Prime Minister Modi’s new PM Surya Ghar Yojana aims to equip 1 crore households with rooftop solar. This plan promises a major push for renewable energy. It could drive India closer to energy self-reliance—Urja Atmanirbharta. While the ambition is bold, it’s important to unpack this announcement critically. Target vs. Real…
Understanding Post-COVID Electricity Bills in Maharashtra
As if the post-COVID reality wasn’t challenging enough, electricity consumers in Maharashtra faced a new hurdle: shockingly high post-COVID electricity bills. In June 2020, many residents, businesses, and industries received inflated bills despite their premises remaining closed for much of the billing period. Complaints poured into the offices of distribution…
Floatovoltaics in India: Shaping the Future of the PV Industry
Since the launch of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission in 2010—and its ambitious revision in 2015—India has made remarkable progress in solar photovoltaic (PV) adoption. Through policy innovations such as the e-reverse auction mechanism, the country has successfully developed a domestic market for large-scale solar developers. Over the…
Commentary on the Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2020
On April 17, 2020, the Ministry of Power released the draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2020 and invited public feedback within 21 days. The bill has stirred intense debate among power sector stakeholders, largely due to its timing—amid the national struggle against the COVID-19 pandemic—and its introduction of a new…