India misses 2022 renewables target of 175 GW by 30%
India has installed a cumulative renewables capacity (excluding large hydro) of 122 GW as of December 31, 2022, falling 30% short of its 175 GW target. While solar addition has remained more consistent than wind over the last few years, 2023 is going to be a challenging year for PV installation due to the shortage of domestically manufactured modules.
Delhi can achieve 100% renewables by 2050
The energy system in Delhi can transform from being heavily based on coal, biomass for cooking, and fossil gas in 2020 towards completely based on solar PV and renewable energy imports from neighboring states by 2050, as solar PV emerges as the least-cost energy source, according to researchers from LUT University.
Larsen & Toubro lands power EPC job for green hydrogen plant in Saudi Arabia
The Indian multinational EPC contractor has secured the power grid and power generation works for the 600 tpd green hydrogen plant being built by NEOM Green Hydrogen Co. in Saudi Arabia.
Bhutan signs 600 MW PPA with PTC India
Bhutan will procure up to 600 MW of power from the Indian market to meet its requirement during the dry winter season.
L&T sells stake in L&T IDPL
The Indian multinational EPC provider has sold its 51% stake in L&T Infrastructure Development Projects to a platform backed by Edelweiss Alternatives.
NTPC tenders power transformers package for 4.75 GW Khavda RE park
NTPC’s 4.75 GW project is part of 30 GW hybrid renewable energy park at Khavda village in the Indian state of Gujarat.
Power minister launches transmission system plan for over 500 GW renewables capacity by 2030
India’s Ministry of Power has chalked out a comprehensive plan for the evacuation of power from the planned 500 GW of renewables capacity by 2030. The plan envisages an additional transmission system and the installation of battery energy storage capacity.
Sterlite Power acquires Kishtwar transmission project in J&K
The project comprises a 400/132 kV gas-insulated substation at Kishtwar and a 400 kV Kishenpur-Dulhasti line-in line-out transmission line.
India needs $300 billion to meet 2030 target of 500 GW non-fossil energy capacity
A new report by Arthur D. Little presents an integrated blueprint for India to achieve its true potential in the power sector with a focus on renewables.
Larsen & Toubro secures power transmission projects in Saudi Arabia
The Indian multinational EPC provider has secured significant transmission lines and substations projects in Saudi Arabia.
