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India's data-centre capacity may surge to 24-26 GW, impact on overall power demand to remain limited: CEA Chairman

India's data-centre capacity may increase to 24-26 GW, which is substantially higher than the current capacity. However, this growth will still represent a limited portion of overall electricity demand. The Central Electricity Authority has accounted for this expected rise in future power projections. Alongside, the renewable energy capacity is aimed…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

India's data centre capacity may surge to 24-26 GW, impact on overall power demand to remain limited: CEA Chairman

India's data centre capacity may surge to 24-26 GW, impact on overall power demand to remain limited: CEA Chairman

India's data-centre capacity could surge to 24-26 GW from less than 2 GW currently, however, its share of overall electricity demand is likely to remain limited, said Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Chairperson Ghanshyam Prasad, adding, the country's renewable energy capacity is targeted to reach around 800 GW by 2035-36.

The Economic Times · Oct 15

India needs Rs 15 lakh crore to add 91 GW nuclear capacity by 2047: CEA chief

India needs Rs 15 lakh crore to add 91 GW nuclear capacity by 2047: CEA chief

India needs to invest Rs 15 lakh crore to enhance its nuclear capacity to 91 GW by 2047. The Central Electricity Authority Chairman stated that nuclear energy is a stable electricity source. Currently, India has an installed capacity of 8.8 GW, which is projected to reach 22 GW by 2031.…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

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India’s coal capacity plans face a major rethink as power demand soars

India's electricity demand has risen sharply, prompting a potential increase in planned coal power capacity. The Central Electricity Authority chairperson indicated that coal capacity could rise significantly beyond previous targets. Coal-fired generation has surged due to lower hydropower output, leading to notable power shortages. Renewable energy additions continue, with over…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Share of electricity in India's overall energy mix to reach 45-50 pc by 2047: Official

India aims to increase electricity's share in its energy mix to fifty percent by 2047. The nation is targeting significant additions of new power generation capacity this year. By 2035, India plans to double its renewable energy targets and achieve substantial pumped hydro storage. Extensive transmission projects are underway to…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Peak power demand is estimated to rise 7% this summer

India's peak power demand is expected to reach 260 GW this summer, surpassing previous projections

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2024

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