Present and Future Scope of Renewable Energy in Developing Countries
By Shivani Kalbande, Junior Analyst, Distributed Energy A recent report published by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) stated that developing countries are more inclined to transitioning towards clean energy sources compared to developed countries. By 2050, nearly 85 percent of global energy generation is projected to come from renewable energy (IRENA, 2018). Fortunately, most developing […]
Overview of Renewable Energy Plan and performance in Maharashtra
By Shivani Kalbande, Junior Analyst, Distributed Energy In line with the Paris Agreement, the Government of Maharashtra has committed to achieving 40% of its electricity generation from renewable energy sources by 2030. In India, Maharashtra has the third-largest solar power generation potential, followed by Rajasthan, Jammu, and Kashmir. According to reports published by the National […]
Development of Solar Energy Projects in Tamil Nadu
By Shivani Kalbande, Junior Analyst, Distributed Energy Renewable energy and climate change are topics that are gaining importance among Governments and businesses in India. As regulations and adoption rates vary vastly between different states, we need to educate ourselves with the current trends, regulations, and developments to be able to contribute efficiently. Tamil Nadu has […]
Sustainable Investing- The new paradigm for India’s investment landscape
By Shivani Kalbande, Junior Analyst, Distributed Energy As people and corporations around the globe navigate through multiple crises rendered by the ongoing pandemic conditions and economic slowdown, sustainable investing is gaining momentum to slowly emerge as an important trend in climate positivity. Sustainable investing is largely based on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, also […]
Impact Investment: A growing green energy equation
By Shivani Kalbande, Junior Analyst, Distributed Energy Impact Investment trends are gaining momentum in the investment markets worldwide. Investors from all demographic groups are focusing on investments with positive, measurable, social, and environmental impact alongside a high ROI. One of the most widely discussed forms of impact investment is renewable energy investing. Global energy consumption […]
Post a novel pandemic, how to identify good investment options
By Shivani Kalbande, Junior Analyst, Distributed Energy In the recent and ongoing Covid-19 pandemic condition, the world is making every possible effort to get back on track. Investors are trying to change and adapt their approach towards investments with a revised set of parameters as the traditional investment avenues are sensitive towards market fluctuations and […]
Emerging Trends in Socially Responsible Investing
By Shivani Kalbande, Analyst, Distributed Energy The scope for Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) is being influenced by demographic shifts, climate change, and technological advancement. A culmination of these factors has resulted in investors and millennials seeking out transparency in investment processes and demanding investment services focused on sustainable growth and development. The new generation of financially literate […]
Renewable Energy Projects: Solar Regulations in Kerala, India
By Shivani Kalbande, Analyst, Distributed Energy Kerala released its Solar Energy Policy in 2013 with a mission to increase the installed capacity of solar to 500 MW by 2017 and 2,500 MW by 2030. As of March 2019, the total installed capacity of solar in the state is 134 MW. To achieve the above […]
