Propelled by economic growth, India’s electricity demand is growing by leaps and bounds. In October 2023, power demand recorded an increase of 21 per cent over the corresponding period of the previous year, while in […]
In a key development, the Ministry of Power (MoP) has notified the renewable purchase obligation (RPO) targets for designated consumers up to March 2030 in accordance with the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The move has […]
Smart electric vehicle (EV) charging, which adapts the charging cycle of EVs to both power system conditions and the needs of vehicle users, has the potential to flatten peak demand, fill load valleys and support […]
Japan’s electricity sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven primarily by the imperative to enhance interregional connections. The country’s goal is to meet its carbon neutrality targets by 2050 under the Green Growth Strategy. Japan […]
The US offshore wind (OSW) sector is poised to play an important role in achieving energy transition and improving power system resilience. The country aims to achieve 30 GW of OSW by 2030 and 110 […]
India’s key renewable-rich states, Gujarat and Rajasthan have recently floated new renewable energy policies. As of September 2023, Gujarat’s total installed renewable energy capacity reached 21,715.45 MW, comprising approximately 11,094.02 MW of wind power, 10,417.56 […]
The Ministry of Power has issued a draft notification on the renewable generation obligation (RGO), mandating an RGO in the range of 6 per cent to 10 per cent. The notification will supersede the earlier […]
Grid-scale energy storage solutions are increasingly gaining traction and need to grow significantly to support the rising renewable energy capacity in the country. There is an impetus from the government to mainstream energy storage solutions […]
Ireland is focused on achieving its climate and energy goals of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, with an interim target of reducing emissions by 51 per cent by 2030 compared to the 2018 emission levels. […]
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released extensive guidelines to forecast the energy demand in the medium and long terms from discoms, states and union territories. The guidelines aim to facilitate the realistic assessment of […]
In the run up to India-led G20 Leaders’ Summit 2023, the Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting (ETMM) concluded last month with a forward-looking outcome document that emphasises the acceleration of a just and equitable energy transition. […]
To enhance the financial stability of discoms and establish a sustainable framework for the power sector, the Ministry of Power (MoP) has recently amended Electricity Rules, 2005 and notified the Electricity (Second Amendment) Rules, 2023 […]
Saudi Arabia has a robust and extensive transmission network that serves as the backbone of its electricity infrastructure. It plays a critical role in ensuring reliable power supply and supporting the country’s economic growth. Saudi […]
The green hydrogen space in India has finally received a concrete plan for electrolyser manufacturing and green hydrogen production incentives. The Indian government had previously approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission with a budget of […]
On June 28, 2023, the Ministry of Power (MoP) issued the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2023, detailing several reforms aimed at facilitating power transmission and open access, and improving the financial viability of discoms. A […]
The policy and regulatory developments in the past couple of years demonstrate the government’s focus on integrating larger volumes of renewable energy sources and strengthening the distribution segment to improve end-user satisfaction. In line with […]
California, which is one of the leading states in the US for promoting energy transition, is marching swiftly towards achieving its 2045 goal of a carbon-free energy sector and an interim target of 60 per […]
Being a low-carbon source of electricity, nuclear power plays a significant role in decarbonising the power sector. Small modular reactors (SMRs) present opportunities for the application of nuclear power in power generation. Given their modular […]
The government has intensified its efforts and has implemented mea-sures to ensure that state-level bottlenecks do not hinder the growth of green open access markets. The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued a directive to […]
The waiver of interstate transmission system (ISTS) charges for transporting power from solar, wind and solar-wind hybrid projects has been a major driver for the success of renewable energy auctions and the discovery of affordable […]
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