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2023’s Promise for Solar. Will India Rise To The Challenge?

Early into 2023, the ground is set for a momentous shift for solar. But first, the numbers. In the Jan-Dec period, figures from India’s Central Electricity Authority show that the country added 13956 MW of solar capacity, of which just over 11 GW was utility scale solar. This is by far the best ever performance […]

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The Power Ministry Report Card For 2022- Renewables Push, Reforms Lead Agenda

When it comes to energy and its countrywide distribution, the Power ministry is the responsible limb of the government. We look at the growth of clean energy and its distribution in India, while also assessing the various measures taken to promote clean energy in the seventh-largest country in the world. India is the world’s third […]

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2022 For Solar: Solarisation, PLI Scheme, Transmission were Buzzwords

As we head into year 2023, here is a review of 2022 in terms of policy-level initiatives with a lowdown on where the country stands with regards to renewable energy capacity as the year comes to a close. Impetus to RE transmission projects  2022 began with the Intra-State Green Energy Corridor Phase-II (InSTS GEC-II) scheme […]

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Rahul Walawalkar Bids Adieu To IESA, launches NETRA

Rahul Walawalkar, synonymous with IESA or the Indian Energy Storage Alliance for years has launched Net Zero Energy Transition Alliance (NETRA) – A Global Alliance Accelerating the Net-Zero Energy Transition. Based in the US, NETRA seeks to be a global, industry-led nonprofit committed to accelerating the commercialization and manufacturing scale-up of technologies critical to achieving […]

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Update: Rayzon Solar’s Pre IPO Round Attracts $16.2 Million

An earlier version of this story mentioned Sachin Tendulkar as an investor in Rayzon Solar’s maiden funding round, based on details from the company’s regulatory filing (MGT-14).  However, the latest filing (PAS-3) does not show any share allotment to Tendulkar. Accordingly, we have updated the story and removed his name. Solar panel manufacturer Rayzon Solar […]

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UP Reaffirms 22 GW Solar Goal, Reviews PM-KUSUM Progress

Uttar Pradesh (UP) government has reaffirmed its goal of adding 22 GW of solar energy capacity, during a review meeting chaired by Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Yogi Adityanath. The meeting in Lucknow focused on evaluating progress under […]

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Mauritius Becomes First African Country To Sign ISA’s Partnership Framework

Mauritius has become the first African country to sign a Country Partnership Framework (CPF) with the International Solar Alliance (ISA), marking a step forward in its clean energy transition. The island nation is the fourth globally, after Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Cuba, to formalize the framework. The CPF is developed by the ISA to promote medium- […]

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EzUrja, Andrew Yule Launch Microgrid EV Charging Hub In Kolkata

EzUrja, in partnership with Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Andrew Yule & Company, has launched its EzEnergy Microgrid EV Charging Hub in Kolkata, which the companies claim is among the largest in India and the second largest globally. This initiative is a partnership between Andrew Yule & Company Ltd, one of India’s oldest Public Sector Undertakings […]

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Can Honda Do An Activa With Its Activa e:?

Honda Activa is not just a scooter. It stands as a symbol of no-nonsense mobility, deeply embedded in our memories and popular culture, and has even been immortalised in a hit song embraced by Gen Alpha. Launched in 2001, the petrol Activa revolutionised personal mobility in India, becoming a staple for millions, especially women, with […]

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