Coal ministry initiates solar energy, waste management programs under Special Campaign 4.0
So far, a total of 211 sites have benn cleaned covering 13,01,043 sq. ft. against the target of 62,08,064 sq. ft. Against target of 8,286 MT scrap, 3,516 MT of scrap has been disposed-off generating a revenue of Rs 83,709,707. Besides, 15,322 physical and electronic files have been reviewed and 5,253 files were weeded out/closed.
ISA to focus on investment, green jobs in global solar push: Pralhad Joshi
Speaking at the curtain raiser for the Seventh Session of the ISA Assembly in New Delhi, Joshi emphasised the importance of global collaboration to address energy access and climate challenges.
$215 billion needed for India’s green energy push as coal keeps dominance
Despite this rapid growth in renewables, coal remains the dominant player in India’s power generation sector. In fiscal 2023-24, coal accounted for 74.7% of the total electricity generated, a rise from 71.5% in 2020-21.
Pumped Storage Plants: Are we doing enough?
The government’s new tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) for pumped storage plants (PSPs) marks a shift from past hydro policies. This aims to improve renewable energy management but requires substantial government support. Currently, India has no off-stream PSPs, and capacity assessments are still ongoing.
Sembcorp secures 150MW wind-solar hybrid project from SECI
The project is expected to commence commercial operations within 24 months of the PPA signing and will be funded through a combination of internal funds and debt.
Azure Power secures REC, HSBC Refinancing; completes early bond prepayment
With this, over $500-million debt has been refinanced in the current financial year.
India’s Sustainability Push for Data Centers: A Progressive Move Towards Decarbonization
The data center industry resists MeitY's PUE benchmark of less than 1.35 due to cost and feasibility concerns. However, building energy-efficient infrastructure is vital for India's net-zero goals. A dialogue and incentives may help align industry efforts with sustainability targets.
AMPIN Energy Transition achieves financial closure for 200-MW solar-wind hybrid project
Project is expected to generate over 435 Million Units of Solar Energy annually.
Stride Green to facilitate $500 mn climate tech funding over 18-24 months
The platform focuses on enabling the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem and is rapidly expanding to support key climate tech sectors such as renewable energy, green hydrogen, waste management, and circular economy solutions.
GE Vernova investing $1 bn in R&D for energy technologies: Ramesh Singaram
Industrial conglomerate GE recently split into three entities, housing energy business in GE Vernova. Ramesh Singaram, President and CEO, Gas Power Asia, GE Vernova talks about the implications of the split, key energy technologies including Small Modular Nuclear Reactors, Hydrogen Combustion and Carbon Capture and also an annual $1 billion investment plan, in an interview with ET Energyworld. Edited excerpts..