Launched in November 2015 to improve the financial and operational efficiency of state discoms, the Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) has been a game changer in the power distribution segment. Even though the discoms have […]
By Swarna Kesavan Power distribution remains a weak link in the sector’s value chain. This is evident from the latest discom ratings released in July 2018 by the Ministry of Power (MoP) and the Power […]
The financial well-being of discoms is critical not only for ensuring a strong power distribution system in a country but also for capacity generation and unhindered power supply. However, a number of discoms are facing […]
Renewable Watch recently organised a workshop, “Offtake Risks for Re-newable Energy”, to examine the financial health of discoms, discuss the risks and challenges pertaining to power offtake, study the alternatives and propose solutions. The workshop […]
Maharashtra’s power sector has witnessed significant developments since the unbundling of its state electricity board in 2005. While various initiatives have been taken to modernise and upgrade the state’s power system, grid modernisation continues to […]
Rajasthan receives the highest solar irradiation in the country, along with high wind speeds. It also has plenty of wasteland to install solar and wind power plants. To its credit, the state has tapped this […]
We bring you an interview with Amitabh Kant, CEO, Niti Aayog from our 2017 archives Think tank NITI Aayog has set an ambitious target of 100 GW of clean energy by 2019-20 and wants financial […]
In 2016, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) issued a 1 GW tender under the competitive bidding mechanism. This brought a transformation in the wind segment, pushing tariffs to as low as Rs 3.46 […]
The Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY), the central government’s flagship programme aimed at achieving the financial turnaround of power distribution utilities, is making steady progress. Since its launch in November 2015, 26 states and the […]
India was ranked fifth in the world in 2013 in terms of installed solar power capacity. In 2014, the government announced an enhanced target of 100 GW of solar power capacity by 2022 and since […]
Given the significant role of discoms in the power sector, their finances have an impact on power producers as well, particularly in the renewable energy sector where project margins and returns on investment are largely […]
The Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA), in partnership with the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), organised the country’s largest wind energy conference, Windergy India 2017, in April, bringing the industry together to discuss the […]
The Indian renewable energy sector witnessed interesting developments during 2016. These included multiple regulatory changes, which are expected to have strong repercussions on the market by the end of the financial year. The wind segment […]
In October 2015, India unveiled its climate action plan or Intended Nationally Determined Contribution. The country has committed to source 40 per cent of its installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030, which is […]
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