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Why Green Hydrogen is the Future of Long-Term Energy Storage
As the world accelerates toward net-zero emissions, the question is no longer if hydrogen will play a role in our future energy system, but how and where it will be most transformative. Recent research and international reports make a compelling case for green hydrogen as the linchpin for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors and enabling reliable, long-term energy
The Clean Disruption Interrupted: How Rolling Back US Renewable Tax Credits Threatens the Energy Revolution
The Age of Clean Disruption We are living through the most profound transformation of energy in a century. Solar, wind, and batteries—what I call the SWB Trinity—are not just technologies; they are the engines of a new era. They are driving the cost of energy toward near-zero, democratizing access, and
The Death Spiral of Fossil Power: Why Solar + BESS Bids Signal the Endgame for Traditional Utilities
Introduction India’s power sector is undergoing a historic transformation. The rapid emergence of Solar plus Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) bids is not just lowering the cost of electricity—it is fundamentally disrupting the economics of traditional fossil-fuel-based utilities. This article unpacks the numbers and market trends behind this shift, showing
From Free Trade to Paid Carbon: Why EU Exports Are No Longer Free for Indian Industry
Introduction: The End of Free Trade as We Knew It India’s ₹3 lakh crore export engine to the European Union has long benefitted from low-tariff access and stable demand. From steel coils and aluminium ingots to fertilisers and ceramics, Indian industry has leveraged trade deals to power growth. But that
From Margins to Mandates: Why India’s ₹65,000 Crore Steel Pipeline to Europe Must Go Green or Go Home
Introduction: The Invisible Border Tax Over the past five years, India has exported over ₹65,000 crore worth of iron and steel products to the European Union. This isn’t just a trade corridor—it’s a carbon corridor. Now, the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) threatens to flip the script. What
“Beyond the Rooftop: Powering Communities with Virtual Solar Markets”
Why Sell to the Grid When You Can Sell Next Door?” At Firstgreen Consulting, we’re championing a revolution in rooftop solar: shifting surplus energy from the grid to neighbourhood micro‑markets. Here’s how the future looks:✅ Blockchain-enabled & virtual net metering models allow surplus solar power to be sold directly to