Source: TOI Relevance: India’s Electric Vehicle (EV) policy Synopsis: An EV policy that is biased towards a premature transition to EVs can have unintended consequences. A look at the consequences and a way forward. Background Around 81% of the 18.6 million vehicles sold in 2020 were two-wheelers. Hence, the transition from an industry dominated by… Continue reading EVs are the future but a premature transition through bad policy is undesirable
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PM pledges to make India energy independent by 2047, cites fuel bill
Source: Business Standard Introduction: The Prime Minister of India has announced new goals during his Independence Day Speech. What are the Goals announced by the Prime Minister? Energy Independent India by 2047: The Prime Minister has announced a target of making India an ‘Energy Independent’ nation by the time the country reaches 100 years of… Continue reading PM pledges to make India energy independent by 2047, cites fuel bill
At 100GW, India now 4th in solar, wind energy capacity
Source: Times of India What is the news? India’s renewable energy capacity, excluding large hydroelectric projects, hit 100 GW (gigawatts) on 12th Aug 21, making it the world’s fourth largest in terms of total installed green energy capacity. The 100 GW renewable capacity accounts for 26% of India’s total installed generation capacity of 383 GW.… Continue reading At 100GW, India now 4th in solar, wind energy capacity
Revisit the idea of ‘aging out’ India’s coal plants
Source: The Hindu Synopsis: It is right to let old coal capacity fade away in due course, but age shouldn’t be used as the sole criteria for it. The focus should be on doing detailed analysis and weeding out the needless capacity in the pipeline, to derive long-term economic and environmental benefits. Background: The government… Continue reading Revisit the idea of ‘aging out’ India’s coal plants
Expiry of safeguard duty: Boon for solar developers, bane for manufacturers
Source: Business Standard Synopsis: The decision of the center to impose a basic customs duty from April 2022 and the expiration of the existing safeguard guard duty will result in higher solar imports. This move will benefit solar plant developers, but create more problems for domestic manufactures. Background: Indian solar cell and module makers may… Continue reading Expiry of safeguard duty: Boon for solar developers, bane for manufacturers
Explained: Electricity amendment bill 2021 —why are states such as WB opposing it?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Resolving issues with the discom-sector. Synopsis: The Central government is facing opposition to the Electricity Amendment Bill 2021 even before it is introduced in Parliament. Examining key concerns being raised. Context West Bengal Chief Minister has written to the Prime Minister requesting that the Bill not be brought before Parliament claiming… Continue reading Explained: Electricity amendment bill 2021 —why are states such as WB opposing it?
India to call bids for battery storage system in Ladakh
Source: Livemint What is the News? India will be calling for bids for the largest global tender for a 13 gigawatt-hours (GWh) grid-scale battery storage system in Ladakh Region. What are Battery Storage Systems? Battery storage systems are devices that enable energy from renewables like solar and wind to be stored and then released when… Continue reading India to call bids for battery storage system in Ladakh
Power Minister Launches “Reform and Regulatory Knowledge base for Power Sector
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister for Power has launched a “Reform and regulatory knowledge base for the power sector” and a “Regulatory Data Dashboard Program”. These initiatives have been developed by IIT Kanpur. About Reform and regulatory knowledge base for the power sector: It is an e-certification program to provide regulatory… Continue reading Power Minister Launches “Reform and Regulatory Knowledge base for Power Sector
Star Rating proposed for Tyres for better fuel saving and comfortable driving
Source: PIB What is the News? Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed the “star rating” or “labeling” norms for Tyres for better fuel-saving and comfortable driving. About Standard and Labelling Programme (S&L): Standard and Labelling Programme(S&L) is one of the major initiatives of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency(BEE). Objective: To provide the consumer with… Continue reading Star Rating proposed for Tyres for better fuel saving and comfortable driving
Brown vs Green Trap
Source: Times of India Relevance: To study the path for a green economy. Synopsis: The more the world push towards a green economy, the more expensive the campaign will become and less will be the chance to achieve its aim & limit the worst effects of global warming. Introduction: Governments around the world are focused… Continue reading Brown vs Green Trap
