Coal sector aims to ramp up renewable energy capacity to over 9 GW by 2030
psuwatch.com
India
13-03-2024
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The Ministry of Coal on Tuesday said that it has taken significant steps to promote renewables initiatives towards reducing carbon footprints. With a keen focus on enhancing renewable energy capacity, the Ministry has set an ambitious net-zero electricity consumption plan for coal and lignite PSUs. Recognizing the pivotal role of renewables in mitigating environmental impact, the Ministry is actively promoting the deployment of both rooftop solar and ground-mounted solar projects across mining facilities. According to an official statement, the innovative plans are underway to develop solar parks within the reclaimed mining areas as well as other suitable lands, leveraging underutilized land resources for sustainable energy generation. This strategic initiative is aligned with the government's updated NDC target to achieve 50 percent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030.