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Big Moves: Renewable energy policy developments in Tamil Nadu

December 2, 2024

Tamil Nadu has been a major player and perhaps one of the first movers in India’s renewable energy space, having initiated wind power development back in the 1980s. The state’s growth since then has been […]

Interview with Ghanshyam Prasad: “We are adapting to new dynamics within the electricity grid”

November 5, 2024

In a recent interview with Indian Infrastructure, Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority (CEA), shared his views on the state of the power sector, the challenges in the ongoing energy transition, the country’s net zero […]

Solar Shines: Progress, policies and project updates

November 4, 2024

The solar power space is growing at a rapid pace, witnessing the highest capacity additions amongst all renewable energy as well as conventional sources. Already, 5 GW of total solar power capacity has been installed […]

Clean Power Priority: Union Budget 2024-25 focuses on energy security and green energy transition

October 7, 2024

The Union Budget 2024-25 focuses on enhancing energy security and advancing the country’s energy transition goals. It demonstrates a commitment to promoting cleaner and affordable power generation from conventional sources of power, while significantly expanding […]

Decarbonisation Roadmap: Strategies for India’s heavy industries and MSMEs

October 7, 2024

As India continues its rapid economic development, the challenge of balancing industrial growth with environmental responsibility has become increasingly important. The country’s manufacturing and heavy industries, while crucial for economic progress, are also significant contributors […]

Green Energy Priority: Big push to renewable

September 19, 2024

India’s renewable energy sector is undergoing a dynamic change, driven by ambitious government policies and significant investments across various segments. In addition, several segments that were earlier considered underdeveloped, such as distributed solar, offshore wind, […]

Building Energy Security: Sector focuses on expansion, modernisation and diversification

September 19, 2024

The Indian power sector has witnessed significant growth and diversification, with a focus on increasing capacity from renewable sources while maintaining a balance with conventional energy sources such as coal and lignite. The country’s peak […]

Views of Pankaj Agarwal: “Smart meters should become central to the sector’s strategy”

September 18, 2024

At a recent industry event, Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Power (MoP), highlighted the progress in the power sector, and the resilience of its transmission and generation systems. He also discussed the need to address […]

Views of Pralhad Joshi: “We aim to position India as a global green hydrogen hub”

September 18, 2024

It has been an interesting year for the renewables sector, with landmark policy interventions targeted at a systemic transition to clean energy across all sections of society – from agriculture to residences and corporates. Moreover, […]

Renewables Gain Ground: Accelerating the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy

September 18, 2024

With India moving towards achieving its target of 500 MW of non-fossil-fuel-based power capacity, there have been a host of policy interventions in the renewables space across different segments and catering to different consumers. Thus, […]

Balanced Approach: Measures to create a sustainable and efficient power sector

September 18, 2024

The Indian power sector has seen significant developments over the past year, marked by notable progress and strategic milestones across the value chain. Peak power demand has been effectively managed, renewable energy capacity has increased […]

India’s power demand has been growing rapidly, keeping pace with economic activity and industrial growth, as well as for meeting its energy needs in the prevailing heatwave. On May 30, 2024, the country met the […]

Ocean of Opportunity: Policy initiatives to harness the potential of offshore wind

July 25, 2024

With a long coastline and numerous high potential wind sites, India has huge opportunities to set up offshore wind projects. However, this segment remains largely untapped, with no offshore wind project having been set up. […]

Energy Transition: Renewables lead in capacity addition

June 27, 2024

The country’s power generation segment is witnessing a major shift, with renewables replacing thermal power in the installed capacity mix at a fast pace. During 2023-24, 18,562 MW of renewable energy has been added, whereas […]

Transmission Transformation: Building a robust network to meet India’s energy ambitions

June 27, 2024

India’s transmission sector has achieved remarkable progress over the years, evolving from a fragmented network into a cohesive and interconnected grid. The segment has seen advancements in the form of both expanding physical infrastructure and […]

Improving Distribution: Efforts to strengthen the network and enhance discom performance

June 27, 2024

A robust power distribution system is crucial for achieving the country’s ambitious renewable energy goals and meeting the growing power demand. The operational and financial performance of discoms remains an area of concern although there […]

Trading Trends: Regulatory reforms and market coupling to transform the power market

June 27, 2024

Several policy and regulatory reforms are currently under way in the power trading segment to deepen and strengthen the power markets. Notably, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued a staff paper on market […]

Uptick in Tenders: Financial year ends with a slew of successful renewable energy auctions

June 27, 2024

A transparent competitive bidding mechanism has been critical in driving India’s renewable energy growth and attracting large investments in this sector. With 144 GW of installed renewable energy capacity, the country has a long road […]