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 […]
As the share of grid-connected renewable energy projects is increasing, it is essential to put in place forecasting, scheduling and deviation settlement mechanism (DSM) regulations for renewables such as wind and solar. Over the past […]
This is an extract from a press release dated April 21, 2022 by NITI Aayog India’s e-mobility revolution is led by the two-wheeler (2W) and three-wheeler (3W) vehicle segments. 2Ws account for 70-80% of all […]
In the written reply to Rajya Sabha, the Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy stated that the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has enlisted eligible models and manufacturers of solar modules […]
The Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy stated in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha that the government is undertaking a project to build 50 solar parks with a total capacity […]
In light of the changing climate, the NITI Aayog has launched the State Energy & Climate Index (SECI)-Round I, which will help states and UTs plan better policies and manage their energy resources efficiently. The […]
The Karnataka State Government’s Cabinet has approved the Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy for the years 2022-2027. According to the policy, Karnataka will have a renewable power generation capacity of 10 GW in the next five […]
Himachal Pradesh is India’s leading state in hydropower generation, accounting for approximately onefourth of the country’s total hydro generation. Across its five major river basins – Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab, and Yamuna – the state […]
Green hydrogen, often termed as the fuel of the future, can play a significant role in meeting India’s climate commitments. The fuel has multiple end-uses and is highly compatible with other fuels and energy carriers, […]
On February 17, 2022, the Ministry of Power released the much-awaited Green Hydrogen Policy, which had been on the cards for at least one year. The National Hydrogen Mission had first found a mention in […]
By Sarthak Takyar Punjab, a state that had entered the limelight in the renewable energy space by installing the world’s largest rooftop solar project, is now facing criticism for its decision to renegotiate renewable energy […]
A key point of discussion, currently, in India’s renewable energy sector is the new targets announced at COP26 for installing 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity and sourcing 50 per cent of energy requirement […]
Phasing down the use of coal power is a difficult and complex task. We can, however, move towards a “just transition” (Glasgow Climate Pact, 2021) by implementing a comprehensive strategy to maximise the utilisation of […]
With a reduction in solar prices, it is widely acknowledged that solar energy today is more viable than conventional electricity in project life cycle terms. This is equally true of rooftop solar projects. However, most […]
The renewable energy sector in India has taken several strides over the last one year. Despite challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the union and state governments have actively engaged in the promotion of renewable […]
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