India’s Strengthening Energy Diplomacy With Southeast Asia

India’s Strengthening Energy Diplomacy With Southeast Asia

Advertisement India is engaged in discussions with Southeast Asian nations, such as Singapore and Thailand, to facilitate the cross-border trade of renewable energy (RE) electricity. Plans include establishing grid connections both underwater and on land, contingent on cost factors. This initiative aims to significantly increase India’s cross-border electricity sales, which presently involve Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, … Read more

India Puts 5-Year Pause on New Coal Plants, Bets on Renewables, Batteries

India Puts 5-Year Pause on New Coal Plants, Bets on Renewables, Batteries

The Pulse | Environment | South Asia India’s new national electricity plan is hailed by energy experts as a positive step for a country that is currently reliant on coal for around 75 percent of its electricity. Advertisement The Indian government will not consider any proposals for new coal plants for the next five years and focus on growing … Read more