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Renewables

Shift in Power: Plan to replace thermal energy with renewables

July 15, 2022

To meet India’s goal of decarbonisation and achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based capacity by 2030, in a recent letter, the Ministry of Power (MoP) issued a year-wise trajectory for replacing nearly 58 BUs of […]

Renewables

Clean Potential: Solar segment attracts global interest amidst Covid and other challenges

August 11, 2020

Solar power is the fastest growing segment in the Indian power sector. The country’s solar power capacity has grown from a meagre 6,763 MW to 34,628 MW in a span of just five years between […]

Renewables

Subdued Growth: Wind segment witnessing sluggish capacity addition

August 10, 2020

The wind power segment is facing subdued capacity addition, primarily owing to transmission and land issues, which have severely constrained the wind power ecosystem. Uncertainties regarding the sanctity of contracts and the issue of non-payment […]

Renewables

Policy Positive: Encouraging outlook for hydro, despite many challenges

August 9, 2020

Hydropower, given its role in imparting flexibility to the system and balancing the load, is likely to play a key role in the coming years, espially with greater integration of variable renewable energy such as […]

Renewables

Growing Interest: Biopower gains traction as a clean energy alternative

August 8, 2020

Bioenergy has been gaining traction as a viable energy alternative primarily because it is sourced from relatively cleaner and replenishable biomass sources, and on the back of several policy and regulatory support initiatives from the […]

Renewables

Renewable Energy Installations: State-wise progress

August 7, 2020

 

Renewables

Alternative Route: Renewable off-grid solutions gain traction

May 5, 2018

With the 100 per cent village electrification target now complete, the government is now working proactively to ensure that the 31 million unelectrified households get connected. However, connecting remote areas to the grid is expensive […]

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Renewables

Getting More Efficient: Technology trends in the renewable energy segment

May 5, 2018

The past few years in the energy domain have been characterised by a changing energy mix and the emergence of new and efficient technologies. A key factor driving these trends has been the expanding renewable […]

Renewables

Bleak Times: Policy issues and lack of investor interest impact the SHP segment

May 5, 2018

Small-hydro power (SHP) projects tap the energy in flowing water to generate power. The key advantage of SHP systems is their ability to gel with their immediate surroundings and ensure minimal environmental impact unlike large […]

Renewables

Subdued Growth: Shift to competitive bidding leads to lower wind capacity addition

May 5, 2018

In 2017-18, the wind power segment witnessed a transition in the tariff regime from feed-in tariffs (FiTs) to the competitive bidding route, leading to a temporary slowdown in capacity addition during the year. However, the […]

Renewables

Sunshine Sector: Solar takes the lead in capacity additions

May 5, 2018

Solar is undoubtedly the fastest growing segment in the power sector today. The installed solar capacity base has reached 21.6 GW at present from merely 1.7 GW in 2011-12, registering an impressive compound annual growth […]

Renewables

Rise in Renewables: Solar capacity addition outshines wind in 2017-18

May 5, 2018

The renewable energy sector has seen remarkable developments over the past few years, driven by the government’s efforts to create a conducive policy and regulatory environment. The sector has been further aided by a sharp […]

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