Renewable energy is playing an increasingly significant role in meeting the world’s energy needs. In recent years, hybrid power plants that combine two or more renewable energy sources have gained attention due to their potential to optimize deployment, reduce transmission infrastructure costs, and variability in the output power profile. In Read more
India has set an ambitious target of achieving 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by the year 2022. To achieve this target, the government has introduced several policies and initiatives to promote the use of renewable energy in the country. One such policy is the National Solar-Wind Hybrid Policy, which Read more
India has set ambitious targets to increase its renewable energy (RE) capacity, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable development. The government has introduced several policies and initiatives to achieve these targets. One such initiative is the Greening the Grid (GTG) program, launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Power Read more
The Government of India launched the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles II (FAME II) scheme in 2019 to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country. The scheme provides subsidies for electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers to make them more affordable for consumers. However, recent reports Read more
India has set ambitious targets for renewable energy generation and is pushing towards meeting these goals. To achieve this, India is now looking at grid-scale energy storage systems. Recently, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited tenders for a 20 MW (AC) solar PV power plant with 20 Read more
The world is gradually shifting towards renewable energy sources, and there is a growing need for grid-scale energy storage systems to help integrate these sources into the electricity grid. The government of India has recently come up with multiple tenders on grid-scale energy storage from SECI, indicating the country’s focus Read more
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) have gained a lot of attention in recent years as a potential solution to integrate renewable energy sources into the electricity grid. BESS have several key characteristics that determine their effectiveness and suitability for different applications. In this article, we will explore the important characteristics Read more
Electricity grid operators are constantly looking for new ways to store energy at scale to better manage the balance between supply and demand. This is where battery energy storage systems (BESS) come in. As a reliable, flexible and efficient source of energy storage, BESS can provide a range of services Read more
Solar captive power projects are gaining immense popularity in India as more and more industries are realizing the benefits of investing in these projects. Captive solar power plants are those that generate electricity for a single user, such as an industry or a commercial establishment, for their own consumption, rather Read more
Waste diversion is a crucial aspect of sustainable development, and calculating the diversion rate is an essential step in achieving waste reduction goals. The TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) certification program provides a framework for businesses to implement sustainable waste management practices and measure their diversion rates. In this Read more