In Short : India’s renewable energy sector saw an eightfold rise in FDI since FY21, reaching a record USD 3.4 billion in FY25. Strong policy support, hybrid auction models, and energy storage integration fueled investor interest. Renewables contributed 89% of new power capacity in FY25, as India advances toward its 500 GW non-fossil fuel target […]
Existing state-level policies could further unlock USD 61 billion in incentives for Green Hydrogen in India – EQ
Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Gujarat lead in providing financial incentives for green hydrogen production Power-related incentives worth USD 38 billion account for 63% of total support for green hydrogen India’s green hydrogen industry could unlock an additional INR ~5 lakh crore (USD 61 billion) through already existing state-level policies, finds a new independent study […]
CEEW-How can India Meet its Rising Power Demand ? – Pathways to 2030 – EQ
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India must aim for 600 GW of clean energy by 2030, address current grid & ground-level challenges: CEEW – EQ
If power demand grows as per CEA projections, current and planned clean energy capacities will be sufficient If power demand grows faster, a high RE pathway will be most cost-effective, despite flexibility needs Investing in energy storage, transmission and Centre-state coordination is critical to ensure a reliable power supply New Delhi – India needs to […]
Switching to RE Power would Result in a 2 % Reduction in Emissions from Fertilizer Industry: CEEW – EQ
In Short : Transitioning to renewable power sources would yield a 2% decrease in emissions from the fertilizer industry, according to CEEW. This underscores the potential of renewable energy to mitigate environmental impact and drive sustainability within industrial sectors, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change. In Detail : A new study by CEEW […]
India’s solar waste to fill 720 Olympic-sized pools by 2030 — CEEW study calls for robust recycling – EQ
In Short : A study by CEEW reveals that India’s solar waste is projected to fill 720 Olympic-sized pools by 2030, highlighting the urgent need for robust recycling measures. In Detail : Photovoltaic waste materials contain cadmium, tellurium, silicon & silver. CEEW recommends recycling waste to reduce imports of these critical minerals & build a […]
Union Interim Budget 2024- quotes from Neeraj Kuldeep and Gagan Sidhu | Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW) – EQ
Solar Rooftop: Today’s Budget announcement on rooftop solar further emphasises the active role Indian citizens will play in the country’s energy transition and supporting India’s climate commitments. Analysis by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) suggests that 20-25 GW of rooftop solar capacity would be supported through solarisation of 1 crore households. Further, […]
Carbon emissions of an average earner in developed countries much more than richest 10% in India, Brazil, other developing countries: CEEW – EQ
Carbon emissions of an average earner in developed countries much more than richest 10% in India, Brazil, other developing countries: CEEW Richest 10% in developed nations, China adopting low-carbon lifestyles could save 3.4 billion tonnes of CO2 yearly A carbon tax on the richest 10% in developed countries and China could generate USD 500 billion […]
Developed countries not on track to meet 2030 emission reduction targets. US, EU, Russia highest over-shooters – EQ
By 2030, developed countries will overshoot carbon emission targets by 38 per cent Only two developed countries—Norway and Belarus—are on track to achieve their NDCs Even with post-2030 reductions, developed countries’ total emissions would still threaten 1.5°C target New Delhi : Developed countries are projected to collectively emit around 3.7 giga tonnes extra carbon dioxide […]
MNRE and MoP host International Conference on “Citizen-centric energy transition: Empowering citizens with Mission LiFE in Egypt – EQ Mag Pro
● The Indian Pavillion at COP 27 showcases visionary citizen-centric energy access, transition, security and justice-related initiatives ● The Conference to hold discussion on ways to accelerate the deployment of energy efficient and low carbon technologies as well as market investment to facilitate and strengthen the global energy transition The Ministry of New and Renewable […]