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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CPSEs can now import Chinese solar modules; NTPC to benefit the most
NTPC places global tender to procure 1.5 GW of solar modules
 "CPSEs can now import Chinese solar modules; NTPC to benefit the most")
Review committee set to clear Rs 41,000 crore Nicobar Port project
On April 3, the Kolkata Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) put a two-month stay on any further work in the EC granted to the project
 "Review committee set to clear Rs 41,000 crore Nicobar Port project")
Rs 64,000-crore renewable energy transmission projects on the anvil
The last largest tranche of power transmission projects offered to the private sector was in 2015 when eight projects totalling Rs 50,000 were tendered
 "Rs 64,000-crore renewable energy transmission projects on the anvil")
Centre proposes to sell 3% stake in Coal India via OFS, eyes Rs 4,162 cr
In the last quarter, a spike in share price owing to high coal demand helped CIL achieve its production target
 "Centre proposes to sell 3% stake in Coal India via OFS, eyes Rs 4,162 cr")
National Electricity Plan: Coal to fall behind renewables by 2032
Power generation capacity likely to touch 900 Gw
 "National Electricity Plan: Coal to fall behind renewables by 2032")
CIL eyes Rs 2,703-crore incremental revenue with 8% thermal coal hike
Pramod Agrawal, CMD, CIL, had confirmed plans to hike coal prices
 "CIL eyes Rs 2,703-crore incremental revenue with 8% thermal coal hike")
790 million tonnes and rising: Big & small MDOs help meet coal demand
Rising electricity demand is pushing for more coal mining as thermal power continues to be the backbone of supply
 "790 million tonnes and rising: Big & small MDOs help meet coal demand")
First climate development financial institution runs into FinMin roadblock
Ministry ready to offer provisions to ease global climate funding
 "First climate development financial institution runs into FinMin roadblock")
NTPC logs 6% profit growth in FY23 at Rs 17,197 cr; income rises 34.45%
Rise in demand due to post-Covid rebound, coupled with economic growth, pushed the demand for power
 "NTPC logs 6% profit growth in FY23 at Rs 17,197 cr; income rises 34.45%")
Green energy to hold a third of REC's loan portfolio by 2030: CMD
The management also said its growing exposure to green energy sector, non-power sectors, such as infrastructure, logistics and irrigation aided its growth plans
 "Green energy to hold a third of REC's loan portfolio by 2030: CMD")
How net zero renews nuclear power push with small modular reactors
Small modular reactors are being seen as a cheaper and relatively safer way forward
 "How net zero renews nuclear power push with small modular reactors")
Peak power demand hits historic high of 220 Gw, may cross that level soon
Figure is in sync with power ministry's estimate that demand would top 220 Gw in Apr-June quarter
 "Peak power demand hits historic high of 220 Gw, may cross that level soon")
Coal to stay important: Energy majors at 'Just Transition' meeting
Its share in power generation will fall but not at the cost of economic development: Power secy
 "Coal to stay important: Energy majors at 'Just Transition' meeting")
Power Ministry asks CERC to consult before drafting, changing rules
The ministry has said it is issuing this as there have been several instances where it had to intervene to the CERC for change in regulations
 "Power Ministry asks CERC to consult before drafting, changing rules")
Global PE major KKR sells RE InvIT Virescent to IndiGrid for Rs 4,000 cr
The transaction will involve IndiGrid taking over all of VRET's 16 project special purpose vehicles, and Virescent will get delisted and dissolved, said executives
 "Global PE major KKR sells RE InvIT Virescent to IndiGrid for Rs 4,000 cr")
Amp Energy wins CESC's 150 MW 'Wind-Solar Hybrid' auction at Rs 3.07/unit
The company said, the contracted capacity of the project will be 150MW and would require a 250 MW of wind and solar capacity installation
 "Amp Energy wins CESC's 150 MW 'Wind-Solar Hybrid' auction at Rs 3.07/unit")
Digging deeper: Coal India's 1-bn tonne target to spur mining in states
Just transition goals, ecological challenges in contrast to mining plans
Coal India net profit rises 62% to record Rs 28,125 crore in FY23
Q4 profit slips marginally, Board declares Rs 4 per share dividend
To avoid 2022 crisis, Indian Railways ferries more coal for electricity
Imported thermal coal freight also sees higher volumes amid railways plan to avert 2022 crisis
 "To avoid 2022 crisis, Indian Railways ferries more coal for electricity")
Coal Min sets 1-bn tonne target for FY; aims Rs 50k-cr asset monetisation
CIL will award its mines to private contractors through the 'mine developer and operator (MDO)' mode
