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India surpasses 200 GW renewable energy milestone

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India has crossed a major milestone in its renewable energy journey, with the nation’s total renewable energy capacity reaching 201.45 GW as of October 10, 2024, according to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). When including the 8,180 MW of nuclear power, non-fossil fuel-based energy now accounts for nearly half of India’s total installed electricity generation capacity, which stands at 452.69 GW. Solar power leads India’s renewable energy contributions, generating 90.76 GW, followed by wind power…

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MoP modifies budgetary support for hydropower

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The Ministry of Power (MoP) has revised the provision of budgetary support for hydroelectric and Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs), allocating Rs 124.6 billion from FY 2024–25 to 2031–32 to support 31 GW of hydroelectric capacity, including 15 GW from PSPs. The support is capped at Rs 10 million/MW for projects up to 200 MW, and Rs 2 billion plus Rs 7.5 million/MW for projects exceeding 200 MW, with an increase to Rs 15 million/MW for…