Surging demand forces India U-turn on coal-lignite plants for a decade
So far, generation has been a delicensed activity. Phasing out or retirement of units is decided by power gencos based on their techno-economic, environmental reasons
So far, generation has been a delicensed activity. Phasing out or retirement of units is decided by power gencos based on their techno-economic, environmental reasons
India has 18 thermal projects and 41 hydro projects in limbo.
The hydrogen demand in new sectors could reach 350-600 million tonnes per annum in 2050, compared to 80 mtpa today. Global demand for sustainable fuels may reach 8-22% of all liquid fuels by 2050.
India to be one of the fastest-growing economies, will facilitate as much needed, says finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.