NITI Aayog Sets Up Committees to Tackle CCUS Challenges
These initiatives were the outcome of a two-day workshop on “Legal & Regulatory Frameworks and Technical Considerations for Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS)” held from Aug. 22-23 at The Oberoi, New Delhi.
India, US Advance Energy Ties, Explore Grid Modernization and Manufacturing
The power minister emphasized the longstanding bilateral partnership between India and the US, highlighting the shared commitment to a ‘clean’ energy future that fosters economic growth and development.
India’s Solar Capacity in H1 Rises 282%, Adds 14.9 GW
India installed 14.9 GW of solar capacity in the first half of 2024, registering a 282 percent rise over the same period last year. This increase represents the highest half-yearly and annual solar installations recorded in the country.
BC Jindal Group to Invest $2.5B in Clean Energy Sector Over Next 5 Years
The group will venture into the sector by launching Jindal India Renewable Energy, which aims to generate 5 GW of power from solar, wind and hybrid platforms.
IIT BHU Develops Solar-Powered Microwave Reactor for Sustainable Waste Management
The device is called a microwave pyrolysis reactor. It rapidly converts waste into valuable products such as biochar and bio-oil, depending on the characteristics of the feedstock and operating conditions.
Energix, Google Ink Long-Term Renewable Energy Agreement
Carbon credits are critical for technology giants like Google, as they use them to power their rapidly expanding data centers and drive artificial intelligence.
China Cuts New Coal-Powered Plant Approvals by 80%, Finds Greenpeace
China’s combined wind and solar capacity of 11.8 terawatts exceeded coal capacity of 11.7 TW for the first time in the first half and made up 84.2 percent of all new grid-connected capacity.
Karnataka Tops List of EV Charging States: Bureau of Energy Efficiency
The government agency’s latest report revealed that Karnataka led the pack compared to states such as Maharashtra with 3,728 stations, Uttar Pradesh with 1,989 and Delhi with 1,941.
IIT Madras’ Plugzmart gets ARAI Certification for EV Charging
The certification for Plugzmart’s 60kW DC fast charger and proprietor controller card signifies its compliance with operational safety standards and efficiency norms in India.
Satara’s Manyachiwadi Becomes Maharashtra’s 1st Solar Powered Village
On Sunday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched the Solar Village Scheme, an initiative to provide 100 villages with 100 percent solar-powered electricity, at a function in Satara.