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Global think tank working to accelerate the #energytransition through economic and financial analyses. Global account 👉 @ieefa_Institute

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🔥Heatwaves hit early this year—Konkan & Coastal Karnataka saw heat events by Feb. In Delhi, temps rose from 38.6°C to 42°C in May ’25, pushing power demand past 8,000MW in June. 🇮🇳India must plan for weather-driven peaks. Full report: tinyurl.com/yz6x58a7

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“Until recently, solar panels, batteries & e-waste were all treated as single category, despite each requiring distinct recycling processes,”-Saloni Sachdeva . New CPCB guidelines on solar waste are a step forward. ♻️ | via ETEnergyWorld #MinakshiThakur tinyurl.com/2bvp646w

“Until recently, solar panels, batteries &amp; e-waste were all treated as single category, despite each requiring distinct recycling processes,”-<a href="/SalSachdeva13/">Saloni Sachdeva</a>
. New CPCB guidelines on solar waste are a step forward. ♻️ | via <a href="/ETEnergyWorld/">ETEnergyWorld</a>
#MinakshiThakur tinyurl.com/2bvp646w
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Steel MSMEs in Jharkhand grapple with outdated tech & access to green finance. Our new note shows how a Project Prep Facility can unlock low-carbon growth. shantanu srivastava | Labanya Prakash Full report: tinyurl.com/muk9bjbf

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🚀Indian Oil drives 30% of upstream build-out (2010–30), followed by GAIL (15%), ONGC & Haldia (12% each). As global plastic demand shifts, these bets will shape India’s energy future.📌 Stay tuned for more visuals coming your way next Wed. Factsheet: tinyurl.com/49c3b5u7

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India has hit its 2030 non-fossil fuel target 5 years early. “But to reach 500GW renewables, it must double capacity in just 5 years,” says Vibhuti Garg to Sri Jegarajah on CNBC’s “Inside India” on the road ahead. Watch from 33.42 counter: tinyurl.com/4ub999ar

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🌍Final UN talks on a plastics treaty begin next month. IEEFA.org urges: 🔹Cap on virgin plastic production 🔹National & global targets on plastic use 🔹Trade regulation for market stability 📉Petrochemicals face decline, action is urgent. Report: tinyurl.com/4cmu3m6p

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India’s gas-based power has dropped from 13% (2009–10) to just 2% in the last fiscal. “High prices & low domestic production have made gas uncompetitive,” says Purva Jain to @AsianPower. 📽️ Click the link to watch the interview: tinyurl.com/4336dt9m

India’s gas-based power has dropped from 13% (2009–10) to just 2% in the last fiscal. “High prices &amp; low domestic production have made gas uncompetitive,” says <a href="/PurvaJain31/">Purva Jain</a> to @AsianPower. 📽️ Click the link to watch the interview: tinyurl.com/4336dt9m
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“Cost of renewable energy is falling in Bangladesh. With govt land allocation & competitive bidding including transmission cost coverage tariffs could drop significantly. Special Economic Zones could also host large-scale solar projects,”- Shafiqul Alam tinyurl.com/4c2x7ujv

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"Start with 70% Carbon-Free and gradually shift to 100%. We are close to achieving huge cost savings – even at 100% CF." noted IEEFA’s Vibhuti Garg. Hear key insights from TransitionZero's webinar on India's path to a 24/7 #CleanEnergy future: tinyurl.com/vw2st7tw

"Start with 70% Carbon-Free and gradually shift to 100%. We are close to achieving huge cost savings – even at 100% CF." noted IEEFA’s <a href="/Vibhuti_D_Garg/">Vibhuti Garg</a>. Hear key insights from <a href="/TransitionZero/">TransitionZero</a>'s webinar on India's path to a 24/7 #CleanEnergy future:  tinyurl.com/vw2st7tw
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🔓 Unlocking finance is key to Bangladesh’s green energy future. Govt must boost investor confidence, use PPPs and financial instruments to increase annual RE investment from US$238 mn to US$1.46 bn to meet its 2030 goals. Shafiqul Alam | Labanya Prakash Read: tinyurl.com/mr26w63a

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🎓UCO Bank hosted a training on “ESG-led Opportunities for Banks” in Kolkata on 25 July. Labanya Prakash led 3 sessions on how ESG drives strategic growth & risk management. 🔍ESG is key to #lending, #climaterisk, & #resilience in India’s #banking sector.

🎓UCO Bank hosted a training on “ESG-led Opportunities for Banks” in Kolkata on 25 July. <a href="/labanyajena1/">Labanya Prakash</a> led 3 sessions on how ESG drives strategic growth &amp; risk management. 🔍ESG is key to #lending, #climaterisk, &amp; #resilience in India’s #banking sector.
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💸Green bonds hit US$577bn in 2024, but still make up only 3% of the global bond market. A briefing note by Labanya Prakash and #VandanaVuppuluri explores the opportunities, pitfalls & shrinking #greenium in the green bond space. Read the full note: tinyurl.com/5n979pdr

💸Green bonds hit US$577bn in 2024, but still make up only 3% of the global bond market. A briefing note by <a href="/labanyajena1/">Labanya Prakash</a> and #VandanaVuppuluri explores the opportunities, pitfalls &amp; shrinking #greenium in the green bond space. Read the full note: tinyurl.com/5n979pdr
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📊Asia-Pacific leads global clean energy investment, with China leading the region.⚠️Yet, many developing regions remain critically underfunded despite rising energy demand.🌍Bridging the gap is key to a just transition.📌Stay tuned — more visuals next Wed.

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⚡️POWERup newsletter is here! India's clean energy momentum surges in 2Q 2025. 📈 16.9MW new capacity added—86% from non-fossil fuels ☀️Solar hits record 10.6MW 📉Coal’s share falls below 45.6% 💰RE investments up 10.6% YoY 🔗Read newsletter: tinyurl.com/yh9nnre3 | Charith Konda

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⚡With rising renewables, India’s power management is evolving. Vibhuti Garg on The Core podcast with Govindraj Ethiraj says: 🔸Demand now peaks around 3PM, aligning with solar output 🔸Real grid pressure hits at 8–9PM, when solar drops & AC use spikes Hear a clip👇

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India’s gas-fired power has plunged from 13% to 2% of the energy mix, hit by volatile LNG prices & cheaper renewables. 31 gas plants (32% capacity) produced zero power FY2024-25. Can gas compete with cheaper fuels? Purva Jain | Asian Power Magazine 🔗 tinyurl.com/2bf4fstv

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📉Factsheet: Petrochemicals can no longer be counted on for growth. Despite overcapacity, erratic demand & falling margins, capacity additions continue in APAC (excluding China). Petrochemicals are in secular decline, putting emerging economies at risk. tinyurl.com/3vx3w74d

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🌍With #PlasticsTreaty talks underway in Geneva, @IEEFA’s M S Swathi joins the @ClimateTrends podcast to spotlight a key gap: Global plastic trade. 🔊How global trade shapes the plastic crisis 🎧Listen: tinyurl.com/yt7erw4k

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🌏Developing economies need US$1.1 trillion annually for climate action, but fall short by over US$800 bn. A Just Transition must fund both clean energy and social equity. Governments must lead with strong, bankable plans.🔗tinyurl.com/yesvh3hh | shantanu srivastava #SoniTiwari

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📊IEEFA Power Lines–Global RE Jobs 2023 Solar PV leads with 7.1 mn jobs, followed by liquid biofuels (2.8 mn) & hydro (2.3 mn). RE sector continues to drive jobs across solar, wind & more, while powering economies.📌New visuals next Wed Source: IRENA Jobs Database #Janhvisaini

📊IEEFA Power Lines–Global RE Jobs 2023
Solar PV leads with 7.1 mn jobs, followed by liquid biofuels (2.8 mn) &amp; hydro (2.3 mn). RE sector continues to drive jobs across solar, wind &amp; more, while powering economies.📌New visuals next Wed
Source: IRENA Jobs Database #Janhvisaini