People We Have Profiled
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People We Have Profiled
Green Hydrogen Promise
Set to be a game changer in decarbonising the economy
As countries step up their decarbonisation efforts to mitigate climate change, green hydrogen has emerged as a […]
Performance Review
Over 50 per cent of discoms register a decline in their annual ratings
In July 2021, the ninth annual integrated rating for state power distribution utilities was released by the […]
Coal Play
Commercial mining auction Tranche 2 elicits a tepid response
The second tranche of the coal mining auction held in August 2021, under the commercial coal mining […]
Hybrid Hope
MNRE amends the guidelines for wind-solar hybrid power procurement
Renewable energy projects often witness variability in power generation and grid stability. It has been established that […]
Development Plans
Mexico’s PRODESEN 2021-35 sets the agenda for sector growth
Mexico’s Secretaría de Energía (SENER) or the Ministry of Energy recently published the Programa de Desarrollo del […]
Fiscal Impetus
CCEA approves Rs 3.04 trillion revamped distribution sector scheme
The Indian power distribution sector, which is viewed as the weakest link in the power value chain, […]
Power Drive
Incentives to spur EV uptake
The central government has set a goal to ensure that 30 per cent of new vehicle sales […]
Creating a Balance
A mix of options needed for sustainable renewable energy integration
As India moves forward on its renewable energy journey, developing a robust grid network that can accommodate […]
Clean Alternatives
China’s power sector moves towards green energy
China’s energy sector is undergoing a sea change. In a span of five years (2015-20), the renewable […]
Creating a Vibrant Market
MoP paper on MBED seeks to route all power procurement through the exchanges
The Indian electricity market is gearing up to take its next big step. This will be brought […]
Cost Control
FoR recommends key measures to reduce tariffs
Distribution utilities across the country strive to provide electricity to consumers at affordable tariffs but are often […]
Incentive for Growth
MNRE issues PLI guidelines for solar module manufacturing
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued guidelines for the implementation of the production-linked […]
Green Energy Foray
Saudi Arabia emerges as a renewable energy frontrunner in the Middle East
The largest Middle Eastern country – Saudi Arabia – is ranked as the second major oil producer […]
Planning for the Future
Will the draft NEP, 2021 succeed in bridging the gaps in the system?
In April 2021, the Ministry of Power (MoP) released the draft National Electricity Policy (NEP), 2021, in […]
Private Play
MoP recommends adoption of TBCB for intra-state transmission projects
It has been over a decade since tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) in transmission was introduced. So far, […]
Green Stimulus
Need to promote a clean energy-driven economic recovery
The entire world is still in the grip of Covid-19, which has raged on for more than […]
Electrifying Mozambique
EDM earmarks $1.2 billion to expand electricity access in country
The Southern African country of Mozambique is home to around 31 million people, of which only a […]
Evolution of System Operations
A journey of growth, reforms and POSOCO's emergence as an independent entity
The evolution of system operations in the country, particularly at the central and the regional level, has […]
Rural Outreach
Gram UJALA to provide affordable LED bulbs in villages financed by carbon credits
The government recently launched the Gram Unnat Jyoti by Affordable Lighting for All (UJALA) programme, – an […]