Key Announcements Made By FM Nirmala Sitharaman ‘The Union Budget 2023-24 adopts seven priorities that “complement each other and act as the ‘ Saptarishi’ guiding us through the Amrit Kaal”. Green growth is one of the key priorities of the government. While stating the vision and mission for ‘green growth’, the minister said, “Hon’ble Prime […]
Budget 2023: A prescription for India’s energy transition – EQ Mag
It’s time to consider some of the green goals that one can anticipate from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to support the Prime Minister’s announcement at COP 26 in the 2023 Union Budget With just over two weeks to go before the announcement of the 2023 Union Budget, it is time to reflect on what would […]
Opinion: Model no more? Turkey’s energy transition reversed in 2022: Maguire – EQ Mag
LITTLETON : As Europe’s fastest-growing energy consumer since 2010, and a ratifier of the Paris agreement to cap emissions, Turkey is viewed as a critical energy transition test case seeking to retool its power system while sustaining economic growth. With a population of 85 million and a major manufacturing base on the doorstep to Europe, […]
India progressing fast on energy transition – EQ Mag
New Delhi : As the entire world is trying hard to find solutions to mitigate climate change, India is putting its plans together faster to conserve energy and move towards alternative ones. “India is the front-runner in mitigating climate change globally and is progressing fast on its energy transition agenda. Today’s event marks the extent […]
Sustainability must be at forefront of energy transition: ReNew Power chief – EQ Mag
“I’m sure that sustainability will come to the forefront in the longer term as people have not forgotten that aspect,” Sinha said Energy security may be driving the transition towards new sources at present in the developed world, but sustainability should be the key factor in the longer run, Indian renewables major ReNew Power’s chief […]
Toward a more orderly US energy transition: Six key action areas – EQ Mag
The US drive to decarbonize is at an inflection point. Critical actions could accelerate the transition while enhancing energy affordability and supporting inclusive economic growth. The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)—as well as the commitments made by the federal government to cut greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions by 50 to 52 percent by 2030 and […]
Madhya Pradesh aims to play a big role in India’s energy transition – EQ Mag
As India strives to be a key player in clean energy generation, Madhya Pradesh aims to transform into a major destination of renewable energy generation by using its rich natural source base. To explore possibilities and utilise existing opportunities, the state will organise its 7th edition of Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023 on 11 […]
How will India as G20 President steer Energy Transition? – EQ Mag
With India having assumed Presidency of G20 this month, there is intense speculation on the priorities and thrust areas that G20 may pursue under India’s captaincy. The most recent statement of G20 Leaders issued in Bali in November this year highlights a few key issues that the G20 is expected to focus on. The Declaration […]
Energy storage and the energy transition – EQ Mag
The bulk of her time is taken up with carbon project development and trying to encourage a circular economy in South Africa. “Energy is the low hanging fruit to creating to stimulus to encourage reinvestment into water nexus and reforestation and all the other waste areas we should be looking at,” said Dean. Through her […]
Could supply-chain issues derail the energy transition? – EQ Mag
Electric-vehicle penetration is the biggest driver of oil demand declines in the energy transition. However, emerging supply bottlenecks for key battery materials could be an unexpected barrier. The need for oil-based fuels to provide the ongoing security of the supply that consumers demand may be greater than industry or policy makers appreciate, even in the […]