Govt panel outlines electricity market roadmap
A power ministry-constituted panel on electricity market development in India has proposed a market-based mechanism for secondary reserves, power purchase agreements (PPAs) of 12-15 years duration, and 5-minute metering, scheduling, dispatch, and settlement.
All major ports should switch to over 90% renewable energy by 2047, say new guidelines
The recently issued green port guidelines emphasize using clean energy in port operations and developing port capabilities for storage, handling, and bunkering of greener fuels such as green hydrogen, green ammonia, and green methanol.
India’s optimal electricity generation mix for 2029-30
A new study by Central Electricity Authority assesses the least-cost, optimal generation capacity mix to meet India’s projected electricity demand for the year 2029-30.
IREDA reports record profit in FY 2022-23
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) recorded an all-time high annual net profit of INR 865 crore in FY 2022-23. The profit was up 36% over FY 2021-22. Loans sanctioned and disbursed also hit record levels.
Jakson Green’s global order book surpasses 1 GW
The company has won large-scale renewable energy EPC projects in Africa and Middle-East regions. Its India portfolio includes an order to construct the single largest commercial and industrial solar park in Rajasthan.
India to tender 50 GW of renewable energy capacity annually for next five years
The structured bidding trajectory will provide sufficient time to renewable energy developers to plan their finances, develop business plans and manage the supply chain more efficiently, said power minister R.K. Singh.
Jakson Green to build CO2-to-methanol plant in partnership with NTPC
Set to commence production shortly, the CO2-to-methanol plant is being established at NTPC’s existing thermal power station in Vindhyachal, Madhya Pradesh. It will convert 20 tonnes-per-day (tpd) of CO2 to 10 tpd methanol through a catalytic hydrogenation process, utilizing CO2 from thermal plant flue gas through a carbon capture unit and green hydrogen produced by electrolysis.
GAIL signs MoU with Shell Energy India
The MoU envisages exploring prospects in renewables, LNG for road transport, regasification of imported LNG, and import and handling of different hydrocarbons which are important chemical and petrochemical precursors.
The case for using gas-based plants to serve peak power demand
Using some of India’s existing gas-based power capacity as peaking plants would be more economical than the other options in the short-term market for peak power supply. Gas-based power plants can provide ancillary services to maintain the grid’s power quality, reliability, and security as renewable energy capacity increases, says a new report by IEEFA.
Ensuring a just energy transition
The renewable energy sector must lead responsibly by addressing land use, circularity and financing.
