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), has issued a draft renewable consumption obligation (RCO) notification […]
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 such as battery energy storage systems (BESSs) and pumped […]
India’s compressed biogas (CBG) sector is gaining traction, backed by abundant biomass availability, supportive policy interventions, the need for sustainable waste management and a growing emphasis on domestic energy security. The sector is seen as […]
Peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading is an innovative concept that allows individuals and companies to buy and sell electricity directly with one another. Peers are electricity users and prosumers connected through electricity infrastructure. These participants may […]
The growing momentum toward automation in power plants is being driven by rapid technological advancements, increasing financial viability and the need to optimise and enhance power generation efficiency. India has been witnessing a steady increase […]
India’s electricity demand is expanding with the rising urbanisation, digitalisation and increasing electrification of industries as well as transport, leading to the need for power infrastructure augmentation across all verticals – generation, transmission and distribution. […]
Virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) are an important tool for accelerating renewable energy adoption, driving the decarbonisation of commercial and industrial operations, and supporting organisations in achieving their renewable energy goals. They are particularly relevant […]
In an interview with Power Line, Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, spoke about his key priorities, the achievements of the Indian renewable energy sector, […]
At the 22nd Annual Conference on Hydropower, Raj Kumar Chaudhary, Chairman and Managing Director, NHPC and SJVN Limited, highlighted the crucial role of hydropower in India’s energy transition. He emphasised the sector’s untapped potential, ongoing […]
By Dr Sapan Thapar, Associate Professor, and Dr Gopal Sarangi, Associate Professor, TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi Incentives, subsidies and other forms of support are being provided by both the central as well […]
Saurabh Kumar, Vice President, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, India’s power sector faces its own formidable challenge – an unprecedented surge […]
India has set a target to increase the share of gas in energy consumption from the current 7 per cent to 15 per cent by 2030. Compressed biogas (CBG), as a domestic renewable energy resource, […]
In the Union Budget 2024-25, the finance minister announced measures to boost energy security, including partnerships with the private sector on Bharat small modular reactors and Bharat small reactors. The “Energy Transition Pathways” policy will […]
India is emerging as a key player in the global green hydrogen economy, recognising hydrogen’s potential as a versatile and clean fuel essential for achieving decarbonisation targets. Its versatility positions it as a potential game […]
India’s hydropower sector, crucial for providing reliable and flexible power, has an installed capacity of 46,928 MW as of June 2024, accounting for 10.6 per cent of the total capacity. Despite a potential of 145,320 […]
It is essential to recognise that while enhancing renewable sources is crucial, thermal energy remains necessary to support the country’s growing power demand and maintain a stable and secure grid. As of April 2024, coal […]
The Union Budget 2024-25 focuses on enhancing energy security and advancing the country’s energy transition goals. It demonstrates a commitment to promoting cleaner and affordable power generation from conventional sources of power, while significantly expanding […]
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