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Constructions of 19 GW of Hydroelectric Projects, 6 GW of PSPs yet to Start: MoS Power Shripad Naik

A total of 26 hydroelectric projects with 19,214 MW capacity and five pumped storage projects (PSPs) totalling 6,020 MW are yet to begin construction, stated Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik in response to a Rajya Sabha query on pending power projects.

Central Electricity Authority | December 10, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 456

44 PSPs Aggregating to 60,050 MW in DPR Preparation Stage: Power MoS Shripad Naik

India is currently surveying and preparing detailed project reports (DPRs) for 11 hydroelectric schemes totalling 8,036 MW and 44 pumped storage projects (PSPs) totalling 60,050 MW, shared Minister of State for Ministry of Power, Shripad Naik, in the Rajya Sabha.

Central Electricity Authority | December 03, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 325

CEA Recognises Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine Technology Under Hydro Category

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has recognised the indigenously developed Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine (SHKT) technology under the hydro category as a cost-effective renewable energy solution with generation costs of INR 2-3 per unit.

Central Electricity Authority | November 27, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 683

CEA Approves Uniform Protection Protocol for Users of Indian Grid

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has approved a Uniform Protection Protocol for Indian Grid users. It addresses the protection requirements for thermal and hydro generating units, renewable energy generations (REGs), battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, transmission lines, and HVDC terminals.

Central Electricity Authority | November 18, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 668

India Surpasses 200 GW RE Capacity

India's renewable energy capacity has reached 201.45 GW as of October 10, 2024, accounting for 46.3 percent of the country's total installed capacity. This milestone highlights the country’s commitment to sustainable energy and its progress toward a greener future.

Central Electricity Authority | October 15, 2024 | By EI News Network | 1131

2,100 GW Capacity Expansion Required to Meet Energy Needs: Minister Manohar Lal

Union Cabinet Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, outlined the government's strategy to meet the country's burgeoning energy needs while transitioning to cleaner power sources.

Central Electricity Authority | October 15, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi | 509

India Requires INR 285-345 Lakh Cr Investment by 2047 to Achieve Energy Independence: IREDA CMD

India will need an investment of INR 285-345 lakh crore by 2047 to achieve energy independence, said IREDA CMD Pradip Kumar Das at the CEA’s Brainstorming Conclave, highlighting vast opportunities in renewable energy financing.

Central Electricity Authority | October 15, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 666

Investments in RE Sector Hit 8.5 Lakh Cr, 500 GW RE Capacity by 2030 on Track

The solar sector will play a major part in RE capacity growth. Solar capacity has surged from a mere 2.6 GW in 2014 to an impressive 91 GW today, with projections indicating it could reach close to 300 GW by 2030, stated MNRE Secretary Prashant Kumar Singh at the CEA's Brainstorming Conclave in New Delhi.

Central Electricity Authority | October 15, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 430

Government Launches National Electricity Plan (Transmission)

Union Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal has unveiled the National Electricity Plan (Transmission) during the CEA's Brainstorming Conclave in New Delhi, outlining plans to transmit 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, and 600 GW by 2032, along with significant infrastructure additions.

Central Electricity Authority | October 15, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1107

CEA Concurs 2500 MW Pumped Storage Projects in Maharashtra

Central Electricity Authority is making significant strides in addressing the growing need for large-scale energy storage in the nation’s power grid by concurring two more pumped storage projects in Maharashtra with a capacity of 1.5 GW and 1 GW each.

Central Electricity Authority | September 23, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 644

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Understanding the Evolving Discourse of Resource Adequacy in India

The peak demand of India has grown at a CAGR of around 5.5% from FY 2009-10 to FY 2023-24. The trend of the growth in peak can be seen in the chart below. During the same period, India has seen its peak deficit & energy deficit reduce from...

Central Electricity Authority | October 07, 2024 | By News Bureau | 194