India

Indian wind and solar projects see improved performance in FY24

Generation increased, despite falling short of analysts’ forecasts.

Avaada inaugurates 70 MW solar power project in Uttar Pradesh

It is projected to generate 160 million units of renewable energy annually once fully operational.

India’s coal production up 7.12% in August

Coal dispatch to the power sector grew to 325.97 MT.

India’s small and medium businesses drive natural gas demand: IEEFA

Their gas consumption surged by 136% in fiscal year 2023-2024.

JSW Energy arm to build 250-MW wind power project

Another subsidiary inked a PPA for solar energy.

JSW Energy unit bags 300-MW wind-solar hybrid project

This increased the parent firm’s generation capacity to 16.7 GW.

India, US explore collaboration in grid modernisation

They also discussed possible financial support for system upgrade.

India green lights 50 MW renewable energy park in Rajasthan

This is in line with India’s goal of 450 GW of clean energy.

India’s second 700-MW nuclear reactor in Kakrapar plant starts full operation

Fourteen other reactors are expected to fully run by 2031-2032.

POWERGRID receives LoI to acquire Bhadla-III Power Transmission

The project involves augmenting capacity at the existing Bhadla-III substation in Rajasthan. 

Nepal to export 1,000 MW of electricity to India

Officials from both countries also discussed matters related to trade and infrastructure.

India’s national coal index decreases 3.48% in June

This means a sufficient availability of coal in the market.

India amends guidelines for cross-border electricity trade

Now, electricity export will only be permitted if it was generated using imported coal.

India approves $428.4m for power grid upgrade

This will be covered by the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme.

India to add 6 GW of battery energy storage by FY 2028

As of March 2024, the country has less than a gigawatt of operational capacity.