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Brookfield Properties to power Delhi-NCR campuses with renewable energy

India, News

Brookfield Properties will use renewable energy from its solar project in Bikaner, Rajasthan, to provide green power to four of its office campuses in the Delhi-NCR region. This marks the company’s first collaboration in India under the Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) bilateral framework. The initiative will supply 40% of the energy needs for tenants at the Candor TechSpace campuses located in Sector 48 and Sector 21 in Gurugram, and Sector 62 and Sector 135…

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Delhi Metro’s Blue Line awarded carbon-neutral certification

India, News

Delhi Metro’s Blue Line, connecting Yamuna Bank with Vaishali in Ghaziabad, has received carbon-neutral certification, marking a significant milestone for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). Officials highlighted this achievement as part of DMRC’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change. This certification follows similar recognition for DMRC’s corporate headquarters at Metro Bhawan and staff quarters in Sector-50, Noida.  DMRC aims to inspire other urban transport systems to adopt eco-friendly practices, setting…

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Delhi mandates replacement of CNG Gramin Sewa vehicles with electric models

India, News

Sewa vehicles, registered under the 2010-11 scheme, with electric vehicles (EVs). This move is part of the city’s efforts to promote cleaner and more sustainable transportation. Gramin Sewa, introduced in 2011, allows three-wheelers to carry up to six passengers and operate in rural areas and resettlement colonies. The transport department’s order specifies that new electric Gramin Sewa vehicles must have a maximum seating capacity of six passengers plus a driver and be approved by the…

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India and UAE sign LNG and nuclear agreements during Crown Prince’s visit to New Delhi

India, News

India and the UAE have signed five agreements, focusing on energy collaboration. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during his visit to India. ADNOC and Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) signed a 15-year deal for 1 million tonnes of LNG annually. ADNOC also partnered with India Strategic Petroleum Reserve Limited (ISPRL) to explore crude storage options in India. Urja Bharat, a joint venture…

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Delhi releases draft environmental policy focusing on climate change and renewable energy

India, News

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai unveiled a draft of a new environmental policy, aiming to combat the effects of climate change through various initiatives. The plan includes creating an “environment health cell” to tackle diseases linked to climate change, expanding solar power generation, and developing waste-to-energy plants. The draft action plan, which will be submitted to the Centre in the next two weeks, highlights a vulnerability assessment showing high vulnerability in Northeast, East, and South…

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Delhi Airport achieves Net Zero Carbon Emission status, a first in India

India, News

On August 14, the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi became the first Indian airport to achieve Net Zero Carbon Emission status under the Airport Council International’s (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program. Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), a subsidiary of GMR Airport Infrastructure Limited, announced that IGIA has received the prestigious Level 5 certification, recognizing its commitment to reaching and maintaining a net zero carbon balance for emissions under its control, while also…

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Transforming Delhi’s Power Grid

Analysis, Features

Delhi’s electricity demand has surged by 20% since 2014-15, with peak load increasing by over 30%. This growth is primarily fueled by domestic consumption, which accounts for nearly 60% of the city’s total demand. With a projected population of over 20 million by 2030, Delhi is on track to become the world’s largest metropolitan city. The city’s peak electricity demand, which reached 7,700 MW in 2022, is expected to rise by 50% by 2030, hitting…

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Delhi government enhances power infrastructure with new transformers

India, News

The Delhi government inaugurated two new transformers in Sriniwaspuri and Kalkaji. The installation of the two 630 KVA transformers aims to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply for residents in these areas, addressing the increasing demand that previously strained old transformers and led to frequent power cuts.

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Delhi flags off 320 E-buses 

India, News

The Government of Delhi has flagged off 320 electric buses, increasing the city’s e-bus fleet to 1,970. Delhi now has the highest number of electric buses in India and is third globally. The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) fleet includes 7,683 buses, with 1,970 being electric and the rest CNG. The new e-buses, stationed at Sukhdev Vihar, Kalkaji, and Naraina depots, help achieve the goal of having 25 per cent of electric buses in the fleet….

Power Sector News Roundup for November 22, 2024

Power Bytes

Global: ACWA Power signs agreement with Uzbekistan for 2 GWh battery storage projects ACCIONA Energía sells hydro portfolio to Endesa for €1 billion EGAT plans three pumped storage power plants in Thailand Laurentis Energy Partners collaborates on SMR development in Poland National Grid Renewables begins construction of 100MW Apple River Solar project Aboitiz Power to develop Philippines’ first hybrid BESS and geothermal system RIC Energy and Rosemawr partner to deploy 450 MW solar and storage…