Echoing the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has united the global community on climate action and continues to lead efforts both domestically and internationally, the governor stressed the urgent need for coordinated action across key sectors.

Jishnu Dev Varma underscored the importance of involving all relevant departments, including energy, transport, buildings, rural and urban development, industry, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in advancing renewable energy and accelerating energy efficiency initiatives. “Energy efficiency alone can contribute over 40% in mitigating climate change impacts,” he noted.

As part of this climate roadmap, the governor proposed an ambitious afforestation drive by the forest and environment department, with a long-term goal of increasing Telangana’s green cover to 50% by 2047. He also called for mass awareness campaigns involving all stakeholders, both public and private, with a particular focus on women and students, to be conducted through schools, colleges, and universities.

He further emphasised the need for institutional initiatives to drive policy and grassroots implementation of energy-efficient technologies.

The governor also commended the concerted efforts of the ministry of power, particularly through the bureau of energy efficiency (BEE) and energy efficiency services (EESL), as well as the ministry of environment and climate change, for their ongoing support to state govts in deploying global best practices and clean technologies. He specifically praised Telangana’s initiatives to engage women in the adoption of solar energy.

As part of ongoing outreach efforts, A Chandra Sekhara Reddy, southern regional media adviser to the BEE, along with senior officers from EESL, briefed the governor on key developments in the field of energy efficiency.

The standards & labelling (S&L) programme, which accounts for 60% of India’s energy efficiency-related CO₂ reductions, is a vital component of India’s commitment to cut one billion tonnes of emissions by 2030.

Recognising the importance of institutional energy leadership, the governor recommended that EESL conduct a comprehensive energy audit at Raj Bhavan and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad, to assess the feasibility of transforming them into model energy-efficient campuses. He urged close coordination with the energy development agency for effective implementation.

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Manufacturers must now buy components like blades, towers, generators, gearboxes, and special bearings from vendors approved under a new government list, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said in a notification late on Thursday.

A technical team constituted by MNRE will carry out inspections, and a separate standard operating procedure will be issued.

The approved list of models and manufacturers will be issued by the ministry separately, the notification said.

The directive also mandates that all wind turbine data be stored within India, prohibits real-time operational data transfers abroad, and requires operational control and research and development centres to be located in India within one year.

The move aims at promoting domestic wind turbine manufacturing industry in the country, which is now at 20 GW in annual manufacturing capacity, as per government data.

India aims for 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity – including hydro and nuclear – by 2030, nearly double the current 235.6 GW.

Exemptions apply to certain bid-out and near-term projects, while new models under exemption are capped at 800 MW over two years and must submit quarterly progress reports, the notification said.

The move is likely to benefit domestic wind equipment makers like Suzlon Energy (SUZL.NS), opens new tab, Inox Wind (INWN.NS), opens new tab and Adani Wind, and will likely be a setback for China’s Envision Group, which has gained a stronghold in the Indian market.

Reference : https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/indias-new-wind-turbine-norms-mandate-local-sourcing-data-control-2025-08-01/?utm_

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An AMC official, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated that the electric bus charging stations at AMTS and BRTS bus terminals will be connected to solar panel systems.

Initially, the solar panels will be installed at the Ranip BRTS charging station, which will function as a floating route charging station for electric buses running on the western route.

The solar panel installations will then be introduced at Naranpura and Vastral charging stations and later at AMTS charging stations in Jamalpur, Vadaj, Sarangpur and other locations.

The green bus project falls under AMC’s Air Quality Management Cell, which is working on multiple projects to improve the city’s air quality. These include new pavement roads, park and garden development, urban forests/oxygen parks, mechanical smart parking systems, CNG furnaces in crematoriums, automated traffic regulation systems and procurement of CNG buses. The cell is now working on powering electric buses with solar energy, with over 34 EV charging stations to be set up at different locations, all equipped with solar panels.

The AMC also implemented several solar energy projects in the past.

In Feb 2024, it installed solar systems at water treatment plants in Kotarpur, Rasala and Jaspur. These installations are expected to save 1.6 to 2 million units of electricity annually.

In Sep 2024, the standing committee approved a proposal to set up a 30 MW ground-mounted solar park on 120 acres in Sheradi village of Sabarkantha for Rs 154 crore. The corporation will acquire the land through a 27-year lease agreement, with the facility expected to generate 41.20 million units annually, save Rs 20.60 crore in electricity costs and reduce CO2 emissions by 37,704 tonnes per year.

The AMC has also invested in wind energy projects across various talukas of Kutch, saving Rs 191.71 crore from 21 MW wind energy projects and Rs 8.75 crore from 7 MW solar plants.

Reference : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/amc-plans-solar-powered-ev-charging-stations-for-its-buses/articleshow/122672779.cms?utm_

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Through one of the largest investments seen so far in the solar manufacturing space in India, the plant in Greater Noida will boost SAEL’s total module manufacturing capacity to 8.5 GW.

Construction is expected to begin this year.

The move aligns with India’s push to localise solar manufacturing. From June 2026, only domestically made solar cells from approved manufacturers will be allowed in government projects.

India currently has 80 GW of module manufacturing capacity but about 15 GW of cell capacity, with most modules relying on Chinese imports.

SAEL operates assets capable of generating more than 6.7 GW of solar power, including operational and constructional projects, and aims to drive that to 10 GW in three years. The company has already raised more than $2.4 billion in equity and debt, and has issued a $305-million green bond in 2024.

“By 2030, tentatively, we are looking at a power generation capacity of around 18 to 20GW as an independent power producer,” Laxit Awla, CEO of SAEL Industries said.

The company also plans to file for an initial public offering this year, Awla said, declining to share more details about the timing and size of the IPO.

SAEL’s revenue from its biomass and independent power production business nearly doubled to 6.87 billion rupees in fiscal 2025 from fiscal 2023. The company aims to grow its revenue from these businesses to 30.94 billion rupees by fiscal year 2027.

($1 = 85.9500 Indian rupees)

Reference : https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/indian-clean-energy-firm-sael-invest-954-mln-solar-manufacturing-plant-2025-07-14/

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The boom in electric truck sales in China follows that of electric cars and the rise in recent years of LNG-powered heavy trucks. Those factors, combined with slowing economic growth, have stifled its oil consumption growth.

Sales in the world’s biggest market for new energy trucks are estimated to have risen 175% year-on-year to 76,100 in the first half of this year, or about a quarter of new truck sales, according to consulting firm Sublime China Information (SCI). Electric models, still mostly used for short-haul runs in ports, mines or steel mills, accounted for over 90% of that increase.

The rapid pace has surprised analysts who have revised down diesel demand forecasts as a result and brought forward their predictions for a peak in Chinese oil demand.

SCI’s analyst Xu Lei said he cut the firm’s China diesel demand expectations by 1%-2% given the boom in electric truck sales.

“The surge in electric heavy trucks was a surprise and has become a new factor accelerating China’s oil consumption to peak, most likely this year,” said Ye Lin, vice president at Rystad Energy, who had previously expected a 2026 peak.

The transport sector, which burns about two-thirds of all diesel in China, will use 40% less by 2030, cutting overall diesel consumption by about a quarter compared to 2024 levels, according to Rystad.

Diesel consumption this year is forecast to fall by 11.3 million tons, or 6.3%, on par with last year’s drop, according to SCI.

‘BEIJING TO YUNNAN’

After more than six years behind the wheel of a diesel truck, Li Shuai, who drives for a cement plant in Hebei province near Beijing, switched to an electric truck six months ago.

“Charging infrastructure has improved noticeably in the past half year, making things much more convenient,” Li, 38, said. “It is even possible to drive an empty truck more than 2,000 km from Beijing to Yunnan to pick up goods without worry.”

The rapid buildup of charging infrastructure, primarily through industrial corridors, is underpinning adoption, although charge times that can stretch to 90 minutes and limited charger availability in some areas remain issues.

Teld, an EV charging infrastructure provider that has built more than 2,400 truck charging stations across China, officially opened an 800 km corridor in March linking Shanxi and Shandong provinces, a key route through the country’s coal-producing region.

At a charging station next to the Hebei cement plant, car and truck chargers sit side by side in the dusty lot. Owner Yongji Liu had originally only planned to service EVs but said “the electric truck market is growing so fast that we also installed chargers for trucks”.

CHEAPER THAN ALTERNATIVES

The booming market for electric trucks is partly due to cheap electricity and government subsidies introduced last July of up to 95,000 yuan ($13,264) for new vehicles, analysts and truckmakers said.

While diesel trucks are cheaper upfront, higher fuel costs make them more expensive after a million kilometers of driving.

Once fuel is included, diesel trucks cost about 2.25 million yuan ($314,000) at the million-kilometer mark, roughly 10% more than LNG trucks and 15% more than electric trucks, according to GL Consulting.

Rising fuel costs have also eroded some of the price advantage enjoyed by LNG trucks, which along with limited refueling stations in some regions, have hindered their growth, said SCI analyst Wang Neng.

SCI forecasts LNG truck sales to hit around 92,000 units in the first half, down 15% from a year earlier, although the surge in electric adoption is more than offsetting the impact on diesel consumption.

China’s second-best-selling electric truck maker Sany (600031.SS), opens new tab says the growth potential for electric trucks is greater than for passenger EVs because lower operating costs bolster the profitability of corporate users.

“We expect electric heavy trucks to account for 70% to 80% of new sales within as little as two to three years, driven by lower operating costs and more comprehensive charging infrastructure,” said Zhaoting Yue, SANY’s vice president of international marketing.

($1 = 7.1625 Chinese yuan)

Reference : https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/soaring-electric-truck-sales-deal-new-blow-diesel-use-china-2025-07-11/

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A new study by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has revealed that aligning renewable energy goals with broader development policies could lift 193 million people out of extreme poverty by 2060, while unlocking USD 20.4 trillion in cumulative savings for the global economy.

The study, conducted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), University of Denver’s Pardee Institute and Octopus Energy, was set up to explore how time-bound renewable energy targets, backed by coherent policies and financing mechanisms, could unlock triple wins: cutting emissions, boosting economies and delivering real social benefits.
The report simulated three scenarios to assess outcomes for emissions, economic growth, and social progress.
In a business-as-usual scenario, the global energy system remains dependent on fossil fuels, accounting for over 50 per cent of primary energy by 2060.
This trajectory would push global warming to 2.6 °C, exacerbating poverty, malnutrition and lack of access to essential services like electricity, safe water and sanitation.
The second scenario considers accelerated renewable energy deployment aligned with the first Global Stocktake’s call to triple renewable energy and double energy efficiency.
In this future, fossil fuels would make up just 12 per cent of the energy mix by 2060, helping to limit global temperature rise to below 2 degrees Celsius.

But it is the third and most ambitious scenario — where renewables are accelerated alongside investments in health, education, water and food systems — that yields the most transformative outcomes.
In this pathway, universal access to electricity and clean cooking is achieved, 142 million people are saved from malnutrition, and 550 million more people gain access to clean water and sanitation.
“This study shows us that a clean energy future is possible — but we must choose to embed renewable ambition into climate plans linked to inclusive development policies,” said Cassie Flynn, UNDP’s Global Director of Climate Change.

In addition to its social impact, the study estimates the third scenario would generate USD 8.9 trillion in energy efficiency savings and USD 11.5 trillion from declining renewable costs, while boosting global GDP by 21 per cent and raising per capita income by USD 6,000 by 2060.
Octopus Energy founder Greg Jackson highlighted the growth potential that clean energy can unlock.
“Renewables can offer the chance to bring electricity to hundreds of millions of people, improving lives and driving growth,” he said.
With renewable power capacity reaching 4,448 GW in 2025, accounting for over 90 per cent of new power additions and clean energy investments projected to hit a record USD 2.2 trillion, the momentum is strong.

Yet, fossil fuels still dominate, comprising over 70 per cent of the global supply.
In 2024 alone, fossil fuels accounted for more than half of the 2.2 per cent rise in energy demand, and energy efficiency growth halved from previous decades.
“The imperative now falls to global leaders to embrace these strategies and act,” said Jonathan Moyer, Director of the Pardee Institute.
“This research shows it is possible to balance global development with environmental protection while managing the inherent trade-offs,” Moyer said.

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