State aims to add 40,000 MW renewable energy by 2035, says Deputy Chief Minister
3 months, 1 week ago

State aims to add 40,000 MW renewable energy by 2035, says Deputy Chief Minister

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has said that Telangana aims to add 40,000 MW additional energy capacity through renewable sources by 2035. He said the ambitious target to add 40,000 MW renewable energy by 2035 was not just a number, but a call for action. Telangana was accordingly developing a comprehensive renewable energy policy to ensure sustainable, reliable and affordable power to promote RE projects and attracting private investments into the sector. The Deputy Chief Minister recalled that the country had set an ambitious goal of adding 500 GW of renewable energy capacity.

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TN aspires for 50 Percent power from renewable energy sources
3 days, 4 hours ago

TN aspires for 50 Percent power from renewable energy sources

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai:Under the guidance of Chief Minister M K Stalin, the State would generate 50 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030, which would be way ahead of the target fixed by the Union Government to generate 43 percent of electricity from renewable energy sources. An official press release said on Friday that work was on to ensure …

India’s renewable energy capacity addition doubled to 15 GW in Apr-Nov: Pralhad Joshi
6 days, 15 hours ago

India’s renewable energy capacity addition doubled to 15 GW in Apr-Nov: Pralhad Joshi

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Dec 17 India's renewable energy capacity addition almost doubled to 15GW during the April-November period of this fiscal compared a year ago, indicating India's commitment towards the target of 500GW non-fossil capacity by 2030, Union New & Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday. Addressing at CII International Energy Conference & Exhibition 2024 here, Joshi said, "In …

Telangana Aims for 20 GW Renewable Energy by 2030
1 week, 3 days ago

Telangana Aims for 20 GW Renewable Energy by 2030

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced that the state government was planning to generate 20 gigaWatts of renewable energy by 2030. Taking part in the national energy conservation week celebrations, Bhatti released the energy conservation calendar prepared by the Telangana Renewable Energy Development Corporation and said the government was determined to further double the renewable energy production to …

20 GW green power generation capacity mooted by 2030: Deputy CM
1 week, 3 days ago

20 GW green power generation capacity mooted by 2030: Deputy CM

The Hindu  

The State Government is working towards installing a generation capacity of 20 gigawatt or 20,000 megawatt of green power by 2030 in Telangana, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, who holds the portfolio of energy too, has stated. Speaking at an event organised by the Telangana Renewable Energy Development Corporation, as part of the energy conservation week, on Friday, he …

In Gujarat, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka hardsells Telangana’s renewable energy potential
3 months ago

In Gujarat, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka hardsells Telangana’s renewable energy potential

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Monday revealed that the state government aims to add an additional 40,000 MW in Renewable Energy by 2035. Vikramarka said that the state government was developing a comprehensive renewable energy policy to ensure sustainable, reliable and affordable power, promote RE projects and attract private investments. Addressing the Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet …

Chandrababu Naidu outlines Andhra Pradesh’s energy goals at investors’ conclave in Gujarat
3 months, 1 week ago

Chandrababu Naidu outlines Andhra Pradesh’s energy goals at investors’ conclave in Gujarat

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, addressing the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet & Expo at Gandhinagar on Monday, said his government has lined up a slew of incentives for the entire spectrum of Renewable Energy companies under the A.P. Outlining salient features of the ICEP, Mr. Naidu said the State government’s target is to generate 78.50 Gigawatts …

CM Naidu Seeks to Attract Green Investments at Global Meet
3 months, 1 week ago

CM Naidu Seeks to Attract Green Investments at Global Meet

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu will highlight Andhra Pradesh's green energy commitments at the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investor’s Meet, which is to be conducted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy from September 16 to 18 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The Chief Minister is optimistic about attracting significant investments in the green power sector, leveraging the state's substantial …

Telangana will be a role model in power production: Bhatti
3 months, 1 week ago

Telangana will be a role model in power production: Bhatti

Deccan Chronicle  

Warangal: Telangana will be transformed into a model state in terms of power production, said Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Saturday. Keeping in view the power demand by 2030, the government was taking steps to produce 20,000 MW of green electricity and solar power as well as pump storage energy involving moving water between reservoirs. The government will …

Key projects in power, road and railway infra will accelerate pace of Telangana’s development, says PM Modi
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Key projects in power, road and railway infra will accelerate pace of Telangana’s development, says PM Modi

The Hindu  

Today marks a key milestone in India’s journey towards a greener and more sustainable development with the inauguration, dedication and foundation stone laying of multiple projects of power, renewable energy, railways and road infrastructure projects worth over Rs 56,000 crore, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He was speaking after dedicating the Unit 2 of National Thermal Power Corporation’s Telangana Super …

Karnataka Budget: Renewable energy projects get big push
10 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Budget: Renewable energy projects get big push

The Hindu  

A 300 kw self-sustained Green Hydrogen plant will be installed by Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited to attract more investment to the Green Hydrogen sector, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced in his Budget speech on Friday. The plant will be installed on a pilot basis at a cost of ₹10 crore using Ministry of New and Renewable Energy funds. While expressing …

Kerala joins list of renewable energy-rich States
10 months, 1 week ago

Kerala joins list of renewable energy-rich States

The Hindu  

With its eyes firmly fixed on renewable energy transition and being fully green-powered by 2040 Kerala has joined the energy elite club of renewable energy-rich States in the country a fortnight ago, generating more than 1,000 MW of solar and wind energy. Kerala State Electricity Board sources said on Thursday that being recognised by the Union Ministry of New and …

Pioneering sustainable energy: A blueprint for national progress
11 months ago

Pioneering sustainable energy: A blueprint for national progress

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh has made significant progress towards achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal No. has an estimated RE potential of 82.50 GW, primarily from wind and solar, the State government rolled out the RE Export Policy-2020 for establishing projects with an ambitious 120 GW capacity by the year 2025. PSHPs with a total capacity of 16,180 MW have been …

Telangana continues to receive investment plans by major industry players
11 months ago

Telangana continues to receive investment plans by major industry players

The Hindu  

Assurances on investments in Telangana by major industry players continue with three companies announcing their resolve to set up their units in the State with total investment worth over ₹22,000 crore. JSW Neo Energy, a subsidiary of JSW Energy, has announced plans for setting up a pumped storage project in Telangana with an investment of ₹9,000 crore. JSW Neo Energy …

2050 Mega Master Policy will Transform TS, Says CM Revanth Reddy
11 months, 2 weeks ago

2050 Mega Master Policy will Transform TS, Says CM Revanth Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Saturday said his government would soon unveil a ‘mega master policy’ to achieve industrial growth across the state by 2050, and that the government would strive to reach the highest level of industrial growth hereon. Reddy said there was no place for misconceptions or apprehensions with regard to industrial development, and that “every …

Telangana Minister Sridhar Babu advocates energy policy for investment boost
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana Minister Sridhar Babu advocates energy policy for investment boost

India TV News  

Telangana's Minister for Industries, D. Sridhar Babu, emphasised the necessity for the state government to formulate an energy policy to enhance investment prospects in the sector. Additionally, Minister Sridhar Babu revealed that a small delegation, led by Chief Minister K. Revanth Reddy, is set to participate in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting scheduled for January 15–19 in Davos, Switzerland. …

AP Attracts Rs 9.57L Crore Investments in Energy Sector in 2023
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AP Attracts Rs 9.57L Crore Investments in Energy Sector in 2023

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Developmental Progress of Andhra Pradesh Power Sector touched peak in 2023 as state has attracted investments in energy sector worth Rs 9.57 lakh crore during the AP Global Investor Summit 2023 held in Visakhapatnam and among the MoUs signed, investment proposals worth Rs 52,015 crore were already grounded. He explained that in investments in the green energy sector, AP …

TS in power surplus: KTR raps Opposition
1 year, 3 months ago

TS in power surplus: KTR raps Opposition

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: IT minister K.T. Rama Rao said that Telangana had become a power-surplus state despite providing round-the-clock free supply to farmers, rapping the BJP and Congress-ruled states that were facing energy deficits. In a social media post on X, Rama Rao said that the double-engine states of BJP-governed and Congress-governed states or those of its coalition partners are facing power …

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister lays foundation for three renewable energy projects with a total capacity of 5,314MW
1 year, 4 months ago

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister lays foundation for three renewable energy projects with a total capacity of 5,314MW

The Hindu  

August 23, 2023 05:02 pm | Updated 05:02 pm IST - VIJAYAWADA Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday virtually laid the foundations for three Renewable Energy projects with a total capacity of 5,314 Megawatts. Besides, a 50:50 joint venture agreement was signed on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation and the National Hydropower Corporation …

Seven units of Polavaram power project likely to be commissioned in 2024-25
1 year, 4 months ago

Seven units of Polavaram power project likely to be commissioned in 2024-25

The Hindu  

Special Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand has said that Andhra Pradesh was at the forefront of promoting Pumped Storage Hydropower Projects. Techno-commercial feasibility reports have been prepared for setting up PSHPs having a potential to generate 33,240 Megawatts at 29 locations, out of which projects with 5,000 MW capacity would be established by AP-Genco with the support of National Hydro Power …

KCR confident of third consecutive term as Telangana Assembly elections inch closer
1 year, 4 months ago

KCR confident of third consecutive term as Telangana Assembly elections inch closer

India TV News  

Telangana Assembly elections 2023: Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Sunday expressed confidence that the ruling Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi party will emerge victorious in the upcoming Telangana Assembly elections. On agricultural growth in the state, he said Telangana currently uses 27-28 lakh tonne of urea for farming activity as against seven lakh tonne earlier. Telangana to soon achieve target …

Telangana to generate 20 GW power, says Harish Rao
1 year, 6 months ago

Telangana to generate 20 GW power, says Harish Rao

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Telangana’s electricity production has reached 17,000 MW, with plans to increase it to 20,000 MW by the end of the year, said finance minister T. Harish Rao. This achievement places Telangana in a position to export electricity from next year, he said, reflecting the implementation of a ₹40,000-crore power distribution system. Speaking at the fourth edition of CFO Conclave …

State’s 24x7 power supply to all sectors a unique feat
1 year, 6 months ago

State’s 24x7 power supply to all sectors a unique feat

The Hindu  

By overcoming the precarious power supply position of over 12-hour power cuts every day in rural areas, 3 to 4 power holidays to the industrial sector every week and struggling hard to ensure even a 6-hour supply to the farm sector from the first day of its existence, Telangana’s achievement of being the only State in the country to ensure …

Energy consumption of Andhra Pradesh increased to 65,830 Million Units in 2022-23 financial year
1 year, 6 months ago

Energy consumption of Andhra Pradesh increased to 65,830 Million Units in 2022-23 financial year

The Hindu  

The annual energy consumption of Andhra Pradesh has increased to around 65,830 Million Units in 2022-23 financial year when compared to 50,077 MUs in 2017-18 fiscal, an official release has said, adding that the power utilities in the State have met the all-time high energy demand of 251 MUs per day recently. To meet the future energy demand, the government …

Power utilities ready to meet 17000 MW peak demand: Prabhakar Rao
1 year, 8 months ago

Power utilities ready to meet 17000 MW peak demand: Prabhakar Rao

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Telangana Transco and Genco chairman and managing director D. Prabhakar Rao said that the state’s contracted power capacity of 18,528MW was more than the double of when Telangana state was formed, 7,778MW. He said all four units of Bhadradri Thermal Power Station were commissioned and the works at 5x800MW Yadadri thermal power station have been expedited and would be …

India misses RE capacity target due to low solar rooftop, wind energy project installations: Parliamentary panel
1 year, 9 months ago

India misses RE capacity target due to low solar rooftop, wind energy project installations: Parliamentary panel

The Hindu  

A parliamentary panel has attributed low installation of solar roof-top and wind energy projects as key reasons for the shortfall in achieving India’s renewable energy capacity target of 175 GW by 2022. However, it should also be mentioned that whatever shortfall has occurred in achievement of the target that is because of low installation of solar roof-tops and wind energy …

Tamil Nadu Budget 2023 gives big push to green energy
1 year, 9 months ago

Tamil Nadu Budget 2023 gives big push to green energy

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu has touched a new high in power consumption this year - nearly 18,000 mega watt - and will be in need of a 20,000 MW in the coming years, the State government has big plans in the energy sector. Though the present contribution of green energy to Tamil Nadu grid remains at a healthy rate of 20.88%, it …

AP energy sector to create 1.8 lakh job opportunities: Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy
1 year, 9 months ago

AP energy sector to create 1.8 lakh job opportunities: Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Energy Minister Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy has said Andhra Pradesh is rapidly establishing itself as a leader in renewable energy. Last year, chief minister Jagan Reddy laid the foundation for the integrated renewable energy storage project in Kurnool,” he noted. The minister said the future of the green energy sector in AP looked bright with the state government’s commitment to …

Annual energy consumption in Andhra Pradesh likely to touch 64,523 MUs in 10 years, says Energy Minister
1 year, 11 months ago

Annual energy consumption in Andhra Pradesh likely to touch 64,523 MUs in 10 years, says Energy Minister

The Hindu  

The annual energy consumption in Andhra Pradesh is expected to rise to 64,523 Million Units in the next 10 years from the present 60,945 MUs and and the average is likely to increase from 220 MUs per day to 250 MUs per day, Minister for Energy Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy has said. The Minister, in a press note released on the …

Telangana govt pushes villages towards solar power
1 year, 11 months ago

Telangana govt pushes villages towards solar power

Deccan Chronicle  

ADILABAD: In a shift towards renewable energy, government subsidies and loans to women SHGs are resulting in a spike in solar rooftops in villages. With thermal power costing more and increasing demand for power, the government is promoting and allotting solar units for 300 mandals in the first phase of its project. TRS MLAs, MPs and ministers are also promoting …

Karnataka has highest grid-interactive renewable power capacity: RBI report
2 years, 1 month ago

Karnataka has highest grid-interactive renewable power capacity: RBI report

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka came at the top position while comparing the total installed capacity of grid-interactive renewable power of all the states of the country. Karnataka has highest grid-interactive renewable power capacity: RBI report Tamil Nadu, with 15,225 mw, came at the second; Gujarat, with 13,153 mw, was at third position while Maharashtra, with 10,267 mw, was at the fourth, according to …

India’s energy future is looking green, report says
2 years, 2 months ago

India’s energy future is looking green, report says

Associated Press  

BENGALURU, India — India’s renewables sector is booming, with the country projected to add 35 to 40 gigawatts of renewable energy annually until 2030, enough to power up to 30 million more homes each year, a report said Thursday. The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis and Climate Energy Finance estimated that India, the third largest energy-consuming country in …

Per-capita power consumption in Telangana up by 69% in 8 years
2 years, 4 months ago

Per-capita power consumption in Telangana up by 69% in 8 years

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The per-capita power consumption of Telangana, which is an index of development of a state, has increased to 2021 units per annum from 1196 units in 2014. The present Per Capita Consumption of Telangana is 73 per cent more than National Per Capita Consumption of 1161 Units, D. Prabhakar Rao, CMD of TSGENCO and TSTRANSCO said. Under the leadership …

Power generation capacity to hit 820GW by 2030
2 years, 4 months ago

Power generation capacity to hit 820GW by 2030

The Hindu  

Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R.K. Singh on Wednesday said the country’s electricity generation capacity will reach 820GW by 2030, including more than 500GW from non-fossil fuel sources. In his message at the unveiling of a report of The Energy Resource Institute, Mr. Singh said: “By 2030, the total capacity for power production would be about 820GW. …

India's renewable energy capacity at 114 GW till June-end
2 years, 5 months ago

India's renewable energy capacity at 114 GW till June-end

The Hindu  

India's renewable energy capacity stood at 114.07 GW till June-end this year, while 60.66 GW of projects are under various stages of development, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. India has set a target of having 175 GW of renewable energy capacity, including 100 GW of solar and 60 GW of wind energy, by 2022. "Against the target of achieving 175 …

India needs $223 billion to meet 2030 renewable capacity goals: Report
2 years, 6 months ago

India needs $223 billion to meet 2030 renewable capacity goals: Report

The Hindu  

India will need $223 billion of investment to meet its goal of wind and solar capacity installations by 2030, according to a new report by research company BloombergNEF. "To achieve this target, India needs to massively scale up funding for renewables," the report said, adding that $223 billion is required over the next eight years just to meet the solar …

Despite high demand, power supply regular in Telangana
2 years, 8 months ago

Despite high demand, power supply regular in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: As the power consumption is increasing in high proportions in the state for the past 10 days, the Telangana government is making sure uninterrupted power supply to the domestic and the agriculture sectors. The peak level of 14,160 MW power was utilised on March 29, and 14,019 on March 30 and 13,982 MWs on March 31. A higher official …

Emissions reduced by 28% over 2005 levels, 80% of power to come from renewable sources by 2030: Govt
3 years, 3 months ago

Emissions reduced by 28% over 2005 levels, 80% of power to come from renewable sources by 2030: Govt

India Today  

India has managed to fulfil the commitments part of the Paris Agreement as it looks to boost renewable energy capacity. India has been aggressively pushing for energy efficiency improvements for the past two decades through a combination of innovative market mechanisms and business models, institutional strengthening and capacity building, as well as demand creation measures," New and Renewable Energy Minister …

Over 15,000 New Industries Set Up in Seven Years in Telangana: IT Minister Rama Rao
3 years, 4 months ago

Over 15,000 New Industries Set Up in Seven Years in Telangana: IT Minister Rama Rao

News 18  

Telangana Minister for IT and Industries KT Rama Rao said that State has got over 15,000 new industries in the past seven years. Premier Energy, which has set up at a Rs 483 crore project, has said it will increase its investment to Rs 1,200 crore in the next two years. He said that the State would launch a Skill …

India likely to miss 2022 renewable energy target by a long way
3 years, 9 months ago

India likely to miss 2022 renewable energy target by a long way

Live Mint  

In April 2015, the Narendra Modi government proposed a plan to boost India’s renewable power capacity to 175 gigawatts by 2022. Amid the capacity addition, India’s renewable energy portfolio has been evolving. According to Bridge To India, a Gurugram-based renewable energy consultancy, the total solar project pipeline as of 31 December 2020 was about 46 GW. And amid this churn, …

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