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Why in the news? The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has seen 25+ lakh applications for rooftop solar installations. However, only 24% have been converted to actual installations due to a complex process involving multiple steps and approvals. Current Progress and Challenges: According to data submitted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions ,Infrastructure GS-3: Industrial Policy Focus: The indictment of Gautam Adani and associates by the U.S. Department of Justice has revealed an elaborate bribery scheme to secure lucrative solar power contracts in India. The investigation highlights corruption at high levels in the renewable energy sector and the use of bribery …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A new Fisheries Management Plan was signed for the 2000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydro Electric Project in Assam, enhancing environmental sustainability efforts alongside its hydropower generation. source:wordpress About the Subansiri Lower Hydro Electric Project (SLHEP): A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was recently signed to implement a Fisheries Management Plan at the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Tamil Nadu’s new 2024 policy on repowering ageing wind turbines has faced opposition from wind energy generators, who argue it lacks financial incentives and field support for effective implementation. About Wind Energy Capacity and Potential in India: India has a substantial wind energy potential of 1,163.86 GW at 150 metres above …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3: Important International Institutions Focus: ISA, launched by India to promote solar energy, has fallen short in delivering large-scale solar projects in developing nations. With significant challenges and a lopsided solar adoption globally, ISA’s role in promoting equitable solar growth and supporting the Global South has come under scrutiny. Background and Establishment of ISA: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The ISA hosted its third High-level Conference on Clean Energy Transition to discuss solar and storage technologies, green hydrogen, and global energy goals, focusing on sustainable solutions for decarbonization. Event Overview: The International Solar Alliance (ISA), in collaboration with India’s Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, the Asian Development Bank, and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India and France have been re-elected as president and co-president of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). The announcement came during the seventh ISA Assembly, where Ashish Khanna was also appointed as the next ISA Director General. About India Re-elected to Lead International Solar Alliance (ISA): India has been re-elected as president …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The ISA Assembly brings together 120 countries to discuss strategies for enhancing solar energy adoption, focusing on energy access and sustainability under India’s presidency and France’s co-presidency. Highlights of the Seventh ISA Assembly: The Seventh Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly begins today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook 2024 report highlights India as having the highest anticipated energy demand growth globally, with significant projections for electricity generation, vehicle increase, and coal utilisation, reflecting India’s expanding energy needs. About World Energy Outlook 2024: Release: The World Energy Outlook 2024 report, published by the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s Power Secretary emphasises the need for a Production Linked Incentive scheme to enhance domestic supply chains for HVDC transmission equipment amid rising project delays. Need for PLI Scheme in Transmission Sector: Proposal by Power Secretary: Pankaj Agarwal, India’s Power Secretary, emphasised the necessity of a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme …
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