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Your Climate Action Diary - 60

Year 2024 • Week 14 • Anushthatri Sharma
Hi,
 
Hope you are well.

It surely feels like we are in a place now, where renewables (and not fossils) is seen as the future of energy. And this is happening, despite our failure to put in words a commitment of 'phasing out of fossils' at the biggest climate conferences we have.

It appears that the socio-political & financial forces against fossil appear to be stronger for this brief moment than those in its favour. 

Would you say this brings hope? Give it a thought. Regards, 

Harish

[ A big Shout-Out to Sonam Wangchuk's 21 Day Climate-Fast from 6th March to 26th March & the issues around climate, ecology, indigenous knowledge & governance that he brought on the table. 

Germany to Close Coal Plant

Germany will shut down seven of its lignite(brown coal)-fired power plant units, totaling 3.1 GW, by March end. It is part of its transition away from coal & assures no impact on supply security. Initially postponed due to an energy crisis brought about by the Russia-Ukraine conflict that forced Germany to temporarily re-open the coal plants in 2022-2023, these closures aim to conserve natural gas amid supply concerns.

New York Breaks Renewable Energy Records

New York achieved new records in renewable energy generation with wind generating 12% of load (2,176 MW) on March 9 and solar contributing 21% of load (3,832 MW) on March 12, according to NYISO. The state aims to triple its clean energy supply by 2040 to achieve an emission-free electric system. Rich Dewey, NYISO's CEO, emphasized the need for increased generation and transmission to meet rising demand and ensure grid reliability

Adani Green Activates 775MW Solar Project

Adani Green Energy has commenced operations of its 775 MW solar power projects in Khavda, Gujarat, after obtaining required approvals. The company, through its subsidiaries, initiated power generation at 00:12 am on March 29, 2024. Adani Green Energy boasts the largest operational renewable portfolio in India, covering 12 states.

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