Rajasthan Regulator Rejects 3.2 GW Coal Power Project Again
L'essentiel
- Rajasthan's power regulator has once again rejected a proposed 3.2 GW coal power project, citing the need for utilities to reassess demand and capacity needs.
- This decision contrasts with other Indian states increasing coal power purchases.
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Rajasthan's power regulator has rejected a proposed 3.2 GW coal power project for the second time, asking utilities to reassess demand and capacity needs. This comes as other Indian states increase coal power purchases to meet rising demand for round-the-clock electricity.
NEW DELHI: The power regulator of Rajasthan - India's largest solar power producing state - blocked for a second time a proposed 3.2 gigawatt coal-fired power project, asking utilities to reassess demand and capacity needs before proceeding.
Here are some details:
The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission had already refused permission for the proposed coal power project in November, saying it conflicted with clean energy goals and lacked justification under demand forecasts.
State power utility Rajasthan Urja Vikas & IT Services Ltd, however, filed a review petition, arguing the new capacity was needed to meet rising round-the-clock demand.
In an order issued late on Friday, the regulator disposed of the review petition without clearing the project.
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It also directed state utilities to carry out proper resource planning to assess how much coal power was needed for the state.
Several other Indian states are accelerating their coal power purchases, citing strong power demand and the need for round-the-clock, base-load power.
India is aiming to nearly double its non-fossil fuel-based power capacity to 500 GW by 2030 as a part of its 2070 net-zero ambitions.
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Questions ouvertes
- What specific resource planning metrics will the state utilities use?
- What are the projected demand and capacity needs for Rajasthan in the short and long term?
- Will the regulator reconsider the project if new demand forecasts are presented?
- What are the implications for Rajasthan's renewable energy goals?
