Indian Railways (IR) operates the world’s fourth largest rail network spread over 66,500 route km. The system runs nearly 19,000 trains every day, carries 24 million passengers per day, and transports more than 1.1 billion […]
In the series of web portals and mobile apps being launched by the government to promote transparency and efficiency in the power sector, the MERIT (Merit Order Despatch of Electricity for Rejuvenation of Income and […]
Telangana’s installed renewable energy capacity as of May 2017 stood at 1.54 GW, accounting for nearly 13.4 per cent of the total installed capacity. The government has been making concerted efforts to augment capacity, especially […]
Renewable energy has experienced tremendous growth in the past one year, with its cumulative installed capacity surpassing that of hydroelectric power. As of March 2017, the country’s total renewable energy capacity stood at around 52 […]
In light of the huge renewable capacity addition planned in the country, peaking power is emerging as the centrepiece of discussions in the sector. The intermittent and unpredictable nature of renewables makes it challenging to […]
Lack of access to finance has been a long-standing hurdle in the path of renewable energy growth. Where capital has been available, the terms have often been unfavourable for long-term sustainability. However, with a growing […]
The idea of introducing ancillary services in the country was first mooted by Power Systems Operations Corporation (POSOCO) way back in June 2010. After several iterations and consultations among the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), […]
With the increasing share of renewable energy in total generation arises the need to optimise generation and maintain grid reliability. One of the solutions for addressing the challenges of large-scale renewable integration and enabling enhanced […]
The amount of generation from renewable energy-based sources has increased considerably over the years. It is expected to increase further in the coming years in line with the sustainable development goals that aim to provide […]
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