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End of ISTS waiver to push up RE tariffs ~Rs 1.5 per unit
The government’s decision to remove the waiver of Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) charges for renewable energy (RE) generation projects will push up the costs for developers and consumers. The...
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Shining through the roof
Sharper policy focus has placed the rooftop solar segment in a sweet spot as India works towards meeting clean energy targets and bring down power costs. In February this year, the government enhanced...
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RE on growth path despite hiccups
The renewable energy sector has seen project momentum and grown by leaps and bounds over the past decade. The installed base of renewable energy (excluding hydro) has grown at a CAGR of 15% between...
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A balancing act on PPA tenure, flexibility and tariffs
The Ministry of Power has proposed amendments to its guidelines for tariff-based competitive bidding with an aim to streamline procurement of power from renewable energy (RE) projects. These include...
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Competitive landscape evolves as RE sector grows
The renewable energy (RE) sector has seen the emergence of a hierarchy among players over the years, with those consistently participating in allocations leading the pack. The initial decade of the...
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COP 29 disappoints on climate finance and action
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) at Baku, Azerbaijan, concluded on November 22, 2024, on a disappointing note as countries failed to take decisive action to address the escalating climate...
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Domestic protection for the solar value chain comes at a cost
India’s ambitious renewable energy targets have sparked a crucial debate about the role of import duties in promoting domestic manufacturing while ensuring affordability. The government’s efforts to...
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After ALMM tag, timely solar cell capacity commissioning crucial
Timely commissioning of the solar cell manufacturing projects announced so far will be crucial to ensure there is adequate capacity to meet demand in years to come. For while the announcements suggest...
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2024: Scaling new heights
India’s solar and wind energy sector demonstrated remarkable growth in 2024, fueled by government support, declining technology costs, and increased investor confidence. Record capacity addition:...
View ArticleRobust RE capacity addition to continue in 2025
The domestic renewable energy sector is poised to sustain its growth momentum in 2025, driven by both utility-scale procurement and commercial and industrial (C&I) sector demand. In 2024, capacity...
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Green energy open access trips in Karnataka
The market for green energy open access has hit a speed breaker with the Karnataka High Court recently striking down the Green Energy Open Access Rules, 2022, and the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory...
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Navigating the US-led energy reset
The US government’s recent decisions to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement and relax regulations on production and use of fossil fuels have added a new layer of complexity to the evolving...
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Budget 2025-26: A decisive push towards energy security and clean energy
The Union Budget 2025-26 underscores the government’s commitment to promote renewable energy and domestic manufacturing capacity in the clean energy sector, thereby continuing to undergird a...
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BEE rules give shape and direction to India’s carbon market
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has released a detailed guide outlining acceptable project structures for the offset mechanism within the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS). This scheme applies...
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Powering rooftop solar
Building on the success of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, the government has issued guidelines to further promote rooftop solar (RTS) installations under the renewable energy service company...
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Storage to become a standard feature in solar projects
The recent recommendation of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) that all renewable energy implementing agencies and state utilities incorporate at least two-hour co-located energy storage systems...
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Raising the bar in solar PV modules
The solar photovoltaic (PV) module market is at a critical juncture as technology obsolescence accelerates across industries. Since 2017, the market has been dominated by passivated emitter and rear...
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Commissioning delays impacting India’s RE expansion
Project delays are hampering India’s progress towards its ambitious target of generating 500 GW electricity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030. A report by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) on...
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Sluggish BESS supply chain struggles to keep pace with rising demand
India’s progress towards a future powered by renewable energy is gathering pace, driven by adoption of battery energy storage system (BESS). Substantial investments, strategic deals and robust policy...
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RE addition scales a peak but faces hurdles
India’s renewable energy (RE) sector marked a historic milestone in fiscal 2025, with a record capacity addition of 28.7 GW. Solar power led the charge with 23.8 GW, reflecting a robust 59% growth...
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