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𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢 𝐉𝐈-𝐕𝐀𝐍 𝐘𝐨𝐣𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐭𝐨 2028-29, 𝐀𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 20% 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐥 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐲 𝐄𝐒𝐘 2025-26 - India aims for a 20% ethanol blending rate by the end of the Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025-26. - The Union Cabinet, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved extending the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana until 2028-29. - Ethanol blending in petrol reached 15.83% in July 2024, with a cumulative blending rate exceeding 13% in the ongoing ESY 2023-24. - The modified scheme will now include advanced biofuels made from lignocellulosic feedstocks like agricultural and forestry residues, industrial waste, synthesis gas, and algae. - The scheme also incorporates "Bolt on" plants and "Brownfield projects" to enhance the viability of existing infrastructure and leverage operational experience. - Project proposals that integrate new technologies and innovations will be prioritized, promoting diverse technological approaches and feedstock usage. - The scheme aims to provide fair income to farmers for agricultural residue, reduce environmental pollution, create local jobs, and strengthen India's energy self-reliance and security. #EthanolBlending #PradhanMantriJIVANYojana #Biofuels #RenewableEnergy #EnergySecurity #SustainableAgriculture #IndiaEnergyGoals #GreenEnergy #EnvironmentalProtection #FarmersIncome

𝐉𝐒𝐖 𝐍𝐞𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 192-𝐌𝐖 𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐆𝐔𝐕𝐍𝐋, 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝-𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 16.2 𝐆𝐖 On Monday, JSW Energy announced that its subsidiary, JSW Neo Energy, has secured a 192-MW hybrid power project, including an additional 96 MW under the greenshoe option from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam. This capacity was awarded through tariff-based competitive bids for setting up 500 MW Grid connected Hybrid Power Projects (Phase II), with an additional capacity option of up to 500 MW, as per a company statement. JSW Neo Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of JSW Energy, has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) for establishing a 192 MW grid-connected hybrid power project, which includes an additional 96 MW under the greenshoe option. With this capacity award, JSW Energy's total locked-in generation capacity rises to 16.2 GW, including 2.1 GW of total locked-in hybrid capacity. The company plans to achieve an installed generation capacity of 10 GW by FY25, up from the current 7.5 GW. JSW Energy's total locked-in generation capacity is 16.2 GW, comprising 7.5 GW operational, 2.3 GW under construction across wind, thermal, and hydro, and a 6.3 GW renewable energy pipeline (with PPAs signed for 2.0 GW). The company also has 4.2 GWh of locked-in energy storage capacity through battery energy storage systems and hydro-pumped storage projects. JSW Energy aims to reach a generation capacity of 20 GW and 40 GWh of energy storage capacity by 2030. The company has set an ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. #JSWEnergy #RenewableEnergy #HybridPower #GUVNL #SustainableEnergy #GreenEnergy #EnergyStorage #CarbonNeutral #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition

𝐓𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫, 𝐑𝐞𝐍𝐞𝐰, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. - Indian solar module manufacturers, including Tata Power Solar, ReNew Photovoltaic, and Avaada Electro, have sought government assistance to clear visa applications for Chinese engineers and technicians to expand operations and meet India's renewable energy goals. - Since January, these three companies have requested 'business visas' for 36 Chinese professionals to support their solar module manufacturing efforts. - Tata Power Solar Ltd has requested clearance for 20 visa applications filed by Chinese engineers in 2024. - ReNew Power has requested visas for nine Chinese engineers. - Avaada Electro has submitted applications for seven professionals crucial to their ongoing projects across the country. - These applications were submitted to the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), which then forwarded them to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. - E-mails sent to Tata Power Solar, ReNew, and Avaada for comments remained unanswered. - Tata Power is investing Rs 3,000 crore in establishing a 4 gigawatt solar cell and 4GW solar module manufacturing plant in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. - Solar cells convert sunlight directly into electricity, while a solar module is an assembly of connected solar cells that absorbs sunlight to generate electricity. #TataSolar #ReNewPower #AvaadaElectro #VisaRequest #ChineseProfessionals #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #GovernmentApproval #GreenEnergy #SolarManufacturing

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚 $240.5 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐃𝐁 - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of $240.5 million to fund rooftop solar systems in India, supporting the nation's renewable energy expansion efforts, according to newswire AN. - Announced on Wednesday, the financing will support the second and third tranches of the Multitranche Financing Facility (MFF) Solar Rooftop Investment Program, initially approved by ADB in 2016. - In 2023, the program was restructured to focus on deploying residential solar rooftop systems, AN/ reported. - ADB Principal Energy Specialist Kaoru Ogino stated that India aims to achieve about 50 percent of its cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel energy sources by 2030, aligning with its global commitments to reduce carbon emissions. - ADB's financing supports these goals and contributes to the Prime Minister's Surya Ghar program, which encourages rooftop solar system installations across the country. - The approved funds will be distributed to the State Bank of India (SBI) and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). - These institutions will provide loans to developers and end-users across India for installing rooftop solar systems. #RenewableEnergy #India #ADB #SolarPower #GreenEnergy #SustainableDevelopment #RooftopSolar #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction #EnergyTransition

We're Excited to share a glimpse into the diverse and impactful solutions we offer. From Renewables to It's applications, our portfolio spans a wide range, addressing critical challenges and delivering exceptional value. Here's a sneak peek: 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲: Evaluating the potential of various renewable energy sources (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biomass) based on your location, energy needs, and budget. 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲: Involves helping businesses to understand their total GHG emissions, both direct and indirect. 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: Helps businesses, utilities, and organizations understand, implement, and leverage the benefits of smart metering technology. But that's just the tip of the iceberg! Dive deeper into our portfolio and discover how we can help you achieve your goals. Visit our website 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚.𝐜𝐨𝐦 and explore the possibilities. #companyportfolio #innovation #diverseindustries #impactfulsolutions #proudtobepart #linkedin

𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 2024-25: 𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐅𝐈 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 - As the nation prepares for the presentation of the Union Budget 2024-25 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman on July 23, the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) has submitted key recommendations for tax and GST reforms to enhance the energy sector. - The Budget Session, which runs from July 22 to August 12, marks the first full fiscal year budget under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third tenure. - NSEFI's proposals focus significantly on improving the tax framework for companies and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) in power generation and infrastructure projects. - It has suggested the introduction of group relief for income-tax purposes, allowing parent and subsidiary SPVs to be treated as a single assessee. - This proposal aims to address financial imbalances caused by isolated fiscal assessments of SPVs, where some incur losses due to substantial initial investments while others or their parent entities record profits. #UnionBudget2024 #RenewableEnergy #NSEFI #TaxReforms #SustainableFuture #CleanEnergy #FiscalPolicy #GreenEconomy #RenewableIndia

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 50 𝐆𝐖 𝐑𝐄 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭, 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐇𝐅𝐄 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐒𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐲𝐞𝐫. - India must address land allocation and transmission connectivity issues for Renewable Energy (RE) projects and focus more on wind energy generation to achieve the ambitious goal of 50 GW annual RE capacity creation, according to Srivatsan Iyer, the global CEO of Hero Future Energies. - Iyer stated that the government's target of 50 GW annual capacity is commendable, but to actualize it, ground challenges, particularly regarding evacuation capacity, need to be addressed. - Efficient solutions for land availability and Right of Way (RoW) issues are also necessary. - Hero Future Energies, the renewable energy arm of the Hero Group, has a portfolio of 4.5 GW renewable energy projects across India, Ukraine, and Vietnam, and is backed by global investors such as IFC and KKR. - Iyer mentioned that the industry is awaiting policy developments on Green Hydrogen. - He noted the positive impact of the recent waiver of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) requirement for renewable energy production towards green hydrogen in SEZs and EOUs. - Iyer also hopes to see waivers on basic customs duty (BCD) on modules, in addition to ALMM waivers. #RenewableEnergy #India #WindEnergy #GreenHydrogen #LandAllocation #TransmissionConnectivity #HeroFutureEnergies #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #EnergyPolicy

𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐂𝐎 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭: 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧; 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 - Climate change is a significant global concern. - India is committed to reducing emissions and building climate-resilient infrastructure. - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conveyed these points at the SCO Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. - Jaishankar expressed gratitude for the leaders' congratulations on Modi's re-election for a third term. - Economic development requires robust connectivity, fostering cooperation and trust between societies. - Respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity is crucial for connectivity and infrastructure projects, along with non-discriminatory trade rights and transit regimes. - The SCO needs to seriously consider these aspects. - Jaishankar emphasized the importance of creative technology for societal welfare and progress. - India has developed a National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence and launched an AI Mission. - India's commitment to 'AI for All' is reflected in its efforts within the SCO framework to develop an AI Roadmap. #SCOsummit #ClimateChange #India #Jaishankar #EmissionsReduction #SustainableDevelopment #GlobalWarming #GreenInfrastructure #InternationalCooperation #AIforAll

𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐬 200 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 - The central government of New Delhi has issued new guidelines under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) for funding testing facilities, infrastructure, and institutional support. - These guidelines aim to enhance the quality and testing ecosystem in the Green Hydrogen sector. - The scheme has a financial commitment of Rs 200 crore for the period 2024-26. - The objective is to identify and address gaps in existing testing infrastructures and to develop new facilities that meet rigorous standards for Green Hydrogen and its derivatives. - The scheme focuses on creating a robust quality and testing ecosystem in line with national and international standards. - According to a document released by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the scheme outlines the creation and upgrading of testing facilities across the country. - The goal is to ensure the safe, efficient, and secure operation of Green Hydrogen technologies. #GreenHydrogen #NationalGreenHydrogenMission #SustainableEnergy #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #HydrogenEconomy #MNRE #IndiaEnergy #GreenInnovation

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 ₹2000 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 - India is preparing for a major investment influx in the energy storage and advanced battery sector. - Over ₹2000 crore is expected to be invested during the 10th edition of India Energy Storage Week (IESW), starting July 1 in New Delhi. - The India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) announced plans for this significant financial boost to position India as a global hub for energy storage and clean technology. - The week-long event will host more than 150 key partners and exhibitors and over 1000 companies from 30+ countries. - The event will feature over 5 new factory announcements, highlighting India's growing prominence in the global energy landscape. - VFlowTech India Pvt Ltd announced plans for the largest long-duration energy storage manufacturing facility in Palwal, Haryana. - "Our new facility represents a significant milestone in the company's expansion strategy," said Vivek Seth, Managing Director of VFlowTech India. - Nash Energy announced the inauguration of its Lithium Ion cell manufacturing plant in Karnataka with an annual capacity of 600 MWh, scalable to 1.5 GWh. - "We are the first company in India to launch a dedicated Li-Ion battery plant at a massive scale," commented Anil Kumar, COO of Nash Energy. #IESW2024 #EnergyStorage #CleanTech #IndiaInvestment #GlobalPartnerships #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFuture #AdvancedBatteries #GreenTechnology #EnergyInnovation