India
India issues rules for funding of facilities, infrastructure for green hydrogen mission
This has a budget of $23.96m.
India’s coal production from captive, commercial mines up 35% in Q1 FY 2025
For the power sector, it was up 20.5%.
India’s coal production up nearly 15% in June
Over 80 million tonnes were produced.
NTPC’s generation up 9.5% in Q1 FY25
Coal despatch also grew 17.15%.
ONGC names new finance director
Vivek Chandrakant Tongaonkar has 37 years of experience in the energy sector.
SJVN unit, AM Green ink 4,500-MW RE deal for green ammonia facilities
Solar and wind plants will be set up.
India’s heavy industries need 120GW of RE to meet demand: Ember
Up to 180 million tonnes of carbon emissions can be eliminated.
India sees nuclear power generation to surge 70% by 2029
Capacity will expand to 13.08 GWe.
World Bank OKs $1.5b for India’s low-carbon transition
This will boost the development of green hydrogen and renewable energy.
India’s coal stocks at thermal plants up 33% YoY in June
Supply still meets the 18.5-day requirement.
IEEFA urges India to boost utility-scale solar amidst higher electricity demand
It should not only rely on thermal energy.
Juniper Green signs PPAs for 2 RE projects in Rajasthan and Gujarat
One of the projects is a wind-solar hybrid power plant.
India increases green ammonia allocation for fertiliser sector
It added 200,000 tonnes per annum.
L&T to develop 185-MW solar PV project in India
It will also build an energy storage plant.
India OKs $1.63m new transmission schemes
These will be implemented through competitive bidding.
Enhancing Financing Availability is Crucial for Achieving India’s Decarbonisation Goals
For India to achieve its net-zero target by 2070, a comprehensive transition to renewable energy is imperative. This necessitates a multifaceted approach, encompassing policy frameworks, investment strategies and technological advancements.
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