Tag Archives: power generation

Led by Solar and Wind, U.S. Electrical Generation by Renewables Over the Past Year Has Grown by 17.5%

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Now.Solar

According to a review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data just released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), renewable energy sources (i.e., biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, wind) provided almost a quarter of the nation’s electrical generation during the … Continue reading →

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TOWARDS A PROSPEROUS AND SUSTAINABLE AFRICA

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Now.Solar

INTRODUCTION Energy supply has long been recognised as a crucial catalyst to advance economic and social development goals globally. Economic activities typically require the availability of sufficient, affordable, and reliable energy. Public institutions also need an adequate supply of electricity … Continue reading →

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GLOBAL HYDROGEN TRADE TO MEET THE 1.5°C CLIMATE GOAL

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Now.Solar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYUnlike fossil fuels, for which large reserves are concentrated in certain countries and regions, renewable energy resources (solar, wind, geothermal, etc.) are available at a viable scale in every country. The geographical concentration of fossil fuel reserves has made … Continue reading →

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Reduce: Non-bio renewables

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Now.Solar

Introduction Climate change has become one of the greatest threats of this century to environmental, as well as global, security, with adverse impacts on health, wealth and political stability. Over the past decade, energy-related CO2 emissions have increased by 1% … Continue reading →

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Rise of renewables in cities

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Now.Solar

IntroductionCities are the economic engines of our planet, home to 55% of the world’s population and representing 80% of the global gross domestic product (GDP) (UN DESA, 2018). Urbanisation has improved societal well-being by expanding economic activities and business opportunities, … Continue reading →

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Green hydrogen: A guide to policy making

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Now.Solar

Green hydrogen is an energy carrier that can be used in many different applications. However, its actual use is still very limited. Each year around 120 million tonnes of hydrogen are produced globally, of which two-thirds are pure hydrogen and … Continue reading →

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National Survey Report of PV Power Applications in China

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Now.Solar

INSTALLATION DATA The PV power systems market is defined as the market of all nationally installed (terrestrial) PV applications with a PV capacity of 40 W or more. A PV system consists of modules, inverters, batteries and all installation and … Continue reading →

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Records tumble as ‘historic’ 2020 US solar deployment tees up decade of growth

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Now.Solar

The US solar sector smashed multiple records in 2020 as the industry recorded an “historic” fourth quarter, teeing up a forthcoming decade where installations are expected to more than quadruple.Those figures, included within the new edition of the US Solar … Continue reading →

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INDIAN POWER SECTOR – ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Now.Solar

Distribution sector reforms imminent with rising discom debt and dues to gencos PERFORMANCE OF STATE DISTRIBUTION UTILITIES REMAINS WEAK DESPITE THE VARIOUS BAILOUT SCHEMES OVER THE PAST TWO DECADES The electricity distribution segment remains the weakest link in the power … Continue reading →

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At 300MW / 1,200MWh, the world’s largest battery storage system so far is up and running

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Now.Solar

The world’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS) so far has gone into operation in Monterey County, California, US retail electricity and power generation company Vistra said yesterday. Phase 1 of Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility was connected to the … Continue reading →

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Egat plans world’s largest floating solar farm in June

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Now.Solar

State-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) expects to operate a 45-megawatt floating solar farm it claims to be the largest in the world in Ubon Ratchathani in June after a delay caused by the pandemic. Egat signed a contract … Continue reading →

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Renewable Energy Toolkit

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Now.Solar

FOREWORD After the ratification of the Paris Climate Agreement, we have observed great global political will and momentum in dealing with challenges of climate change. India is taking global leadership by working to reduce the risk and impact of climate … Continue reading →

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RENEWABLES 2020 – GLOBAL STATUS REPORT

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Ritesh Pothan

RENEWABLE ENERGY POLICY NETWORK FOR THE 21st CENTURY FOREWORD Every year, we launch the Renewables Global Status Report (GSR) to present the latest data and facts on renewable energy policies, markets and investments. This year, however, something is different. We collectively witnessed the adoption … Continue reading →

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LOAD GENERATION BALANCE REPORT 2016-17 – Central Electricity Authority

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Ritesh Pothan

Click here for the full report

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Dirty power: Sweden wants your garbage for energy

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Ritesh Pothan

Trash is a fast-growing import in the Scandinavian country, which turns it into heat for people’s homes A garbage dump in Göteborg, Sweden.Martin Almqvist / Johnér Images / Corbis Every day, some 300 trucks arrive at a plant outside the … Continue reading →

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Understanding Energy Challenges in India – World Bank Report

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Below are the graphs from the report which explains the energy scenario, challenges and needs for Indian Energy Generation Click here for the full report

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Finally government acknowledges efficiency is the solution and not price hikes for the power sector

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Click here for my article that details the losses of Rs. 75,000 Crores but inept Discoms.  This does not even include the power plant efficiencies. Next Steps for the Indian power industry Minister for power, coal and renewable energy Piyush … Continue reading →

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Renewable Energy Vs Conventional Power – The Debate Resolved by Ritesh Pothan

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

This decade has re-defined the energy paradigm with renewables surging to all time high installations. Globally renewables contribute a significant amount to the energy mix in developed countries. Continents like the America’s, Europe and Asia have installed more renewables in … Continue reading →

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Citigroup says the ‘Age of Renewables’ has begun

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Investment banking giant Citigroup has hailed the start of the “age of renewables” in the United States, the world’s biggest electricity market, saying that solar and wind energy are getting competitive with natural gas peaking and baseload plants – even … Continue reading →

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Industries seek audits of Maharashtra power companies MSEDCL and MSPGCL

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

NASHIK: A state-level coordination committee of industrial associations and power consumers on Monday urged the state government for performance and energy audits of its power companies — Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Ltd (MSPGCL) and Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company … Continue reading →

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Study on the sustainability of Biomass based power generation in Karnataka TERI – 2013

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Biomass is a renewable resource and estimated to be surplus across the country. It has been identified as a potential source for power generation. Biomass is derived from the by-products of various resources like agricultural crops such as paddy, corn and sugarcane, wood … Continue reading →

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Megawatt Zinc-air batteries to power wind over fossil fuels?

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

An advanced zinc-air battery could lead to a low-cost alternative to conventional lithium-ion technology. Credit:Stanford University A zinc-air battery developed by researchers and Stanford University may provide an economical alternative to lithium-ion batteries for use in renewable energy plants. When adopted … Continue reading →

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All India Generation vs Delivered – 99 GW* / 99,000 MW* (40%) of power is wasted every second

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

All India power generation as on April 2013 is 224 GW Whereas the actual consumption is just 125 GW 224 GW – 125 GW = ~99 GW* is lost in Generation, Transmission and Distribution Click here for the April 2013 Generation … Continue reading →

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Power Shortage and Its Impact on the Indian Economy

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

The power supply position of the country remains grim even in the first year of 12th Five year plan 2012-2017 in spite of massive 55000 MW capacity addition in the 11th plan against meagre capacity addition of 21000 MW in … Continue reading →

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Central Electricity Authority Load Generation Balance Report 2012-13 – A Must Read

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Read the complete report here The annual Load Generation Balance Report (LGBR) for the year 2012-13 is the thirty first publication in the series brought out by CEA. The Report covers the month-wise anticipated energy requirement and availability (in MU) … Continue reading →

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Now, technology claims to reduce cost of solar energy by 75%: Fact or Fiction

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Scientists have developed a new technology which they claim could make production of solar energy cheaper by 75 per cent, and thus speed-up its market adoption. The RTI International solar cells are developed from solutions of semiconductor particles, known as colloidal quantum dots, and have … Continue reading →

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‘Water becoming a serious constraint for power generation’ GE Energy India CEO

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

It’s time to levy a certain price for water usage: GE Energy India CEO US multinational GE Energy feels India’s economy is headed in the right direction, but a lot more can be done by bringing in legislation to rein … Continue reading →

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Meghalaya to tap its huge green energy potential in a big way

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Ritesh Pothan

Taking cue from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, power-deficit Meghalaya is going all out to tap green energy to bridge the widening demand-supply gap in the state. A preliminary investigation conducted by the Meghalaya Non-Conventional and Rural Energy Development Agency indicated … Continue reading →

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