Wind and solar benchmarks for a 1.5°C world
This report presents a detailed methodology for determining the amount of wind and solar capacity that is required for a country to align with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C temperature goal. While the focus
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Global electricity mid-year insights 2023
This report analyses changes in global electricity generation from January to June 2023, compared to the same period last year, to measure the progress of the global clean energy transition. The report
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Mapping the impacts of solar water pumps on farmers’ lives: Building a results framework for Components A and C of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM)
This working paper examines Components A and C of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) scheme in India, which include small solar-powered generators and on-grid solar
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Guidelines for tariff based competitive bidding process for procurement of power from grid connected wind solar hybrid projects
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is optimizing India’s renewable energy potential with the release of new guidelines aimed at promoting the integration of wind and solar power sources. These
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal cutting of trees by Solar Pulse Energy in village Kunidhar, Almora, Uttarakhand, 09/08/2023
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vedprakash Bhatt & Others Vs Northern Solar Energy Private Limited & Others dated 09/08/2023.</p> <p>The grievance of the applicant is
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Addressing the impending crisis of solar photovoltaic waste in India: a comprehensive recycling framework with policy solutions
The solar photovoltaic industry is witnessing a remarkable expansion worldwide. India is ranked fourth globally in ground-mounted photovoltaic deployment. While this is impressive, the waste resulting
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Firm capacity in Central America: Definitions and implications for variable renewable energy
Firm capacity assesses the contribution of a power plant to meeting demand during critical conditions. This report explores the key factors that affect the estimation of a more equitable firm capacity
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Renewable energy manufacturing: opportunities for Southeast Asia
This report explains how Southeast Asia can become a leader in renewable energy manufacturing and the benefits this will bring by boosting jobs, improving energy security, and helping the region meet its
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The rooftop solar commercial & industrial market in India
India’s rooftop solar market is bubbling with new energy, overcoming major roadblocks to likely add a record-high 4 gigawatts (GW) of capacity in fiscal year (FY) 2024, a new joint report by the Institute
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Guidelines for tariff based competitive bidding process for procurement of power from grid connected solar PV power projects
The Ministry of Power has issued a resolution notifying the Guidelines for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for Procurement of Power from Grid Connected Solar PV Power Projects. The guidelines
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Cost of capital for renewable energy investments in developing economies
This discussion paper gives a brief overview of the methodology, including an analysis of the required rate of equity return or debt for solar projects, by country, under current cost-of-capital environments.