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Indonesia announces plans for 75GW renewable energy expansion over 15 years

Indonesia has revealed plans to attract international investment for the development of 75GW of renewable energy within the next 15 years.  The announcement, made at COP29 in Baku by Indonesia’s climate envoy, Hashim Djojohadikusumo, underscores the new administration’s goal to implement 100GW of new energy, with 75% dedicated to renewables like solar, hydro, geothermal, and potentially nuclear energy. With over 90GW of current power capacity, largely coal-based, Indonesia is pushing to reach carbon neutrality by…

Key Power Sector News Roundup for September 27, 2024

Marsons Secures LoI for 150 MW Solar Plant in Rajasthan  Marsons has received an LoI from Nacof Oorja to develop a 150 MW solar PV plant in Rajasthan for Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited under the KUSUM Scheme Megha Engineering to Invest Rs 210 Billion in Two Hydro Projects Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL) will invest Rs 210 billion in two pumped storage hydro projects in Maharashtra, totalling 4,000 MW. The Kamod and Ghosla…

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India’s Path to Net Zero: Strategy for Decarbonizing the Energy Sector

India’s energy sector contributes significantly to its greenhouse gas emissions. In 2023, energy-related emissions accounted for about 75% of the country’s total carbon footprint. The electricity sector alone was responsible for over 40% of the total emissions, primarily due to coal-based power generation. This highlights the urgent need for a green transition in electricity production. India is already making strides, with solar and wind capacities growing, but a lot more is required to address these…