Offshore wind power – The underutilized potential of India
According to the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE), India’s offshore wind energy potential is estimated to produce around 70,000 Megawatt (Mw) power, majority…
Energy
Strategic Oil Reserves and Energy Security: Analysis
A major fall in the international crude oil prices prompted India to get its strategic Energy reserves filled at a low cost. Recently in a tweet, the …
National Energy Policy – Need, Issues, Solutions
The International Energy Agency, in its India 2020 Energy Policy Review, has recommended adoption of NITI Aayog’s Draft National Energy Policy, whic…
City Gas Distribution (CGD) & National Gas Grid (NGG) – Significance & Challenges
What is the Context?
- PNGRB will launch the 11th City Gas Distribution round soon
- The Ministry of Petroleum and Natur…
Power Sector in India – Overview, Problems, Reforms
The power sector in India, like many other sectors in the Indian economy, is presently facing numerous issues. At least three indicators of the health…
International Solar Alliance – Need, Objectives, Challenges, Benefits for India
India recently held the second assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in October 2019. India is the current president of the ISA and Franc…
Single/Unified Ministry for Energy Sector – Why do we need it?
NITI Aayog’s Draft National Energy Policy had called for a single unified ministry to administer India's energy sector. India currently has a number…
Electric Vehicles – Is India Ready for it?
The government has set the target of achieving 100% Electric vehicles by 2030. Manufacturing and putting the electric cars on road is the vision to ma…
