Union Power Minister reviews Salal, Sawalkot and Ratle hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir, directs NHPC to expedite sediment removal and ensure time-bound execution.
India has added 31.2 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity so far in FY 2025–26, taking total non-fossil capacity to 259 GW, as renewable energy implementing agencies accelerate tendering with over 67.5 GW Letters of Award issued since April 2023.
Researchers at CeNS, Bengaluru, have devised a plasma-based method to improve catalyst efficiency in water electrolysis, addressing a key bottleneck in clean hydrogen generation.
The government has awarded electrolyser manufacturing and green hydrogen production capacities under incentive schemes as part of efforts to reduce green hydrogen costs.
India’s clean energy transition is being shaped by strategic, economic and geopolitical needs, with nuclear power positioned as critical for reliable, round-the-clock electricity.
The government has begun parliamentary consultations on the draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aimed at fixing DISCOM finances, rationalising tariffs and strengthening clean-energy integration.
India is accelerating deployment of battery and pumped storage through policy reforms to manage renewable intermittency and strengthen grid reliability.
Government outlines incentives and regulatory support under the National Green Hydrogen Mission aimed at lowering production costs and scaling domestic capacity.
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has enabled zero electricity bills for over 7.7 lakh households, as rooftop solar installations accelerate nationwide, supported by subsidies, loans and utility-led aggregation models.
The centre has underscored clean industrialisation as central to India’s long-term competitiveness, with Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav detailing sustainability initiatives.
Power Minister Manohar Lal said AI and machine learning applications will be central to improving efficiency reliability and consumer engagement in power distribution.
India’s total installed power capacity has crossed 5.05 lakh MW, with non-fossil fuel sources now surpassing fossil-fuel-based capacity for the first time, the Government informed the Rajya Sabha.
