Power banking restrictions will curb open-access solar
A new report analyzes the current status of banking provisions across solar and wind energy rich states in India, along with the implications of these restrictive provisions upon the renewables sector.
Draft of National Green Hydrogen Mission under inter-ministerial consultations
The mission envisages commercial production of green hydrogen production in the nation from the financial year 2025-26 onwards.
How round-the-clock renewables point to optimum use of energy generation and infrastructure
Amid the troubles of the coal-dominated grid, variable renewable energy has a place in ensuring reliable supply
NSEFI writes to law minister on solar tariff renegotiation in Punjab
The industry body wrote the State’s new bill to redetermine solar tariffs will render the already operating projects unviable and power producers will find it difficult to repay their loans. It sought the law minister’s intervention in highlighting their concerns to the President with whom the Bill is presently pending approval.
The case for agrivoltaics in India
Given 60% of India’s land area is farmed, agrivoltaics (pairing solar with farming) holds special promise for the nation to accelerate its transition to clean energy. However, the roll-out of agrivoltaics in India cannot proceed without addressing the various policy and regulatory challenges.
The outlook for residential rooftop solar in India
After stagnant annual growth for a couple of years, the rooftop PV market is showing signs of improvement with the usual obstacles no longer so daunting.
Central Electronics Limited tenders 95 MW of solar sites in Maharashtra
The successful contractor will install the arrays in blocks of 2-10 MW and will carry out all stages of installation, from site surveys through to 12 years’ operation and maintenance.
Round-the-clock tenders can help India meet demand for firm renewable power
A report has stated the renewable-plus-fossil fuel model is the best short term option to meet the assured supply conditions in the Solar Energy Corporation of India’s round-the-clock power tenders. Further out, as the cost of batteries decline, that technology is likely to become the most viable option for providing critical, non-intermittent power.
Up to code for decarbonization
The International Energy Agency predicts that India will record the world’s fastest growth in energy consumption from buildings through 2040. The energy demand could create a big market for solar installers and equipment providers, particularly in the commercial and industrial sector. While building codes now include provisions for renewable energy integration, effective implementation will be key to ensuring compliance.
Power ministry allows bundling of renewable to replace thermal power under existing PPAs
The gains from the bundling of cheaper renewable energy with high-cost thermal will be shared between the generator and distribution companies on a 50:50 basis.
