Neufin’s Renewable Energy handbook for businesses provides a strategic guide to India’s evolving renewable energy landscape, transforming complex decisions into actionable insights through comprehensive case studies and practical frameworks. With potential cost reductions of 30-40% for manufacturing and up to 50% for commercial businesses, renewable energy has evolved from an environmental choice to a compelling business imperative.
The handbook begins with foundational knowledge of renewable technologies – from solar and wind to hybrid systems and battery storage – and navigates through India’s regulatory framework, including the transformative Green Open Access Rules 2022. It then establishes a decision-making framework that considers critical factors like power requirements, budget constraints, space availability, and consumption patterns, while thoroughly exploring financing options including CAPEX, OPEX, and deferred CAPEX models to suit different capital availability scenarios.
At its core, the handbook adopts a unique case study approach, presenting real-world examples across different business segments. For SMEs with revenues up to ₹250 Cr and power requirements below 500kW, it analyses successful implementations of rooftop solar and carport solutions. Mid-market businesses (₹250-1000 Cr revenue) with requirements between 500kW-5MW benefit from detailed case studies of ground-mounted solar, third-party open access, and group captive projects. Large enterprises (above ₹1000 Cr revenue) gain insights from utility-scale implementations exceeding 5MW, including captive power plants, ISTS projects, and battery storage systems. It also explores different financing models including opex, capex, and deferred capex.
Each case study delves into specific challenges, solution design, financial modeling, and implementation strategies, providing a practical blueprint for businesses to follow. Supplemented by a comprehensive ecosystem map and technical glossary, this handbook serves as an invaluable resource for CFOs, facility managers, and sustainability leaders looking to optimize their energy strategy while achieving corporate sustainability goals. The handbook demonstrates how businesses can compress the typical 9-12 month renewable energy procurement timeline to just 3 months, offering a clear pathway to reduced operational costs and enhanced environmental performance.
Essential reading for CFOs, facility managers, and sustainability leaders looking to transform their energy strategy.
