Growth in renewable generation has to be in tandem with the economics of batteries.
Element of subjectivity involved in calculations, UNFCCC should take up the task itself.
Solar rooftops have problems like cost and maintenance but PMSY deserves a fair shot
Before examining whether this euphoria over the AT&C loss of 15% is justified or not, it would be useful to…
The government never really had any defined policy for retirement of coal/lignite plants.
Thanks to lack of regulatory clarity, some aspects of their operations are mired in litigation
Why a market coupler is a bad idea Premium Story
We could land in a mess, having wrecked the power exchanges by appointing a market coupler even as the MBED…
The problem with pooling Premium Story
Instead of the proposed pooling solution, it would be better if all high-variable-cost gencos sell their electricity in the power…
Just vs unjust transition Premium Story
While ambitious climate goals need to be set, transition away from fossil fuels could hurt india’s vulnerable states the most.…
Hydro policy in a flux Premium Story
The proposed sale of THDC and NEEPCO by NTPC, to NHPC refelcts a lack of long term planning. The move…
No real gains from renewable generation obligations Premium Story
There are potential hurdles to getting open-access consumers. The policy also may not lead to any meaningful addition of capacity
There is a lack of credibility in the way net-zero targets are being announced, be it by countries or corporate…
Pooling for whose benefit? Premium Story
Pooling together power plants older than 25 years to set a common tariff masks expensive generation and fosters cross-subsidisation.
A truly level playing field for discoms Premium Story
If the government wants more than one discom to spur competition, then all such discoms should serve exactly the same…
India has a large potential for electricity generation from renewables but the current exploitation is minuscule.
