India
POWERGRID receives LoI to acquire Bhadla-III Power Transmission
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.
India’s solar, wind additions in H1 surpass total in 2023
In solar alone, over 12,000 MW was added from January to June.
Avaada to develop 2,750-MW pumped storage projects
A total of $168.67b (INR14,000 crore) will be invested.
India’s coal power generation share to decline to 67% by FY2026
Meanwhile, renewable energy generation will be higher than demand for the first time.
India issues guidelines for $9.6m ‘model solar village’ programme
This aims to establish a solar village per district.
SJVN inaugurates 90 MW Omkareshwar floating solar plant
It is expected to generate 196.5 million units of energy.
GAIL, RVUNL ink deal to build 1 GW solar and wind projects
They will also improve operations of RVUNL's gas-based power plants.
JSW Energy unit bags SECI contract for 230 MW of renewable energy
This increased the company’s total generation to 16.4 GW.
India secures $173.4m Japanese loan for wind energy project
This is part of a JBIC’s GREEN operations.
Solar power to account for 46% of India’s capacity by 2047
Meanwhile, authorities also reiterated rules on solar e-waste management.
Blueleaf secures funding for 200 MW wind-solar hybrid project in India
The Pachora Hybrid Power Project will produce over 600 gigawatt hours (GWh) of energy annually.
Is India deploying enough RE to meet its 2031-2032 power demand?
The country needs at least 35GW to reach its 500-GW target in six years.
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