Over the past decade, India has made significant advancements, emerging as the fourth largest electricity consumer and the third largest renewable energy producer in the world. Between 2013-14 and 2023-24, India’s peak electricity demand has […]
India’s goal of reaching 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 relies largely on solar power, which is expected to contribute more than half of this capacity. As of March 31, 2025, India has […]
California is accelerating efforts to achieve its clean energy goals of 100 per cent zero-carbon electricity by 2045, with interim targets of 60 per cent by 2030, 90 per cent by 2035 and 95 per […]
The Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), with a massive investment of Rs 3 trillion, has been a key reform initiative in the power distribution segment. After its launch in 2021, it has made steady progress […]
In a significant step towards strengthening the country’s renewable energy infrastructure, the Ministry of Power (MoP) has released new tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) guidelines for procuring storage capacity and stored energy from pumped storage projects […]
The power distribution sector in India is undergoing a transformative phase, with ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency, customer satisfaction and financial sustainability. Evaluating the sector’s performance, recently the Ministry of Power (MoP) released three important […]
As India moves forward with its first offshore wind projects, modernising grids and developing robust offshore transmission networks will be key to ensuring their successful integration. Offshore wind farms are typically located far from key […]
The European Union (EU) is at a crossroads vis-á-vis competitiveness, decarbonisation and security, with a clear need to act. High energy costs, fierce global competition and complex regulations have adversely impacted EU industries, which now […]
New transmission lines are crucial for India’s renewable energy expansion. One of the flagship projects driving transmission grid expansion is the green energy corridor (GEC) project. Structured under two phases, GECs have played a key […]
Union Budget 2025-26 introduces a number of reforms and initiatives aimed at bolstering key segments in the power sector such as nuclear power, solar power and clean technology manufacturing. It also focuses on power sector […]
India has set an ambitious target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. To accomplish this goal, the country must significantly expand its variable renewable energy capacity, including solar and wind power. […]
Hydropower is a vital component of India’s energy landscape, offering a renewable and dependable source of electricity. According to the Central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) Report on Optimal Generation Mix for 2029-30, India’s total power capacity […]
Vietnam’s electricity sector is at a crossroads. The sector plays a critical role in sustaining the growth momentum of the Vietnamese economy, which is one of the fastest in Asia. Electricity demand is estimated to […]
In recent years, multiple efforts have been initiated to address the financial health of discoms. Among these, regular tariff determination processes by regulators, the publishing of audited annual accounts, improvements in subsidy payment discipline by […]
India plans for nuclear energy to have a significant share in the country’s electricity mix by 2047. As a medium-term target, the aim is to triple nuclear power generation capacity by 2030, from the current […]
India’s e-mobility sector is set for substantial growth, propelled by the rising adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and the swift development of charging and battery swapping infrastructure. In the past few months, the Indian government […]
Solar energy has significantly transformed India’s power landscape, driven by falling costs, supportive policies and increased investments in technology and infrastructure. The country’s installed renewable energy capacity (including large hydro), according to the Ministry of […]
The investment requirements of European transmission system operators (TSOs) are growing rapidly since transmission is the key enabler of energy transition. The European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) estimates that an investment […]
One of the critical bottlenecks in meeting the ambitious clean energy goals is transmission infrastructure at the intra-state level. The central government as well as states have been investing heavily in infrastructure. Over the past […]
What is your perspective on the renewable energy segment’s growth outlook in India? India’s Renewable Energy Growth Outlook India’s renewable energy sector is rapidly expanding, with a 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030. […]
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