Stepping ahead into the whole new era of interconnected things, the world has moved beyond the boundaries in order to create a smart space and lead a smart lifestyle. We are rapidly adapting to the continually transforming technology at a faster pace than ever, which has marked the beginning of a smart revolution along with a smart economy.

Publication: Dataquest

A recent article by Swaminathan S A Aiyar (‘Roll Out the Sun, But Gently‘) and an editorial (‘Solar Power Calls for New Accounting‘) on this page have cast doubts on the Centre’s 100 GW target for solar energy by 2022. The writeups have argued that solar prices are going to drop further on account of long-term interest-rate reductions and improvement in module technology, and that the costs of managing intermittency are steep. So, investments in ‘expensive’ solar today are questionable.

Publication: The Economic Times

A new tariff war is playing out in the Indian solar power space. Tariffs plunged to a new low of Rs2.44 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) last week during an auction for 500 megawatt (MW) capacity at the Bhadla solar park in Rajasthan. Tariffs in the solar space have declined significantly over the years and have come down from levels in excess of Rs10 per kWh at the beginning of this decade to the present record lows, as capacity is being added at a record pace.

Publication: Live Mint

Even as the government is looking at an ambitious programme to drive use and ownership of electric vehicles in the country, there already is a strong eco-system in place for electric rickshaws, says Mayank Dhingra. The third edition of the Battery Vehicle Expo and Electric Vehicle Show, which was held at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi from March 27-29, seemed to be the preserve of around 12 electric rickshaw manufacturers.

Publication: Autocar Professional 

In past few years, India has achieved an impressive growth in adding renewable energy generation. Efforts have been made to alleviate the long standing problems like power shortages, rural electrifications, poor distribution companies (Discom) financial health and non performing energy assets through various policy interventions. However the current penetration of renewable energy is low about 15% of total energy supply.

Publication: BW Disrupt

Switching to renewable sources of energy is the global preference now and an environmental priority. As the second-largest coal user, India needs to perfect its infrastructure a whole lot better to replace the use of coal completely.  A recent Niti Aayog report has put full and comprehensive focus on environment friendly and transformative mobility solutions that could well prove to be the basis for an all-new green car policy of India.

Publication: Daily Pioneer