Aluminium sector requires $29 bn investment for netzero emissions

According to a recent independent study by the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW), the Indian aluminium industry would necessitate an additional capital expenditure (CAPEX) of nearly Rs 2.2 lakh crore (approximately Rs 29 billion) to attain netzero carbon emissions. Additionally, renewable energy (RE) power sources could mitigate 49% of the total emissions generated

IBA partners with HAI to promote hydrogen

The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) and the Hydrogen Association of India (HAI) have forged an alliance to champion hydrogen as a bio-derived energy solution in the country’s energy sector. Their collaboration aims to propel the adoption of green and blue hydrogen, prioritizing sustainable energy projects and advocating for supportive policies. Anticipated to spur substantial market expansion, the partnership is poised to catalyze the

Adani will invest Rs 2.3 trn in renewable energy

Adani Group will invest about Rs 2.3 trillion through 2030 in India’s most ambitious renewable energy expansion and solar and wind manufacturing capacity addition ever as it shrugs off a short-seller attack to pursue its trademark rapid growth plans. Adani Green Energy Ltd, India’s largest renewable energy company, will invest about Rs 1.5 trillion in

TMEIC India facilitating transition to RE sources

Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems Corporation (TMEIC) is advancing towards the goal of achieving carbon neutrality. Within its expansive network, TMEIC India, a Group company, plays a vital role in developing key solutions for the energy sector. Focused on providing environmentally sustainable energy solutions, TMEIC India is striving to facilitate the transition to cleaner energy sources.

AGEL commissions 551 MW solar capacity at Khavda

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) on Wednesday announced commissioning of 551 MW solar capacity at Khavda renewable energy park in Gujarat. The company plans to develop 30 GW of renewable energy capacity at this RE park, which is expected to be operational in the next five years. When completed, the Khavda RE park will be

Go Green Initiatives in Indian Railways

Ministry of Railways, with a goal of transforming Indian Railways into Green Railways by 2030, has taken a number of major initiatives towards mitigation of global warming and combating climate change. Railway Electrification, improving energy efficiency of locomotives & trains and fixed installations, green certification for installations/stations and switching to renewable sources of energy are

India advocates nuclear power amid storage challenges

Union power minister R K Singh emphasised the need to build a suitable ecosystem in response to current challenges in storing renewable energy and acknowledged the importance of coal and nuclear energy as interim solutions, given their continuous power generation capabilities India has the potential to generate upto 100 Giga Watts of power using nuclear

ONGC, NTPC Green tie up for RE projects

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) to develop renewable energy projects. A statement from ONGC said that the MoU will primarily explore the feasibility and setting up of renewable energy projects in various domains. It envisages collaboration of the two mega entities in

Global south countries forced to rely on fossil fuel

Poor countries with heavy debts have been forced to continue to rely on fossil fuels for generating revenue to return the loans taken from richer countries and private lenders to meet various economic exigencies like the pandemic three years ago, a new report said. These countries, mostly in the global south, may find it impossible

India will emerge as global RE powerhouse: R K Singh

India is poised to establish itself as one of the largest solar module manufacturers in the world and is witnessing the fastest growing capacity in renewable energy, said Raj Kumar Singh, Union minister of power and renewable energy. Speaking at an event in Delhi, the minister highlighted India’s impressive strides in the renewable energy sector,