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Nikhil Mehra

Member since: Jan 13, 2016
Published articles: 10

Can Solar Power Beat Nuclear Energy Costs?

With the Indian Government setting an ambitious goal of tripling nuclear power over the next decade, the country is well poised to double its nuclear power generation capacity to more than 10,000 mega...

Articles > News & Society > Energy Jan 13, 2016
Can Solar Power Remain Cost Competitive in the Long Term

Aided largely by a favourable regulatory and policy environment, solar energy in India is already on the growth path. However its trend that’s likely to be accentuated in the near future with the...

Articles > News & Society > Energy Jan 22, 2016
Rajasthan Sets New Benchmark for Solar Power Generation in India

Rajasthan is the new numero uno state in the country in terms of its total installed capacity for solar power generation as per data compiled by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy...

Articles > News & Society > Energy Feb 12, 2016
Solar Cities: Powering Urban India Through Solar Power

India’s rapid urbanization and economic growth has been a key factor behind the growing demand for energy in urban areas which have resulted in an alarming increase in harmful Green House Gas...

Articles > News & Society > Energy Jan 15, 2016
Three Important Re Facts That You Need to Know

Even as negotiators from the developed and developing nations haggle to wrap up a global agreement to curb climate change at the crucial Paris summit, here’s a look at three important facts about...

Articles > News & Society > Energy Mar 08, 2016
Cost Competitiveness: Wind and Solar Closing the Gap with Fossil Fuels

2015 has brought about a significant shift in the generating cost comparison between renewable energy sources and fossil fuels, states a October 2015 analysis by technology and region, published by...

Articles > News & Society > Energy Feb 02, 2016
Indian Railways to Harness the Power of the Sun

Tasked with the mammoth responsibility of transporting in excess of 23 mn passengers daily in addition to approx 3 mn tonnes of cargo, the Indian Railways is an indispensable arm of the country’s...

Articles > News & Society > Energy Jan 15, 2016
Rooftop Solar: a Viable Option for India’s Energy Security

With the prices of solar PV modules dropping considerably in recent years, rooftop PV (RTPV) systems have emerged as a popular and viable option as a sustainable, reliable and cheaper power source. As...

Articles > News & Society > Energy Jan 13, 2016
Solar Power Likely to Attain Grid Parity by 2017-18

In a major boost to the government’s clean energy initiatives, the prices of solar power in India are likely to equal those of conventional terminal energy sources or become even cheaper touching an...

Articles > News & Society > Energy Feb 08, 2016
What’s in Store for Wind Ipps in 2016?

The upcoming Union Budget (2016-17) provides an opportunity to strengthen the demand situation in the economy. According to the Association of Power Producers, the increase in Clean Environment Cess...

Articles > News & Society > Energy May 16, 2016

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Solar power generation and energy storage can contribute to India’s long term energy security and help achieve its climate change objectives.