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Let’s talk about smart grids: Demand Side Management
DSM is a crucial function of the smart grid. It encompasses a variety of strategies and technologies aimed at modifying and optimizing electricity consumption patterns of consumers.
Renewable Purchase Obligations: Ambitious or Arbitrary
Earlier, the Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO) were notified by the Ministry of Power (MoP) as part of the Tariff Policy 2016 under the Electricity Act, 2003, and were frequently ..
What would it take to scale up Demand Flexibility in India?
India’s demand for electricity, having grown at about 5% every year in the past decade, is still unsaturated. Demand is projected to grow 6-7% annually.
Digitalisation at the heart of the Future Energy Systems– but Cultural Change too!
While the great engineers in our sector can meet the challenge, it will take a mindset change, new skills, new regulatory approaches, and most
Smart Grid Observatory – India
Smart grids are a pivotal feature of a digital and green energy sector. These grids integrate cutting-edge digital technologies with traditional power infrastructure, enabling efficient monitoring, management, ..
Maximizing the value of public support to infrastructure investment for energy transitions
This article aims at analysing the objectives and tools available to facilitate investment in low-carbon energy infrastructure.
The FSR Global and the Central Electricity Authority sign MoU
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between The Central Electricity Authority and the FSR Global, on 14th May 2024 to work together in areas of sustainable development of power sector.
Understanding Carbon Markets – Approaches and Experiences
Carbon markets are the trading systems of carbon credits that allow companies and people to offset their greenhouse gas emissions by buying carbon credits from emission-reducing companies.
Climate Compliant India Grid
Darwin’s seminal work, “On the Origin of Species,” published in 1859, presented a comprehensive explanation of how species evolve over time through a process of natural selection. The core of Darwin’s theory emphasized that within a population ..
The Failing Climate Negotiations – And the Need for India’s Leadership in Representing the Global South
At COP 26, (2021) in Glasgow, the coalition of the rich industrialized countries successfully led and adopted the Net-Zero
What is India’s new RE based tender – Firm and Dispatch-able Renewable Energy (FDRE)?
As the momentum of renewable energy (RE) power has gained and tariffs have become competitive, means to use RE as
Unlocking the Future: Interoperability and Open Standards Reshaping the Power Sector Consumer
In an era dominated by renewables and rapid technological advancements, the power sector ..
Capacity Markets – Capacity Mechanism
In an electricity system, capacity means there are adequate resources on the grid to ensure that the demand for electricity can be met at all times.
Potential of Renewable energy based Minigrids in India’s clean energy transition
India has made a remarkable achievement by electrifying all its census
FSR Global and Power Foundation of India sign MoU to advance Energy Transition in Power Sector
Power Foundation of India (PFI) and FSR Global Council (FSR Global) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to
Decentralised renewable energy sustainable growth of livelihoods sector in North Eastern region of India
The North Eastern Region (NER) of India, comprising eight states (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya,
Decoding Power Exchanges
Power exchanges is a term that is frequently used in reference to the power and electricity industry. Even though some of us may know what these exchanges generally entail, let’s break down how they operate and why they are
Understanding Electricity Tariff in India
Electricity tariffs, in essence, serve as the pricing framework governing the cost consumers incur for their electricity consumption. In other words, it is the rate or cost associated with the consumption
FSR Global and IICA sign an MoU to develop energy sector programs for India and beyond
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and the FSR Global
3 building blocks for China’s Energy Transition
China has made huge strides in its energy and climate policy.[i]. It has the world’s largest electricity system and is now the world’s largest carbon market.China has supported the development of huge
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) – the Why, What and How
May 2023 saw the regulation of the Council of the European Union (EU) and European Parliament implementing the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
About Time We Defined Climate Finance
For 28 years, the Conference of Parties (COP) has recognised that Climate Finance is the most critical element dodging negotiations under the United Nations
Smart Meters – An Overview
In a world where energy consumption and sustainability are at the forefront of global concerns, the power sector is undergoing many significant transformations. A crucial part of this is how the metering infrastructure is advancing. Smart meters
Brazilian Energy Transition: The Way Forward
Brazil is currently a country with one of the highest shares of renewables in the energy matrix. The Brazilian energy transition experience so far deserves attention
The FSR Global Forum on World Energy Transition
The energy sector is undergoing a serious transition, being subject to the challenges and opportunities brought by the unstoppable global trends of decentralisation, decarbonisation, and
India’s Green Hydrogen Mission: Look before you leap
NewsIndia’s Green Hydrogen Mission: Look before you leapSwetha Ravi Kumar, Parul BakshiNewsApr 20, 2023Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2023-2024, with ‘Green Growth’ as one of its seven main priorities, supporting the LIFE...
Regulatory Impetus to Enable Electric Vehicles Adoption
MONTHLY SPOTLIGHTRegulatory Impetus to Enable Electric Vehicles AdoptionSwetha Ravi KumarMonthly SpotlightApr 18, 2023The global electric mobility landscape is developing at a rapid pace, particularly in the efforts to decarbonise the road transport sector which...
Transatlantic cooperation post-Trump: climate change and the clean energy transition
OpinionTransatlantic cooperation post-Trump: climate change and the clean energy transitionMeghan Richards Opinion Mar 29, 2021In this article, Megan Richards (Advisory Board Member, WECS Foundation and Former Director of Energy Policy in DG Energy) delineates the...
Time of Use and Dynamic Pricing Rates in the US
MONTHLY SPOTLIGHTTime of Use and Dynamic Pricing Rates in the USAhmed Faruqui, Principal, The Brattle GroupMonthly SpotlightNov 23, 2023November Topic of the Month: Unravelling the nuances of Dynamic Tariffs for electricity retail Instalment 1: Implementing Dynamic...
The Swedish Experience with Dynamic Retail Tariffs
MONTHLY SPOTLIGHTThe Swedish Experience with Dynamic Retail TariffsMichael G. Pollitt, Energy Policy Research Group, University of Cambridge, Centre on Regulation in Europe, Brussels Monthly SpotlightOct 31, 2023November Topic of the Month: Unravelling the nuances of...