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    “Synchronizing energy transitions toward possible Net Zero for India: Affordable and clean energy for All” Report

    Posted 05 Apr 2024

    2 min read

    • Report comprehensively studies methods for minimizing cost of power at consumer end and to work out an optimum mix for all sources of power, aiming for net-zero emission.
      • It was launched by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.

     

    India’s Net-Zero Target

    • In 2021 at COP 26 of UNFCCC, India announced its target to achieve net zero by 2070.
    • Additionally, Indian Railway has set a target of becoming Net Zero Carbon Emitter by 2030.
    • Key highlights of the report
      • Coal is projected to continue for next two decades as backbone of Indian energy system.
      • Net-zero is not possible without substantial nuclear power and Renewable Energy (RE) generation by 2070.
      • Refurbishing, recycling, and mineral recovery will play a vital role in meeting future mineral demands.
      • Need to explore carbon dioxide technologies, such as bioenergy with carbon capture and storage and carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS).

     

    • Key Recommendations
      • Life cycle assessment of alternate energy system and link incentives to net mitigation provided by them.
      • Invest in developing renewable and battery technologies based on domestically available mineral resources. 
        • e.g., Use of vanadium-based flow batteries for stationary applications and EV charging infrastructure.
      • Regulatory changes to reflect hydrogen blending limits into natural gas networks.
      • Uranium storage facilities for resilience to disruption of nuclear power.
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