Despite high targets and comprehensive policies, the deployment of renewable energy technologies has faced significant barriers in Karnataka during the past five years.
Flexibility in the grid is paramount for India to meet its renewable energy (RE) ambitions — 450 GW by 2050 as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019.
The current government has set an ambitious RE target of 450 GW by 2030.
Existing pumped-hydro-energy storage (PHES) plants in India are inadequately utilised and hence have low economic benefits.
The draft Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy 2021-2026, issued by the Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited recently, targets developing 20 GW of renewable energy (RE) projects in the state with and without energy storage.
In recent years, blockchain technology has made significant strides across various industries, from finance to supply chain management.
Uttar Pradesh, the fourth largest state in terms of land area, is the most populated state in India, accounting for over 16% of the country’s total population.
India’s energy demand is expected to grow at about 3% per annum till 2040, which necessitates the development of more clean power sources to fulfil this demand.
Wind energy systems are expected to play a crucial role in meeting India’s ambitious goal of 450 GW of renewable energy installed capacity by 2030, which includes 140 GW of wind energy.
To meet its global commitments, India is planning to reduce fossil-fuel-based power generation by targeting 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
The National Green Hydrogen Mission envisions India to be a leading manufacturer and a major hub for green hydrogen in the world.
As a rapidly developing nation, India is currently the world’s fourth-largest emitter of greenhouse gases.
The solar photovoltaic industry is witnessing a remarkable expansion worldwide.
India, a country highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, has witnessed the devastating impact of cyclones in recent years.
