How can India meet its rising power demand?
1 week ago

How can India meet its rising power demand?

The Hindu  

As the fastest-growing major economy in a rapidly heating world, India’s electricity demand is growing fast. CEEW found that failure to achieve 500 GW of clean energy capacity by 2030 will lead to power shortages and higher power costs, even if demand grows moderately. If demand grows faster and the 500 GW target is achieved, India will still need additional generation capacity to avoid major power shortages. India must achieve 600 GW of clean energy by 2030 to keep pace with demand. CEEW’s study estimates that India will need 280 GWh of battery energy storage systems and 100 GWh of pumped hydro storage to integrate 600 GW of RE by 2030.

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India's renewable energy sector may face regulatory actions like China and Europe: Report
2 days, 17 hours ago

India's renewable energy sector may face regulatory actions like China and Europe: Report

Hindustan Times  

India's renewable energy sector is soon likely to face regulatory pressures that takes cues from countries such as Europe and China to deal with challenges such as grid disturbances, and negative energy prices. Solar energy is the dominant contributor to India's renewable energy growth, accounting for 47% of the total installed renewable energy capacity. "As the share of renewable energy …

India’s power consumption grows slightly to 131.54 bn units in Feb
2 weeks, 4 days ago

India’s power consumption grows slightly to 131.54 bn units in Feb

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Mar 3 India's power consumption grew marginally to 131.54 billion units in February, higher than 127.34 BU in the year-ago period, according to the government data. The peak power demand touched an all-time high of about 250 GW in May 2024. The previous all-time high peak power demand of 243.27 GW was recorded in September 2023. The ministry …

Batteries, EVs and more money in hand: How Auto Inc and the Indian car buyer benefits from the Budget 2024
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Batteries, EVs and more money in hand: How Auto Inc and the Indian car buyer benefits from the Budget 2024

Live Mint  

For most of India’s ailing automotive sector clamouring for policies that promote economic growth and offer incentives, the Union Budget for FY 25-26 offers some respite. While no direct benefits were offered in the form of GST waivers or battery-size-based rebates, the automotive sector, particularly the EV sector, has received some policy changes that should give a boost to battery …

India shouldn’t give up on coal without ‘alternatives’: Economic Survey
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India shouldn’t give up on coal without ‘alternatives’: Economic Survey

The Hindu  

India must harness its “best resources, advanced technologies, and expertise” to becoming a developed nation by 2047 while ensuring a low-carbon pathway. In 2023, the U.S. administration also approved the onset of the country’s largest oil-drilling project in the Alaska region, with an estimated total oil and non-gas liquids production of 628.9 million barrels and 260.79 million tonnes of associated …

Renewable energy accounts for 47 per cent of India’s total installed power capacity: Economic Survey
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Renewable energy accounts for 47 per cent of India’s total installed power capacity: Economic Survey

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Renewable energy now accounts for approximately 47 per cent of India’s total installed power capacity, according to the Economic Survey for 2024-25. The country's renewable energy capacity grew by 15.8 per cent year-on-year, reaching 209.4 GW by December 2024, up from 180.8 GW in December 2023. Overall, the power sector continues to expand, with installed capacity rising by …

India needs more oil, may scale up energy purchases from US: Puri
2 months ago

India needs more oil, may scale up energy purchases from US: Puri

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India would welcome more oil and gas coming into the market, Union minister for petroleum and natural gas Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday, naming the US under president Donald Trump as a likely source of increased fuel supplies. Among the first set of announcements made after taking office, Trump reiterated his campaign trail slogan “Drill, baby, drill” …

India's 2024 power output growth is slowest since pandemic, data shows
2 months, 1 week ago

India's 2024 power output growth is slowest since pandemic, data shows

The Hindu  

India's electricity generation grew at its slowest pace in 2024 since the COVID-19 pandemic, an analysis of federal grid regulator data showed, hit by a slowdown in the world's fastest growing major economy. Power output rose 5.8% annually to 1,824.13 billion kilowatt-hours, an analysis of daily load despatch data from federal grid regulator Grid-India showed. Growth in power generation averaged …

Power demand shoots up on cold wave across North India
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Power demand shoots up on cold wave across North India

Live Mint  

Power demand in the country has shot up in the past few weeks amid plummeting temperatures across North India. Peak power demand in December remained largely above 200GW and touched a high of 224GW due to increased demand for heating. The country, especially north-west India, including Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, has been grappling with …

India met all-time maximum power demand of 250 GW in 2024
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India met all-time maximum power demand of 250 GW in 2024

Live Mint  

New Delhi, January 1 : The year 2024 marked a landmark period for India's power sector, with historic advancements in energy generation, transmission, and distribution. From meeting record power demand of 250 GW to reducing energy shortages at the national level to a mere 0.1 per cent in 2024-25, the sector demonstrated resilience and commitment to sustainable growth. In the …

India’s thermal coal imports rise this fiscal on procurement by ICB plants
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s thermal coal imports rise this fiscal on procurement by ICB plants

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Imports of thermal coal, used for power generation, have increased by about 9% in the April-November of the ongoing financial year to 45 million tonnes, on higher procurement made by those power plants that operate solely on imported coal. Data from the Central Electricity Authority showed that imported coal-based power plants imported 33.4 million tonnes so far in …

India to boost power generation, transmission infra to achieve 24X7 power for all in 2025
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India to boost power generation, transmission infra to achieve 24X7 power for all in 2025

Live Mint  

New Delhi Dec 29 India will set up more coal-fired and hydro-power plants and ramp up transmission infrastructure to achieve round-the-clock ‘Power for All' in 2025, besides meeting rising demand fueled by economic expansion. To meet the growing energy demand, the government has devised a major plan for power generation capacity addition and the expansion of transmission infrastructure. To evacuate …

India's Renewable Energy Capacity Hits New Milestone: Centre
4 months, 1 week ago

India's Renewable Energy Capacity Hits New Milestone: Centre

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India has reached a significant milestone in its renewable energy journey, with the country's total renewable energy capacity crossing the 200 GW. India's total renewable energy installed capacity surged by an impressive 24.2 GW in just one year, reaching 203.18 GW in October 2024, up from 178.98 GW in October 2023. India's total electricity generation capacity has reached …

India's climate policies expected to reduce CO2 emissions by around 4 billion tonnes by 2030: Report
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India's climate policies expected to reduce CO2 emissions by around 4 billion tonnes by 2030: Report

The Hindu  

India's current climate policies are projected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around four billion tonnes between 2020 and 2030, and drive a 24% reduction in coal-based power generation, according to a new report. The study by Delhi-based independent think tank Council on Energy, Environment and Water said policies for India's power, residential and transport sectors have already saved 440 …

India’s coal imports rise to 90.5 MT amid surge in power demand
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s coal imports rise to 90.5 MT amid surge in power demand

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India's coal imports during the April-July period of the current fiscal increased 0.9% to reach 90.51 million tonnes compared with 89.68mt in same period last fiscal, the coal ministry said on Wednesday. "This decline underscores India’s steadfast commitment to achieving self-sufficiency in coal production and reducing reliance on imports," it said, adding that coal imports by the non-regulated …

India's coal imports rise to 90.5 MT amid surge in power demand
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India's coal imports rise to 90.5 MT amid surge in power demand

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India's coal imports during the April-July period of the current fiscal increased 0.9% to reach 90.51 million tonnes compared with 89.68mt in same period last fiscal, the coal ministry said on Wednesday. "This decline underscores India’s steadfast commitment to achieving self-sufficiency in coal production and reducing reliance on imports," it said, adding that coal imports by the non-regulated …

India has pushed hard for solar. But as its billions demand more power, coal always gets the call
7 months, 2 weeks ago

India has pushed hard for solar. But as its billions demand more power, coal always gets the call

Associated Press  

BENGALURU, India — India Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in the midst of a monthslong reelection campaign this April when he took to social media to trumpet a “remarkable feat!” and a “historic milestone” for his country: crossing 1 billion metric tons of coal and lignite production. It was proof, Modi said, of India’s “commitment to ensuring a vibrant coal …

Powering India’s future
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Powering India’s future

The Hindu  

In her seventh consecutive Budget speech, the Finance Minister announced measures indicating India’s commitment to its clean energy transition. Despite past efforts to add renewable capacity, its share in India’s power generation mix is just 13%. Previous power supply shortages and expectations of rising energy demand have driven policymakers to bet on new coal capacity. Instead, we must strive to …

India's solar output grows at slowest pace in six years in first half of 2024
8 months, 2 weeks ago

India's solar output grows at slowest pace in six years in first half of 2024

Hindustan Times  

By Sudarshan Varadhan and Cassandra Yap India's solar output grows at slowest pace in six years in first half of 2024 SINGORE, - India's solar power generation grew at the slowest pace in six years in the first half of 2024, an analysis of data from the federal grid regulator showed, as the country further stepped up reliance on coal …

India asks utilities to order $33 billion in equipment this year to boost coal power output, sources say
8 months, 2 weeks ago

India asks utilities to order $33 billion in equipment this year to boost coal power output, sources say

Hindustan Times  

By Sarita Chaganti Singh India asks utilities to order $33 billion in equipment this year to boost coal power output, sources say NEW DELHI - India has asked power companies to order equipment worth $33 billion this year to fast track capacity additions of coal-fired power in the years ahead, as the South Asian nation struggles to meet booming electricity …

India likely to raise its estimate on peak power demand amid harsher summers
8 months, 2 weeks ago

India likely to raise its estimate on peak power demand amid harsher summers

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s power ministry will likely raise its projections for peak electricity demand after this year’s prolonged heatwave forced people to keep their air conditioners and fans running for longer than usual. The current projection of peak power demand reaching 384 GW by financial year 2031-32 may now have to be revised, said Pankaj Agarwal, secretary, Union ministry of …

India's power consumption rises nearly 9% to 152.38 billion units in June
8 months, 2 weeks ago

India's power consumption rises nearly 9% to 152.38 billion units in June

The Hindu  

India's power consumption rose by nearly 9% to 152.38 billion units in June compared to the year-ago period mainly due to scorching heat which forced excessive use of cooling appliances like air conditioners and desert coolers. The previous all-time high peak power demand of 243.27 GW was recorded in September 2023. The Ministry also estimated that peak power demand may …

India's coal dependence for power to be highest in nine years as heatwaves intensify
9 months ago

India's coal dependence for power to be highest in nine years as heatwaves intensify

Hindustan Times  

India will use more coal for generating electricity this year than it has in almost a decade, to cope with surging electricity demand, Bloomberg reported. Representational The country expects to add 15.4 gigawatts in the financial year 2024-25, the most in nine years, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. Coal still generates about three-quarters of India’s electricity, and the …

Rising AC sales and surging demand for cooling escalates India's environmental challenges
9 months, 1 week ago

Rising AC sales and surging demand for cooling escalates India's environmental challenges

Hindustan Times  

With soaring temperatures and heat waves causing health problems, air conditioners have become essential for creating cooler, comfortable spaces. Growing AC use will increase energy intensity in buildings, requiring significant focus on improving thermal comfort to reduce air-conditioned hours,” said Anumita Roychowdhury, executive director, Centre for Science and Environment. The widespread use of ACs significantly increases electricity consumption, and by …

Heatwave in India: Sweltering temperatures push power demand to fresh high
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Heatwave in India: Sweltering temperatures push power demand to fresh high

India TV News  

Heatwave in India: The power demand in India was on Thursday at its seasonal high at 237 gigawatts, surpassing its previous record high of 234 GW seen earlier this week, data from the Ministry of Power showed. Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are most likely to continue over the plains of Northwest India and Heatwave conditions over Madhya Pradesh and …

Amid severe heatwave, Delhi records peak power demand in history
10 months ago

Amid severe heatwave, Delhi records peak power demand in history

Hindustan Times  

Amid a severe heatwave hitting most parts of India, the power demand, as the need for air conditioners and coolers is on the rise, reached a record high of 234 gigawatts on Tuesday. According to the State Load Despatch Center data at 3:33pm on Tuesday, Delhi's peak power demand reached 7717 MW, the highest ever in the city's history. According …

Power tariffs up in April as summer sets in
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Power tariffs up in April as summer sets in

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The average power tariffs in the day-ahead market of the Indian Energy Exchange rose to Rs 5.1 per unit in April 2024, up from Rs 3.9 per unit in March 2024 as the demand increased with the summer heat. The rise in prices can be attributed to demand growth which remained healthy at 9.4 per cent on a year-on-year …

Green milestone: Share of coal in India’s total installed electricity capacity drops below 50%
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Green milestone: Share of coal in India’s total installed electricity capacity drops below 50%

Hindustan Times  

The share of coal in India’s total installed electricity capacity fell below 50% for the first time in history in 2023-24, according to a report released on Thursday, marking a crucial milestone in the country’s attempt to switch to clean energy. The report also found that renewable energy auctions reached a record 41 GW in fiscal year 2024, with eight …

Understanding India’s coal imports
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Understanding India’s coal imports

The Hindu  

The spectre of electricity shortages rises again as hot weather descends across the country. A recent Ministry of Power advisory corroborates this, saying “supplies of domestic coal will remain constrained due to various logistical issues associated with railway network”. It is convenient, as some might say, for such advisories to be interpreted as mandates by many coal-based generators since the …

Coal stocks at comfortable level to meet peak summer demand, says official
1 year ago

Coal stocks at comfortable level to meet peak summer demand, says official

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The country’s coal stocks are at comfortable levels to meet the demand during the peak summer season, said a senior official from the coal ministry. Additionally, the National Power Portal reports that coal stocks at power plants with capacities exceeding 189 GW stood at 45.48 MT as of March 16. “Even though power demand is likely to increase, …

The proliferation of EVs could make decarbonization harder to achieve
1 year ago

The proliferation of EVs could make decarbonization harder to achieve

Live Mint  

India’s electricity consumption is growing at nearly 9% per year, faster than real gross domestic product. Adding complexity to the challenge of sustaining high urban-oriented GDP growth while lowering carbon intensity is the ambition to turn mobility electric. One is the quantum of electricity units needed to charge EV batteries and the other is the increased wherewithal required across generators, …

Coal power generation up 10.13% during April to December 2023
1 year, 1 month ago

Coal power generation up 10.13% during April to December 2023

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The country’s coal-fired power generation showed significant growth of nearly 10.13% from April to December 2023 compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. As per the coal ministry, the domestic coal-based power generation from April to December 2023 rose by 7.14% to 872 billion units, up from 813.9 BU generated in the corresponding period last year. …

Coal isn’t easy to exclude from sustainable development | Explained
1 year, 4 months ago

Coal isn’t easy to exclude from sustainable development | Explained

The Hindu  

The world is highly dependent on fossil fuels, which produce 80% of the total energy supplied. According to Central Electricity Authority projections for FY 2031-2032, India’s national grid can absorb 924 TWh of electricity from various renewable energy sources by progressively adding 47 GW of battery storage capacity and 27 GW of pumped storage projects by FY 32. To balance …

India’s Energy Endgame in an Era of Peak Fossil Fuels
1 year, 4 months ago

India’s Energy Endgame in an Era of Peak Fossil Fuels

The Quint  

Here, we would need to be time-wise granular, differentiating between short to medium and long terms, In the first phase, the global consumption of fossil energy sources may keep growing, albeit, at a slowing velocity and geopolitical risks may disrupt. In a decade, hopefully, these trends will settle down and fossil energy consumption may peak and start declining concomitantly bringing …

India will see solar revolution by 2030, says IEA
1 year, 4 months ago

India will see solar revolution by 2030, says IEA

Firstpost  

India has set a target of achieving 500 GW of installed capacity from non-fossil fuels, including around 270 GW of solar capacity, by 2030 According to the International Energy Agency, solar energy will generate 18% of India’s electricity by 2030, up from its current 6% share. According to the IEA’s latest World Energy Outlook 2023, which was released on Tuesday, …

India's Electricity Demand For ACs Set To Increase Nine-Fold By 2050: IEA
1 year, 4 months ago

India's Electricity Demand For ACs Set To Increase Nine-Fold By 2050: IEA

ABP News  

India's demand for electricity for running household air conditioners is estimated to expand nine-fold by 2050 and will exceed total power consumption in the whole of Africa today, the International Energy Agency said on Tuesday. IEA said by 2050, "India's total electricity demand from residential air conditioners in the STEPS exceeds total electricity consumption in the whole of Africa today. …

India boosts coal use to stop power outages as hydroelectricity output falls
1 year, 6 months ago

India boosts coal use to stop power outages as hydroelectricity output falls

Live Mint  

With an aim to stop outages caused by lower hydroelectricity output, India has stepped up the use of coal to generate electricity as an increase in renewables is struggling to keep pace with record power demand, according to Reuters reports. Hence, the driest August has resulted in power generation surging to a record 162.7 billion kilowatt hours, a Reuters analysis …

Number theory: Management of peak power demand will test India’s renewable push
1 year, 7 months ago

Number theory: Management of peak power demand will test India’s renewable push

Hindustan Times  

In June, the government announced that power tariffs would be linked to the time of consumption in the country. “Under the Time of Day system, tariff during solar hours of the day would be 10%-20% less than the normal tariff, and the tariff during peak hours, 10-20% higher. “ToD tariff will be applicable for commercial and industrial consumers having maximum …

India succeeds in reducing emissions rate by 33% over 14 years: sources
1 year, 7 months ago

India succeeds in reducing emissions rate by 33% over 14 years: sources

The Hindu  

India's greenhouse emissions rate dropped by a faster-than-expected 33% in 14 years as renewable energy generation rose and forest cover increased, according to two officials privy to latest assessment made for submission to the United Nations. India's rate of emissions intensity - the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions emitted for every unit increase of gross domestic product - fell …

India succeeds in reducing greenhouse emissions rate by 33% over 14 years: Report
1 year, 7 months ago

India succeeds in reducing greenhouse emissions rate by 33% over 14 years: Report

Hindustan Times  

India's greenhouse emissions rate dropped by a faster-than-expected 33% in 14 years as renewable energy generation rose and forest cover increased, according to two officials privy to latest assessment made for submission to the United Nations. The report's findings showed India well on the way to meeting a commitment to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change, to reduce emissions …

Power Ministry asks imported coal-based plants to run at full capacity till September 30
1 year, 9 months ago

Power Ministry asks imported coal-based plants to run at full capacity till September 30

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Power on June 12 extended the time period of its direction to all thermal plants using imported coal to operate at full capacity by three-and-a-half months till September 30 to avoid electricity shortage amid rising demand in the country. A Power Ministry notice, shot off on June 12 to 15 imported coal-based thermal power projects, stated: “It …

Business Matters | Why is the rising cost of coal-fired power plants good news for India?
1 year, 10 months ago

Business Matters | Why is the rising cost of coal-fired power plants good news for India?

The Hindu  

Why is the rising cost of coal-fired power plants good news for India? It said that achieving net zero – which India aims to reach by 2070 – will require adjustments to how people live, work, and move around—and some of these changes will be costly. First, India expects to increase investments in coal-fired power plants to help power economic …

As summer looms, India orders coal power plants to max out
1 year, 11 months ago

As summer looms, India orders coal power plants to max out

The Hindu  

For the second year in a row, India’s government has ordered the nation’s coal-fired power plants to run at full power. India “has to ensure there is energy security as this is critical for the country’s development and growth,” said Alok Kumar, the most senior official in India’s federal power ministry. “There is a strong political incentive to ensure regular …

As summer looms, India orders coal power plants to max out
1 year, 11 months ago

As summer looms, India orders coal power plants to max out

Associated Press  

BENGALURU, India — For the second year in a row, India’s government has ordered the nation’s coal-fired power plants to run at full power. India “has to ensure there is energy security as this is critical for the country’s development and growth,” said Alok Kumar, the most senior official in India’s federal power ministry. “There is a strong political incentive …

As summer looms, India orders coal power plants to max out
1 year, 11 months ago

As summer looms, India orders coal power plants to max out

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy For the second year in …

India's power consumption rises 10% in Apr-Feb to 1375 billion units, surpasses full fiscal energy supplies year ago
2 years ago

India's power consumption rises 10% in Apr-Feb to 1375 billion units, surpasses full fiscal energy supplies year ago

The Hindu  

India’s power consumption surged 10% to 1375.57 billion units during April-February this fiscal year and has already surpassed the level of electricity supplied in entire 2021-22. In entire fiscal year 2021-22, power consumption was 1374.02 BU, which is less than 1375.57 BU recorded during April 2022 to February 2023 period. Experts say power consumption is expected to grow in double …

Explained: Why India’s fuel demand is rising?
2 years ago

Explained: Why India’s fuel demand is rising?

Live Mint  

Fuel demand in India hit its highest level in at least 24 years in February, according to data showed on Thursday. Viktor Katona, lead crude analyst at Kpler said that the strength highlights a combination of profitable refining from record Russian crude imports in February, total utilization for primary distillation across India, and still-robust domestic consumption. India expects fuel demand …

Analysis | India cheers the return of 'King Coal' as industry sees buoyant future
2 years ago

Analysis | India cheers the return of 'King Coal' as industry sees buoyant future

The Hindu  

India's coal industry celebrated the return of its major conference after a three-year pandemic hiatus by presenting a bullish view of demand, rising supply from new mines and strong demand for imports. Increased output The reality is that India has successfully increased domestic coal output, with official government figures released last week showing production in the first 10 months of …

Science-Wise: Reducing Emissions Through Coal Not Oil, Gas Phase-Out Plays Down Onus on Rich Nations
2 years, 1 month ago

Science-Wise: Reducing Emissions Through Coal Not Oil, Gas Phase-Out Plays Down Onus on Rich Nations

News 18  

Phase-out of coal-fired power is important, not just for climate, but for the health of millions of people who suffer from its far-reaching consequences. According to the research published in the peer-reviewed science journal Nature Climate Change, the IPCC 1.5℃ pathways have played down the responsibility of rich nations in reducing CO2 emissions, by laying more emphasis on coal, than …

India’s growing energy demand offers investment opportunities: PM
2 years, 1 month ago

India’s growing energy demand offers investment opportunities: PM

The Hindu  

India’s energy demand has significantly increased and in the coming years, it will reach 11% of the global demand as compared to 5% currently, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while inaugurating India Energy Week 2023 in Bengaluru on Monday. Also, the country has a chunky class of aspirational population and energy would play an important role in fulfilling the aspirations …

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