In a recent interview with Renewable Watch, Raj Kumar Chaudhary, Chairman and Managing Director, NHPC Limited, talked about the current state of the hydropower sector, as well as some of the major developments in this […]
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 […]
By Akanksha Chandrakar As the country shifts towards cleaner energy sources and energy demand rises, hydropower, especially pumped storage, is gaining significant traction, particularly for enhancing system flexibility. Hydropower plays various roles such as peak […]
Hydropower accounted for 12.5 per cent of India’s energy generation in 2022-23, with an installed capacity of 46,865 MW. According to Central Electricity Authority (CEA) estimates, India has a massive hydroelectric potential of 145,320 MW, […]
Back in March 2019, the government had introduced key measures to promote the hydropower segment, including two key announcements – the classification of large hydro projects as renewable energy sources and the introduction of a […]
By Ashay Abbhi On March 7, 2019, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) gave its approval for the inclusion of large-hydropower in the renewable energy sector. The move essentially ends the distinction between small-hydro […]
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