PHOTOVOLTAIC MANUFACTURING OUTLOOK IN INDIA – PART 2
Several policy uncertainties (regarding Open Access, Net Metering regulations etc) in various states also can be attributed to the reduced demand.
FY2022 is expected to...
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF A SOLAR MICRO PUMP
Solar pumps are commonly being used for irrigation water pumping applications and the common capacity being 1 hp to 10 hp. Solar micro pumps...
PHOTOVOLTAIC MANUFACTURING OUTLOOK IN INDIA PART 1
India has made substantial progress in domestic solar module manufacturing capacity in recent years. However, stronger impetus is needed in this regard to achieve...
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF A SYSTEM
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are miniature bulbs with UV resistant, weather proof, unbreakable plastic or aluminium case, super-lamination. Basically, the mode of building up...
MITIGATING CLIMATE CHANGE
Is Climate Change Real? The regular answer what we hear is a big “Yes” . The statistical data confirms that the average surface air...
Where does our power sector stand?
India is the world’s third largest power consumer country. Of late, it has been certified by several agencies. Many of its states have by...
UNDERSTANDING THE TECHNO-ECONOMICS PART II
Bio-methanisation
Biomethanation is a process by which organic material is microbiologically converted under anaerobic conditions to biogas. Three main physiological groups of microorganisms are...
We are on the Track
It all started from the ambitious declaration of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi in COP 21 on November 30, 2015. There he said, “Democratic...
UNDERSTANDING THE TECHNO-ECONOMICS Part 1
Bio Coal or Green coal and Bio Methanisation are two ways of utilising agricultural waste to generate energy, both can be considered renewable since...
SPEEDING UP THE MOVE TOWARDS LOW CARBON ECONOMY
During the last few years, globally the paradigm of the Oil & Gas (O&G) companies has started changing towards fostering low carbon power generation...
Designing A Solar Powered Boat
The aim of this article is to design a Solar Powered Boat for transport or tourists along the coast, in rivers, in the lakes...
SMART SOLAR ENERGY MONITORING SYSTEM
Renewable energy has started playing an increasingly important role for augmentation of grid power, providing energy access, reducing consumption of fossil fuels and helping...
INTENTIONAL ISLANDING & RENEWABLES
Islanding is an electrical system phenomenon in which distributed generators, say Diesel Generators (DGs), continue to power a site or location in the absence...
PUTTING SOLAR PANELS ON WATER
Solar energy is plentiful, clean and green, and is key in reducing carbon footprint. The conventional renewable energy farms like solar and wind needs...
DO AWAY WiTH METERiNG
Climate is not changing, it has changed. Today, the world faces an Energy Paradox, wherein more energy is required to ensure fast-paced economic growth,...
New BCD Plan Boon or Bane
The recent proposal of charging BCD on solar cells and modules at the rate of 25% and 40% respectively has created an atmosphere of dissatisfaction among the companies operating in India in this field. However, now the question is, whether it is really a threat or a step that will ensure a better future… - P. K. Chatterjee (P. K.)
A NEW PERSPECTIVE OF Hydro Electric Power Generation
This article reviews the current status of small hydro power development across the world and develops scenarios of growth. It also discusses the various turbines used in small hydroelectric plants from the virtue of efficiency improvement while maintaining the cost of production within the constricted range...
Towards Net Zero Energy Building PART – III
With energy conservation and carbon reduction key priorities, it is in the collective interest of all to encourage Net Zero Energy Building as an imperative requirement. Where are we as far as this approach is concerned?
RE and Modern Grid Necessity & Constraints
Several initiatives have been taken by the Government of India (GoI) to increase the renewable energy generation, which will not only be useful to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases, but also result in some increase in per capita energy demand…
Towards net zero building PART II
With energy conservation and carbon reduction key priorities, it is in the collective interest of all to encourage Net Zero Energy Building as an imperative requirement. Where are we as far as this approach is concerned?
