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

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  

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

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

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

Distributed renewable energy : How to make it work for India

DRE projects have greater scalability and offer substantive co-benefits; they need a more favourable regulatory and policy environment 

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 crisis: Expensive, unreliable source of electricity, coal in spotlight

The power sector has begun to recognise coal as a ‘zombie fuel’ 

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 …

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 …

Switching to renewables will save cost for operators while saving the environment : Study

Around 162 GW or 62% of total renewable power capacity added last year had lower costs than the cheapest new fossil fuel option.  

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 …

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

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’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

Union Budget 2024-25: Why India’s rooftop solar plan fails to spark interest

Complex and time-consuming installation process is exacerbated by bureaucratic delays and a lack of awareness among potential beneficiaries