IndiaAtCOP26: Are We Walking the Talk — or Just Talking the Talk?
You cannot greenwash a deadline. Climate targets don’t wait, and neither should leadership.
Anju Sharma
In 2021, India made a powerful promise to the planet.
By 2025, the applause has faded. It’s time for accountability — not just ambition.
The 5Targets. The 5Year Reality Check:
🔋 500 GW Non-Fossil Energy by 2030
✅ 203.18 GW achieved (as of Oct 2024)
⚠️ Slowing pace. Grid and land hurdles choking large projects.
⚡ 50% Power from Renewables
✅ 26% YoY growth in clean energy (Jan 2025)
⚠️ Rooftop solar under 15% of target. State policies? All over the place.
📉 45% Emission Intensity Cut by 2030
✅ 33% achieved
⚠️ Driven by GDP growth — not aggressive emissions management.
🌫️ 1 Billion Tonnes CO₂ Reduction by 2030
✅ 7.9% drop in 2020
⚠️ But coal production surged 9% in 2024. Net gains? Neutralized.
🕰️ Net-Zero by 2070
✅ Roadmap submitted.
⚠️ No sectoral mandates. No accountability. No serious momentum.
Where’s the Leadership?
🚫 Ministries in silos
🚫 Power sector still fossil-heavy
🚫 EV infra crawling
🚫 Agriculture untouched
Are we really driving the transition — or just riding a global narrative?
And the Money?
💰 India has raised billions — Green Bonds, FDI, PLI schemes…
But…
❌ Utilization = uneven
❌ Outcome tracking = missing
❌ Impact per rupee = unclear
The climate rupee has wings — but no flight path.
The Fix — And Fast
✅ Appoint sector-wise climate champions with KPIs
✅ Launch public climate spend dashboards (Geo-tagged)
✅ Train bureaucrats in ESG, climate finance & tech
✅ Incentivize state-wise performance on climate goals
At_This_Pace, Where_Will_We_Land?
⏳ 3/5 targets may be missed
⏳ Investor confidence may fade
⏳ India’s brand as a climate leader may turn into a paper tiger
India doesn’t lack ambition.
It lacks the fire to deliver.
Time to shift gears.
From policy promises to powerful performance.
Originally published on LinkedIn on 2025-03-30 11:31:32: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn%3Ali%3AgroupPost%3A4385073-7312073993270784000
NamasteShiningIndia YR2024:
Milestone Year for Solar Investments in India
India’s solar energy journey reached new heights in 2024, with record-breaking investments and landmark collaborations paving the way for a cleaner, greener future. Here are the highlights:
🌞 Tata Power: Announced a ₹1.2 trillion ($14.32 billion) investment over the next decade to develop 10 GW of renewable energy capacity in Rajasthan.
🌞 Adani Green Energy: Secured a 25-year bid to supply Maharashtra with 6,600 MW of power, including 5,000 MW of solar energy from its Khavda, Gujarat park.
🌞 Jakson Green: Closing in on a $476 million fundraise to expand its capacity by 1 GW by 2026.
🌞 State_Level Initiatives: Rajasthan hosted the Rising Rajasthan Investment Summit 2024, attracting Saudi Arabian investments in solar and wind energy.
🌞 Global Collaborations: Technology giants like Keppel Ltd. partnered with Tata Power and JBM Group to advance India’s energy transition with innovative solutions in e-mobility and smart energy systems.
India’s Solar Potential is Shining Bright
With over 300 sunny days annually, India reached 92.1 GW of solar capacity by October 2024, contributing 59% of its renewable energy portfolio. The ambitious target? 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
Challenges Under the Sun
Despite the progress, India faces obstacles:
🔸 Land Conflicts: Solar farms require extensive land, often leading to disputes.
🔸 Storage Gaps: Intermittent solar energy needs robust storage solutions.
🔸 Import Dependency: Heavy reliance on imported solar panels poses risks.
🔸 Financial Strain: State electricity boards often delay payments to producers.
🔸 Sustainability Concerns: Recycling end-of-life solar panels remains a challenge.
Innovations Lighting the Way Forward
The solar sector is embracing exciting advancements:
✅ Floating Solar Farms: Utilizing reservoirs like Kerala’s Banasura Sagar.
✅ Agri-Photovoltaics: Integrating farming with solar energy generation.
✅ Hybrid Systems: Combining solar with wind or hydro for consistent power.
The Road Ahead
India is on the brink of a solar revolution, with 2024 marking a turning point. Unprecedented investments, robust policies, and innovative technologies are setting the stage for India to lead the global renewable energy movement.
☀️ The question is: Will India rise to the occasion and cement its place as a solar energy superpower?
Originally published on LinkedIn on 2024-12-13 18:13:24: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn%3Ali%3AgroupPost%3A2474261-7273399624835432448
NamasteIndia dashboard for India’s Renewable_Energy_Milestone
Total_Renewable_Energy Capacity: 201.45 GW (gigawatts).
Percentage of Total Power: 46.3% of India’s total installed power generation capacity.
Total Installed Power Generation Capacity: 452.69 GW.
Solar Energy: 90.76 GW.
Wind Power: 47.36 GW.
Large Hydro Projects: 46.92 GW.
Small Hydro Projects: 5.07 GW.
Biomass and Bioenergy: 11.32 GW.
Significance: Nearly half of India’s power capacity now comes from renewable and nuclear sources.
Yearly Increases in Renewable Energy Capacity
YR2021: India achieved a milestone by reaching 100 GW of installed renewable energy capacity.
YR2022: Capacity increased by 13.5 GW, bringing the total to 113.5 GW.
YR2023: Another 13.5 GW was added, raising the total to 127 GW.
YR2024: In a remarkable jump, 74.45 GW was added, pushing the total to 201.45 GW.
Progress_Towards 2030 COP26 Targets
Non-fossil Fuel Energy Capacity: India aims to reach 500 GW. Currently at 201.45 GW, significant progress is needed to meet this target.
Renewable Energy: India aims to meet 50% of its energy requirements from renewable sources by 2030 at 46.3%, India is on track but needs to accelerate efforts.
Carbon Emissions Reduction: India aims to reduce total projected carbon emissions by 1 billion tonnes from now until 2030. Progress is ongoing, with renewable energy capacity increases contributing to this goal.
Carbon_Intensity Reduction: India aims to reduce the carbon intensity of its economy by 45% by 2030. The increase in renewable energy capacity is a positive step towards this target.
Miles to go before we Succed!
Originally published on LinkedIn on 2024-10-15 15:02:30: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn%3Ali%3Ashare%3A7251970702155640835
NamasteIndia Ayana Sale
Ayana Renewable Power is advancing JSW Neo Energy and Oil & Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) to the final round of bidding.
The revised offers value Ayana between $1.6 billion and $1.8 billion, including both debt and liquid assets.
Ayana_Renewable_Power has a significant portfolio with over 4 GW of solar, wind, and hybrid power projects across several states in India.
This move is part of a broader trend towards increasing investments in renewable energy.
JSW Neo Energy & ONGC are the final contenders in the race to acquire Ayana Renewable Power.
Initially, five_companies submitted non-binding offers for Ayana, including Sembcorp, Macquarie, Masdar, and Sekura Energy.
Sembcorp & Macquarie were also shortlisted but their bids were deemed uncompetitive.
Ayana’s assets include an operational capacity of 1.3 GW of renewable energy in AndhraPradesh, Karnataka, and Rajasthan, and an additional 3 GW of projects under construction, including solar, wind, hybrid, and round-the-clock assets.
Long-term power purchase agreements at fixed tariffs ensure revenue stability.
Ayana is being sold to raise up to $800 million, which will be used to fund the company’s expansion plans.
The sale involves a majority stake in Ayana Renewable Power.
The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) is the dominant shareholder in Ayana with a 51% stake, British_International Investment holds 32%, and Eversource_Capital holds 17%.
Originally published on LinkedIn on 2024-09-06 15:05:51: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn%3Ali%3AgroupPost%3A60128-7237838418301358081
Welspun New Energy plans to set up a 1.2 GW pumped hydroelectric storage project.
The project is named the DhamniPumpedHydro project.
It will be located in the Pune and Raigad districts of Maharashtra.
The investment for this project is approximately ₹5,000 crore. app. $600 million USD.
The project is expected to be completed over the next 6-7 years.
This initiative aims to enhance renewable energy capacity and grid stability in India.
Pumped hydro storage helps balance supply and demand by storing energy from renewable sources like wind and solar.
Originally published on LinkedIn on 2024-09-05 23:18:13: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn%3Ali%3AgroupPost%3A60128-7237599937406894080
NamastwAmbitiousIndia MukeshAmbani Unveils Ambitious Plans For New Energy Business With 5 Gigafactories Complex in Jamnagar:
Project Overview:
Location: Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
Complex Size: Over 5,000 acres
5_Gigafactories:
Types of Facilities:
Solar PV Panels
Advanced Energy Storage Batteries
Electrolysers
Fuel Cells
Power Electronics
Solar PV Panels:
Initial Production Q4_2024; 10 gigawatts (GW)
**Target Annual Capacity by_2030: 100 GW
Advanced Energy Storage Batteries**:
Annual Capacity: 30 gigawatt-hours (₹GWh)
Production Start: by_Q3_2025
Total Investment**: Approximately: $10 billion USD
Strategic Goals:
Net Carbon Zero Target: By_2035
Renewable Energy Sector Presence: Establish a significant footprint
Additional Details:
The complex will also focus on developing technologies for green hydrogen production and other renewable energy solutions.
These developments are part of Reliance’s broader strategy to transition towards sustainable energy and reduce carbon emissions.
https://lnkd.in/d6U7Bnmu
Originally published on LinkedIn on 2024-08-31 06:32:12: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn%3Ali%3Ashare%3A7235534825695117313
NamasteREinvest2024 in India
The RenewableEnergy milestones and capacity additions 2023 and Forecast 2024
1. Current Renewable Energy Capacity (March 31, 2024):
India’s total renewable energy (RE) capacity stands at 144 GW, including large hydro capacity (about191 MW).
Within this capacity:
Solar power accounts for 82 GW, including:
64 GW of
ground-mounted
12 GW of rooftop
3 GW of hybrid
3 GW of off-grid
2. COP26 Targets (Announced by India):
India aims to achieve the following by2030:
500 GW of non-fossil.
50 percent of it
energy requirements
from renewable energy.
Reduction of One billion ₹tonnes of projected carbon emissions.
Reduction45% reduction in the carbon intensity of the economy (comparedTo2005 levels).
Net zero emissions By2070.
3. Till May2024 Renewable Energy Generation: 61.84 billion units (BU), constituting thatis19.19% of the total generation mix.
India’s commitment to renewable energy and climate action is commendable. Achieving these targets will contribute significantly to a cleaner and more sustainable future!
Originally published on LinkedIn on 2024-08-28 15:13:34: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn%3Ali%3Ashare%3A7234578867011653633
NamasteGreenIndia
JSW Neo Energy’s recent achievement:
₹Project: 192-MW hybrid power project in Gujarat
Awarded By: Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd
GUVNL
Additional Capacity: Option for an extra 96 MW
TotalLocked-in Generation Capacity: 16.2 GW (including 2.1 GW of hybrid capacity)
Company Goal: Aiming for 20 GW generation capacity and 40 GWh of energy storage capacity by 2030
JSW Neo Energy is charging ahead with green magic!
JSW Neo Energy bags 192MW hybrid power project https://lnkd.in/deED_4ac
Source / shared link: https://m.economictimes.com/industry/renewables/jsw-neo-energy-bags-192mw-hybrid-power-project/articleshow/112097157.cms
Originally published on LinkedIn on 2024-07-30 11:00:29: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn%3Ali%3Ashare%3A7224005930718232578
