Mexico is working towards making its power network clean, efficient and resilient. Under its Plan Nacional de Desarrollo (PND) 2019-2024 or National Development Plan 2019-2024, the country envisages promoting sustainable development by involving communities in […]
By Sarthak Takyar Commercial and industrial (C&I) customers have been adopting rooftop solar projects to reduce their electricity bills and meet their climate commitments. There are broadly two key models for the development of rooftop […]
India’s installed solar power capacity has grown by leaps and bounds over the years to stand at 55.34 GW as of April 2022. Supportive market dynamics and favourable cost economics have led to a huge […]
The Government of India, in 2015, had set an ambitious target of installing 100 GW of solar capacity by 2022. The target included 40 GW of rooftop solar (RTS) systems and 60 GW of ground-mounted utility-scale […]
Every year, India’s energy consumption from fossil fuels is worth approximately Rs 7 trillion (1). Adding other monetary expenses such as taxes and subsidies would further increase the expenditure, creating an even bigger energy exchequer […]
In September 2015, the General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development that includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Building on the principle of “leaving no one behind”, the new Agenda emphasizes a holistic […]
The ambitious goal of installing 100 GW solar energy capacity is achievable considering the country’s estimated solar potential of 750 GW, says a study by India Exim Bank titled “Indian Solar Sector: Fostering Growth and […]
A recent positive trend, particularly for developers in the commercial and industrial (C&I) space, has been in the greater interest of consumers in renewable energy. They are looking to not only reduce their operational expenses, […]
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 […]
Renewable energy is gaining traction in India as a viable alternative to fossil fuels. It is cleaner and safer than traditional energy sources. The renewable energy sector in India has achieved substantial progress because of […]
The global solar manufacturing industry is undoubtedly dominated by China, which accounts for about 71 per cent of the world’s solar manufacturing capacity. Moreover, solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing involves both pre-cell and post-cell processes, and […]
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) is an energy services company focused on areas such as renewable energy, lighting, electric mobility and energy efficiency. Promoted under the Ministry of Power, EESL was established in 2009 as […]
As India moves forward on its renewable energy journey, developing a robust grid network that can accommodate high volumes of renewables has become a massive task – one that is still far from being achieved. […]
Northeast India encompasses the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur, Nagaland and Mizoram. Dubbed as the “seven sisters”, the states are particularly known for their scenic beauty and diverse culture. Spanning 255,083 sqaure […]
India has ambitious plans of setting up intermittent renewable energy projects. Energy storage systems are critical for integrating solar and wind power into the grid and supporting the power system. In line with this need, […]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been ramping up its efforts to facilitate the country’s green energy transition in a sustainable and systematic manner. Alongside Covid relief measures for developers and various […]
The government has proactively promoted electric vehicles (EV) through various policies. It launched the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid and) Electric Vehicles (FAME) India scheme to create EV demand. In addition, the National Mission […]
Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO) has been instrumental in facilitating the integrated operations of regional and national grids in a secure and reliable manner. With the power sector landscape witnessing changes due to the […]
Gujarat has, in many ways, become one of the prime movers in India’s pursuit of its climate goals. In addition to being the state with the third-highest installed renewable energy capacity in the country, it […]
The starting point of Hema Hattangady’s career was when she joined Enercon Systems, the business established by her late father-in-law, H. Vasanth Rao, a renowned innovator and entrepreneur in electronic metering products. When Rao retired, […]
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