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New Delhi: <\/strong>Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal addressed a Brainstorming Session on the Indian Power Sector Scenario 2047 in New Delhi today.<\/p>\n At the two-day\u00a0Brainstorming Session on the Indian Power Sector Scenario 2047\u00a0 Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal,<\/strong>\u00a0outlined the government\u2019s strategy to meet the country\u2019s burgeoning energy needs while transitioning to cleaner sources of power.<\/p>\n \u201cBy 2047, we anticipate our power demand to reach 708 gigawatts. To meet this, we need to increase our capacity by four times, i.e. 2,100 gigawatts,\u201d\u00a0Union Minister Manohar Lal\u00a0<\/strong>stated, highlighting the scale of the challenge ahead. \u201cThis is not just about increasing capacity; it\u2019s about reimagining our entire energy landscape.\u201d<\/p>\n The Union Minister<\/strong>\u00a0emphasised the critical role of renewable energy in India\u2019s future power mix. \u201cWe have set an ambitious target of 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030, effectively doubling our current capacity,\u201d he said. This push towards green energy aligns with India\u2019s commitment to reducing carbon emissions by one billion tonnes by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.<\/p>\n Shri Manohar Lal p<\/strong>raised the CEA for its pivotal role in shaping the sector\u2019s future, citing the National Electricity Plan, which was launched at the session. \u201cThis plan will provide crucial guidance to state governments and investors, fostering a collaborative approach to sector development,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n The National Electricity Plan (Transmission), developed in consultation with various stakeholders, outlines a comprehensive strategy to achieve the government\u2019s energy transition goals. It details the transmission infrastructure required to support 500 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030, increasing to over 600 gigawatts by 2032. The plan incorporates innovative elements such as the integration of 10 gigawatts of offshore wind farms, 47 gigawatts of battery energy storage systems, and 30 GW of pumped storage plants. It also addresses the power needs of green hydrogen and green ammonia manufacturing hubs and includes cross-border interconnections. With a planned addition of 190,000 circuit kilometres of transmission lines and 1,270 GPA of transformation capacity over the next decade, the plan presents an investment opportunity of over 9 lakh crore rupees in the transmission sector.<\/p>\n The minister also addressed the challenges of integrating variable renewable energy sources into the grid, emphasising the need for advanced storage solutions. \u201cWe are exploring innovative technologies in pump storage facilities and battery storage to ensure 24\/7 power availability to our citizens,\u201d\u00a0the Union Minister explained.<\/strong><\/p>\n Recognising the transformative impact of rapid urbanisation and industrialisation on power demand, the government is focusing on grid infrastructure expansion and upgradation.\u00a0The Union Minister<\/strong>\u00a0stressed the importance of creating a skilled workforce to support this modernisation, stating, \u201cWe must develop a workforce capable of meeting the demands of a 21st-century energy system.\u201d<\/p>\nLike this:<\/h3>\n