India's energy shift: Major growth in renewables sets stage for a green 2024

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New Delhi: As the curtains draw on 2023, India's energy sector emerges as a vibrant tapestry, intricately woven with ambitious renewable initiatives, groundbreaking policy shifts, and strategic global partnerships, all painting a promising picture for a sustainable 2024..

This year was a watershed moment for India's green energy ambitions, marked by significant strides towards reshaping its energy narrative and setting a global benchmark in the transition to renewable sources...

Marking a significant milestone in India's green energy chronicle was the launch of the National Green Hydrogen Mission..

This ambitious strategy aligns with the national objective of amassing 500 GW of installed renewable energy capacity by 2030, which includes a robust thrust on wind power, aiming for a minimum of 10 GW capacity addition each year...

In a significant move to stabilize renewable power supply, the Union Cabinet sanctioned a INR 3,670 crore viability gap funding scheme for the installation of 4,000 MWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)..

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