India
India’s 500 MWe prototype fast breeder reactor gets regulatory nod
Fuel sub-assemblies will be introduced in the final stage.
India's renewable energy capacity reaches 195,013 MW in June
The total installed power capacity also increased from 248,554 MW to 446,190 MW.
SJVN bags 2.4-GW pumped storage project in Mizoram, India
This has an estimated cost of $1.68b.
India coal production up 10.70% as of mid-July
Coal dispatch also grew 8.49%.
How much does India need to increase thermal capacity, meet 2032 demand?
It eyes an additional 80 GW coal-based capacity by 2031-2032.
India eyes tripling installed nuclear capacity by 2031-2032
Twenty-one reactors are at various stages of implementation.
India extends coal mines’ star rating submissions deadline to 31 July
The extension aims to increase participation by allowing more mines to register and complete self-evaluations.
Adani Renewable Energy operationalises 250-MW wind project in India
It utilises an on-shore wind turbine of 5.2 MW capacity.
India’s renewable energy capacity hits 190.57 GW
The country aims to achieve 50% non-fossil fuel-based energy by 2030.
India increases financial assistance for biomass pellet manufacturing
This will utilise the country’s biomass resources.
Installed solar in India increased over 25 times between 2014-2023
However, authorities also noted risks with large-scale phasing-in of clean energy.
Coal demand in India to reach 1.5 billion tonnes by 2029-2030
Currently, there is a gap between demand and supply.
Coal India production up 8% in Q1 FY 2025
Five of seven producing units breached their targets.
India issues guidelines for 'Incentives to DISCOMs' under PM-Surya Ghar scheme
The scheme, with a budget of ₹75,021 crore, will run until FY 2026-27.
KPI Green Energy to develop 100-MW solar plant in India
The deal includes operation and maintenance for three years.
India assures six transmission projects completed by year end despite facing delays
The delay was caused by the Supreme Court judgement on transmission lines.
Commentary
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