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India’s grid lags renewables, threatening 2030 target
India’s grid lags renewables, threatening 2030 target
Grid build cycle lags project completion across power expansion pipeline.
2 days ago
India’s energy storage auctions face risk as tariffs undercut costs
Nearly 75% of standalone battery capacity sits in the risk category.
3 days ago
India power demand seen rising 5% on higher cooling needs, coal reliance
Coal inventories stayed near 18 days supporting thermal generation into FY27.
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RENOVA doubles operating profit to $52.4m with BESS expansion
The Tokushima Tsuda and Omaezakikou biomass plants also contributed to the increase.
Ling Ao nuclear plant in Shenzhen reports no-safety-impact valve incident
Timing breach during valve operation triggered nuclear classification.
Bangladesh power costs climb despite falling coal and oil prices
Primary energy imports increased to 62.5%, exposing deeper reliance on external supply.
APAC data centre demand to exceed 1000 TWh
Power shortages force a shift towards energy-led site selection and investment.
China expands 200GW pumped storage pipeline under new law
Total hydropower capacity reached 435.95GW after last year's additions.
Singapore power use rises as data centres triple demand
Electricity prices have already climbed by as much as 12% as supply pressure builds.
Global oil and gas demand projected to decline amidst energy security shift
Scenario assumes 15% to 20% disruption of global oil and LNG supply.
India decouples energy use from long-term economic growth
The country’s EE Index improved to 83 from 127.
Hong Kong’s energy efficiency improves as EE Index declines, report says
By sector, the agricultural and manufacturing sectors’ energy use fell sharply.
India’s wind sector hits record 6.05 GW capacity addition in FY25/26
The country’s installed wind power capacity has crossed 56 GW.
Taiwan incentivises energy storage with $156K-per-MWh support scheme
It will target energy storage equipment using locally manufactured lithium-based battery cells.
Middle East conflict sparks nuclear surge in Japan and South Korea, report says
The report said the crisis could have long-lasting effects on their energy policies.
Supply chain efficiency, skilled manpower are key for India’s renewable energy
The scale of expansion required over the next years is immense.
Concord New Energy's February output drops 8.28% YoY
Attributable solar output fell 22.34% to 69.68 GWh.
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