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Growing Policy Momentum: Key developments in the green hydrogen space

June 27, 2024

The green hydrogen and green ammonia market in India has witnessed significant policy developments since the launch of the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). The high level of industry enthusiasm makes the sector even more […]

Key Statistics: Generation and capacity addition

June 27, 2024

The year 2023-24 saw a capacity addition of 25,367 MW, higher than the 16,854 MW in 2022-23. In 2023-24, renewable capacity addition stood at 18,485 MW, thermal at 5,404 MW, nuclear at 1,400 MW and […]

Key Statistics: PLF and installed capacity

June 27, 2024

The national plant load factor (PLF) increased from 64.2 per cent in 2022-23 to 69.1 per cent in 2023-24. For the central, state and private sectors, the PLF stood 75.1 per cent, 64.7 per cent […]

Creating Circularity: Taking stock of the CBG market in India

May 30, 2024

India has set a target to increase the share of gas in energy consumption from the current 7 per cent to 15 per cent by 2030. According to the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell, the […]

Roadmap to Net Zero: Key insights from IIM’s energy transition report

May 29, 2024

India’s myriad climate change mitigation initiatives are aimed at achieving the goal of net-zero emissions by 2070. A report titled, “Synchronising energy transitions toward possible Net Zero for India: Affordable and clean energy for all”, […]

Impetus to Rooftop Solar: Government launches the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

May 2, 2024

The government has launched a landmark scheme for the rooftop solar segment – PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The scheme, with a total outlay of Rs 750 billion until 2025-26, aims to provide free electricity […]

Interview with Kishor Nair: “The renewables industry has a trillion-dollar investment opportunity”

May 2, 2024

Renewable energy IPPs are at the forefront of India’s energy transition. One such IPP is Avaada Energy, the renewable energy arm of the Avaada Group which has diversified its business from solar and wind project […]

Missed Targets: Low RPO compliance calls for a policy relook

April 25, 2024

Mandating the purchase of renewable energy has been a key policy tool aimed at increasing its uptake. As per the Tariff Policy, 2016, it was decided that the Ministry of Power, in consultation with the […]

Building a Resilient Network: Draft NEP 2023 outlines the perspective transmission plan

March 15, 2024

India’s transmission network is growing rapidly to support the increasing power demand and the expanding power generation capacity in the country. Recently, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) released a key transmission planning study – the […]

Transition Time: Navigating the shift from standalone renewables to RTC renewables

February 15, 2024

One of the key trends in India’s renewable energy sector is the rise of round-the-clock (RTC) renewable energy as a key energy source, on par with thermal, hydro and nuclear power, for meeting baseload requirements. […]

Picking Up Pace: Smart metering efforts gain momentum

February 15, 2024

India’s smart metering market is on the cusp of exponential growth. Following the success of various pilot projects across the country and positive outcomes for stakeholders, the pace of smart meter awards and installation is […]

Expanding Usage: Pumping solutions find diverse applications across infrastructure sectors

January 31, 2024

The Indian pump industry is poised to become a robust market with diverse applications across various infrastructure sectors. There is a growing focus on manufacturing higher quality and energy-efficient pumps through innovations and integration with […]

Steady Growth: Pump market trends and key drivers

January 30, 2024

The Indian pump sector has been growing over the past few years due to several factors, including growing urbanisation, declining groundwater levels and various initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure. Pumps are considered essential equipment in […]

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Growing Policy Momentum: Key developments in the green hydrogen space

Key Statistics: Generation and capacity addition

Key Statistics: PLF and installed capacity

Creating Circularity: Taking stock of the CBG market in India

Roadmap to Net Zero: Key insights from IIM’s energy transition report

Impetus to Rooftop Solar: Government launches the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

Interview with Kishor Nair: “The renewables industry has a trillion-dollar investment opportunity”

Missed Targets: Low RPO compliance calls for a policy relook

Building a Resilient Network: Draft NEP 2023 outlines the perspective transmission plan

Transition Time: Navigating the shift from standalone renewables to RTC renewables

Picking Up Pace: Smart metering efforts gain momentum

Expanding Usage: Pumping solutions find diverse applications across infrastructure sectors

Steady Growth: Pump market trends and key drivers

Growth Surge: Tender and tariff trends

COP28 Takeaways: Global Stocktake outlines strategies to close implementation gaps by 2030

Demand Surge: Plans and strategies to meet growing power needs

Storage Imperative: Key to India’s green energy transition

Interview with Ghanshyam Prasad: “Our current focus is on distribution”

A Just Transition: G20 energy ministers outline the way forward

Power Strides: Sector witnesses a renewables-led transformation