Although it is the only ASEAN country (of 10 nations) that has not set a net zero target, the Philippines aims to increase the share of renewable energy sources (RES) in its electricity mix to […]
Adani Group announced an investment of Rs 500 billion in Northeast India, to be implemented over the next 10 years. This builds on a previous commitment of Rs 500 billion, bringing the group’s total planned […]
An electronics engineer and a seasoned power plant professional, Ajay Anant Konnur has 34 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of large-capacity thermal and hydroelectric power plants, including pumped storage plants (PSPs). He […]
The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) with the SJVN to source hydropower from the latter’s Sunni Dam and Luhri stage-I hydro projects. According to the agreements, DVC will procure hydropower […]
Locus Energy, a portfolio company of SEB Nordic Energy, has acquired a hydropower portfolio with an annual generation capacity of 158 GWh, spanning across the Norwegian price zones NO2 to NO5. The acquired portfolio comprises […]
At the 22nd Annual Conference on Hydropower, Raj Kumar Chaudhary, Chairman and Managing Director, NHPC and SJVN Limited, highlighted the crucial role of hydropower in India’s energy transition. He emphasised the sector’s untapped potential, ongoing […]
Hydropower plays a key role in integrating intermittent renewable sources and is essential for peak load management, system regulation and energy storage, thereby ensuring grid stability. However, the sector faces challenges such as delayed approvals, […]
Hydropower and pumped storage projects (PSPs) have become critical to India’s transition to sustainable energy, playing a critical role in ensuring energy security and balancing the variability of other renewable sources such as solar and […]
Hydropower is expected to play a key role in India’s energy transition. To this end, an enabling policy framework for harnessing the country’s hydropower potential, including pumped storage, has been put in place. At Renewable Watch’s recent […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Pinnapuram Integrated Renewable Energy Project (IREP) being developed in Andhra Pradesh, is a combined solar, wind and pumped storage hydroelectric power project set to deliver on-demand power across India. AFRY, a leading international engineering […]
Hydropower is at the forefront of India’s path towards sustainable energy, playing a crucial role in balancing the integration of intermittent renewable sources such as solar and wind. As these sources grow, hydropower becomes increasingly […]
SJVN Limited has reported a net profit of Rs 3,570.9 million for the quarter ending June 2024, registering a 31.4 per cent increase from Rs 2,717.5 million recorded in the same quarter last year. The […]
Tata Power has formed a strategic partnership with Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd (DGPC) to develop the 600 MW Khorlochhu Hydropower Project. The project is located on the Kholongchhu River in Eastern Bhutan’s Trashiyangtse […]
To meet India’s ambitious renewable energy targets and climate commitments, the uptake of hydropower and pumped storage plants (PSPs) will be crucial. THDC India Limited, a PSU operating in the hydropower segment, has been actively […]
Kundan Green Energy has announced its authorisation to build a new hydropower plant in Okhali, Uttarakhand. Scheduled for completion in 2028, the hydropower project will produce energy from 42 MW hydro project, with the potential […]
This report “Reducing low-carbon hydrogen investment and operating costs” by Capgemini, EIT InnoEnergy aims to uncover the blockages standing in the way of low-carbon hydrogen cost reduction and mass adoption. There are several reasons for […]
Situated amidst the Himalayas, the northeastern region (NER) of India comprises seven sister states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura, along with the state of Sikkim. The NER, characterised by mountainous […]
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