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Manoj @manojkumarnr.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

India has 1,787 polluted cities. Just 130 have Clean Air Action Plans. Read full analysis: indiaairenergy.substack.com/p/india-has-...

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India has 1,787 polluted cities. Just 130 have clean air action plans.

The mismatch matters

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Manoj @manojkumarnr.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Rural India’s PM2.5 pollution is often not much lower than in its cities. Full analysis:https://indiaairenergy.substack.com/p/rural-indias-pm25-pollution-is-often?r=8oybgk&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

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Manoj @manojkumarnr.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

604 air quality monitoring stations. But how well do they represent India? Full article: indiaairenergy.substack.com/p/604-air-qu...

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Manoj @manojkumarnr.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

37% Growth. 11% Share. Solar's growing role in India's electricity sector CREA official release: energyandcleanair.org/quarterly-en... Substack link :https://open.substack.com/pub/indiaairenergy/p/37-growth-11-share-solars-growing?r=8oybgk&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

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Manoj @manojkumarnr.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

When is a "Good Air Quality Day" not officially Good? Full article here: open.substack.com/pub/indiaair... Delhi recorded zero official Good AQI days in 2025, yet parliamentary reporting counted 200 "Good Days." The numbers are correct. The terminology deserves a closer look.

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Manoj @manojkumarnr.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Where did Delhi's July dust come from? A 120-hour HYSPLIT analysis and CAMS dust forecasts show air reaching Delhi travelled from the west via southern Pakistan. Long-range desert dust contributed to the PM10 spike, adding to local pollution. Read more: open.substack.com/pub/indiaair...

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The journey of Delhi's July dust

Tracing the long-range transport behind the 12 July 2026 PM10 spike

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Manoj @manojkumarnr.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

One year after India revised FGD requirements for coal-fired power plants, we estimated 2025 SO2 emissions from plants within a 300 km radius of Delhi-NCR Findings: 🔴154 kt estimated SO2 🔴81% from plants exempt from mandatory FGD installation 🔴90% from units without FGDs 🔵Reinstate FGD norms

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Manoj @manojkumarnr.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

El Niño impact on India's power sector CREA analysis finds El Niño could increase India's fossil fuel generation by 17.7 TWh, driven mainly by higher cooling demand and lower wind/hydro output, while solar generation remains resilient Read on Substack: indiaairenergy.substack.com/p/why-el-nin...

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Manoj @manojkumarnr.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Delhi’s air pollution story is multipollutant, not just particulate matter. January-May 2026 monitoring data show clear time of day, weekday, and seasonal differences across major pollutants. Read more at www.linkedin.com/posts/manojk...

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#ozone #no2 #pm #so2 #delhi #ncap #particulatematter | Dr. Manoj Kumar

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Manoj @manojkumarnr.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Snapshot of ozone pollution in India - May 2026 🔹 154 stations recorded at least one exceedance of the 8-hour ozone standard. 🔹 Stations with the highest ozone exceedances were concentrated in Rj, UP, Delhi, MH, MP, and Haryana. www.linkedin.com/posts/manojk...

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Manoj @manojkumarnr.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

We released the first edition of our weekly power sector snapshot. India reached new highs in power demand, driven by heatwaves. The report includes insights on source-wise contributions and renewable energy curtailment. Take a look www.linkedin.com/posts/manojk...

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India's Weekly Power Sector Snapshot - Edition 1 | Dr. Manoj Kumar

India’s weekly power sector snapshot | Edition 01 | 16-22 May 2026 Demand and shortage 🟢 Six states and UTs (Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal) recorded new a...

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Manoj @manojkumarnr.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Rising heat drives India’s summer power demand 🔵 Peak demand hit 256 GW on April 25 during the highest cooling demand day 🔵 Both day and night demand rise sharply with heat, especially night demand 🟢 RE+storage can shift curtailed daytime solar energy into evening peak hours

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Manoj @manojkumarnr.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Ground-level ozone pollution is rising across India this summer. From May 1-13, 60 out of 260 Indian cities exceeded the daily maximum ozone limit (100 µg/m3) at least once. Rajasthan recorded the highest number of cities with ozone exceedances.

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Manoj @manojkumarnr.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

India’s solar curtailment in April was ≈1.7x Jan-Mar combined. Battery storage can reduce curtailment by shifting excess midday solar to evening peak demand, but transmission, demand flexibility, and thermal fleet operations also need improvement.

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Manoj @manojkumarnr.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Despite diluted SO2 norms in 2025, evidence shows controlling emissions from India’s coal-fired power plants could significantly reduce PM2.5 pollution and avoidable deaths. Reinstate mandatory FGD installation across all coal-fired power plants in India www.nature.com/articles/s44...

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Manoj @manojkumarnr.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

India hit a new power demand high: 251 GW at 3:49 PM on 24 April. Of total generation at that time: 🟢 Non-fossil: 33% (22% solar, 3% wind, 5% hydro, 3% nuclear) 🔴 Thermal: 67% RE is already powering peak daytime demand. With storage + grid flexibility, more night demand can shift to non-fossil too

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Manoj @manojkumarnr.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Delhi needs a multi-pollutant approach with time-bound targets. In March 2026, ozone was a prominent pollutant, alongside NO2 and CO. This recurring trend shows a clear gap: policy remains PM-focused, while gaseous pollutants are increasingly driving air quality, especially beyond winter.

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Manoj @manojkumarnr.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

1787 Indian cities (out of 4041 cities) exceed air quality standards, only 67 covered under National Clean Air Programme (NCAP): Our New Report Read full report here: energyandcleanair.org/publication/...

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Tracing the Hazy Air 2026: Progress Report on National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) – Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air

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Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air @creacleanair.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

🇮🇳 NEW | 2026 Progress Report on National Clean Air Programme Only 4% of India's polluted cities are covered by NCAP Nearly half in PM2.5 non-attainment 2019-24, barring covid 2020 energyandcleanair.org/publication/2026-progress-report-on-national-clean-air-programme/ @manojkumarnr.bsky.social

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Manoj @manojkumarnr.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

New from us: Review of India’s power sector-2025 ➜Installed power generation capacity stands at 510 GW, with renewables contributing 204 GW (40%). ➜In the first 11 months of 2025, 54 GW of new capacity was added, 41 GW from renewables. energyandcleanair.org/publication/...

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India power sector review 2025: Record clean energy deployment drives historic decline in coal generation – Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air

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Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air @creacleanair.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

🇮🇳 NEW | REPORT | #India power sector review 2025: Record #CleanEnergy deployment drives historic decline in #coal generation Clean electricity increasingly covers demand peaks, making coal growth redundant @manojkumarnr.bsky.social energyandcleanair.org/publication/india-power-sector-review-2025/

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Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air @creacleanair.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

🇮🇳 NEW | BRIEFING: Ammonium sulfate accounts for large share of #India's PM2.5 mass, confirming secondary #ParticulateMatter as a core driver Top annual contribution occurs in a #coal power plant dominant state: Chhattisgarh W/ @manojkumarnr.bsky.social Briefing now available ⤵️

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Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air @creacleanair.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

🇮🇳 NEW | REPORT: Satellite assessment shows #India's Indo-Gangetic airshed most polluted, demanding shift beyond city policies 📷: Seasonal airshed compliance energyandcleanair.org/publication/a-satellite-based-pm2-5-assessment-across-indias-airsheds-states-and-districts/ @manojkumarnr.bsky.social

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Manoj @manojkumarnr.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Delhi's Air Polluted even before Winter 🔴Delhi crossed the annual PM2.5 NAAQS (40 µg/m3) as early as June 2025. 🔴Top 10 fastest cities to exceed the annual standard this year 👇 🔴FACT: Air Pollution is not just "Winter Problem"

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Manoj @manojkumarnr.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

India’s clean energy transition is strong, but unchecked coal clouds the road ahead. 🎯India’s #500GW non-fossil target could make #coal power peak before 2030. ⚠️But unchecked coal expansion could make the transition slower 🔋Grid flexibility, #storage & transmission will decide the pace ahead.

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China, India, and Indonesia: the world's top coal growth markets can all peak emissions by 2030 – Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air

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Manoj @manojkumarnr.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Timeline of Emission Norms for Coal-Based Power Plants in India: Notifications, Deadline Extensions, Dilutions and Rollbacks Link: public.flourish.studio/visualisatio... #powerplant #FGD #SO2 #thermalpowerplant #coal #MOEFCC #fluegasdesulfurisation @creacleanair.bsky.social

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Manoj @manojkumarnr.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Read our new report on why controlling gaseous pollutant sources is crucial in the Indian context

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Manoj @manojkumarnr.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Despite being mandated in 2015, 92% of #coal plants in India still lack #FGDs to cut #SO2 emissions. Now studies by NEERI, NIAS & IIT Delhi are cited to weaken SO₂ norms. we have compiled a note outlining the common arguments along with scientific responses that counter them.

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Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air @creacleanair.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

🇮🇳 NEW | On 30 May 2024, #India met record highest power demand without full use of #coal fleet, largely due to solar 234GW of planned RE capacity will further reduce pressure on thermal, removing need for new coal energyandcleanair.org/publication/... @manojkumarnr.bsky.social‬

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Manoj @manojkumarnr.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Despite ongoing debate over the need for FGDs in India, the scientific evidence is clear: enforcing SO₂ norms in coal power plants (CPP) is non-negotiable. Power sector drives up to 12% of PM2.5 and transboundary impact is 16% in urban areas. Only 8% CPP have FGDs and 380 of 537 CPP exceed limits.

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Manoj @manojkumarnr.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

India power sector (FY 2024-25) Key insights: 📈 Total generation: 1,821 BU (↑5% YOY) ⚡ Generation YOY: Thermal ↑2.8%| Nuclear: ↑18.4% | Hydro: ↑10.8% | Renewables: ↑11.4% 🌡️ Peak demand met: 250.1 GW, Unmet: 0.1 GW ☀️ Renewables generation 15% high during peak demand day (↑ from 9%)

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