
Trends
The Road Ahead: Review of 2023 and the way forward for 2024
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 […]
State Focus
Taking Action: CBG helps address the issue of stubble burning in Punjab
By Sarita Brara Every year, the beginning of the paddy harvesting season in Punjab brings fears of smog and air pollution arising from stubble burning. Last year was no exception. There were 36,663 incidents of […]
Projects
GPS Renewables secures Rs 20 billion contract for CBG projects
GPS Renewables has successfully obtained contracts worth Rs 20 billion for the execution of various compressed biogas (CBG) projects across India. The CBG plants are designed to handle 4,000 tonnes per day (TPD) of agricultural residues […]
Data & Statistics