Roundtable on the 'Role of Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) Technology in Meeting Net Zero'

India, currently the third-largest global carbon emitter, is presently facing the necessity of achieving carbon neutrality amidst the continued prevalence of fossil fuels. A pivotal strategy to navigate this challenge involves the widespread adoption of zero and negative carbon technologies, with a focus on Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS), particularly in hard-to-abate sectors. This journey towards net-zero ambitions demands robust policies and market certainties, essential for securing the financing needed to deploy CCUS supply chains and commercial infrastructure.   Niti Aayog is at the forefront of shaping this transformative landscape, spearheading the development of a comprehensive policy framework and...

Capacity Building Workshop on Resource Adequacy for the State of Maharashtra and Karnataka

India’s renewable energy capacity has more than doubled in recent years, but integrating RE into the grid presents challenges like variability, peak demand management, and the need for flexible resources. Resource Adequacy (RA) ensures a reliable power supply by planning and optimizing generation, procurement, and transmission resources while maintaining grid stability. In this context Idam Infra carried out detailed modelling studies on resource adequacy for states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Rajasthan. Studies for Maharashtra and Karnataka were presented at capacity building workshops held in Mumbai and Bangalore respectively. These workshops also covered presentations from esteemed guests and industry experts on...

Solar Policy Debrief - State and Central Monthly Highlights

Balawant Joshi, Founder and Managing Director of Idam Infra, participated in the Expert Talk titled 'Solar Policy Debrief' organized by SolarQuarter on 20 October 2020. The talk discussed the latest policy drafts, amendments, and announcements by Central and State Governments in the Renewable Energy Sector and witnessed speakers from GERMI, SECI, ICRA, CREDA and IEEFA presenting their views. Balawant Joshi delivered a presentation on the State Monthly Policy Debrief with key points on the Amendment to Tariff-based Competitive Bidding, the importance of the Green Term Ahead Market (GTAM), the different types of contracts and amendments in One Sun One World...

Kick-off Workshop for India's Second Technology Catalogue

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and Danish Energy Agency(DEA), with assistance from Ea (Energianalyse A/S) and Idam Infra, are working on India's second Technology Catalogue, focusing on power storage and green fuels. The objective of this initiative is to create a comprehensive, transparent, and realistic database on power-producing technologies for India's future power system development. The catalogues will concentrate on power storage technologies (e.g., Pumped Hydro storage, Lithium Battery) and green fuel technologies (e.g., Electrolysers for Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia). A hybrid workshop to kick off the development of this catalogue was organised by CEA and DEA on 7th November, 2023,...

Webinar on ‘Opportunities for Low-Emission Bulk Drying Technology to Decarbonise the Cement Sector’

Idam Infra, in association with FCDO, BEE, KPMG India, and Carbon Trust UK, under the ASPIRE Programme, organised a webinar on ‘Opportunities for Low-Emission Bulk Drying Technology to Decarbonise the Cement Sector’ on 13th December, 2023. This webinar offered valuable insights into the cutting-edge, low-carbon drying solution developed by Coomtech, a UK-based clean technology company. It served as an effective platform, not only showcasing Coomtech’s groundbreaking technology but also facilitating collaborative discussions and a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by the Indian cement industry in its journey towards Industrial Decarbonisation. The webinar was attended by over 30 participants from...

Panel discussion on 'Repurposing and Repowering of Mining land and Old Power Plants for Green Growth'

Our Founding Director and CEO, Ajit Pandit, was a distinguished panellist at the release of 'Just Energy Transition In Maharashtra: An Opportunity to Support Green Growth And Green Jobs' report, co-organized by International Forum for Environment, Sustainability & Technology (iFOREST) and Department of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Maharashtra. This event explored the critical role of a green energy transition in Maharashtra's future, focusing on supporting green growth and green jobs. Industry leaders like Jamshyd Naoroji Godrej (Ex-Chairman & Managing Director, Godrej & Boyce), Nidhi Choudhari (Commissioner, Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Department, Government of Maharashtra), and Pravin C....