ENA Sectors 2024-04-23 16:44:39 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Apr 23 (KNN)</strong> New reports indicate that Karnataka and Gujarat are at the forefront of the clean energy transition, showcasing commendable progress in integrating renewable energy sources and advancing decarbonisation efforts.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">However, states such as Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh are urged to intensify their efforts to catch up, according to a joint report released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and clean energy think tank Ember.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The report underscores Karnataka and Gujarat's strong performance across various dimensions of clean energy adoption, highlighting their successful integration of renewable energy into their power sectors.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Conversely, states like Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh are identified as needing improvement.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Although these states are in the early stages of their transition, the focus must now shift towards ramping up renewable energy deployment, enhancing short-term market participation, and bolstering distribution companies.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This assessment coincides with a period of intense heat waves affecting parts of India, prompting the Ministry of Power to prepare for a projected peak power demand of 260 gigawatts.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The soaring temperatures underscore the importance of transitioning to clean energy sources, such as solar power.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">However, this transition requires proactive measures and preparedness from states to effectively harness clean electricity sources.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 37518 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/karnataka-jharkhand-bihar-lag-in-clean-energy-transition-reports 2024-04-23 16:44:39 knnindia.co.in