The NDA govt is looking at hydroelectric power to balance the grid as it moves away from coal, but as past attempts have proven, this will be easier said than done.
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Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Monday asked the North East Regional Power Committee (NERPC) to carry out a feasibility study for establishment of a 132 KV transmission line between Lumla in his state and the 600 MW .
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India-China Hydropower Battle: Who Will Win?
Despite these concerns, India has a lot of potential when it comes to renewables, especially hydropower. As per the Centre for Science and Environment, the North East has the potential to switch to 100% renewable.
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The year 2020 saw multiple instances of standoff between China and India, primarily in the Leh-Laddakh region. The two countries have had a stream of differences on border issues, including the North East, particularly in Arunachal Pradesh. There is speculation that the fight now has gone beyond the actual battlefield to energy infrastructure and water supply, with hydropower at the forefront.