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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Energy & Power Systems > Projects<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Ongoing Projects<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

National Capacity Building Program for a Resilient, Inclusive, and Sustainable Power Sector for State stakeholders<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n

The National Capacity Building Program<\/strong> aims to strengthen the expertise of state-level regulatory and implementing institutions in India\u2019s power sector. Organized by IRADe<\/strong> in collaboration with the Central Electricity Authority (CEA)<\/strong> under the Ministry of Power, Government of India<\/strong>, this initiative focuses on equipping state stakeholders with essential knowledge on policies, regulations, and emerging technologies. The program is funded by the International Sustainable Energy Foundation<\/strong>, reinforcing a commitment to sustainable and inclusive energy development.<\/span><\/p>\n

The power sector is evolving rapidly, with increasing demand, renewable energy integration, and advancements in energy storage, electric vehicles, and grid modernization. However, state-level implementation faces challenges due to frequent recruitment changes, leading to gaps in institutional knowledge. This program addresses such gaps by conducting regional capacity-building workshops<\/strong> across India\u2019s five grid regions<\/strong>\u2014North, East, North-East, South, and West\u2014where stakeholders engage in discussions on policy frameworks, financial mechanisms, technological disruptions, and sustainable energy transitions<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to in-person training, a series of national webinars<\/strong> will be conducted to extend learning opportunities to a broader audience, ensuring knowledge-sharing across states. The program also promotes collaboration and networking<\/strong>, allowing regulators, policymakers, and industry experts to exchange best practices, discuss policy challenges, and drive innovation in India\u2019s energy sector.<\/span><\/p>\n

By empowering state stakeholders with technical and regulatory expertise<\/strong>, this initiative strengthens India’s pathway toward a resilient, inclusive, and environmentally sustainable power sector<\/strong>. The support from the International Sustainable Energy Foundation<\/strong> ensures that the program aligns with global best practices and long-term sustainability goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Long-term decarbonization strategies for the Indian steel sector with hydrogen as one option<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Globally, the iron and steel sector is currently responsible for about 8% of final energy demand and 7% of energy sector CO2 emissions (including process emissions). The steel sector is one of the most challenging sectors to decarbonise and has recently received special attention owing to the potential use of low-carbon hydrogen (green and blue) to reduce its fuel combustion and process-related carbon emissions.<\/span><\/p>\n

India is the world’s second largest steel producer, with crude steel production capacity of 142.7 million tonne (mt) in 2020. According to India’s third Biennial Update report, the iron and steel industry is the fifth largest GHG emitter, contributing 134.73 million tonnes of CO2 in 2016, accounting for 4.75% of the total emissions (without LULUCF). With the growing demand for steel, emissions are expected to increase in future.<\/span><\/p>\n

IRADe is carrying out a study on \u201cLong-term decarbonization strategies for the Indian steel sector with hydrogen as one option\u201d. In developing a long-term decarbonisation pathway, one needs to consider all possible upcoming abatement technologies with hydrogen as one option as decarbonisation also needs to be achieved in the most cost efficient manner to supply least cost steel to fuel the country’s economic growth. Even partial decarbonisation technologies also need to be considered which may offer low cost emissions reduction in the short and medium term.<\/span><\/p>\n

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