In the context of the recent agreement at COP28 in Dubai and the current state of play of urban power systems – from G7 countries to emerging markets and developing economies – this report analyses the steps needed to achieve net zero emissions from electricity, and considers the wider implications …
Drawing on the Asian Development Bank’s experience installing the rooftop solar photovoltaic system at its headquarters, the Handbook for Rooftop Solar Development in Asia hopes to demystify the process of developing solar photovoltaic projects in urban areas. The handbook provides detailed descriptions and guidance for all stages of development, including …
WWF-India conducted a Renewable Energy Survey to understand people’s perception on renewable energy and determine the level of acceptability among Indian citizens of the use of renewable energy sources.The People’s Perception Study showed that nearly 55% people surveyed haven’t used any renewable energy applications but more than 95% of them …
This policy aims to lay a framework for harnessing the ubiquitous Solar energy in the State by utilising the empty rooftops of the buildings in the State. This policy is also a mandate and in synergy with to provisions of The Electricity Act, 2003. There is a large potential available …
These guidelines are for 3000 MW. MNRE will indicate the total quantity for various States based on response received from the States. The scope of these guidelines is limited to providing the necessary policy and operational framework for development of projects under the above mentioned “State Specific Bundling Scheme”. These …
Global subsidies to the energy sector are US$2 trillion per year. This study explores how subsidies can impede the entry of efficient lighting technologies into off-grid markets. The issue of fuel subsidies is key to understanding the dynamics of the off-grid lighting market. This study synthesizes and analyses existing information …
Uncovering Patna’s solar potential is the first step towards positioning rooftop solar as a solution to the state’s power woes. This report provides the city’s stakeholders, data and insights needed to ensure the solar revolution in Patna. The outcome from BRIDGE TO INDIA model, reveals that Patna has a geographical …
Universal electricity access – one of the targets of the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) initiative for 2030 – will remain unachievable unless countries adopt a market-based approach to off-grid renewable energy deployment. This report highlights key findings and recommendations of the Second International Off-grid Renewable Energy Conference (IOREC 2014), …
This summary report informs on the journey of knowledge transfer on decentralised energy access from India to Africa and other Asian countries, the outcomes and the next steps. The key objective of the proposed project was to ‘share the existing knowledge and best practices from India with other regions in …
This report provides some practical guidance on how utilities can define their own smart grid vision, identify priorities, and structure investment plans. While most of these strategic aspects apply to any area of the electricity grid, the document focuses on the segment of distribution. The guidance includes key building blocks …
The Government of Uttar Pradesh is equally committed to promote the deployment of rooftop solar photovoltaic plants. Keeping into consideration the potential benefits of deployment of rooftop solar photovoltaic plants, which includes reducing dependence on fossil fuel based generation, optimal utilisation of spaces on rooftops and wasteland around the buildings, …
The purpose of the study is to present a detailed overview of the status of renewable energy in Maharashtra and to identify the key barriers and challenges to the growth of RE in the state. The study has been carried through analysis of secondary sources of information and engagement with …
Experience sharing from the German energy policy toolkit and operation experience could provide insights and eventually assist India to successfully implement these missions and help the tropical subcontinent use its large renewables potential. India could apply conclusions from the Energiewende for leapfrogging the fossil-fuel systems by accelerating the renewable pathway. …
The Governor of Punjab has already notified Newand Renewable Sources of Energy Policy (NRSE) 2012 which, interalia, provides for encouraging solar power generation to harness vast solar potential in the State and to promote Stand Alone, Rooftop and IPP projects to achieve installed capacity of 1000 MW by the year …
India has led the developing world in addressing rural energy problems. By late 2012, the national electricity grid had reached 92 percent of India's rural villages, about 880 million people. In more remote areas and those with geographically difficult terrain, where grid extension is not economically viable, off-grid solutions using …
This report presents results of a three-month study commissioned by Climate Parliament – an international network of legislators working to promote RE to combat climate change. The primary audience of this report is state-level policymakers in the electricity domain. The main objective is to identify drivers of RE for the …
Sub-Saharan Africa’s energy sector can be improved to unlock a better life for its citizens. This report describes one of the most poorly understood parts of the global energy system, offers an authoritative study of its future prospects, broken down by fuel, sector and sub-region and shows how investment in …
The Rajasthan Government announced the new "Solar Energy Policy-2014" paving its way towards the establishment of solar capacity of 25000 MW in the state. The key motive of the policy is to create a conductive environment for the investors and also to ensure continuous power supply in rural and urban …
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) and the Africa-EU Energy Partnership (AEEP) have launched a publication showcasing successful examples of access to sustainable energy and services in Africa. The report, titled ‘Best Practices for Clean Energy Access in Africa', showcases innovative and affordable rural electrification solutions through 20 case studies …
