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13Aug

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By Team N ₹8,146 Crore Hydro Project in Arunachal to Power Clean Energy Push The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹8,146.21 crore investment for the 700 MW Tato-II hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh’s Shi-Yomi district, a move set to strengthen India’s clean-energy ambitions and regional infrastructure. Comprising four 175 MW units, the project will generate roughly 2,738 million units annually and is expected to be commissioned within 72 months. The Centre will contribute ₹458.79 crore for roads, bridges and transmission lines, and ₹436.13 crore towards the state’s equity share. The venture, led by NEEPCO in partnership with the Arunachal Pradesh government, will supply 12% of its output free to the state and channel further royalties into local development. Officials vi...

11Aug

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News Update

Daily News Updates – India & Worldwide

By Team Newscript Power Demand and Monsoon Slowdown India’s electricity demand softened in the first quarter of FY26 as an early monsoon tempered consumption across industrial and residential sectors. Major private utilities — Tata Power, Adani Power, and JSW Energy — reported declines of 1.3–1.6% in Q1 demand, a reversal from the 11% surge seen in the same quarter last year. The slowdown comes after two consecutive years of above-average growth, driven by post-pandemic recovery and prolonged summer heatwaves. Analysts say the early onset of monsoon rains in June cooled peak-hour loads and reduced air-conditioning demand. While the short-term dip eases strain on the grid, utilities warn that reduced dispatch volumes could compress margins. Demand is expected to recover in Q3 as ag...

10Aug

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News Update

Energy Bulletin – India & Worldwide

By Team Newscript India Deepens Nuclear Ambitions with Private Sector Drive and SMR Expansion New Delhi — In a significant advancement of its clean‑energy strategy, India’s Power Minister Manohar L. Khattar and Minister of State for Atomic Energy Jitendra Singh convened on 9 August 2025 to review the roadmap for expanding nuclear energy from the current 8.8 GW to 22 GW by 2032 . A key development: the Bharat Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme has garnered robust interest from industry, prompting the government to extend the Request for Proposal deadline to 30 September 2025 to accommodate wider participation This initiative signals a broader shift toward private‑sector integration in India’s nuclear ambitions—a strategic pivot designed to infuse capital, expedite approval cy...

9Aug

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News Update

Energy Bulletin – India & Worldwide

By Team Newscript August 9, 2025 India’s Coal Dependence Endures Despite Renewables Growth Coal remains India’s dominant source of electricity, supplying roughly 73 per cent of daily generation, especially during evening peaks when solar output fades. Rapid EV adoption is adding new demand pressure, underscoring the urgent need for large-scale storage and hybrid renewable projects. While policymakers have set aggressive decarbonisation targets, the grid’s reliance on coal for stability persists. Investment in battery systems and pumped hydro remains modest relative to requirement, raising questions over the pace of transition. Analysts note that without accelerated storage deployment, the coal fleet—already one of the largest in the world—will continue to anchor India’s energy sec...