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BLOCKCHAIN FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY MARKETS: USE CASES

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Current electricity industries are moving towards a more decarbonised, digitalised, and decentralised structure. This is where blockchain technology can be used to ensure greater automation and better management of data with higher security at lower costs. These qualities ensure blockchain technology\’s crucial role in the energy grids of the future. Although the concept of blockchain …

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KARNATAKA’S SHIFT IN FOCUS

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Karnataka has the highest installed capacity of renewable energy across all states in the country as of December 2019. This is mainly due to its solar power generation capacity of 7,274.93 MW, which makes up about 48% of the state’s total renewable energy capacity. The wind and solar power generation during December 2019 were higher …

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HOW RENEWABLES CAN HELP DAIRIES OFFSET COSTS

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In a country like India that has around 75 million dairy farms, more than anywhere else in the world, sustainable energy can play a huge role in offsetting rising costs. The dairy network that is engaged in the processing of milk and its products, has affiliations with 15 million milk producers and has a total …

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GREEN ENERGY FOCUS ACROSS SOUTH ASIA

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Most South Asian countries have been exploring sustainable alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, hydropower, and biomass, mostly to sustain their rapid economic growth and rising energy demand. The geographical locations of these countries make them extremely vulnerable to global climate change, however, this fact also gives them access to a variety of renewable …

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DIGITAL TRANSFORMERS

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The power system in India is experiencing a period of change. The phenomenal growth in installed generation capacity in recent years has caused the system to become increasingly complex and challenging. Further, the integration of renewable sources and new demand loads like electric vehicles means the grid needs to handle more power flows 24X7. The …

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KEY TRENDS IN THE ROOFTOP SOLAR SEGMENT

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At the moment, several policy measures have been announced across India for the large-scale deployment of solar rooftop projects. These measures include comprehensive rooftop solar policies and net-metering regulations. Currently, the streamlining of utility interconnection processes has led to rapid deployments in the rooftop solar sector. As per the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy …

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USING SOLAR POWER TO CUT COSTS?

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This is an idea that most metro rail systems in the country are quickly adopting. A large amount of electricity is needed to power the extensive metro rail networks in various cities in India. Not only do these trains require a continuous supply of power, but also stations, depots, and service areas all require an …

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BLOCKCHAIN FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY MARKETS IN INDIA

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The energy market in the country is currently going through a transition from conventional systems to smart systems. Given the addition of large volumes of renewable energy, grid management has become a bit of a headache. Add to this, the deployment of decentralised energy resources and the emergence of prosumers, and the management of energy …

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GROWTH OF SOLAR IN THE UNITED STATES

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Solar power in the US is now more affordable and accessible than ever before. Since 2008, US installations have grown 35-fold to an estimated 62.5 GW. This capacity is equivalent to the power consumed by 12 million average American homes. Since 2014, the cost of PV panels has dropped nearly 50% and the cost of …

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EFFICIENT WASTE DISPOSAL

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Urban centres in India are facing severe environmental challenges due to rapid urbanization and increasing industrialization. Some examples include the formation of smog-causing air pollution in Delhi and the toxic water of the Yamuna River. Overflowing landfill sites all over the country also pose a threat as they can release poisonous gases if they happen …

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