Govt plans national carbon capture mission to meet net zero goals
The union government is formulating a national carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) mission to outline the country's roadmap for CCUS and provide financial incentives to boost its adoption, aiming to meet ambitious net zero targets.
India’s wind capacity needs to grow from 2.8 GW to 9.3 GW annually to hit 2030 goal
India faces a significant challenge in meeting its 2030 wind energy targets, according to a new report by energy think tank Ember.
Residents of Serbia's lithium-rich region vow to block EU-backed mining
Thousands are expected to show up for a major rally on Saturday in the capital Belgrade, calling for a law to ban lithium mining anywhere in Serbia.
Critical minerals have emerged as drivers of modern economy: Reddy
He elaborated on the government's extensive efforts over the past decade to harness this potential through initiatives such as the introduction of a commercial auction regime for coal and mineral blocks and encouraging private sector partnership. Critical minerals, such as cobalt, copper, lithium, nickel and rare earths, play a crucial role in the production of clean energy technologies, from wind turbines to electric cars.
SJVN commissions 90 MW floating solar project, boosts capacity to 2466.5 MW
The project, executed by SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), a subsidiary of SJVN, is located in Omkareshwar Floating Solar Park, Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, the largest floating solar park in India.
Himachal CM advocates for enhancing solar power generation in State
He said that a 32 MW Solar Power Project has been established at Pekhubela in Una district and a 10 MW solar power project and a 5 MW project were under construction in Kutlehar and Gagret assembly constituencies respectively.
India's Reliance ready for next level of renewables-focused growth
"Reliance has consolidated its balance sheet after the previous round of capex and is ready for the next level of growth," Chairman Mukesh Ambani said in the report.
66 solar power plants to be set up in Punjab
Arora further shared that upon completion, the project is expected to generate approximately 390 million units (MU) of electricity annually.
India's solar capacity set to soar to 856 GW by 2047, eyes sustainable energy solutions
The scenario, labeled as Business-As-Usual (BAU), predicts a robust integration of solar energy, leveraging the rapid advancements in solar technology that enhance the efficiency of harnessing solar power. Despite these advancements, the precise estimation of land required for solar parks by 2050 remains uncertain, given the dynamic nature of technological progress in the solar sector.
EPTA recommends TBCB mode for new offshore wind energy transmission systems
The Electricity Power Transmission Association (EPTA) has formally requested the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) to implement new transmission schemes for offshore wind farms in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu under the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) mode. The request comes in light of the agenda discussed during the 20th NCT Meeting held on June 25, 2024.