From Green Dreams to Green Reality: IREDA's Impact on India's Energy Landscape
Short Information About (IREDA)
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) is a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India. Established in 1987, IREDA is a Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI) that plays a crucial role in promoting and financing renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) projects in India.
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Work of IREDA |
Mission and Vision:
- Mission: "Be a pioneering, participant friendly and competitive institution for financing and promoting self-sustaining investment in energy generation from Renewable Sources, Energy Efficiency and Environmental Technologies for sustainable development."
- Vision: "To be a world-class financial institution for sustainable energy development."
Key Activities:
- Provides financial assistance (loans, grants, etc.) to RE and EE projects across various sectors like solar, wind, biomass, small hydro, geothermal, energy efficiency in buildings, industries, and municipalities.
- Offers consultancy services to project developers and government agencies.
- Undertakes research and development (R&D) activities in the RE and EE sector.
- Raises awareness about RE and EE through various initiatives.
Achievements:
- Financed over 200 GW of RE capacity as of January 2024.
- Disbursed over ₹12,400 crores in loans in 2022-23.
- Won several awards, including "Green Energy Award" in 2023 and "CNBC-TV18 ICICI Bank Leaders Award" for "Best NBFC - Renewable Energy" in 2023.
Impact:
- IREDA's contributions have helped India significantly increase its RE capacity and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.
- The agency has also played a vital role in creating green jobs and promoting sustainable development.
Future Outlook:
- IREDA aims to play a key role in achieving India's ambitious target of 500 GW of RE capacity by 2030.
- The agency is also focusing on diversifying its portfolio into new areas like green hydrogen and electric vehicles.
Here are some additional details about IREDA:
- Website: https://www.ireda.in/home
- Headquarters: New Delhi, India
- Chairman & Managing Director: Shri Pradip Kumar Gupta
- Number of Employees: Around 400