<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:geo="http://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#" > <channel> <title>Auroville Consulting</title> <atom:link href="https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:10:13 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.2</generator> <image> <url>https://i1.wp.com/www.aurovilleconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/favicon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1</url> <title>Auroville Consulting</title> <link>https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <site xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">223199060</site> <item> <title>Auroville Consulting Annual Sustainability Report (FY 2023-2024)</title> <link>https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com/auroville-consulting-annual-sustainability-report/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=auroville-consulting-annual-sustainability-report</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Abhimanyu Rathinam]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:29:17 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Carbon Management & Decarbonisation Strategy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ESG Consulting & Reporting]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com/?p=8672</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Auroville Consulting unveils its 2023-24 Sustainability Report, celebrating net zero emissions and key milestones in sustainable development.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com/auroville-consulting-annual-sustainability-report/">Auroville Consulting Annual Sustainability Report (FY 2023-2024)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com">Auroville Consulting</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div data-elementor-type="wp-post" data-elementor-id="8672" class="elementor elementor-8672"> <div class="elementor-inner"> <div class="elementor-section-wrap"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-70cdf132 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="70cdf132" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-row"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-147f1e6d" data-id="147f1e6d" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-66b14527 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="66b14527" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Auroville Consulting (AVC) has published its annual sustainability report for the financial year 2023-2024, highlighting significant strides in environmental sustainability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the second year in a row, we have achieved a carbon-negative status, demonstrating our proactive approach to climate change mitigation. By meticulously tracking and offsetting greenhouse gas emissions, we have not only reduced our environmental impact but also contributed to a more sustainable future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --> <ul> <li>When compared to the previous year, our overall emissions have reduced. Our scope 1 was reduced by 50% and scope 2 was maintained at zero. </li> <li>We achieved a significant reduction in net emissions, with 124% of total emissions offset by providing electric two-wheelers to all our team members, resulting in an 84% decrease in daily commute emissions, compared to FY 21-22.</li> <li>100% of our electricity demand was met through renewable energy from rooftop solar, generating an excess of 3,959 kWh, making AVC an energy-positive organization.</li> <li>100% of our waste is recycled, ensuring minimal environmental impact and promoting a circular economy.</li> <li>We composted 100% of our wet waste, totaling 295.26 kg, which not only reduced waste disposal to landfill, but also produced nutrient-rich compost for our local gardens.</li> </ul> <p><div class="real3dflipbook" id="83_673ef9b6d4518" style="position:absolute;" 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</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div><p>The post <a href="https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com/auroville-consulting-annual-sustainability-report/">Auroville Consulting Annual Sustainability Report (FY 2023-2024)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com">Auroville Consulting</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">8672</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Site Suitability Assessment for Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower, Kalvarayan Hills, Tamil Nadu</title> <link>https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com/site-suitability-assessment-closed-loop-pumped-storage-hydropower-kalvarayan-hills-tamil-nadu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=site-suitability-assessment-closed-loop-pumped-storage-hydropower-kalvarayan-hills-tamil-nadu</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Abhimanyu Rathinam]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:52:18 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Geospatial Analytics & Land Suitability Assessment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Renewable Energy Policy Advisory]]></category> <category><![CDATA[and Tamil Nadu]]></category> <category><![CDATA[base load]]></category> <category><![CDATA[closed-loop pumped storage hydropower]]></category> <category><![CDATA[electricity demand]]></category> <category><![CDATA[energy storage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[GIS analysis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[grid frequency]]></category> <category><![CDATA[grid stability]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Kalvarayan Hills]]></category> <category><![CDATA[load balancing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lower reservoir]]></category> <category><![CDATA[peaking power]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pumped storage hydropower (PSH)]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Renewable energy policy in India]]></category> <category><![CDATA[reservoirs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[site assessment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[surplus electricity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[turbine]]></category> <category><![CDATA[upper reservoir]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com/?p=8518</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>A site suitability assessment for developing off-river pumped storage hydropower for Kalvarayan Hills in Tamil Nadu.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com/site-suitability-assessment-closed-loop-pumped-storage-hydropower-kalvarayan-hills-tamil-nadu/">Site Suitability Assessment for Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower, Kalvarayan Hills, Tamil Nadu</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com">Auroville Consulting</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div data-elementor-type="wp-post" data-elementor-id="8518" class="elementor elementor-8518"> <div class="elementor-inner"> <div class="elementor-section-wrap"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-33245f06 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="33245f06" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-row"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-755561a2" data-id="755561a2" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-314ab822 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="314ab822" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>The objective of this report is to identify potential off-river reservoirs suitable for a <a href="https://www.energy.gov/eere/water/pumped-storage-hydropower" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pumped storage hydropower</a> (PSH) system in the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/kalrayan+hills/@11.4822028,78.3895862,9z?entry=ttu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kalvarayan Hills</a>. PSH is crucial in the evolving <a href="https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com/tamil-nadu-renewable-energy-scenarios-2030/">energy landscape</a>, characterized by the increasing presence of variable and intermittent renewable energy sources like <a href="https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com/solar-plus-energy-storage/">solar</a> and wind. These renewables pose significant challenges to grid stability, making integrating storage and ancillary services imperative. Among various storage technologies, PSH stands out as a clean, domestically available, and internationally accepted solution that has proven effective over time.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>The <a href="https://www.teriin.org/sites/default/files/2024-01/Pumped_Storage%20_Plants_Discussion_Paper_2023.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">global status</a> of PSH highlights its <a href="https://www.hydropower.org/factsheets/pumped-storage" target="_blank" rel="noopener">importance</a>, with substantial renewable capacity added in recent years. Countries like China, Japan, and the United States lead in PSH technology, facilitating the integration of fast-growing renewables into the grid. In India, the potential for PSH is notable, with several projects in various stages of development.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>PSH operates by pumping water from a lower reservoir to an upper reservoir during periods of surplus electricity, storing energy for later use. When demand is high, water flows back down through turbines, generating power. This process allows PSH plants to balance <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/pumped-storage-hydroelectricity" target="_blank" rel="noopener">electricity</a> supply and demand efficiently, providing a reliable power source. PSH presents numerous benefits, including sustainable storage of surplus electricity generated during peak hours of solar and wind utilization. It promotes local development, offers extended discharge durations, and ensures high reliability.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><a href="https://www.swri.org/sites/default/files/brochures/closedloop-pumped-storage-hydropower_1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Closed-loop or off-river</a> PSH systems have fewer environmental impacts compared to open-loop systems. By not maintaining continuous connections to flowing bodies, they reduce surface water disturbances, benefiting aquatic ecosystems. The scope of this report is to identify reservoirs suitable for developing PSH in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalrayan_Hills" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kalvarayan Hills</a> area of <a href="https://kallakurichi.nic.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kallakurichi District</a> and assess the extent to which these sites overlap with unused lands.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>The site suitability assessment involves a two-step filtration process to identify reservoirs that consecutively meet technical and highest potential criteria. The report identifies 311 reservoir pairings meeting the technical criteria, collectively representing a PSH capacity of 14,159 GWh. These reservoirs span various capacity ranges, revealing significant technical potential for developing off-river PSH in the Kalvarayan Hills.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>The evaluation indicates a promising future for PSH in Tamil Nadu. Developing PSH on sites with a high share of unused land ensures minimal impact on land cover. PSH’s flexibility and suitability for extended operation make it a dominant player in the global energy storage landscape. The next part of the analysis can include a cost model and grid modelling to fully understand <a href="https://www.iea.org/reports/renewables-integration-in-india" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PSH’s role in India’s energy mix</a>.</p> <p><div class="real3dflipbook" id="82_673ef9b6da2ce" style="position:absolute;" 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</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div><p>The post <a href="https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com/site-suitability-assessment-closed-loop-pumped-storage-hydropower-kalvarayan-hills-tamil-nadu/">Site Suitability Assessment for Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower, Kalvarayan Hills, Tamil Nadu</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com">Auroville Consulting</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">8518</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Land Suitability Assessment for Forestation Villupuram District</title> <link>https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com/land-suitability-assessment-forestation-villupuram-district/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=land-suitability-assessment-forestation-villupuram-district</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Abhimanyu Rathinam]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 04:30:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Geospatial Analytics & Land Suitability Assessment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[afforestation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[agriculture land use]]></category> <category><![CDATA[climate action]]></category> <category><![CDATA[climate adaptation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[climate mitigation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[colocation land use]]></category> <category><![CDATA[deforestation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[geospatial analytics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[land suitability]]></category> <category><![CDATA[land use]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com/?p=8209</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Unused lands are analysed for their suitability to grow forests and green cover through plantation and reforestation drives.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com/land-suitability-assessment-forestation-villupuram-district/">Land Suitability Assessment for Forestation Villupuram District</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com">Auroville Consulting</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div data-elementor-type="wp-post" data-elementor-id="8209" class="elementor elementor-8209"> <div class="elementor-inner"> <div class="elementor-section-wrap"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5d2d713f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="5d2d713f" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-row"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3a0da3e3" data-id="3a0da3e3" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-2f0179ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="2f0179ab" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Land is a finite resource with competing and conflicting uses. Unplanned and unscientific use of land can exacerbate climate change and disasters like drought or floods. Judicious use of land resources is key in meeting the state’s social, economic, and</span><a href="https://moef.gov.in/moef/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">environmental development</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> goals. A comprehensive land suitability assessment can guide responsible and sustainable development practices and land-use policies.</span></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamil_Nadu" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tamil Nadu</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is planning to increase its tree cover from 23% to</span><a href="https://cms.tn.gov.in/sites/default/files/go/env_e_126_2021.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">33% of the total geographic area</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (TGA) by the year 2030. Almost 1,06,05,541 acres of land have to be under tree cover to meet this target. Currently, the state has 23% of its TGA under tree cover, which is 73,91,741 acres. An additional area of 32,13,800 acres of land needs to be forested to meet the state target.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Forests in many parts of India, including Tamil Nadu, are facing numerous challenges, including deforestation, degradation, loss of biodiversity, and conflicts between forest-dependent communities and forest authorities. The</span><a href="https://en.climate-data.org/asia/india/tamil-nadu/villupuram-34141/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">climate of Villupuram</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, with its hot and dry summers and moderate rainfall, is suitable for the growth of certain types of</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">forests</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">, such as tropical dry deciduous forests and thorn forests. These forests are adapted to survive in regions with high temperatures and irregular rainfall patterns. Trees such as Teak, Neem, Tamarind, Indian laurel, Acacia, Prosopis, Ziziphus and Jackfruit are common along with Banyan, Fig, and Bamboo near rivers and other water bodies. However, excessive deforestation, land-use changes, and human activities can negatively impact the forest cover in the region, leading to degradation and loss of biodiversity. It is important to implement effective</span><a href="https://fsi.nic.in/uploads/documents/technical-information-series-vol1-no3-16-06-2019.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">forest conservation</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and management strategies to protect and enhance the forest cover in Villupuram and other similar regions (</span><a href="https://mausam.imd.gov.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">IMD</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">;</span><a href="https://www.nic.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">NIC</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, MoE and IT 2023).</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The objective of this report is to identify unused lands in<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viluppuram_district" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Villupuram district</a> and to evaluate to what extent these unused lands can be utilized to meet the state’s forest target of 33% of the total geographic area (TGA) under tree cover by the year 2030. Villupuram, district has a total geographical area of 3,907 km2 of which 1,092 km2 or 28% has been classified as unused or fallow lands. The technically suitable lands will help fulfil 85.29 % of the district target which is an area of 1,92,914 acres or 781 km2 of land. This would result in the creation of a carbon stock to the tune of 6.52 million tonnes of carbon (MtC). Of these identified technical lands, 1,674 acres or 6.7 km2 of land were meeting the high potential criteria. These lands are distributed over 95 plots in the district. This can generate a carbon stock of 0.06 MtC. To estimate the carbon stock, the coefficient of 33.82 tonnes of carbon (tC) per acre is utilised. This coefficient has been obtained from carbon stock values of forests in Tamil Nadu, as per<a href="https://moef.gov.in/moef/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> The Ministry of Environment</a>, Forest and Climate Change,<a href="https://fsi.nic.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Forest Survey of India</a> (FSI, 2017), (FSI, 2019), (FSI, 2021).</span></p> <p><div class="real3dflipbook" id="81_673ef9b6e0fb4" style="position:absolute;" 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Energy Policy Advisory]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com/?p=8216</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Solar plus energy storage offers a reliable and cost-effective solution for C&I consumers against the rising cost and power in Tamil Nadu.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com/solar-plus-energy-storage/">Solar Plus Energy Storage 2024</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com">Auroville Consulting</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div data-elementor-type="wp-post" data-elementor-id="8216" class="elementor elementor-8216"> <div class="elementor-inner"> <div class="elementor-section-wrap"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-585d180a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="585d180a" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container 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We will dive deep to understand the full potential of solar plus energy storage solutions in Tamil Nadu.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this report, we will explore two cases: ‘Best Economic Returns’ case which prioritizes cost savings, and ‘Towards Net Zero’ case which maximizes solar energy use. Both are compared to a ‘Business as Usual’ case which accounts for energy charges from the grid and diesel generators. <a href="https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com/battery-energy-storage-systems-as-an-alternative-to-diesel-generators-a-comparative-cost-analysis-for-tamil-nadu/">Battery storage replaces diesel generators</a> in both cases.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The report finds that it is financially viable to adopt behind-the-meter (BtM) solar plus energy storage systems for both commercial and industrial LT consumers in Tamil Nadu. It offers attractive payback periods ranging from 3 to 9 years and a significant reduction in the discounted cost of electricity supply for 10-years. We saw savings of up to 45% over a 10-year period compared to the ‘Business as Usual’ case.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Drivers like ambitious government targets and frequent power outages create the need for reliable backup solutions, and regulatory mandates push customers to transition to renewable energy options coupled with batteries. <a href="https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com/levelised-cost-of-btm-storage-2021/">Cost reductions in lithium-ion batteries</a> and solar PV modules further make solar plus energy storage options more financially viable to adopt. Unfavorable tax rates and <a href="https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com/briefing-note-community-solar-how-to-meet-tamil-nadus-solar-energy-target-reduce-the-states-subsidy-burden/">existing electricity subsidies pose significant barriers to widespread adoption.</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Including battery energy storage in MNRE’s rooftop solar program in phase III shall fuel to higher adoption of solar plus energy storage system. Reduction in GST rates could lead to cost savings. Strategic reallocation of electricity subsidies towards renewables will incentivize investment. 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<!-- /wp:paragraph --> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div><p>The post <a href="https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com/solar-plus-energy-storage/">Solar Plus Energy Storage 2024</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com">Auroville Consulting</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">8216</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Envisioning Tamil Nadu’s Renewable Energy Scenarios for 2030</title> <link>https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com/tamil-nadu-renewable-energy-scenarios-2030/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tamil-nadu-renewable-energy-scenarios-2030</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Abhimanyu Rathinam]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Other]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Power Sector Reform Advisory]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Renewable Energy Policy Advisory]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com/?p=8211</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Forecasting Tamils Nadu’s demand considering escalation in AC and EV adoption and simulating various RE scenarios for 2030.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com/tamil-nadu-renewable-energy-scenarios-2030/">Envisioning Tamil Nadu’s Renewable Energy Scenarios for 2030</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com">Auroville Consulting</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div data-elementor-type="wp-post" data-elementor-id="8211" class="elementor elementor-8211"> <div class="elementor-inner"> <div class="elementor-section-wrap"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8a15526 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="8a15526" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-row"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-609bfe80" data-id="609bfe80" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-331a27b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="331a27b4" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Tamil Nadu’s rapid industrial growth and economic development have led to a surge in electricity demand, further fueled by the increasing use of air conditioning (AC) and the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). <a href="https://ozonecell.nic.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/INDIA-COOLING-ACTION-PLAN-e-circulation-version080319.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India action cooling plan</a> anticipates an eightfold rise in nationwide cooling demand by 2037-38, with Tamil Nadu experiencing substantial growth in this regard. Additionally, 2030 <a href="https://rmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rmi-niti-ev-report.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NITI Aayog’s ambitious targets</a> significant EV penetration, shaping the state’s transportation landscape.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>These shifting demand dynamics present both challenges and opportunities for Tamil Nadu’s electricity sector planning. This report endeavors to forecast the state’s electricity demand in 2030, considering the expected rise in AC and EV usage, thereby providing valuable insights for informed decision-making.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>In alignment with climate goals, Tamil Nadu aims to derive <a href="https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com/reaching-50-energy-from-renewables-by-2030/">50% of its energy from renewable sources</a> 2030, capitalizing on its ample wind and solar resources. Presently, 20% of the state’s electricity is sourced from renewables, with plans to increase <a href="https://cms.tn.gov.in/sites/default/files/documents/energy_e_pn_2023_24.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">solar capacity to 20 GW by 2030</a>.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>However, integrating renewable sources poses challenges, including managing ramping rates and upgrading infrastructure. The report will explore three scenarios of varying solar and wind penetration, assessing their impact on grid management parameters.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>By comprehensively examining these factors, the report aims to offer a comprehensive overview of Tamil Nadu’s energy landscape in 2030, highlighting challenges and opportunities. 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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:14:09 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Carbon Management & Decarbonisation Strategy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Renewable Energy Policy Advisory]]></category> <category><![CDATA[central electricity authority]]></category> <category><![CDATA[clean energy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[climate change]]></category> <category><![CDATA[CO2 emissions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[decarbonization]]></category> <category><![CDATA[emission disclosure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[emission reporting]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Energy transition]]></category> <category><![CDATA[GHG emissions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[net zero]]></category> <category><![CDATA[policy advisory services]]></category> <category><![CDATA[power sector]]></category> <category><![CDATA[renewable energy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tamil Nadu net zero emissions]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com/?p=7909</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Distribution licensee-specific CO2 emission tracking is imperative for achieving Tamil Nadu’s net zero emission targets.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com/tangedcos-carbon-emissions/">TANGEDCO’s Carbon Emissions from 2017 to 2022</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.aurovilleconsulting.com">Auroville Consulting</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div data-elementor-type="wp-post" data-elementor-id="7909" class="elementor elementor-7909"> <div class="elementor-inner"> <div class="elementor-section-wrap"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6422e2af elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="6422e2af" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-row"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element 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Transparent reporting catalyses informed decision-making among consumers, policymakers, and investors. Policymakers, armed with accurate information about emission sources, volume, and intensities, can formulate targeted regulations and incentives to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future. Establishing emission reduction targets for electricity utilities is pivotal in mitigating climate change. These targets provide a clear roadmap for a transition towards a net zero emission future. Rigorous targets propel utilities to prioritize renewable energy integration, thereby driving systemic change.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>The purpose of this note is to introduce CO2 emission tracking for <a title="" href="https://www.tangedco.gov.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TANGEDCO,</a> currently, the only electricity distribution licensee operating in Tamil Nadu. The information in this report relies on the power plant-wise <a title="" href="https://cea.nic.in/cdm-co2-baseline-database/?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CO2 database from the Central Electricity Authority</a> (CEA 2022) for the fiscal years spanning from 2017-2018 to 2020-21.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Key findings are:</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:list --></p> <ul> <li>In 2022, fossil fuel-derived energy sources constituted 71% of TANGEDCO’s overall energy supply.</li> <li>Out of the 25,341 MU increase in power demand between 2017 and 2022, 65% was fulfilled through the generation of energy from fossil fuels.</li> <li>TANGEDCO experienced a 33% rise in absolute annual CO2 emissions from 2017 to 2022.</li> <li>CO2 emissions from lignite-based power plants more than doubled during this period.</li> <li>The weighted average emission factor for TANGEDCO’s power decreased from 0.76 tCO2/MWh to 0.75 tCO2/MWh.</li> <li>In 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