Green energy ministry prods RBI to push for investments

MNRE wants banks to eliminate the Rs 15 crore lending limits set on RE projects and further isolate the sector from its conventional …

India, France to partner in solar alliance

The International Solar Alliance aims to deploy 1,000 GW of solar installations globally by 2030, for which it projects the need for US $1 …

Saubhagya scheme: In pursuit of 100% electrification

The scheme fails to incentivise DISCOMS to provide uninterrupted quality services

Cochin Airport: Powered by the sun

A host of factors contributed to Cochin Airport becoming fully solar powered and now, other airports in India are taking cue and following suit

India's 40 GW solar rooftop target for 2022: A Kerala case study

Despite interest and potential in the state, the target remains a tall order

Government spots constraints on renewable energy projects

Land constraints, insufficient transmission facility and Discom defaults on payments are the leading impediments

National Smart Grid Mission is stumbling only a few paces from the starting line

As the experience of a pilot project in Puducherry shows, the concept of a smart grid is rich, complex, and confusing

Renewable energy tariffs in Andhra need adjustment but changing prices can be risky

The renegotiation of renewable energy power purchase agreements may sink the bustling green power industry in India

Wind industry must brace the headwinds to stay relevant

Despite its many challenges, wind energy in India has a lot to gain from its experience and its large manufacturing base

Taxing Renewable Energy Certificates — Yay or Nay?

Green power firms want GST on RECs removed. How justified is it?

Offshore wind: The sleeping giant has been stirred

The sector is hoping for a new lease of life with the draft offshore wind energy lease rules 

Overcoming India’s clean cooking challenge

The recently published 'Roadmap to Access to Clean Cooking Energy in India', which aims to provide direction to India's transition to energy-…

Is 100% electrification another myth before polls?

As with most govt schemes, real efficacy of Saubhagya scheme remains unclear & there is reason to question  if the real goal of power …

Can India ensure smooth sail for corporate buyout of renewable energy?

The Centre needs to facilitate, standardise the corporate buyout of renewable energy projects and simultaneously ensure security, stability of …

Chandigarh holds on to the dream of becoming a solar city

Of the 7,000 households identified as potential candidates in Chandigarh, 1,500 have commissioned their SRTs. And another 5,000 odd households …