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GE Vernova T&D India quadruples order inflows in Q2 FY25

GE Vernova T&D India Ltd reported a significant rise in order inflows for Q2 FY25, reaching Rs 46.82 billion, over four times the Rs 10.82 billion recorded in Q2 FY24.  For the first half of FY25 (April-September), orders grew by 173 per cent to Rs 57.11 billion from Rs 20.88 billion in H1 FY24, with domestic orders accounting for 53 per cent. As of September 30, 2024, GE Vernova’s order book stood at Rs 98.36…

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India’s climate policies set to cut 4 billion tonnes of CO2 by 2030: Report

India’s climate policies are on track to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around four billion tonnes from 2020 to 2030, leading to a 24% drop in coal-based power generation, according to a report by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). This projection surpasses India’s COP26 commitment to reduce emissions by one billion tonnes by 2030. CEEW’s analysis reveals that policies across India’s power, residential, and transport sectors saved 440 million tonnes of CO2…

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INOX India bags contract for UK’s first liquid air energy storage facility

INOX India Ltd (INOXCVA) has secured a major contract with Highview Power for its Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) project in Carrington, Manchester. As part of the deal, INOXCVA will deliver five high-pressure, 690kl vacuum-insulated cryogenic tanks, the largest of their kind ever fabricated by the company. This contract strengthens INOXCVA’s foothold in the global cryogenic equipment market and aligns with the growing demand in the energy storage sector. Siddharth Jain, Promoter and Non-Executive Director…

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Battery storage critical for India’s shift from coal, renewable capacity lags behind

India’s transition to renewable energy is encountering significant obstacles, according to a new report by Zero Carbon Analytics, as the country strives to meet its ambitious target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by the early 2030s. Although renewable energy investment reached USD 12.4 billion in 2023, it is far from the USD 200 billion needed to achieve this goal. To stay on track, India needs to add 300 GW of new renewable capacity…

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TERI unveiled policy brief for India’s green hydrogen roadmap towards decarbonization

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has unveiled a policy brief, Green Hydrogen – Path to Decarbonization, thoroughly analysing India’s green hydrogen initiatives.   India’s targets under the Green Hydrogen Mission include 5 million tons of green hydrogen annually by 2030, potentially increasing to 10 million tons as demand grows. The government has allocated Rs 197.44 billion for this mission, primarily funding the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) program and pilot projects to support…

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Nomura projects 7% CAGR in India’s power demand through FY27

Nomura has projected robust growth for India’s power sector, forecasting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 7% in electricity demand from FY24 to FY27.  This surge is fueled by rising economic activity, increased electrification, and demand growth in emerging sectors such as data centres, electric vehicle (EV) charging, and green hydrogen production. Changing weather patterns, which have contributed to recent supply shortages, are also anticipated to drive demand. Electricity consumption is expected to…

India’s short-term power trading market grows 12% in FY24

Power trading in India’s short-term market rose by 12% in FY24, reaching 218.22 billion units (BU) from 194.35 BU in FY23, as reported by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). Short-term transactions, including deviation settlement mechanism (DSM) volumes, consist of contracts under one year, executed bilaterally or through power exchanges, representing 12.5% of the country’s total electricity generation. The remaining 87.5% was sourced through long-term contracts and intra-state transactions by distribution companies. The CERC report…

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India’s energy storage capacity to rise 12-fold: SBICAPS report

India’s energy storage capacity is projected to increase 12-fold to 60 GW by FY 2032, as outlined in a new SBICAPS report. This expansion is anticipated to outpace the growth in renewable energy (RE) sources, as RE tenders increasingly include storage, rising from 5% of projects in FY 2020 to 23% by FY 2024. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are expected to make up the majority of this growth, with projected expansion to 42 GW…

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India to revamp electricity demand forecasting to enhance grid stability

India is overhauling its electricity demand forecasting approach to better align generation capacity with actual needs and support grid stability amid growing clean energy volumes.  The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is collaborating with weather agencies for enhanced environmental data and plans to increase forecast frequency, transitioning from assessments every five years to a two-year and eventually annual schedule, according to Chairperson Ghanshyam Prasad. Rising usage of intermittent solar and wind energy, combined with changing power…

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India approves 50 solar parks to boost 37.5 GW renewable capacity

The Union Ministry of Renewable Energy has approved the establishment of 50 solar parks with a combined capacity of 37.5 GW, marking a major milestone in India’s renewable energy journey.  These solar parks will be strategically placed across various states to optimize energy generation and distribution, supporting India’s goal to transition towards cleaner energy sources and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Alongside the solar parks, the government is expanding offshore wind energy projects along the…