Day: January 13, 2025
India Energy Week 2025 to host 70,000 delegates from 120 countries, focus on energy transition
Organized by the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the event is set to attract over 70,000 delegates from 120 countries, making it one of the largest energy events globally.
In an exclusive interview, Shilpa Urhekar, CEO of Gensol Engineering, shares how the company is innovating to meet the growing demand for renewable energy solutions
Over the past 17 years, Gensol Group has emerged as a formidable player in the renewable energy sector, leveraging its strong understanding of engineering and technical capabilities.
O2 Power wins 800 MWh battery energy storage project in Rajasthan
The project will be located near an operational CTUIL substation in Rajasthan and will include a mix of solar and other components to ensure power supply during non-solar peak hours. It is expected to be commissioned within 24 months of signing the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
India’s renewable energy capacity rises 15.84% to 209.44 GW in 2024: MNRE
The country added 28.64 GW of renewable energy capacity during 2024, a 119.46% rise compared to the 13.05 GW added in the previous year.
CARE upgrades Inox Wind's banking facilities ratings
The rating upgrade reflects IWL's strong financial position, supported by the effective use of banking facilities like Letters of Credit (LCs) and Bank Guarantees (BGs), according to the statement.
15th IRENA Assembly to Set Energy Transition Narrative for 2025
The 15th Session of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly, under the theme "Accelerating the Renewable Energy Transition – The Way Forward," convenes on January 12, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, marking the first international energy meeting of the year.
IRENA 15A: Assembly Live Coverage
Rolling coverage of IRENA 15th Assembly events as they happen and the event live stream
IBA seeks blanket corporate tax holidays for compressed biogas production
Earlier this month, in a letter to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, IBA said that this will act as an incentive for businesses, which are willing to invest in and scale up CBG production, contributing to cleaner energy generation.
Renewable energy capacity addition in India increases by 113 pc in 2024: Centre
India added about 30 GW (Gigawatt) of new renewable energy capacity last year, 113 per cent higher compared to 13.75 GW added in 2023, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
India reports 7.93% drop in greenhouse gas emissions in 2020
Net emissions, including land use, land-use change, and forestry (LULUCF), stood at 2,437 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent (CO2e), while gross emissions were recorded at 2,959 million tonnes of CO2e, excluding LULUCF.