wind and solar energy

India's electricity generation rose 3% year-on-year in Q4 FY26, reaching 464 billion units, primarily driven by a 24% surge in solar power. Despite this growth, renewable energy curtailment increased, highlighting grid integration challenges. Gujarat experienced the highest curtailment, indicating a need for improved grid infrastructure to match clean energy expansion.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new clean electricity strategy aiming to double Canada's grid by 2050 and lower household energy costs. The plan, costing over $1 trillion, allows natural gas a larger role and embraces diverse energy sources, including hydro, nuclear, wind, solar, and geothermal.

Britain's electricity prices remain tethered to volatile gas costs, despite renewable energy growth. The government is reforming pricing to break this link, encouraging renewables to adopt fixed contracts. While immediate bill relief is uncertain, long-term goals aim for stable, lower prices through increased renewables and reduced gas dependence.

Rajasthan's top energy official cautioned against lengthy power purchase agreements for battery storage, warning that rigid, long-term contracts could undermine the technology's inherent flexibility and burden consumers. He emphasized that battery systems offer multiple revenue streams beyond just selling electricity, and fixed tariffs for decades might hinder operators from capitalizing on market opportunities and technological advancements.