Last week, the Indian Parliament abolished the decades-old state monopoly in the nuclear power generation sector and made sweeping changes to the country’s liability provisions that had spooked investors. The move is expected to attract about $214 billion in investments, with proposals from the Adani Group under consideration, Bloomberg News reported last week.
India’s coal use will decrease significantly by 2047. Experts emphasize responsible coal deployment for development. Technologies can cut emissions by up to 99 percent. Reliable and affordable power remains crucial, especially with rising energy demands. Sustainable coal practices are vital for the nation’s progress.
The upcoming 2025 Electricity Amendment Bill is poised to reshape the energy landscape with the introduction of cost-reflective tariffs. This legislation will empower regulatory commissions to take action on any delays in tariff submissions. By minimizing cross-subsidies, the bill aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the energy sector.
The Centre says a new law is needed to plug gaps in India’s nuclear framework, citing limits of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the CLNDA, 2010. It flagged weak safety mandates, limited regulatory capacity and the absence of any requirement for proactive nuclear governance.
Power giant NTPC is set to expand its capacity to 244 gigawatts by 2037. This ambitious roadmap requires an investment of Rs 7 lakh crore. The company is exploring energy storage, pumped storage, nuclear power, green hydrogen, and chemicals. NTPC currently meets one-fourth of India’s electricity demand. This expansion will further bolster the nation’s power…
JSW Energy is set to significantly expand its Salboni thermal power project in West Bengal, doubling its capacity to 3,200 MW. This ambitious plan, involving an estimated Rs 40,000 crore investment, aims to meet the state’s escalating power needs. The company’s initial 1,600 MW phase is already underway, solidifying its commitment to the region’s energy…
NTPC, a state-owned powerhouse, has just augmented its solar energy footprint with an addition of 359.58 MW. This boosts the company’s overall capacity to a remarkable 85.5 GW, a milestone achieved through projects based in the vibrant states of Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Government auditor CAG has criticised Coal India Ltd for significant delays in its 3,000 MW solar power project development. By December 2024, only 122.492 MW had been installed, a mere 4.08% of the target. CAG urges Coal India to expedite these projects to achieve Net Zero energy status.
Tata Power plans a significant capital expenditure of Rs 25,000 crore annually until FY30, with 65% dedicated to clean energy projects. The company aims to nearly triple its clean and green capacity to 20 GW by March 2031 and expand its customer base in the distribution segment to 40 million by 2030.
Tata Power is set to explore small modular reactor projects of 20-50 megawatt capacity. This move follows proposed legal amendments to allow private participation in India’s nuclear sector. The company is already scouting locations for future nuclear ventures. While new plants will take time to materialize, the government aims for 100 GW nuclear capacity by…