Shift in Power
Plan to replace thermal energy with renewables
To meet India’s goal of decarbonisation and achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based capacity by 2030, in […]
Renewables
Shift in Power
Clean Potential
Solar segment attracts global interest amidst Covid and other challenges
Solar power is the fastest growing segment in the Indian power sector. The country’s solar power capacity […]
Subdued Growth
Wind segment witnessing sluggish capacity addition
The wind power segment is facing subdued capacity addition, primarily owing to transmission and land issues, which […]
Policy Positive
Encouraging outlook for hydro, despite many challenges
Hydropower, given its role in imparting flexibility to the system and balancing the load, is likely to […]
Growing Interest
Biopower gains traction as a clean energy alternative
Bioenergy has been gaining traction as a viable energy alternative primarily because it is sourced from relatively […]
Alternative Route
Renewable off-grid solutions gain traction
With the 100 per cent village electrification target now complete, the government is now working proactively to […]
Getting More Efficient
Technology trends in the renewable energy segment
The past few years in the energy domain have been characterised by a changing energy mix and […]
Bleak Times
Policy issues and lack of investor interest impact the SHP segment
Small-hydro power (SHP) projects tap the energy in flowing water to generate power. The key advantage of […]
Subdued Growth
Shift to competitive bidding leads to lower wind capacity addition
In 2017-18, the wind power segment witnessed a transition in the tariff regime from feed-in tariffs (FiTs) […]
Sunshine Sector
Solar takes the lead in capacity additions
Solar is undoubtedly the fastest growing segment in the power sector today. The installed solar capacity base […]
Rise in Renewables
Solar capacity addition outshines wind in 2017-18
The renewable energy sector has seen remarkable developments over the past few years, driven by the government’s […]