In Short : At the 38th Annual General Meeting, the Chairman and Managing Director presented a clear roadmap for achieving green energy leadership. Emphasizing sustainability, innovation, and investment in renewable infrastructure, the plan focuses on solar, wind, and green hydrogen. The CMD highlighted strategic partnerships, capacity expansion, and digital integration as key enablers for building […]
In Short : India plans to install 74 GW of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and 50 GW of pumped hydro storage by 2032 to support its clean energy goals. This 124 GW storage target aims to ensure grid reliability, manage renewable fluctuations, and enable 24/7 green power. The initiative is key to achieving India’s […]
In Short : NTPC Group is advancing 20 GW of pumped storage projects to enhance renewable energy integration, with 5 GW targeted for commissioning by FY 2031–32. A joint venture with EDF India supports this effort, focusing on hydro and storage development. These projects aim to boost grid stability and align with India’s clean energy […]
New Delhi – The Global Cement and Concrete Association India (GCCA India), in collaboration with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), has launched the “Decarbonisation Roadmap for the Indian Cement Industry: Net zero CO2 emissions by 2070”. This aligns with the Government of India’s commitment to net-zero emissions and reflects the Indian cement sector’s aspiration […]
In Short : COP 29 needs a clear roadmap to encourage more bank lending for renewable energy (RE) projects. Financial institutions are crucial in driving the global energy transition, but lack of clear policies, high perceived risks, and limited incentives can hinder investment. A well-defined framework, including government-backed guarantees, risk-sharing mechanisms, and clearer regulatory guidelines, […]
To develop electric vehicle industry, charging stations, batteries and reasonable prices are all needed. But an overall policy for these issues is not yet available in Vietnam, particularly battery waste disposal and treatment. Electric cars are cleaner than internal combustion engine cars (fueled by petrol and oil). This is considered a global solution to the […]
Green recovery with social harmony and cohesion can be a utopian concept unless existing structural inequalities are addressed at the same time. Nepal recently restated its commitment to green growth and recovery during Climate Ambition Summit and on the same day the Government of Nepal and Development Partners(DPs) agreed in a joint statement to work […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. : Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released the Energy Storage Grand Challenge Roadmap, the Department’s first comprehensive energy storage strategy. Announced in January 2020 by U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette, the Energy Storage Grand Challenge (ESGC) seeks to create and sustain American leadership in energy storage. In addition to concerted […]
The role of energy storage and the part it will play in helping the UK reach its net-zero targets on carbon emissions by 2050 has been set out in a roadmap drawn up by researchers at the University of Birmingham. The Energy Storage Roadmap, launched at a webinar attended by industry, academic and policy experts, […]