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| Is Solar roof top on the verge of taking off in India with 1GW added in last 6 months? Economic Times (May 1, 2023) |
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After many years of lull, India’s sleepy rooftop solar power sector has sprung into action with more than 1,000-megawatt (MW) rooftop solar capacity added in the past six months alone, according to the renewable energy ministry data. According to the latest data released by the ministry, 8,877-MW rooftop solar capacity was added as on 31 March 2023 as against 7,520 MW as on 30 September 2022.
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| CSE instrumental in phasing out coal as fuel across NCR Centre for Science and Environment (April 19, 2023) |
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| The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) notification takes on board the recommendations of the expert group and states categorically, "phase out use of coal as a fuel from the entire NCR in industrial, domestic and miscellaneous applications (barring use of low sulphur coal only in thermal power plants), towards aiming for an overall improved air quality in the region." CSE has been part of the expert committee that was instrumental in shaping the report. CSE strongly recommended phasing out usage of heavily polluting fossil fuels like coal and mandating cleaner fuels, to the extent possible. READ MORE |
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| Tamil Nadu Regulator Allows the Use of Battery Storage for Captive Solar Project Mercom India (April 18, 2023) |
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| The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNER) has recently passed an order allowing Dollar Industries, a private company, to set up a 2 MW solar project with a battery energy storage system (BESS) for captive use. Dollar Industries had filed a petition seeking permission to set up two solar projects of 2 MW capacity with BESS for captive use. The petitioner argued that BESS would allow the petitioner to use solar energy during day and night hours as per the solar tariff order of the Commission.
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| GH2 Solar to establish green hydrogen microgrid in Leh Renewable Watch (April 24, 2023) |
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| GH2 Solar recently announced that they have received a ‘letter of award’ for the establishment of a green hydrogen-based microgrid in Leh district in Ladakh. The project will be established at a very high altitude of 3,200 metres. The company will install the project on an engineering, procurement, and construction basis to deliver power to the guest house of a major hydro-power firm in Alchi. The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2023. READ MORE |
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| Centre wants consumers to share losses of DISCOMS New Indian Express (April 22, 2023) |
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| The Ministry of Power (MoP) has asked State governments to pass on 50% of the losses incurred by Discoms to consumers. The Ministry released its draft Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2023, by substituting two clauses in the Electricity Rules, 2005, and sought the comments of the States by May 11.
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| IIT Guwahati Researchers Develop Novel Catalyst For Sustainable Production of Green Hydrogen Weather.com (May 1, 2023) |
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| Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed a catalyst that can release hydrogen gas from wood alcohol with no side production of carbon dioxide. The research, published in the journal ACS Catalysis, opens up exciting avenues for developing the hydrogen-methanol economy. READ MORE |
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| UP Govt. waives off stamp duty for setting up solar plants in the state EQ International (April 20, 2023) |
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| The Uttar Pradesh state government has issued a notification for a 100% stamp duty exemption on the purchase or lease of land for new solar plants. Under the new notification, solar developers will not be required to pay any stamp duty for land purchased or leased for solar projects and solar parks in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The exemption is on land purchase as well as allotment by industrial development authorities. READ MORE |
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| Europe’s power system weathers turbulent winter with the help of record renewable generation Ember (April 27, 2023) |
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| As Europe headed towards the end of 2022, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war fuelled gas crisis combined with low nuclear and hydro outputled to concerns about how countries would keep the lights on over winter. Now, looking back over the last six months, it is clear that Europe’s power system successfully rode out the storm. An analysis by Ember examines power generation and changes to electricity demand across EU countries in the winter months to understand what happened.
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Bloggers Directory |
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| Decoding carbon markets: Role of intermediaries in the web of transactions | ||
| Amid calls for decarbonising industries, the voluntary carbon market hasseen a boom in recent years, noting a substantial increase in volume and value. However, its transactions are complex. Decoding how it works is essential so they can be worthwhile contributors to the fight against climate change.
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| Energy storage has a vital role to play in the green transition of BIMSTEC countries | ||
| Storage technologies are essential if we are to replace fossil fuel-based power generation with 100% renewable energy sources (RES). Owing to the intermittent nature of RES, various kinds of long-term energy storage options are being explored. Lithium-ion batteries are currently the predominant storage technology solution for grid integration of RES but there are a number of other novel solutions also being piloted across the globe. READ MORE |
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| G7 sets renewables target, no timeline for fossil fuel phase out | ||
| The Group of Seven (G7) Countries’ Ministers’ Meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment was held in Sapporo, Japan last month, where they committed to collectively increasing offshore wind capacity by 150 gigawatts (GW) and adding solar capacity of over 1 terawatt (TW).It is worth noting that the G7’s total solar capacity in 2022was 319.7 GW, which represents just over 30 per cent of the total world solar capacity. With the G7’s present commitment, this capacity is expected to grow to about 1.3 TW, which is about four times the current capacity.
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Trainings / Learning Opportunities |
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| CSE Online training program on Energy Audit and Management | ||
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Reports |
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| Greening India's Energy Mix with Compressed Biogas (CBG) | ||
 India is expected to experience a great increase in energy demand over the next few decades, with its share of global energy consumption doubling by 2050. Increased use of modern bioenergy is essential for transitioning to less carbon-intensive energy sources and usage of compressed biogas (CBG) within bioenergy is needed for spreading the benefits of the transition locally. This report presents a comprehensive view of India’s current CBG strategy and its future course. |
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| State of the Global Climate in 2022, World Meteorological Organization (WMO) | ||
 The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recently released its State of the Global Climate in 2022 report in Geneva. The report focuses on key climate indicators – greenhouse gases, temperatures, sea level rise, ocean heat and acidification, sea ice and glaciers. It also highlights the impacts of climate change and extreme weather. |
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Events | ||
| CONFERENCE: C&I Clean Energy Meet 2023 | ||
| May 18, 2023 |
Mumbai Mercom India is hosting the ‘C&I Clean Energy Meet 2023’ in multiple cities across India. In 2023, the events will be held in multiple cities focusing on participation from commercial and industrial businesses. The event will bring clean energy solutions providers and consumers together to discuss power requirements, cost benefits, challenges, opportunities, and solutions. The event in Mumbai is scheduled for May 18, 2023. For more event details, please contact 080-41211148 info@mercomindia.com |
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