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PM Modi highlights green jobs in Independence Day speech

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In his Independence Day speech on August 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the nation’s focus on promoting green growth and creating sustainable employment opportunities. Modi highlighted India’s ambition to lead in green hydrogen production and its dedication to generating jobs in environmental conservation and renewable energy sectors. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) projects that the circular economy, which includes reusing, recycling, and sustainable manufacturing, will create numerous green jobs. Since 2015, demand for green…

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Punjab power minister claims 90% of state consumers enjoy free electricity

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Punjab’s power minister, Harbhajan Singh ETO, stated that 90% of consumers in the state are benefiting from free electricity. He made this announcement while visiting Chakk Tarawala village in the Dharamkot constituency to lay the foundation stone for a 66-KV sub-station and the building of a sub-divisional office at Dagru village. Singh emphasized that the state government is working tirelessly to fulfill its election promises.

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Itanagar set to launch e-bus trial 

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The Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) mayor Tame Phassang announced that Itanagar will soon see the deployment of 10 electric buses on a trial basis. This trial is a step in assessing the viability and effectiveness of electric buses in Itanagar’s unique urban environment. The success of this trial will determine the future expansion of the electric bus fleet, with the potential to transform urban mobility and reduce the city’s carbon footprint.  

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AP, NVVN to install solar rooftop systems on all government buildings

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Andhra Pradesh has committed to installing solar rooftop systems on all its government buildings by 2025 as part of the PM Surya Ghar scheme. An MoU was signed between NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd (NVVN) and the New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd (NREDCAP). In the first phase, 300 MW of solar rooftop systems will be installed. NVVN will oversee installation, operation, and maintenance for 25 years, providing solar power at…

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ONGC, JSW Neo Energy, Sembcorp shortlisted for majority stake in Ayana Renewable 

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Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), JSW Group’s Neo Energy, and Singapore’s Sembcorp Industries Ltd have been shortlisted to submit binding bids for a significant majority stake in Ayana Renewable Power Pvt Ltd, according to a report by Mint. The stake, valued at approximately $800 million, is part of a sale process that could become one of the largest transactions in India’s green energy sector. The three companies are currently in the due diligence phase…

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India’s renewable energy storage capacity set to surge to 6 GW by 2028: Crisil

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India’s renewable energy storage capacity is projected to increase to 6 GW by fiscal 2028, up from less than 1 GW operational as of March 2024, according to a statement by Crisil Ratings on August 14.   The Indian government is focusing on developing infrastructure through standalone storage systems, such as pumped hydro or battery storage, as well as storage-linked projects that combine renewable energy (RE) generation with storage. In the past two fiscal years, auctions…

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

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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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Expert urges Indian government to invest in hydrogen, thorium MSRs for Viksit Bharat 2047

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Professor Ganapati Myneni, a Board Member of the International Symposium on Hydrogen in Matter (ISOHIM) and Director of the India Nuclear Energy Partnership has called on the Indian government to intensify efforts and provide policy support to enhance research and development (R&D), invest in hydrogen production infrastructure, and advance the development of thorium-based molten salt reactors (MSRs) to achieve the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. He highlighted the need for significant investment in green hydrogen production…

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Power ministry approves Rs 36 billion for modernizing NCR distribution networks

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The Ministry of Power has approved Rs 36 billion for the modernization and upgrading of power distribution infrastructure in Gurugram and Faridabad. This decision, taken during an Inter-ministerial Monitoring Committee meeting, aims to address the rapidly growing power demand in these areas, increasing by 8-10% annually. The project, part of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, will include the installation of 20 new Gas Insulated Substations (12 in Faridabad and 8 in Gurugram), the laying of…

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Delton Cables secures Rs 1.77 billion in orders for power cables in Q1 FY25

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Delton Cables Ltd announced that it secured orders worth Rs 1.77 billion for power cables during the first quarter (April to June) of FY25. These orders are to be fulfilled over the next two years, with the company’s outstanding order book standing at Rs 2.94 billion as of June 30, 2024. In an investor presentation discussing its Q1 FY25 performance, Delton Cables highlighted its strategy to develop a pan-India presence and expand into new sectors,…