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…
Green Hydrogen: Opportunities and Challenges for India
India has witnessed an unprecedented rise in fuel prices since June 2021. This has brought the matter of energy security back to the discussion table. The discussion’s central theme has been the ever-increasing fuel demand and dependency on imported crude oil for domestic needs. India’s annual energy import…
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…