IndiGrid, India’s first power sector infrastructure investment trust, has announced a strategic investment of Rs 6.6 billion ($88.7 million) in Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), a leading global developer of renewable energy projects. The investment will enable IndiGrid to expand its renewable energy portfolio and contribute to India’s transition to a Read more
India has set ambitious renewable energy capacity targets for the next decade, with the aim of meeting 50% of its energy requirement from renewable energy sources and reducing the carbon intensity of its economy by 45% by 2030. The country plans to increase its non-fossil energy capacity to around 450-500 Read more
The world is transitioning towards renewable energy, and India is no exception. The Indian government has set ambitious targets to increase the share of renewable energy in the country’s energy mix. This presents both opportunities and challenges for the power distribution sector (DISCOMS) in India. The DISCOMS need to take Read more
Electricity distribution companies, or DISCOMS, are crucial players in the Indian power sector. These companies are responsible for supplying electricity to end consumers, including households, businesses, and industries. However, the financial health of DISCOMS has been a cause for concern in recent years. Many DISCOMS are facing losses and struggling Read more
Electricity is one of the essential components of modern society, and its availability plays a significant role in the economic development of any country. India, being the world’s seventh-largest country and the second-most populous country, has a huge demand for electricity. In recent years, India has been rapidly expanding its Read more
Renewable energy is the way forward, and the government’s push towards it has been visible in recent years. The capacity of renewable energy in India has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.33% from 2009-10 to 2020-21. However, the transmission of renewable energy to other states has Read more
Renewable energy has emerged as one of the most critical sectors in India, given the country’s growing energy demand and concerns about climate change. The year 2022 has been a significant one for the renewable energy sector, with several major developments observed in India. In this article, we will discuss Read more
As the world transitions to a low-carbon economy, the construction industry plays a critical role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The building sector accounts for approximately 40% of global energy consumption and one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions. Building codes are essential tools for governments to promote energy efficiency and Read more
Renewable energy is expected to contribute over 90% to reducing carbon dioxide emissions, both directly and indirectly, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). This means that by 2050, renewable electricity could account for 86% of global electricity consumption. Solar photovoltaics (PV) and wind energy sources are expected to Read more
China has been a global leader in urban electrification and renewable energy deployment, with a focus on building energy storage, advanced digital technologies, demand-side flexibility, sector coupling, and energy efficiency improvements. These strategies can provide lessons for India, which has set ambitious targets for renewable energy deployment and electrification in Read more