In a push to accelerate India’s decarbonisation goals and increase renewables consumption, the Ministry of Power (MoP), in consultation with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), issued a draft renewable consumption obligation (RCO) notification in […]
By Sudhir Nain, Head – Domestic Operations (Solar), Jakson Green Limited India’s solar power industry has emerged as a strong pillar of the country’s renewable energy sector, given the government’s ambitious plans to achieve 500 […]
The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has released the draft Renewable Energy and Related Matters Regulations, 2025. The draft applies to grid-interactive renewable energy systems, captive consumers and generating projects, as well as consumers […]
The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has introduced a proposal to integrate distributed renewable energy (DRE) into the renewable power obligation (RPO) framework for the financial year (FY) 2030. The new targets are outlined in […]
By Sat Singh, Executive Director, Impact Finance India stands at the intersection of two major transitions-electrification of transport and rapid renewable energy adoption. With ambitious targets of 30 per cent electric vehicle (EV) penetration by […]
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 Vikram V., Vice President and Co-Group Head, ICRA Limited The energy transition goals set by the Government of India, along with the healthy demand growth and tariff competitiveness of solar and wind power projects, […]
By Sarthak Takyar Tamil Nadu has been a major player and perhaps one of the first movers in India’s renewable energy space, having initiated wind power development back in the 1980s. The state’s growth since […]
The Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL) has introduced a fee of Rs 5 million per MW on Central Transmission Utility (CTU) connected wind projects. The fee is applicable on all projects applying for […]
The Minister of State for Power, Shripad Naik, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha shared the power demand overview of India. The minister informed that to increase production capacity, the following steps were […]
The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has sanctioned Rajasthan Urja Vikas & IT Service to procure 1,000 MW of solar power from seven different developers. RUVITL signed power purchase agreements with the chosen developers between […]
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has issued the draft DERC (Renewable Purchase Obligation and Renewable Energy Certificate Framework Implementation) Regulations, 2024. The regulations will be applicable on all obligated entities, such as distribution licensees, […]
By Sakshi Bansal India is required to add around 50 GW of new renewable energy capacity each year to meet its 2030 targets. Accelerating the deployment of distributed renewable energy (DRE) capacity can provide the […]
By Sarthak Takyar Mandating the purchase of renewable energy has been a key policy tool aimed at increasing its uptake. The government announced the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) in 2008, following the […]
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has dismissed a request for a 50 per cent mandate on the procurement of renewable power obligation (RPO) from projects located within Maharashtra. The commission examined the regulatory framework […]
In a key development, the Ministry of Power (MoP) has notified the renewable purchase obligation (RPO) targets for designated consumers up to March 2030 in accordance with the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The move has […]
Over the past year, India has witnessed significant strides in the policy and regulatory frameworks within the renewable energy sector. The government has been proactive in implementing measures aimed at promoting renewable energy development across […]
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has notified changes to Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO), its compliance and implementation of Renewable Energy Certificate Framework Regulations, 2019. The modifications bring about changes to the compliance of energy […]
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has changed its renewable purchase obligation (RPO) and compliance standards setting the national capital territory’s RPO trajectory till fiscal year 2025-26. The modification adheres to the Ministry of Power’s […]
The Greenko Group has announced a Rs 100 billion investment in a pumped storage project (PSP) near Gandhi Sagar in Madhya Pradesh’s Neemuch district. The company will build the PSP which will have a daily […]
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