Plugging in Renewables
New realities and challenges
The government’s continued focus on solar and wind capacity addition has led to a remarkable increase in […]
Renewables
Plugging in Renewables
Priority Sector Lending
Access to finance continues to be a bone of contention for the renewable/decentralised energy sector in India. […]
Access to Energy
Microgrids offer a promising solution
Microgrids or local energy grids with distributed generation sources, typically renewables, with control capabilities can provide a […]
Microgrid Benefits
Expanding electrification and providing grid support
Microgrids can help provide electricity even in the most inaccessible areas, supporting the grid during peak load […]
Renewables for Microgrids
A sustainable approach to connecting remote communities
The renewable energy sector has made significant strides over the past few years and this growth momentum […]
Powering Communities
Global deployments of microgrids
There has been a long-standing debate in the power sector regarding the deployment of measures to improve […]
Benchmark Tariff
Wind bids stabilise at the sub-Rs 2.50 level
Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) latest wind project auction of 2,000 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected […]
Combating Climate Change
In December 2015, 195 countries made history when they agreed to the world’s most ambitious pact to […]
Growth in Renewables
New trends, key drivers and future outlook
The renewable energy segment presents an attractive investment opportunity in the power sector with record capacity additions, […]
Attractive Alternative
High grid tariffs drive commercial and industrial users towards rooftop solar
The rooftop solar segment grew by 81 per cent in 2016-17 over 2015-16. As opposed to other […]
Rise in Renewables
Low tariffs, high additions drive growth
The renewable energy sector has grown significantly over the past year on the back of multiple regulatory […]
Growth Impact
Grid integration in a 100S-60W scenario
The share of renewable energy sources, primarily wind and solar, is poised to grow significantly in the […]
Making a Mark
Renewables disrupt power sector dynamics
In line with the government’s aim to increase the share of green power in the country’s energy […]
REC Market Update
Uncertainty continues even as stocks pile up
In an attempt to address the issue of the pile-up of renewable energy certificates (RECs) and introduce […]
Technology Innovations
Recent advances make renewables more competitive
Over the past few decades, technological advancements, along with finance and business model innovations, have led to […]
Need to Scale Up
Off-grid segment yet to reach the desired growth level
Off-grid renewable energy systems are increasingly being viewed as a means to provide sustainable and cheap electricity […]
Hope for SHP
Recent policy proposals could revive interest in the segment
The small-hydro power (SHP) industry has experienced limited growth over the past one year, but a strong […]
Strong Tailwinds
Falling tariffs and capacity growth augur well for segment
Wind power development in the country started in 1986, with the setting up of the first wind […]
Tariffs Plunge
Solar segment sets new benchmarks
The Indian solar market has come a long way since 2009-10 when it began with the installation […]