India’s Total Solar Energy Capacity Crosses 74 GW: CEA Data Updated On Fri, Feb 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) revealed that India’s total solar capacity has surpassed 74 GW. The revelation was made in the CEA’s recent monthly installed capacity report. The CEA report said that by the end of January 2024, India’s total solar energy capacity reached 74.306 GW. Similarly, the country’s total wind […] Read more
First 11 Months Of 2023: India’s Solar Installations Down By 25% On YoY Updated On Tue, Dec 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy India’s Solar installations in 2023 have slowed down, data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) said. A close analysis of the CEA data revealed that solar power capacity additions dwindled between January and December this year while wind power revived. The government data said that India added a total of 9 GW of solar power […] Read more
India’s Renewable Energy Generation Dips With Slump In Wind Power Updated On Fri, Dec 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy A comparison of monthly renewable energy generation data released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) claimed that India’s monthly renewable generation (including hydro) dipped in October this year. As per the latest available report of the CEA, India’s total renewable energy generation stood at 17.9 percent. During the month, the country generated a total of […] Read more
CEA Proposes ‘One Nation, One Licence’ Plan For Electrical Contractors Updated On Thu, Nov 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) issued an advisory to the concerned departments in the state to pave the way for a “One Nation, One Licence” plan for electrical contractors in the state engaged in different power and renewable projects. A series of meetings with the states follow this. The CEA, in its advisory, said that most Indian […] Read more
Top 5 Reasons Why India’s Power Demand Exceeded Projections Updated On Mon, Nov 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy India’s power demand has been rising steadily. The country’s higher than anticipated peak demand has been in the news, with peak demand touching a lifetime high of 223 GW in June 2023 when peak deficit touched 0.17 percent. As per the Load Generation Balance Report (LGBR) released by the Central Electricity Authority, the peak demand […] Read more
India’s Renewable Capacity Additions In Oct Dip By 65% On YoY Updated On Thu, Nov 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy The latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) hinted at a slump in India’s renewable capacity additions in October. The monthly installed capacity data of October 2023 revealed that India added a meager new renewable capacity of 349 Megawatt (MW). It contrasts with its green energy capacity additions in the previous years during the period. The […] Read more
India’s Solar Capacity Touches 72 GW, Rajasthan Takes The Lead Updated On Tue, Nov 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy India’s total installed capacity of solar power has touched 72 GW. The updated energy data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) was shared on its website. The MNRE data states that the largest capacity came from ground-mounted solar. The latest data said that the Ground-mounted solar capacity stood at the highest of 55 GW. The biggest beneficiary state […] Read more
CEA Propagates the Idea of Vehicle to Grid Updated On Wed, Nov 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy In March, the Ministry of Power had requested the CEA to frame guidelines for reverse charging of grid from batteries of electric vehicles (EVs). Accordingly, a committee was constituted by the CEA to analyze various aspects of reverse charging from EVs and present it to the committee, which saw participants from IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, […] Read more
Financial Impact of Mitigation Policies Centered on Deep Decarbonization Most Severe on These States Updated On Mon, Nov 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy The National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) has released a paper reflecting on ‘Deep De-decarbonization and Regional Equity’ and regional imbalances in India with respect to Variable Renewable Energy. The insightful report has been authored by Sanjay Mitra and Rohan Chandra from the School of Public Policy, IIT Delhi. Impact on states The […] Read more
