A Customised Strategy Can Take Kerala’s Power Sector Towards Its Net-Zero Goals
7 months ago

A Customised Strategy Can Take Kerala’s Power Sector Towards Its Net-Zero Goals

The Quint  

Kerala can smoothly navigate energy transition and move towards a resilient energy future by adopting a systematic and phased approach that focusses on capacity addition, import curtailment, and storage deployment. For overcoming them, the state must strategically plan solar and wind deployment by creating land banks and identifying the available land parcels district-wise. Promoting rooftop solar systems also offers benefits, as it would enable the state to procure decentralised power at the load centers. Reducing reliance on thermal imports and increasing the share of nuclear energy Reducing the dependence on external thermal sources should be a key priority for Kerala.

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India has pushed hard for solar. But as its billions demand more power, coal always gets the call
4 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 …

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 …

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 …

Fired up and plugged in – Driving India’s energy security and decarbonisation this decade
11 months ago

Fired up and plugged in – Driving India’s energy security and decarbonisation this decade

The Hindu  

As India throttles to become the fastest-growing economy in the coming years, it will have to grow in the wake of a global agreement at COP-28 to phase down unabated coal. But to keep the economy powered while decarbonising, the country will have to use its existing assets better to cater to growing demand, while simultaneously limiting exposure to new …

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 …

As summer looms, India orders coal power plants to max out
1 year, 8 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, 8 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Explained | How quickly can India move away from coal?
2 years, 8 months ago

Explained | How quickly can India move away from coal?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On Friday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Decline in coal stocks and the resulting power outages in several States have spurred queries of renewable energy’s potential to fill in for the conventional resource. The India Energy Outlook 2021 report of the International Energy Agency said energy use in India has doubled since 2000, with 80% of …

India’s solar capacity: Milestones and challenges
2 years, 9 months ago

India’s solar capacity: Milestones and challenges

The Hindu  

The story so far: India added a record 10 Gigawatt of solar energy to its cumulative installed capacity in 2021. This is a milestone in India’s journey towards generating 500 GW from renewable energy by 2030, of which 300 GW is expected to come from solar power. India’s capacity additions rank the country fifth in solar power deployment, contributing nearly …

Centre tells utilities to import coal
3 years, 2 months ago

Centre tells utilities to import coal

The Hindu  

Centre has asked power producers to import up to 10% of their coal needs amid fuel shortages, and has warned States that federal companies will curb their power supplies if they are found selling electricity on power exchanges to cash in on surging prices. India is the world’s second largest coal producer, with the world’s fourth largest reserves, but a …

Load-shedding if shortage of power from central pool continues: Kerala minister
3 years, 2 months ago

Load-shedding if shortage of power from central pool continues: Kerala minister

Hindustan Times  

Kerala electricity minister K Krishnankutty said on Sunday that the state government may have to resort to load-shedding in case shortage of power from the Central pool continues for a long time due to non-availability of coal for the thermal power plants. Kerala electricity minister K Krishnankutty said he was in favour of hydel power projects and that the statet …

Coal continues to be a key in India’s growth says, Coal India Limited
4 years, 3 months ago

Coal continues to be a key in India’s growth says, Coal India Limited

Live Mint  

Coal continues to be a key in India's growth story as solar power is not as economical as coal-fired electricity till affordable storage of power comes in a major way, CIL has said. It can be seen from a typical load curve in India that peak demand is post-5 pm and coal-based power caters to that load, Coal India Limited …

India to set up solar power park in Sri Lanka
4 years, 4 months ago

India to set up solar power park in Sri Lanka

Live Mint  

India plans to build a solar power park in Sri Lanka as part of a strategy to project its presence in the Indian Ocean Region amid Chinese attempts to lure nations into its ‘Belt and Road’ initiative, said two people aware of the development. Leveraging its solar expertize, India’s largest power generation utility NTPC Ltd plans to set up this …

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