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NSW launches Renewable Energy Planning Framework

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The New South Wales (NSW) government in Australia has introduced the Renewable Energy Planning Framework to streamline planning for renewable projects, ensuring investment stability and supporting regional economic growth.  Aligned with NSW’s Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap and emissions targets, the framework promotes transparent assessments of wind, transmission, and solar projects, emphasizing benefit-sharing with local communities. Key guidelines include setbacks for visual impact mitigation, hypothetical dwelling assessments, and direct benefits for regions, estimated to bring over A$400…

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NSW approves A$4.8bn Humelink transmission project

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The Minns Labor Government in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, has approved the A$4.8 billion ($3.12 billion) Humelink transmission project, a 365 km infrastructure line designed to deliver renewable energy across southern NSW.  Pending final approval from the Commonwealth Government, construction is set to commence this year, with completion targeted by 2027. The Humelink project is expected to create 1,600 construction jobs and contribute A$6.3 billion in direct and indirect investment to the regional economy. …

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Olectra emerges lowest bidder for supply of 327 electric buses to HP govt

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The Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC), which serves over 7 million citizens, invited bids for 327 electric buses, comprising 297 nine-meter buses and 30 twelve-meter buses. After technical evaluations, Olectra emerged as the lowest bidder. HRTC is expected to finalize the order soon, following its previous collaboration with Olectra in 2017, which saw the introduction of electric buses on the Kullu-Manali-Rohtang Pass route. The new Olectra buses will feature Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), air…

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India’s Emerging Carbon Market: Balancing Economic Growth with Environmental Sustainability

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With the global focus increasingly shifting towards carbon pricing as a tool to combat climate change, India’s efforts to design and implement an effective carbon market could have profound implications not only for its domestic climate goals but also for the global carbon trading landscape. Carbon pricing is globally recognized as a cost-effective mechanism to internalize the environmental costs of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In its essence, carbon pricing assigns a monetary value to GHG…