India’s non-fossil fuel-based power generation hits record 213.7 GW

India achieved a significant milestone in 2024, with its non-fossil fuel-based power generation capacity reaching a record high. This achievement underscores the country’s commitment to transitioning towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, in line with global efforts to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The development highlights India’s progress in expanding renewable

Fossil fuel capacity grows 2.44% in FY24

Indian fossil fuel-based power generation capacity increased 2.44 per cent to 243.22 GW in FY24 from 237.27 GW in March 2023, according to official figures. There was a 10.79 per cent rise in non-fossil fuel based capacity (renewable energy sources) addition at 190.57 gigawatt (GW) in 2023-24 over 172.01 GW in 2022-23, the government data

Japan energy policies for increased zero-carbon power generation

Over the last several years, the Japanese government has announced energy policies aimed to achieve carbon neutrality, or net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, by 2050 by lowering emissions in the electric power, industrial, and transportation sectors. In the electric power sector, government policies set 2030 targets, which include accelerated investment in renewable capacity, increased use

Power generation capacity should surge to double to meet climate goals

The share of clean sources in India’s power generation capacity should surge to 90% by 2047 — more than double from now — for the nation to meet its climate goals, Power Secretary Alok Kumar said. The country will need to reduce the share of coal, which currently accounts for about half of its installed

APL join hands with IHI, Kowa for environment-friendly power generation

Adani Power Limited (APL) has entered into a pact with Japanese companies – IHI Corporation and Kowa Company Ltd. (Kowa) – to collaborate on environmentally sustainable power generation. The companies will study the feasibility of ammonia co-fired units that would help decarbonise Adani Power’s coal-fired units. The company aims to achieve modification target of 20

European Commission endorses fossil gas as ‘transition’ fuel for private investment

The European Commission endorsed fossil gas as a “transition” fuel under its sustainable finance taxonomy released on Wednesday, in move campaigners called “the biggest greenwashing exercise of all time”. Private investment in gas power generation will be classed as “transitional” provided the plants use an increasing share of cleaner fuels like biogas or hydrogen, under