Renewable energy tariffs in Andhra need adjustment but changing prices can be risky

The renegotiation of renewable energy power purchase agreements may sink the bustling green power industry in India

Wind power auction sees low bid of Rs 2.64 per unit

Fall solar tariffs was due to a steep decline in module prices and government guaranteeing transmission of power from solar plants. But, why are …

The false burden of social cost on renewable energy

The Economic Survey estimated high social cost of renewable energy, but an analysis shows many discrepancies in calculations

Is solar sector truly achieving grid parity?

Given the huge dependence on subsidy, can the trend of reducing solar tariffs be deemed as an achievement of the renewable or solar sector?

Why solar tariffs are falling and what they mean for India’s renewable energy sector

At Rs 4.34 per unit, Fortum Energy has quoted India’s lowest ever tariff for electricity in Rajasthan’s solar auctions, trumping the …

China not pleased with US slapping import duty on solar panels

Says US is sending world negative signal about trade protectionism

A headache called Bush

George W Bush's fixation for fossil fuels and nuclear power enrages environmentalists

Clean switch-over

Renewable spirit and purer energy

An extension of the 'pursuit of inner purity' to purer forms of energy

Just talking renewable energy will not do

Huge difference between potential and utilisation of renewable energy

Guidelines proposed for power credits

Centre paves way for trade in energy certificates

Price puzzle

Getting the cost-tariff equation right is tricky  

Solar energy could be the largest source of electricity by mid-century

Increased use of solar technologies could prevent the emission of more than six billion tonnes of carbon dioxide per year by 2050

Budgeting power

Four Rajasthan villages get microgrid solar power using an innovative pre-paid meter that detects theft

Sun lighting up the valley

Solar lighting systems have brightened up the gloomy winters of Himachal Pradesh's Mayad valley

Largest solar plant

Prepaid cards for unlimited electricity

Action begins

Sun's the limit

Solar energy is yet to reach its true potential. Engineers aim at efficiency

Cabinet panel nod to over Rs 8,000 crore for solar projects

The funding for the CPSU scheme is a welcome relief for already operational domestic manufacturers who are battling a difficult market

Rajasthan's new solar energy policy simplifies regulations for investors

Policy also talks about land allocation, a clause not mentioned in any other states’ policy till now

Solar push for Railways

Indian Railways can reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by 239 tonnes per year per train by fixing solar panels atop coaches

Look at the sun

Government has made half-baked efforts to promote solar pumps, a cost-effective irrigation tool

Floating solar: Opportunities abound, but so do obstacles

By utilising existing waterbodies, floating solar minimises land requirements and its placement allows for ambient cooling

Can rooftop solar projects help states achieve their renewable purchase obligation targets?

It is critical to consider scaling rooftop solar PV in the residential segment