Programme Manager, Renewable Energy, Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi
PM-JANMAN for tribal electrification: Beacon of hope or mirage?
Initiative focuses on 11 critical interventions across nine ministries
Unlocking power of pumped storage hydropower: A sustainable energy solution
Shot in the arm to projects after attendance of Union Minister of Power at an event for PSH
MNRE’s new policy framework recognises distributed renewable energy as solution for uplifting rural economy
End-user and corporate financing would be essential for the DRE industry to scale up
Decentralised renewable energy solutions offer great promises for healthcare facilities
Governments, developers should prioritise electrification of health facilities
How the renewable energy ministry’s new order will impact India’s solar energy target
The order will be effective from April 10, 2021
Offshore wind energy: India set to harness coastal breezes
Eight zones off the coasts of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu have been identified as potential offshore wind energy zones
India faces stiff challenge with management of 187,200 tonnes of solar PV waste
The government should allocate dedicated funding for solar panel and cell recycling under the Atmanirbhar initiative
Africa’s ambitious journey towards renewable energy – the ifs & buts
Sub-Saharan African countries have weak regulatory environments for RE growth as most of these policies are either very technology-specific or in …
Innovative finance mechanisms can scale up clean cooking
Developing countries should integrate clean cooking into their Nationally Determined Contributions to address climate change
Recycling solar panels needs boost from Indian policymakers
Only around 10% of photovoltaic waste gets recylced globally while the rest ends up in landfills
India’s wind energy sector struggles despite SECI’s oversubscribed bids
Surge in commodity prices, supply chain disruptions, increase in tax rates, legacy challenges key reasons
Europe hypocrisy: Amid shift to coal, what about climate goals?
Europe is buying coal, firing up plants amid Russian sanctions to meet electricity demand pushed up by heatwaves
Electric vehicles have a dark side too: Blood batteries and child labour
The Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country that is among the poorest on the planet, is paying a heavy price for the global green energy …
Mumbai Climate Action Plan aims to remove carbon emissions by 2050. Can it be done?
The solution lies in switching to renewables like solar and wind. Solar alone can potentially generate 1,724 MW of electricity, enough to meet …
Is the Union Budget 2022-23 renewable energy friendly?
The budgetary allocations may have indirect impacts on RE from capital goods lists of customs exemptions
Union Budget 2022-23: Where does renewable energy fit in this year?
The government will likely put in place strategies to bring India closer to its green energy target and equitable energy access
Rooftop solar: Why India is now considered to be a laggard globally
Rooftop solar in India needs easy financing, unrestricted net metering, and an easy regulatory process to make it attractive to developers …
Energy consumption, related emissions expected to increase through 2050: IEA
Net Zero is within reach as renewables, electric vehicles, efficiency and other technologies progress. Innovation and international collaboration …
Energy crisis: Expensive, unreliable source of electricity, coal in spotlight
The power sector has begun to recognise coal as a ‘zombie fuel’
It is time to move on to next phase of power reforms
Generating companies owe Rs 23,000 crore to coal firms. This is due to the inability of DISCOMs to pay GENCOs on time
Renewable Energy Certificates: How new amendments provide safety net to renewable power developers
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, India’s apex power sector regulator, will monitor to ensure that no RECs are hoarded
Rooftop solar generation: Why Delhi government schools fare better than others
Delhi government has set up rooftop solar in its 150 schools; similar projects in Rajasthan and Haryana are yet to take off
Renewable energy integration in India: Ways to maximise solar, wind power system
India’s renewable-rich states have a higher share of variable renewable energy than most countries. As a result, many are already facing …
Rooftop solar energy: Revised net metering cap in the new draft electricity rules means good news
The bidirection meter that will calculate the final bill after net metering should be a smart prepayment meter
Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2021: How it can play out
The Bill is a rehashed version of one the central government has been trying to pass in Parliament since 2014