Shreya Jai
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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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Russia's demand a roadblock to the G20 energy transition discussions
During the meeting, China also raised questions on the definition of critical minerals, a source said
 "Russia's demand a roadblock to the G20 energy transition discussions")
G20 ETWG: Consensus of energy efficiency, hydrogen still to be ironed out
The International Energy Agency in a report last month noted - ramping up annual energy efficiency progress over 4 per cent annually by 2030
To 'green up' portfolio, REC to sign Rs 2 trn pacts with 20 renewable firms
MoUs part of ongoing deliberations for energy transition under India's G20 Presidency
 "To 'green up' portfolio, REC to sign Rs 2 trn pacts with 20 renewable firms")
G20: India looks to forge alliance on fuels of future & climate finance
Among the fuels of the future are biofuels and hydrogen. India has already announced the creation of a Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA), of which the US would be the founding member
 "G20: India looks to forge alliance on fuels of future & climate finance")
Companies feel the heat of an unusual summer; demand drops for coal, ACs
Unseasonal rain, high number of heatwave days upend business cycle of several sectors
 "Companies feel the heat of an unusual summer; demand drops for coal, ACs")
Why did Delhi drown under torrential rains, surge in water levels of Yamuna
Mismanaged urban growth haunts NCT as climate extremes wreak havoc
 "Why did Delhi drown under torrential rains, surge in water levels of Yamuna")
Rushed green nod, poor planning in focus as rains wash away hill roads
Another major concern, according to experts, is the way these projects are awarded
 "Rushed green nod, poor planning in focus as rains wash away hill roads")
Govt to offer Rs 75,000 cr power transmission projects to private firms
Last month, the National Committee on Transmission (NCT) convened with a draft agenda of projects worth Rs. 64,000 crore
 "Govt to offer Rs 75,000 cr power transmission projects to private firms")
From EMIL to JSW Steel, leading players surrender commercial coal blocks
The Government of Chhattisgarh is reportedly not providing the mining leases to the coal block owners for mines in the state
 "From EMIL to JSW Steel, leading players surrender commercial coal blocks")
India will retaliate on trade barriers on green hydrogen: R K Singh
The US, which under its Inflation Reduction Act is subsidising green energy sources, also has criteria of local manufacturing in some cases
 "India will retaliate on trade barriers on green hydrogen: R K Singh")
How infrastructural challenges, legacy issues could impact power reforms
A series of regulations aimed at improving electricity supplies and empowering customers could reshape India's electricity market, provided infrastructure and legacy issues are sorted out first
 "How infrastructural challenges, legacy issues could impact power reforms")
GIC, Genus Power Infra tie up to invest $2 bn in smart meter venture
Genus says this is the largest transaction in the smart metering space in India
 "GIC, Genus Power Infra tie up to invest $2 bn in smart meter venture")
India key to expansion, focus on localisation here: US-based First Solar
PLI scheme winner working with home-grown players to develop component supply chain in India
 "India key to expansion, focus on localisation here: US-based First Solar")
The net-zero approach of major exchanges to trade in carbon credits
A carbon credit can be issued by any project or entity that saves on emissions
 "The net-zero approach of major exchanges to trade in carbon credits")
Centre approves formation of India's first domestic regulated carbon market
Any project or entity which saves on emissions can issue carbon credit against their savings
 "Centre approves formation of India's first domestic regulated carbon market")
UP to Bihar: Power supply dips in rural areas of some major states
The CEA's data (till February 2023) showed it was 23.7 hours in urban India
 "UP to Bihar: Power supply dips in rural areas of some major states")
1.5 Gw electrolyser projects: Centre fleshes out details of 1st H2 mission
The base incentive will start from Rs. 4,440 per kilowatt and gradually decrease every year. The incentive period will be five years
 "1.5 Gw electrolyser projects: Centre fleshes out details of 1st H2 mission")
States offered Rs 1.4 trillion loans linked to power sector reforms
States are also eligible for bonus marks for privatisation of power distribution companies (discoms)
 "States offered Rs 1.4 trillion loans linked to power sector reforms")
US, India to pursue energy transition goals, to set up investment platform
The US also welcomed India's decision to co-lead the multilateral Hydrogen Breakthrough Agenda
 "US, India to pursue energy transition goals, to set up investment platform")
Power demand to grow in double digits, says Union Minister R K Singh
R K Singh says consumers will soon get more rights
 "Power demand to grow in double digits, says Union Minister R K Singh")
