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Solar carports: Combining parking with clean energy
By October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

A solar carport is a parking structure with a roof made of solar panels, providing shade and protection for vehicles while generating electricity. The terms solar carport and solar parking canopy are used interchangeably. Solar carports are installed in residential and commercial settings across India, ranging from single-car driveways to large canopies covering entire parking lots. Modern systems can include integrated electric vehicle (EV) chargers, battery storage, and remote monitoring to track performance. Unlike conventional…

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Grid storage technologies in India
By October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

Under India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement, the country aims to achieve 50% of cumulative installed power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030 and reduce the emission intensity of GDP by 45% from 2005 levels. Meeting these targets requires a shift in how electricity is generated, stored, and dispatched. Reliable electricity depends on the ability to store and dispatch power on demand. Pumped-storage hydropower (PSH) has traditionally been the backbone of…

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Transformers: industry growth, demand drivers, and market outlook
By September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

A transformer works on the principle of electromagnetic induction. It transfers power from one circuit to another at the same frequency but with a change in voltage. The device has a steel core, usually laminated to reduce losses, which provides a path for magnetic flux. It has two windings: the primary, connected to the power source, and the secondary, connected to the load. Depending on how the windings are arranged, the voltage can step up…

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GST Council hikes coal tax to 18% and lowers rates on renewables
By September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

The 56th Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting held on 3 September 2025 announced significant changes for India’s energy sector. The most striking decision was the increase in GST on coal, lignite, and peat from 5 per cent to 18 per cent. At the same time, renewable energy devices, fuel cells, electrolysers, and inputs such as silicon wafers and ammonia will now attract lower GST rates of 5 per cent. The dual treatment reflects…

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India Moves Toward SF₆-Free Power Equipment
By August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) recently announced plans to install India’s first eco-friendly 145 kV green circuit breaker at its Imphal substation. This marks a key step in moving away from sulphur hexafluoride (SF₆), a gas long used in high-voltage equipment but also one of the most potent greenhouse gases, with a global warming potential about 23,500 times higher than carbon dioxide. Green circuit breakers perform the same role as conventional breakers, interrupting…

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From Imports to Innovation: India’s 2025 Vision for Energy Security
By August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

On 15 August 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, laid out a comprehensive vision for strengthening India’s energy security and achieving long-term self-reliance. Framing energy independence as central to economic growth and strategic resilience, the Prime Minister highlighted the country’s heavy reliance on petroleum and natural gas imports, which currently make up nearly 22% of the total import bill. He underscored the need to channel the “lakhs…

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The World’s Largest Hydropower Project and the Fate of Brahmaputra
By August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

The Brahmaputra is not only one of Asia’s mightiest rivers but also a lifeline for millions across India and Bangladesh. Its scale and transboundary nature make it a source of both sustenance and tension. The river is an important source of irrigation in the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal. It originates in the Mansarovar Lake region in the Kailash ranges of the Himalayas in Tibet (China). The river flows for approximately…

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Report outlines Maharashtra’s pathway to becoming a green hydrogen hub
By August 14, 2025August 14, 2025

Maharashtra’s economy relies heavily on coal and gas. In 2021–22, it produced 56.5 million tonnes of coal worth INR 10,000 crore (US$1.2 billion), with nearly 90% used for utility power generation. Petroleum consumption reached 204 million tonnes, with petroleum and diesel at 55% and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at 14%. Natural gas use was close to 1 million tonnes, mainly compressed natural gas (CNG) and domestic piped natural gas (PNG). In 2018, the state…

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Scaling India’s Nuclear Fleet: Projects, Policy, and Challenges
By August 12, 2025August 13, 2025

As of 2025, India operates 24 commercial reactors with a combined installed capacity of 8,780 MW. This figure excludes RAPS-1 (100 MW), which remains under long-term shutdown. These reactors generated about 56.7 billion units (BU) of electricity during the financial year 2024-25, constituting roughly 3.1% of the nation’s total power generation of 1,830 BU. Recent parliamentary updates and policy moves show a clear push to scale capacity and deepen fuel-cycle capabilities. At the forefront…

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India Electric Mobility Index 2024 highlights uneven EV transition across states
By August 9, 2025August 9, 2025

The India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2024 provides a comparative assessment of how states and Union Territories (UTs) are progressing in the shift to electric mobility. Developed by NITI Aayog, the index evaluates performance across three themes: transport electrification progress, charging infrastructure readiness, and EV research and innovation status. Covering 28 states and 8 UTs, the report ranks each on a scale of 0 to 100 using 16 indicators that measure both enablers and…

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