Adani Wind Energy Kutch Five Ltd has recently commissioned a 130 MW wind power plant in Kutch, marking another significant stride in India’s renewable energy journey. This article dives deep into the details of the project and explores its wider implications. The Power Plant Details The new wind power plant Read more…
The Sundarbans, home to the world’s largest mangrove forest, is now set to house a unique renewable energy initiative – a 170 kW solar-wind power plant. The endeavor aims to illuminate the remote islands of the Sundarbans, bringing reliable power to communities that have long been disconnected from conventional electricity Read more…
Chandigarh, the city known for its planned architecture and urban design, is paving the way towards a greener future with the construction of an 800 kW solar plant at the Sector 42 lake parking. This initiative signifies the city’s commitment to renewable energy and its pursuit of sustainable development. The Read more…
Statkraft, a leading international company in hydropower, has announced its plans to make a substantial investment in renewable energy in Germany, particularly in wind, solar, and hydrogen capacities. This ambitious plan is a testament to Statkraft’s commitment to sustainability and its resolve to contribute to a greener future. The Plan Read more…
Over the last decade, the world has witnessed a dramatic surge in renewable energy technologies, with solar and wind power at the forefront. But, as the Economist reported in 2017, this renewable energy revolution is not merely adding to our energy options; it’s upending traditional electricity systems. This seismic shift Read more…
India has been witnessing a surge in renewable energy investments, with major companies taking the lead in driving the country’s transition towards a sustainable energy future. In December 2021, Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, secured a contract from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to set up Read more…
India is rapidly increasing its renewable energy capacity, particularly solar and wind power, to meet its growing energy demands and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, the integration of intermittent renewable energy sources into the grid presents challenges in terms of grid variability. Grid variability refers to the fluctuations in electricity Read more…
Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are a key mechanism for promoting the use of renewable energy in India. The system works by enabling renewable energy generators to sell their electricity as two separate commodities: the physical electricity and the environmental attributes associated with it. The environmental attributes are known as RECs, Read more…
India plans to transition towards renewable energy-based power generation in the near future, thereby minimizing the dependence on conventional fossil fuel sources. The Govt. recently set a target of adding 500 GW of renewable energy capacity & achieving 50% share of renewables in power generation by the year 2030. However, Read more…
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have just released a study that demonstrates why India should double down on renewables. The study examines electricity and carbon mitigation costs associated with achieving aggressive renewable energy targets in India’s electricity grid in 2030, and finds that wind-majority or balanced wind-solar targets have the Read more…