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 […]
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 […]
Captive power plants (CPPs) are an important source of power supply for energy-intensive commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers. The key factors driving the development of CPPs include high industrial power tariffs, electricity supply disruptions from […]
In a key development, NTPC Limited has closed the transactions for consolidating its renewable energy portfolio into one entity, NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL). This move aligns with NTPC’s plans to transfer its entire renewable […]
Germany is rapidly gearing up for a major electricity policy revamp, impelled by the ongoing geopolitical circumstances and the need to secure its future national energy supply, besides achieving its climate goals. In early April […]
Decentralised power generation systems are units that generate electricity and consume all/part of it in situ. Industrial establishments such as textile mills, sugar refineries, cement factories, steel producers and petrochemical refineries tend to install decentralised […]
In 25 years, renewables plus storage will be the dominant generation source, believes Dr Ajay Mathur, director general, International Solar Alliance (ISA). While fossil fuel capacity will continue to serve as baseload, by 2030, the […]
By Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, Managing Director, Apraava Energy Development is meaningless unless it is inclusive and driven by a clearly defined purpose. As a developing country faced with the challenges of reviving economic growth and […]
Biogas is produced naturally through a process of anaerobic decomposition from waste/biomass sources such as agricultural residue, cattle dung, sugarcane press mud, municipal solid waste, sewage treatment plant waste and distillery spent wash, besides other […]
The pace of hydropower capacity addition in recent years has been rather slow, particularly in the north-eastern region, which has a significant untapped hydro potential. Central sector PSU North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO), […]
The absence of a hydropower policy that comprehensively addresses the woes of this segment has been one of the biggest areas of contention for the industry. As a result, growth in the segment has been […]
Owing to the accelerated nationwide thrust to renewables, the central and state grid infrastructure is in the process of a complete overhaul. As the country moves towards the concept of “one frequency, one grid”, upgradation […]
The share of renewable energy sources, primarily wind and solar, is poised to grow significantly in the Indian power system. The government has set a target of 175 GW of installed renewable capacity by 2022, […]
The grid-connected gas-based power generation capacity currently stands at 25,329 MW, accounting for about 8 per cent of the total power capacity in the country. However, the potential of gas-based power plants remains vastly untapped. […]
Electric power systems were traditionally designed for unidirectional flow of power. Also, as conventional fuels dominated the energy mix, there were fewer power supply variations. Therefore, critical equipment such as transformers and substations were designed […]
Despite having significant potential, hydropower development in India has been rather slow. Against an estimated potential of 148.7 GW, the installed capacity is only 44.48 GW (projects of 25 MW and above capacity) and projects […]
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