Shreya Jai
 "Shreya Jai")
Shreya Jai
Shreya Jai, a journalist with over a decade of experience, focuses on India's energy and infrastructure sectors. As the dialogue on economic growth pivots towards sustainability, she has developed a keen interest and writes extensively on clean energy policies and climate action. Leading the energy-infrastructure team, she shapes coverage of pivotal sectors in the Indian economy.
Shreya Jai, a journalist with over a decade of experience, focuses on India's energy and infrastructure sectors. As the dialogue on economic growth pivots towards sustainability, she has developed a keen interest and writes extensively on clean energy policies and climate action. Leading the energy-infrastructure team, she shapes coverage of pivotal sectors in the Indian economy.
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Gencos to face penalty for having low coal stock, says govt
Power Ministry notifies new coal stocking norms, gencos to follow month-wise threshold
 "Gencos to face penalty for having low coal stock, says govt")
India's renewable power generation growth races ahead of thermal
But Omicron scare could derail electricity demand recovery
 "India's renewable power generation growth races ahead of thermal")
5% GST on electricity may cause Rs 5,700-crore loss to states, Centre
Power cost may fall for industrial consumers, says NTPC-commissioned report
 "5% GST on electricity may cause Rs 5,700-crore loss to states, Centre")
COP26: India expresses 'deep disappointment' over climate financing
India, has been pushing for the achieving of the climate financing commitment of the developed world, said global action on climate change is contingent on the delivery of timely and adequate finance.
 "COP26: India expresses 'deep disappointment' over climate financing")
91% Delhi citizens blame authorities for air pollution: LocalCircles survey
4 out of 5 families suffering pollution related ailments, says a survey by LocalCircles
 "91% Delhi citizens blame authorities for air pollution: LocalCircles survey")
Loss, damage take centre stage as India battles climate extremities
India joined hands with 24 developing countries to push for climate disaster funding
 "Loss, damage take centre stage as India battles climate extremities")
Glasgow COP26: There's little risk for coal investors on road to 2070
The PM said India would have 500 Gw of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and that 50 per cent of the country's energy demand would be met from non-fossil fuel sources by that year
 "Glasgow COP26: There's little risk for coal investors on road to 2070")
India launches Green Grids, OSOWOG and IRIS at COP26 on Day-2 of parleys
Modi said India will fully support this new project, and work closely with CDRI, other partner countries and the UN for its success
 "India launches Green Grids, OSOWOG and IRIS at COP26 on Day-2 of parleys")
COP26: India will reach net zero emissions by 2070, says PM Modi
Modi also upped the renewable energy target of the country to 500 Gw by 2030
 "COP26: India will reach net zero emissions by 2070, says PM Modi")
India Inc's top companies join the India-UK Climate Finance Initiative
Members include Tata Sons, GIC Pvt Ltd, Goldman Sachs, HDFC Bank, HSBC, among others; initiative aims to mop up private capital to support India's goal of 450 Gw renewable energy by 2030
 "India Inc's top companies join the India-UK Climate Finance Initiative")
Glasgow COP26: Riding on 450 GW, India to ask for more carbon space
Fissures between developed and developing world expected to widen
 "Glasgow COP26: Riding on 450 GW, India to ask for more carbon space")
Climate change talks incomplete sans green energy focus: ISA's Ajay Mathur
In an interview with Jyoti Mukul & Shreya Jai, International Solar Alliance (ISA) Director-General (D-G) Ajay Mathur says India and the UK have combined their green grid initiatives
 "Climate change talks incomplete sans green energy focus: ISA's Ajay Mathur")
Run-up to COP26: Emissions to rise as focus shifts to recovery, says IEA
Says India's Gati Shakti plan could spur clean energy investment; no other country has any new spending plans
 "Run-up to COP26: Emissions to rise as focus shifts to recovery, says IEA")
Adani Green's profit jumps six fold to Rs 100 cr in Q2FY22
Total income doubles, energy sales up 54% to nearly four billion units
 "Adani Green's profit jumps six fold to Rs 100 cr in Q2FY22")
Govt fast-tracks planning, approval process for power transmission projects
Also decides to dissolve and modify working of regional power committees
 "Govt fast-tracks planning, approval process for power transmission projects")
Wind sector stares at cost surge amid supply glut: Industry experts
Sector experts said wind power projects offerings are not as regular as solar, but there is enough desperation in the market to win projects
 "Wind sector stares at cost surge amid supply glut: Industry experts")
ISA targets $1 trn in solar funds by 2030; S Asia in phase-1 of world grid
Talks will also revolve round the $1 trillion Solar Investment Roadmap for 2030, and approval of a blended financial risk mitigation facility
 "ISA targets $1 trn in solar funds by 2030; S Asia in phase-1 of world grid")
Number of plants under outage down by 50% with improved coal supply: POSOCO
Total capacity under outage has reduced from to 6 Gw on October 13 from 11 Gw a day earlier
 "Number of plants under outage down by 50% with improved coal supply: POSOCO")
Staring at electricity crisis, Gujarat to buy from Tata Power's Mundra UMPP
Will make short-term purchase at Rs 4.5/unit; is the second state to buy from Tata Power Mundra, after Punjab which is purchasing at Rs 5.5 per unit for a fortnight
 "Staring at electricity crisis, Gujarat to buy from Tata Power's Mundra UMPP")
Rs 3-trillion new Discoms Reform Scheme: Why it might work this time?
New Discoms Reform Scheme: Financially and operationally ailing power distribution companies (discoms) in the country have got another chance of revival with the Rs 3-trillion reform scheme