Smart Hydropower with digital upgrades and storage is fuelling clean energy drive

Hydropower not only provides clean energy but also offers round-the-clock (RTC) power, making it a crucial substitute for conventional thermal power plants.

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India is ambitiously targeting 500 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity by 2030. As of the last financial year, the country has already achieved around 220 GW of renewable capacity, with solar energy leading the way at 110 GW. Large and small hydropower follows with approximately 55 GW, while wind energy contributes over 50 GW. This is an impressive milestone that showcases the country’s progress. However, within the broader renewable energy landscape, hydropower holds a unique and strategic position. It provides clean energy and round-the-clock (RTC) power, making it a crucial substitute for conventional thermal power plants.

Kundan Green Energy, a developer of mediumand small-scale hydro projects, has been at the forefront of embracing technological upgrades. Operating across regions like the Northeast, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, the company focuses on modern innovation that can improve hydroelectric generation and make it more efficient and sustainable.

Digitalisation and tech advancements in hydropower