India needs $385 bn to meet 500GW renewable energy target
While the strong growth in India's renewable energy capacity is likely to continue, coal will remain an important source of electricity generation in the next 8-10 years, says Moody's.
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Summer of 2024: Here's how India is gearing up for power demand surge
India's summer worries on shortage of power due to coal availability may be in check this year as overall coal production has increased by over 12% so far in FY24.
Nuclear power generation falls in FY23; the only energy source to decline
The gross generation from a total capacity of 6,780 MW dropped to 45,855 million units in FY23 against 47,112 million units generated in FY22.
Share of non-fossil based power generation capacity to be 68.4% by 2032: Govt
For 2026-27, the likely installed power generation capacity is 6,09,591 MW (Megawatt).
Replacing Old Windmills
The Repowering Policy for Wind Power Projects will replace older, smaller wind turbines with higher capacity ones. Here's what needs to be fixed first.
Power demand shines as industrial activity picks up
CEA's provisional data up to November 2022 shows the total energy requirement was 1017 BU and the availability was 1012 BU, a fall of just 5,691 million units or -0.6%.
Budget 2022: Power generation growth shows economy getting back on feet
Economic recovery and low base effect are poised to push power generation to its sharpest recovery in years.
Predictions 2022: Digital grid to ensure bi-directional power
The distribution side of the business will continue to be its weakest link until the Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2021 is passed in Parliament.
Why everybody loves a good monsoon
It is the time of the year to start chasing dark clouds over the Arabian Sea. Normal rains will offset the demand recession induced by the pandemic and wash away a lot of the country’s woes.
