Renewable Energy

News at Glance Regulatory change allows co-located battery systems to capture curtailed renewable generation for later sale. New route to monetisation helps developers convert previously wasted output into revenue and improve project economics. Implementation requires clear metering, scheduling and market rules to avoid double-counting and preserve grid stability. Curtailment monetisation opens new revenue stream for […]

News at Glance Four-month extension granted by the Centre for timelines on renewable energy projects amid geopolitical tensions. Decision linked to West Asia crisis that has affected equipment deliveries, shipping and insurance costs for developers. Measure aims to reduce contractual pressure on project developers and ease short-term commissioning hurdles. Four-month extension to ease supply-chain disruption […]

News at Glance Fishing and indigenous communities say wind and solar developments threaten marine resources, ancestral lands and traditional livelihoods. Alleged lack of adequate consultation has prompted calls for stronger adherence to free, prior and informed consent standards. Environmental and livelihood risks cited include habitat disruption, reduced fish catch and displacement of customary land use. […]

News at Glance 500 MW awarded: NTPC Green Energy Ltd secured 500 megawatts in a SECI peak power tender. Tariff fixed at ₹6/kWh: The winning bid was priced at six rupees per kilowatt-hour for peak supply. Tender targets peak-hour needs: The procurement aims to secure capacity to meet higher demand periods. Winning bid at ₹6.00/kWh […]

News at Glance 45–50 GW annually is the projected range of new renewable capacity additions in India for each of the next two years, according to a report carried by ANI. Short-term acceleration would represent a notable uptick from recent annual additions and highlights an expanding project pipeline. Grid and storage needs are likely to […]

News at Glance India is considering low-cost loans to help renewable projects facing revenue loss from power curbs, sources said. Funding options under discussion include state banks and multilateral lenders, according to people familiar with the talks. Measures aim to ease liquidity strain and preserve investor confidence while details and timelines remain unclear. State banks […]

News at Glance Study published in Nature Scientific Reports presents a real-time validation approach for grid-connected PV–wind hybrid control strategies. Focus on operational testing to assess advanced controller performance under realistic conditions prior to field deployment. Intended outcome is improved confidence in stability, responsiveness and integration of distributed renewable generation. Real-time testing framework aims to […]

News at Glance Electrification of industrial processes offers a direct route to reduce fossil fuel use in manufacturing by replacing heat and mechanical drives with low‑carbon electricity. Renewable-based feedstocks such as green hydrogen and electricity-derived chemicals provide alternatives to fossil inputs for steel, chemicals and cement production. System flexibility and integration from variable renewables can […]

News at Glance 151 MW total capacity reached financial close for a wind-solar hybrid project in India. Mahindra Susten confirmed the milestone as developer of the hybrid asset. Financial close signals lenders and stakeholders have committed funding and agreements are in place to proceed. 151 MW Hybrid Project Strengthens India’s Move Toward Co-Located Renewables Mahindra […]

News at Glance *Scientific Reports publishes a study on real-time validation of control strategies for grid-connected PV–wind hybrids.* *The paper outlines real-time testing approaches that replicate grid disturbances to assess controller performance.* *Authors position real-time validation as a practical step toward more reliable integration of hybrid renewables into power systems.* Real-time testing offers a practical […]

News at Glance *Land demand is rising* as low‑carbon energy infrastructure and critical mineral extraction expand globally, the UN has highlighted. *Poor planning risks harm* to ecosystems and livelihoods unless renewable siting and restoration are coordinated with communities and nature goals. *Integrated approaches could deliver gains* by combining clean energy deployment with land restoration methods […]

News at Glance India’s under-construction renewable pipeline has surpassed 150 GW, according to ICRA reporting in pv magazine. Grid and energy storage readiness are identified as primary enablers for timely commissioning of these projects. Transmission constraints, land and financing remain key risks that could delay delivery. ICRA links delivery timelines to grid and storage preparedness […]