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Powering the future?

Aug 01, 2025 2 mins read
Powering the future?

The National Energy Policy 2025 is bold if not ambitious. With a target of 25,000MW by 2040 or in the next 15 years, we are aiming high. At first glance, it may remind us of past policies, such as the failed 10,000MW by 2020 initiative.

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