India’s renewable energy journey over the past decade has been defined by the rapid addition of solar and wind capacity. The focus is now shifting towards ensuring that renewable power is available whenever it is […]
As India’s renewable energy capacity continues to expand rapidly, pumped storage projects (PSPs) are emerging as a critical component of the country’s long-duration energy storage strategy. While battery energy storage systems are expected to meet […]
By Labanya Prakash Jena, Director, Climate and Sustainability Initiative, and Visiting Senior Fellow, London School of Economics and Political Science; and Prasad Ashok Thakur, CIMO Scholar Much before the current global energy flow volatility, India […]
At the 4th edition of the “Pumped Hydro Storage in India” conference organised by Renewable Watch, Raj Kumar Chaudhary, Chairperson, Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, spoke about the evolving regulatory landscape […]
By Nidhi Dua Renewable Watch has consistently tracked the progress of renewable energy transition across states in its State/Union Territory Focus section, highlighting policy landscape, industry developments and outlook. Since the beginning of 2026, the […]
India’s pumped storage project (PSP) segment is witnessing growing momentum as storage assumes a larger role in supporting renewable energy integration and grid reliability. According to the Central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) National Generation Adequacy Plan, […]
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has inked an MoU with MahaGenco Renewable Energy Limited (MahaGenco REL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited. The agreement aims to jointly explore […]
The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) has notified the Framework for Resource Adequacy Regulations, 2026. Under the regulations, a key feature is the integration of renewable energy and storage into planning processes. The framework […]
At the 23rd edition of the Hydro Power in India conference organised by Renewable Watch and Power Line, Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority (CEA), spoke about the renewed momentum in hydropower and pumped storage […]
By Nidhi Dua Gujarat has been an early adopter of renewable energy in India. The state’s renewable energy journey began with a strong emphasis on wind power. It introduced its first wind policy as early […]
By Sakshi Bansal Pumped storage projects (PSPs) have long been the traditional solution for large-scale energy storage. PSPs offer many advantages, including long discharge durations of 6-10 hours or more, high round-trip efficiency of 75-80 […]
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a request for selection (RfS) for the development of 1,000 MW/8,000 MWh of pumped-storage projects (PSPs) under the PSP-I programme for on-demand use. These projects will […]
The Gujarat government has notified the Integrated Renewable Energy Policy 2025 for further encouraging the development of renewable energy generation projects in the state. The policy will remain in force until December 2030 or until […]
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has inked a MoU with Green Energy Development Corporation of Odisha (GEDCOL), Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC), and Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA). The MoU focuses on […]
Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) plans to invest Rs 150 billion for the installation of two pumped storage projects (PSPs) in Assam. The projects will have a combined capacity of 2,700 MW. Furthermore, AGEL has […]
By Sakshi Bansal India’s renewable energy sector is evolving beyond the well-established solar and wind segments, with increasing momentum across emerging clean technologies such as hybrids, energy storage systems (ESSs) such as battery energy storage […]
The Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL), on behalf of Madhya Pradesh distribution companies and Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL), has issued a tender to procure 500 MW of energy storage capacity from […]
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