Odisha is a highly industrialised state and in the upcoming years, a steady rise in energy consumption from all sectors is anticipated. The state is endowed with a vast potential of largely untapped renewable energy. […]
Uttar Pradesh is one of the leading producers and consumers of renewable energy. As of September 2022, the state had 4.5 GW of installed renewable energy capacity, with about 2 GW of that capacity being […]
By Sarthak Takyar Policymakers have been proactive in introducing policies and regulations in the renewable energy space. They have been working extensively on all renewable energy segments to achieve the ambitious goals that have been […]
The energy sector for any developing nation acts as a backbone for holistic socio-economic growth. Since the Paris Agreement in 2015, the renewable energy sector has been one of the critical sectors in India, being […]
The renewable energy sector has witnessed a number of innovative policy initiatives to promote uptake. A key initiative to resolve the issue of intermittency in renewable energy and promote grid stability has been to shift […]
Karnataka is one of the country’s top five renewable-rich states with a potential of approximately 155 GW, making it a favourable destination for renewable energy investments in India. The state has solar, wind, solar-wind hybrid, […]
According to the Pareto principle, 80 per cent of consequences come from 20 per cent of causes. In line with this principle, only a few policies/regulations have led to major changes in an industry. The […]
India’s rooftop solar (RTS) sector has immense growth potential though it is underperforming currently with only 8 GW installed capacity as against the 40 GW target set for 2022. The potential needs to be realised […]
A Review Planning & Monitoring (RPM) meeting with states and state power utilities was conducted in the first week of August 2022. During the meeting the union minister launched the tenth Integrated Rating of Power […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has notified regarding extension of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme till March 31, 2026. The extension has been made considering targets under the […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the Quality Control Order, 2017 for SPV inverters (items 4-5) from June 30,2022 to December 31,2022 based on self-certification. This extension has been done due […]
The Chhattisgarh government has launched its Electric Vehicle (EV) policy which intends to foster EV manufacturing facilities and job opportunities in the sector. The government has established a five-year objective of attaining 15 percent new […]
The Jharkhand government has launched its state solar policy titled “Jharkhand Solar Policy 2022”. The policy will be in effect for five years. The state intends to deploy a total solar capacity of 4 GW […]
Haryana government has approved the state Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2022. The EV policy covers various financial incentives to EV manufacturers by giving incentives on fixed capital investment (FCI), net SGST, stamp duty, employment generation, […]
India is rushing to meet its clean power goals of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel based power capacity by 2030, with timely policy interventions and well-planned auctions, but its renewable energy growth significantly depends on […]
With clean energy transition and future energy security foremost on their agendas, countries are racing to expand their renewable energy portfolios. India, with a target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel based power by 2030, […]
The report “Mapping India’s Energy Policy 2022: Aligning Support and Revenues with a Net-Zero Future” has been released by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). […]
Electric mobility is leading the decarbonisation of India’s transport sector. The country’s EV revolution is expected to be driven by the two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments. Of all private vehicles, over 70-80 per cent are two-wheelers. […]
The small hilly state of Himachal Pradesh is India’s hydropower hub, generating roughly one-fourth of the India’s total hydro energy. The state has a massive potential to generate about 24 GW of hydropower, of which […]
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