Introduction: Energy conservation and efficiency are critical aspects of sustainable building design and construction. The NBC 2016, which serves as a national code for building construction in India, provides guidelines for energy savings in buildings to reduce energy consumption, minimize environmental impact, and promote sustainable development. In this article, we Read more…
Creating Acoustically Comfortable Spaces: Understanding Acoustic Requirements as per NBC 2016 Introduction: Noise pollution has become a significant concern in modern buildings, with increasing urbanization and the need for sustainable design. Unwanted noise can negatively impact the comfort, health, and productivity of occupants. Therefore, it’s crucial to understand the acoustic Read more…
“While gravity energy storage technology is still in the early stages of development and no commercial-scale projects exist, the potential for large-scale, low-cost energy storage using this technology is immense.” Gravity energy storage (GES) is an emerging technology that has the potential to revolutionize the energy storage landscape. GES relies Read more…
India’s energy efficiency journey continued to gain momentum with the launch of Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) Cycle-2 in 2016. This second cycle of the national-level energy efficiency program aimed to improve energy efficiency in 11 energy-intensive sectors, including three newly added sectors, namely DISCOMS, Railways, and Refineries. The program Read more…
India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, and as a result, energy demand is also increasing at a rapid pace. The government of India launched the Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme in 2012 to address the issue of energy conservation and reduction of carbon emissions. PAT Read more…
India, one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, is also among the largest energy-consuming countries globally. With a rapidly growing population and expanding industrial sector, the country’s energy needs are projected to increase significantly in the coming years. Recognizing the need for sustainable energy consumption, India launched its first-ever national-level energy Read more…
In December 2021, KfW, the German government-owned development bank, announced that it had provided a loan of $169.5 million to the Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC) of India to finance renewable energy projects in the country. REC is a leading Indian public sector enterprise that focuses on financing power sector Read more…
ndia’s efforts to reduce CO2 emissions in the electricity sector have been a topic of interest, especially with the country’s commitment to achieving its National Determined Contributions (NDC) under the Paris Agreement. India has made significant progress in promoting renewable energy sources and adopting energy efficiency measures to achieve its Read more…
Power trading through exchanges in India has become a significant tool for electricity procurement, and the trading volumes have grown significantly over the years. The introduction of various market segments such as day-ahead market, term-ahead market, real-time market, renewable energy certificates, and energy-saving certificates has enabled greater participation and better Read more…
The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) recently announced the results of the bid for its 500 MW PM KuSUM scheme, aimed at promoting solar power projects for feeder level electrification. The selected bidders will set up solar power projects in accordance with the provisions of the Request for Read more…