Electricity consumption from the manufacture of artificial intelligence (AI) chips has soared by more than 350 percent worldwide between 2023 and 2024, according to new research from Greenpeace East Asia. In East Asia, the global hub for AI semiconductor production, growing electricity demand from AI chipmaking has been met primarily …
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has notified draft Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Second Amendment Rules, 2023. As per the draft, the distribution licensee shall provide individual connection for supply of electricity to owners(s) or occupier(s) of any premise in a group housing society or residential colony or resident welfare association …
This report specifically focuses on battery energy storage in decentralized off-grid mini grids located in remote areas. It provides an overview of battery technologies used in mini grids globally, demand forecasts for various battery technologies, a comparison of characteristics of different batteries, an exploration of costs and trends in battery …
The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) has modified its current regulations pertaining to the determination of generation tariff and associated issues for electricity produced from clean sources of energy. The suggested revisions, named “Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Generation Tariff and Related Matters …
Approximately 1 billion people around the world are served by healthcare facilities without reliable electricity access or with no electricity access at all. The electrification of such facilities is a crucial requirement for achieving universal health coverage. This report titled Climate Finance for Powering Healthcare examines how climate finance, such …
Energy efficiency continues to play a critical role in improving living standards around the world and is the first and best response to simultaneously meet affordability, supply security and climate goals. As Kenya looks to drive forward its clean energy transition in the face of the global climate and energy …
Uganda’s Energy Transition Plan (ETP) is a strategic roadmap for the development and modernisation of Uganda’s energy sector. It charts an ambitious, yet feasible pathway to achieve universal access to modern energy and power the country’s economic transformation in a sustainable and secure way. The plan was developed by Uganda’s …
Actions by governments in the Group of Seven (G7) can play a vital role in advancing inclusive, secure and sustainable energy transitions worldwide and addressing the climate crisis. In 2023, the International Energy Agency (IEA) was invited by G7 Leaders at the Hiroshima Summit to develop advice on how to …
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has notified draft National Electricity Plan (Volume-II: Transmission). As per the draft, during 2017-2022, targets were set to add 110,281 ckm of transmission lines and 383,690 MVA of transformation capacity in substations. Approximately 80.6 per cent of the targeted transmission lines and 91 per cent …
In a significant move towards fostering the integration of renewable energy sources into the power sector, the Arunachal Pradesh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (APSERC) has introduced the draft “Terms and Conditions for Green Energy Open Access (GEOA) and Methodology for Calculation of Charges Regulations, 2023.” The regulations are poised to …
This report presents analysis of nine projects supplying electricity to remote communities across the globe, identifying key success factors and best practices to inform future projects. As of 2021, 675 million people worldwide had no access to electricity. In order to achieve the objectives of UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) …
This report presents a detailed methodology for determining the amount of wind and solar capacity that is required for a country to align with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C temperature goal. While the focus of the report is the method, it includes illustrative benchmarks for Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Germany, South …
The second edition of the World Energy Employment (WEE) report tracks the evolutions of the energy workforce from before the pandemic, through the global energy crisis, to today. The report provides a comprehensive stock-take of energy employment with estimates of the size and distribution of the labour force across regions, …
The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) has notified Green Energy Open Access Regulations 2023. The regulations, slated to be effective upon their publication in the government gazette, are designed to streamline access to green energy within the state’s transmission and distribution systems, including interstate connections. These regulations delineate the eligibility …
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has notified the draft procedure for verifying the captive status of such generating plants, where captive generating plant (CGP) and its captive user(s) are located in more than one state. As per the draft, verification of status of CGP and captive users will be done …
This compendium, Powering India’s Future: Towards a People-Positive Energy Transition, delves into the complex landscape of India’s energy transformation journey. This collection of essays hopes to serve as a guide, offering insights, analyses, and innovative ideas that can shape India’s path to a cleaner, more equitable, and sustainable energy future.
Latin America and the Caribbean is a region that stands out in the global energy sector. It boasts extraordinary natural resources – both fossil fuels and renewable energy – and a significant share of the world’s critical minerals. It also has a history of ambitious policy making in pursuit of …
CEEW conducted a detailed assessment of the technical, economic, and market potential of deploying rooftop solar (RTS) in Indian households by adopting the bottom-up approach. i.e. starting at the household level. The study utilises the primary data collected in India Residential Energy Survey (IRES) of 14,850 households spanning across 21 …
This in-depth review of the energy policies of Uganda follows the format used by the International Energy Agency (IEA) for its peer reviews for member countries. This process supports energy policy development and encourages the exchange of international best practices and experiences. Uganda has set an ambitious agenda to develop …
The Ministry of Power has issued the Procedure for Implementation of Uniform Renewable Energy Tariff. A notice to this effect was issued on 25th October, 2023. It may be recalled that the Electricity (Amendment) Rules 2022 were notified for the implementation of a uniform renewable energy tariff. These rules came …
India is expected to meet its 2030 target to have half of its electricity capacity be non-fossil well before the end of the decade, according to this IEA’s new World Energy Outlook 2023. The World Energy Outlook 2023 provides in-depth analysis and strategic insights into every aspect of the global …
