Whether progress towards the 175 GW renewable energy target is on track or not has been the main thrust of key discussions in the power sector in recent years. However, the renewable energy segment has […]
The renewable energy sector has grown significantly over the past year on the back of multiple regulatory changes, capacity additions and declining tariffs. As of July 2017, the total renewable energy capacity was 58.9 GW, […]
A strong regulatory framework is the key to attracting and retaining investment in a state. In Telangana, the Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission (TSERC) plays a crucial role in making the regulatory framework conducive to […]
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 […]
US-based solar module manufacturer First Solar entered the Indian market in 2010 and has since become one of the largest thin-film suppliers in the market. Excerpts from a recent interview with Sujoy Ghosh, country head, […]
Over the past few decades, technological advancements, along with finance and business model innovations, have led to notable cost and performance improvements in some renewable energy segments, particularly wind and solar photovoltaic (PV). These have […]
The Indian solar market has come a long way since 2009-10 when it began with the installation of modest capacity of around 10 MW. The segment has grown rapidly over the years to reach the […]
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 […]
PFC sanctions Rs 91.28 billion loan to Tamil Nadu utilities The Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has sanctioned a loan of Rs 91.28 billion to provide financial assistance to power utilities in Tamil Nadu. The company […]
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