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90 GW Solar Leads Rajasthan’s 125 GW Renewable Energy Target State government also aims to produce 2,000 Ktpa of green hydrogen by 2030 >> Rajasthan’s new clean energy policy targets 125 GW renewable energy capacity by 2029-30  >> Solar shoulders the responsibility with the largest chunk of 90 GW, followed by other renewables   >> Net metering, virtual power plants and decentralized generation figure prominently in the new policy  https://lnkd.in/gR88quKN

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Humble thoughts and few simple suggestions for building a resilient and sustainable grid in view of RE integration and Energy Transition; Transmission Adequacy in India must be prioritized. Urgency Indicator 1: Addressing the latent cost of congestion; start calculating and disseminating granular LMP; Urgency Indicator 2: Improving TTC/GNA ratios; Urgency Indicator 3: Balancing TTC/Demand. The self explanatory, all India Geographical map duly populated, embeded in the attached article, speaks volume. It is crucial for India to urgently set a national policy target to tackle these challenges head-on and ensure the future readiness of Indian grid. 🇮🇳🙏 #India #Transmission #Adequacy #UrgencyIndicator https://lnkd.in/da2ks_RW

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My India seminar series under the auspices of the India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) continues with a focus on grid storage. Full transcript and slides & video: https://lnkd.in/g8-UwPVD Three things emerged. Recently I published a reaction to a reaction on battery swapping. It can work if the batteries can be hoisted by hand such as in 2- and 3-wheelers, and it can work on same vehicle, same service load, same location, big fleets such as cement trucks where $1.1 million automated swapping stations in depots can be supported. When supporting multiple classes or manufacturers of vehicles, it falls apart. Truck stops aren't going to see swapping, but will see battery buffering. Gogoro was trotted out, as it always as is, but it's a typical SPAC disaster, with a collapsed stock price, losing $70 million a year. Then there's NIO of course, which so far is apparently succeeding where Tesla failed years ago, but I suspect that's short-lived. More significantly, China's fleet operators are buying almost 50% of trucks with swap-capable configurations. Data on how many are swapping is unknown, but my expectation that only the ones that meet the conditions above are. The ISGF studied this years ago and convinced the government to require two- and three-wheelers to be sold without batteries. Now there are a bunch of non-standard swapping firms, with swapping stations in every village. It's imperfect, but the vehicles are much cheaper and firms have filled the void. That's a place where regulation enabled swapping and the spread of vehicles of the size it works for. Still, lots of plug-in vehicles in India as well. Another point of discussion was vehicle-to-grid. I'm bearish on V2G, for a bunch of reasons explained in my articles on the subject and indeed in the transcript of the seminar. The ISGF is debating this, with some senior members pro, and others saying that school bus fleets that have spiky, non-peak service days are one of the few suitable use cases. The ISGF is running an experiment on this, and as I always agree, I could be wrong. Finally, there's the question of pumped hydro. The ISGF a few years ago did a grid storage requirement study and said, at least then, that India should lean heavily on batteries for grid storage due to the constraints on pumped hydro. It's built a lot of battery storage on its grid, as has every other country now. But early grid storage requirements are for fast response and power, and end stage requirements don't require more fast response storage or significant power, but do require massive energy. I urged the ISGF to return to the subject to explore 2030 and later requirements as lead times on pumped hydro are long. As always, my humble thanks to Reji Kumar Pillai and Rish Ghatikar for inviting me to assist the great country of India in a small way. #india #climateaction #gridstorage #electricity

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The share of coal in India's total power generation capacity during the 1st quarter of 2024 dipped below 50% for the first time since the 1960s even as net coal power capacity addition during the period was one of the highest. #renewables #solar #wind

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Coal India Limited (CIL) is expanding its renewable energy portfolio, targeting 5 GW of #solarpower capacity as part of a broader goal to reach 10 GW. The initial plan includes generating 1.5 GW from solar panels at their mining sites, with the remaining 3.5 GW developed in collaboration with state governments in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. In addition to solar, CIL is investing in pump storage projects to balance energy supply and demand efficiently. The company is also diversifying into critical minerals, having won a graphite mining auction in Madhya Pradesh. It is now exploring opportunities in lithium, nickel, and other key minerals, both in India and globally. By positioning itself as a leader in renewables and critical minerals, CIL is taking significant steps towards reducing its reliance on coal and contributing to the global clean energy transition. #renewableenergy #solarpower #coalindia #criticalminerals #cleanenergy #sustainability #batterystorage #batteries #minerals

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With the increasing share of #renewableenergy in India's power mix, ensuring grid stability and resilience is more critical than ever. Addressing the variability and intermittency of renewable energy sources like #solar and #wind is a primary challenge. ► #Energystoragesystems (ESS) are key solutions to mitigate these issues by providing a buffer that can store excess energy during peak production times and release it when demand is high. Various energy storage technologies, including #lithiumionbatteries, pumped hydro storage, and advanced #flowbatteries, have advantages and applications. A diversified approach to energy storage, leveraging multiple technologies to address different aspects of grid stability, is necessary. Policy recommendations to enhance grid stability through energy storage include: • Implementing time-of-use #tariffs to incentivize energy storage deployment. • Developing #ancillaryservices markets where energy storage can provide grid support services. • Encouraging #researchanddevelopment in next-generation energy storage technologies. By addressing these challenges with innovative solutions and supportive policies, India can ensure a reliable and #resilient power grid that accommodates a high share of renewable energy. Explore the detailed analysis and recommendations for a robust energy future. #GridStability #EnergyPolicy #SustainableEnergy #EnergyStorageSolutions #RenewableEnergy #batteryenergystorage #powergrid #solarpower #hydropower #windenergy

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Read Gaurav Prabhumirashi’s, AGM- Investments, AMPIN Energy Transition (Formerly Amp Energy India) article on the topic "Solving Solar's Intermittency- Energy storage powering the clean energy revolution" in this exclusive coverage by SolarQuarter South Asia. #article #solarquarter #solar #AMPIN #coverage #energystorage #mediacoverage

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Rajasthan And Madhya Pradesh Two large States of India have ample potential to generate renewable power to meet its electricity demand from #Solar and #Wind plus Pumped Storage Projects and BESS. More than clean energy, their Discoms need cheap power considering the large proportion of power needed from #Agriculture and BPL consumers. These states have low industry consumption and the industry is looking for #GEOA. MP has Rs 750 per kVA as fixed charges but with #BESS at Rs 8 per Watt will also ensure lower contract demand by industry, another dent in revenue. Rajasthan should consider #BarterPPA with states like Chattisgarh and Odisha to balance out RE and Thermal power

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#CSTEP researcher Saptak Ghosh highlights the need to accelerate #SolarPower adoption to reach #India’s #renewable energy target of 500 GW by 2030 in this article by India Today https://lnkd.in/gjJNNzeU

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🚨 Low-Emissions Hydrogen Projects Outpace Policy Support: International Energy Agency (IEA) Report Highlights Urgent Need for Demand Stimulus 🌍 A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) signals that while investments in low-emissions hydrogen are accelerating, there is an urgent need for policies to stimulate demand in sectors like heavy industry, refining, and long-distance transport. Key findings include: Doubling of projects: The number of projects securing final investment decisions has doubled in the past year, potentially quintupling global production by 2030. Electrolyser capacity: Current capacity stands at 20 GW, with ambitions to produce nearly 50 million tonnes of hydrogen annually by 2030. China’s dominance: China leads with over 40% of electrolyser projects and accounts for 60% of global electrolyser production capacity. However, there are significant challenges: Demand gap: Global production targets of 43 million tonnes annually by 2030 vastly outpace projected demand, which only reaches 11 million tonnes. Policy shortfalls: Insufficient incentives and regulatory uncertainties continue to hinder the acceleration of demand, especially in industrial sectors where low-emissions hydrogen could reduce carbon footprints. For hydrogen to become a viable solution in decarbonizing heavy industries, urgent policy action is needed to bridge the gap between production capacity and demand. #GreenHydrogen #HydrogenEconomy #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #LowCarbonTech #IEA https://lnkd.in/gvRRtEur

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🚨 Low-Emissions Hydrogen Projects Outpace Policy Support: International Energy Agency (IEA) Report Highlights Urgent Need for Demand Stimulus 🌍 A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) signals that while investments in low-emissions hydrogen are accelerating, there is an urgent need for policies to stimulate demand in sectors like heavy industry, refining, and long-distance transport. Key findings include: Doubling of projects: The number of projects securing final investment decisions has doubled in the past year, potentially quintupling global production by 2030. Electrolyser capacity: Current capacity stands at 20 GW, with ambitions to produce nearly 50 million tonnes of hydrogen annually by 2030. China’s dominance: China leads with over 40% of electrolyser projects and accounts for 60% of global electrolyser production capacity. However, there are significant challenges: Demand gap: Global production targets of 43 million tonnes annually by 2030 vastly outpace projected demand, which only reaches 11 million tonnes. Policy shortfalls: Insufficient incentives and regulatory uncertainties continue to hinder the acceleration of demand, especially in industrial sectors where low-emissions hydrogen could reduce carbon footprints. For hydrogen to become a viable solution in decarbonizing heavy industries, urgent policy action is needed to bridge the gap between production capacity and demand. #GreenHydrogen #HydrogenEconomy #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #LowCarbonTech #IEA https://lnkd.in/gvRRtEur

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New Delhi Advances In Renewable Energy With 90 MW Solar Power Initiative In New Delhi, a recent decision involving BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) has highlighted a significant advancement in the adoption of renewable energy sources within the region. The decision pertains to the approval of a Power Sale Agreement for the procurement of 90 MW of solar power. This development is part of a larger initiative to increase the sustainable energy footprint, reflecting ongoing efforts to address environmental concerns and enhance the stability of the local power supply. The agreement involves multiple parties, including the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and Avikiran Surya India Pvt. Ltd., which plays a critical […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dSMARc8k #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #middleeast #africa #india #asiapacific #asia #bypl(bsesyamunapowerlimited) #india #newdelhi #regulatoryaffairs #seci #solarenergy

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Now this is the way forward for addressing the Energy Trilemma of balancing Energy Security with Energy Affordability and Transition. Firm Dispatchible Renewable Energy available at a tariff of around Rs.5/- adequately addresses challenges the intermittent non-dispatchible nature of RE power, the advantages which was otherwise available in Thermal power. Large scale aggregated power generation capacity has already scaled down Solar energy price and now Energy Storage aggregated requirements in large MW scale has proven Economies of scale. This kind of FDRE power would also address the Night Peak demand caused by huge spike in Air Conditioning load, at a reasonable cost without the need for Power Distribution Utilities to unnecessarily spend high Capex cost to enhance Distribution Netwrork infrastructure of Transformers & Cables (which otherwise no positive ROI as utilisation of enhanced network is not round the year requirement). Let’s have more such PPAs signed by Distribution Power Utilities to address the higher peak power GW requirements (especially caused by rising AC requirements due to soaring temperatures due to Climate Change) at economic cost, which is a win-win solution for the Consurmers & Utilities as well. #FDRE #EnergyTransition #EnergySecurity #EnergyAffordability #Sustainability #Consumers #DistributionUtilities #PowerDistribution #EnergyStorage https://lnkd.in/gaCkYMeT

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Powering the Periphery: Off-Grid Solar Shines Where the Grid Falls Short The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has significantly boosted the adoption of grid-tied rooftop solar (RTS) systems. So far, nearly 34,982 system integrators have registered across different utilities in India. Additionally, 88 solar module manufacturers, offering over 6,000 approved models, are listed under the approved models and manufacturers. RTS systems using these modules qualify for central government subsidy (CGS). In areas where the grid is unreliable or absent, off-grid solar (OGS) remains the preferred solution. This applies to vast regions across India, including places like Suratkal, famous for its beach and Regional Engineering College, and only 20 kms from Mangalore, Karnataka. Recently, some of my colleagues installed an OGS system for a client there who had renovated her sports shop. A 2 kWp/3 kVA OGS system was installed to power a 2 kW load with 2 hours daily backup. The system generates up to 7 units of electricity per day, with 3 units stored in the flooded lead-acid batteries. Solar modules are mounted on an aluminum structure, angled at 10 degrees south to account for strong winds on the open roof. Ideally, for optimal generation, the angle should match the location's latitude, which is 13 degrees in this case. For this installation, 330Wp polycrystalline solar modules from EMMVEE were chosen. The client's decision to use polycrystalline technology, despite the current market preference for more efficient TOPCon or Mono-PERC options, was influenced by their existing ownership of five polycrystalline modules. The total system cost amounted to Rs. 125/Wp, which is notably higher than the typical cost of Rs. 70-75/Wp for a standard 2 kWp grid-tied RTS. The higher cost of OGS system is primarily attributed to three components: the inverter, battery, and installation. OGS generally incurs higher installation costs compared to grid-tied systems. In this particular case, the installation costs were significantly elevated due to the need for scaffolding and the higher labor costs in Mangalore, which exceed those in Bangalore and other parts of India. Additionally, the price of an OGS is directly influenced by the amount of energy storage capacity included. For the investor, the system offers annual electricity savings of Rs. 15,500, including reduced electricity duty and FPPA (fuel adjustment) surcharge. These savings may increase over time as electricity prices rise, potentially outpacing the gradual decrease in electricity generation due to solar module degradation. The PM Solar Yojana is driving grid tied RTS adoption, with OGS also gaining traction. CGS has been key to grid-tied system popularity, ranging from Rs. 30,000 for 1 kWp to Rs. 78,000 for 3 kWp and above. Extending similar subsidies to OGS could democratize solar access, potentially empowering households and establishments in tier 2 and 3 towns to join India's solar revolution. #MNRE

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Delhi's peak power demand soared to an all-time high of 8647 MW today at 3:22 pm, the highest recorded in the history of the national capital, according to the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC). Story by Saurav Anand Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) | State Load Despatch Center #DelhiPowerPeak #HeatwaveImpact #RecordPowerDemand #BSES #GreenEnergy #AIinEnergy #ReliablePower #EnergyManagement

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#DelhiHeatWave | As power demand in Delhi reaches an all-time high at 8,000 MW amid intense summer heat, the question arises: Can India's electricity grid handle the escalating demand? With the rise in temperatures, the strain on the power grid intensifies. This study by Rahul Tongia underscores how the increase in use of renewable energy (RE) is likely going to necessitate changes in the power grid system to ensure sustainable electricity supply under varying and uncertain conditions. The study emphasises the challenges and opportunities associated with high levels of RE. It lays focus on assessing the need for coal power, the role of batteries and storage solutions. While the use of batteries for energy storage could help, it is likely to be more expensive than simple calculations indicate. The study suggests for a need for modifying coal plants to operate more flexibly to compensate for the varying nature of RE. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dF2Kfat6 #electricity #renewableenergy #coal #grid #power #climatechange #heatwave

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