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 Handbook of Statistics on Indian States 2021-22, which was the seventh edition of its statistical publication, released by the Reserve Bank of India. Data for the calculation of state-wise total installed capacity of grid interactive renewable power had been sourced through Energy Statistics from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and the states' figures of installed capacity was till the end of March 2021. According to the RBI statement, renewable power includes power from various sources namely bio-power, solar power, small hydro power, waste to energy and wind power.

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In Gujarat, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka hardsells Telangana’s renewable energy potential
3 months, 1 week 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 …

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 …

U.P. marching ahead in solar energy field: Min
4 months, 1 week ago

U.P. marching ahead in solar energy field: Min

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh was establishing nine solar parks with a total capacity of 3840 MW, out of which 528 MW of electricity production had already started, energy minister AK Sharma said here on Wednesday, claiming that the state had taken significant strides in the field of renewable energy. Under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, solar energy plants will be installed …

‘Karnataka lead player in renewable energy with 65% share’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Karnataka lead player in renewable energy with 65% share’

The Hindu  

Karnataka is leading the way in renewable energy, with 65% of electric energy capacity coming from renewable sources, said Gaurav Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary, Energy Department, and Managing Director, KPCL As a hub for renewable energy, transmission, and investment, the State was also a pioneer in green hydrogen production with a target of 3 MMTPA and advancing electric mobility to …

Karnataka: No wind to renewable energy projects after strides from 2016 to 2020
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: No wind to renewable energy projects after strides from 2016 to 2020

The Hindu  

As of May 2024, the total installed capacity of Renewable Energy in Karnataka stands at 21,990 megawatts putting the State in the fourth position in the country for installed RE projects. However, from 2016-17 to 2019-20, over 1,000 MW of renewable energy projects were commissioned every year with solar and wind energy projects leading the way. Solar energy projects with …

Green milestone: Share of coal in India’s total installed electricity capacity drops below 50%
7 months, 3 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 …

Measures needed to revive wind energy sector in Tamil Nadu: experts
8 months ago

Measures needed to revive wind energy sector in Tamil Nadu: experts

The Hindu  

Gujarat overtook Tamil Nadu last year with the highest installed wind energy capacity. According to data available online, Gujarat has an installed wind energy capacity of 10, 415 MW compared with 10, 124 MW in Tamil Nadu. Of this, the installed wind energy capacity connected to the Tamil Nadu grid is 8,923.89 MW. A.D. Thirumoorthy, a member of the State-level …

Karnataka facing a power shortfall of 300 to 500 MW during peak hours, but situation largely stable, says Energy Dept. data
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka facing a power shortfall of 300 to 500 MW during peak hours, but situation largely stable, says Energy Dept. data

The Hindu  

As Karnataka enters the summer months, there is an electricity deficit of 300 to 500 MW ) during peak hours in some blocks, according to data provided by the Energy Department. This year, a peak demand of 17,220 MW was recorded in the State on March 12 and the highest energy consumption of 329.53 MU was recorded on March 22. …

India's solar surge: A look at ambitious plans, actual progress, and funding trends
9 months ago

India's solar surge: A look at ambitious plans, actual progress, and funding trends

India Today  

During his address at the India Today Conclave, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined ambitious plans for the next five years, particularly in solar energy. INDIA'S SOLAR PARK PROGRESS A total of 51 solar parks were sanctioned across various states in India, with a combined capacity of 37.74 GW by 2023. Andhra Pradesh has five parks with a total capacity of …

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 …

Despite subsidies rooftop solar still too expensive: study
1 year, 1 month ago

Despite subsidies rooftop solar still too expensive: study

The Hindu  

India’s low uptake of rooftop solar systems – often touted as the pathway to clean, decentralised electricity –is largely due to limited electricity consumption and existing subsidies for coal-fired electricity that makes even subsidised solar power expensive, suggests the results of a first-of-its-kind study spanning 14,000 households across 21 states. Were all rooftops in India’s estimated 25-30 crore households to …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Karnataka best equipped to supply renewable energy: report
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka best equipped to supply renewable energy: report

The Hindu  

Karnataka is currently the State with the best equipped power systems to transition its electricity system from being fossil-powered to renewable energy sources, followed by Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, says an analysis by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis and Ember on Monday. The Centre has approved the Intra-State Transmission System – Green Energy Corridor Phase-II that lays …

Centre extends deadline for laggard solar scheme
1 year, 10 months ago

Centre extends deadline for laggard solar scheme

The Hindu  

The deadline for a key scheme by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to install 30,000 MW solar power capacity in rural India by 2022, has now been pushed to March 2026, Power Minister R.K. Singh said in written response to a query in Lok Sabha on Thursday. The PM-KUSUM, under which ₹34,422 crore will be spent by the …

Andhra Pradesh to launch revamped power distribution sector scheme with an investment of ₹11,000 crore
1 year, 10 months ago

Andhra Pradesh to launch revamped power distribution sector scheme with an investment of ₹11,000 crore

The Hindu  

Special Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand has said that the government will soon implement a revamped power distribution sector scheme with an investment of around ₹11,000 crore, 60% of which can be a Central grant, for rendering better services to the consumers. Augmentation initiatives He said the government took special measures for increasing the power generation capacity in order to ensure …

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 …

Plan to install 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 to cost ₹2.44 trillion
2 years ago

Plan to install 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 to cost ₹2.44 trillion

The Hindu  

India’s plan to install 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 will involve an investment of at least ₹2.44 lakh crore or ₹2.44 trillion, according to a committee constituted by the Central Electricity Authority. They were tasked with setting out a plan for the transmission system required for having 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based installed capacity by 2030. The …

India meets two-thirds of renewable energy target, says report
2 years, 3 months ago

India meets two-thirds of renewable energy target, says report

The Hindu  

‘22% rise in solar installations in Jan-Aug 2022’ India has so far installed 66% of its targeted renewable energy installation of 175 GW with only Gujarat, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Telangana meeting State-wise targets, according to a report on Thursday by global energy thinktank Ember. While India may not reach 175 GW by the end of 2022, its 2030 targets of …

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 …

400 KW power station proposed in Dakshina Kannada: Minister
2 years, 4 months ago

400 KW power station proposed in Dakshina Kannada: Minister

The Hindu  

To meet the 1,000 mega watt power demand of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, the State government has proposed to set up a 400 kilo watt power station at a cost of ₹300 crore in Mangaluru, said Minister of Power, Kannada and Culture V. Sunil Kumar here on Monday. Delivering the Independence Day address at the Nehru Maidan here, Mr. …

MP, Rajasthan and Karnataka among top states to provide power subsidy
2 years, 4 months ago

MP, Rajasthan and Karnataka among top states to provide power subsidy

Live Mint  

The state of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Karnataka are among top states providing highest power subsidy bill, accounting for ₹48,248 crore which is 36.4 percent. In 2022-23, with their latest announcements, the state’s budget allocation on electricity subsidy is going to climb over ₹22,800 crore,” Hindustan Times has reported citing a power ministry official on anonymity. According to the Union …

Renewable energy consumption up in State, says chairman of Indian Wind Power Association in Coimbatore
2 years, 4 months ago

Renewable energy consumption up in State, says chairman of Indian Wind Power Association in Coimbatore

The Hindu  

Consumption of energy from renewable sources was high in the State on Friday-Saturday, according to K. Kasthurirangaian, chairman of Indian Wind Power Association. Of the 5,583 MW of solar energy installed, 371 MW was solar energy generated and 21.5 million units came from hydro projects. According to A.D. Thirumoorthy, member of the State-level Renewable Energy Committee, States such as Karnataka …

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 …

Rajasthan emerges as solar hub with 10 GW capacity
2 years, 8 months ago

Rajasthan emerges as solar hub with 10 GW capacity

The Hindu  

April 04, 2022 10:53 pm | Updated 10:53 pm IST - JAIPUR: Rajasthan is fast emerging as the solar hub after becoming the first State to develop 10 GW power capacity. The State would emerge as the biggest solar hub with the memorandums of understanding and letters of intent signed in the last financial year, he said. Among the agreements …

‘Rajasthan leads solar installed capacity in India’: Govt report
3 years, 3 months ago

‘Rajasthan leads solar installed capacity in India’: Govt report

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan has topped in installed capacity of solar energy in India with 7737.95MW as per the state-wise report released by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. A senior official said despite Covid-19 situations in 2020-2021, the state has been advancing in solar energy from its second position in December 2020 with 5389.48 MW and has made a record by …

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