All content tagged with “Renewables” - 50 items
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi explained how solar-powered farming will transform India's energy and agriculture, ahead of the 7th Agrivoltaics World Conference.
The state may be behind Rajasthan and Gujarat in installed capacity, but its renewable energy story is becoming harder to ignore. New solar parks, storage, transmission infrastructure and distinctly seasonal demand profile are reshaping the state’s role in India’s clean power transition.
The new assessment by National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) identifies the reservoirs and states with the greatest deployment and potential.
India plans to add a record over 70 GW power capacity in FY27, using AI for grid management.
The Haryana government has issued an invitation for bids for the development of 100 MWp rooftop solar projects requiring a maintenance period of seven years till October 30, 2026.
India targets 100 GW of wind energy capacity over the next seven years, driven by record additions, government policies, new projects, and turbine repowering.
Tata Power and Ocean Sun signed an agreement to pilot a 300 kWp membrane-based floating solar project in Maharashtra, India.
A subsidiary of Solex Energy has won the larger of two TOPCon module orders that are worth ₹194.14 crore ($20.05 million) in all, and the parent has won the other.
NTPC and EDF Power Solutions India have formed a 50:50 joint venture to develop pumped storage, hydropower and renewable energy projects in India and neighbouring countries.
SWELECT Energy Systems launches its SWEES EN hybrid inverter range for Commercial and Industrial customers. It ranges from 5 kW to 50 kW but the scalable variant can also exceed 50 kW.
ReNew and Anakapalli district signed an MoU for Project Surya to train 300 women and youth for clean energy jobs.
Ceigall India commissioned a 5 MW solar plant in Maharashtra via subsidiary Ceigall Green Energy
Vikram Solar will procure 1 GW of ALMM-compliant N-Type G12R TOPCon cells from Avaada Electro under a domestic supply agreement.
Official data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) reveals how renewable, solar and wind power generation is evolving across India's states and regions, offering a monthly assessment of the country's clean energy transition and the shifting geography of electricity generation.
India hosted the eighth BRICS Youth Energy Summit 2026 virtually under its BRICS Chairship, with more than 100 participants discussing energy security, access, sustainability, technology and innovation.
India curtailed 8,133 GWh of solar power between April and June 2026 to ensure grid security and address transmission infrastructure constraints, the government informed Parliament. Meanwhile, the PM Surya Ghar scheme has crossed 75 lakh applications and over 39 lakh rooftop solar installations, with ₹27,343.9 crore disbursed as Central Financial Assistance.
L&T has secured a ₹15,000 crore framework agreement with TenneT to develop offshore converter platforms for its 2 GW HVDC programme, supporting offshore wind integration in the Netherlands and Germany.
Cosmic PV Power has secured the Consent to Establish (CTE) approval for its proposed 1.10 GW solar cell manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh, paving the way for commercial operations targeted in FY2027-28.
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said initiatives including the Biofuel Mission, Green Hydrogen Mission, and Samudra Manthan are strengthening India's energy security, reducing import dependence, and accelerating the country's transition towards energy self-reliance.
IREDA has appointed MNRE Joint Secretary Javvadi VN Subramanyam as Government Nominee Director on its Board, effective July 24, 2026, strengthening the agency's leadership with extensive experience in renewable energy, finance, and infrastructure.
The Centre has appointed Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary Anurag Jain as the Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog for a two-year term. The 1989-batch IAS officer brings extensive experience in infrastructure, industry, and public administration.
Suzlon has secured a 201.6 MW wind energy order from Waaree Forever Energies for its maiden wind project in Andhra Pradesh. The company will execute the project under its DevCo model with end-to-end EPC and lifetime O&M services.
Goldman Sachs has warned Brent crude could rise to $120 a barrel by the fourth quarter if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue, while maintaining its base-case forecast of $80 amid expectations of easing regional tensions.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has amended its prototype wind turbine guidelines, allowing DISCOMs and other eligible entities to procure scheduled power from prototype wind turbine models while introducing revised commissioning and ALMM compliance requirements.
The Delhi government has notified the Delhi Electric Vehicles Policy 2026, introducing incentives, charging infrastructure expansion and a phased transition away from select petrol and CNG vehicle registrations to accelerate EV adoption.
India has entered a new phase of wind energy growth, but translating its vast untapped resource into a 100 GW reality will depend on faster transmission build-out, repowering ageing assets, viable offshore projects and smoother project execution.
India's oil sector remains heavily reliant on imports even as refining runs at scale, while the power sector is meeting peak demand in full and adding solar capacity far faster than wind.
The government has floated bids for 10 GWh of grid-scale battery storage manufacturing under the ACC PLI scheme to strengthen domestic energy storage and renewable integration.
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement and Double Contribution Convention have come into force, strengthening the competitiveness of India's clean energy manufacturing, engineering exports and energy services.
GIZ India has signed an MoU with Tripura's power agencies to expand renewable energy, strengthen institutional capacity and support implementation of national clean energy programmes over the next three years.
Aditya Birla Group has acquired Sprng Energy from Shell for $1.8 billion, boosting its renewable energy capacity to 9.3 GW and making the group India's fifth-largest renewable energy company.
India must scale battery energy storage capacity to 888 GWh by FY36, with strong growth in installations and tenders highlighting the sector's rapid expansion.
India's transmission sector could attract ₹5-6 trillion in investments by FY32 to expand grid infrastructure and support the country's growing renewable energy capacity.
Dr Bijay Kumar Mohanty has assumed additional charge as CMD of IREDA for three months or until a permanent appointment is made, succeeding Pradip Kumar Das.
Suzlon has won a 105 MW wind energy order from Sunsure Energy, marking the commercial rollout of its newly launched S175 wind turbine. The project involves the supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of 21 turbines at a site in Karnataka.
Envision Energy has secured a 660 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) order for South Africa's Naos-1 project through an agreement with SOLA Group and WBHO. The company will also provide long-term technical support and maintenance under a 25-year agreement.
MNRE has amended its prototype wind turbine guidelines, allowing DISCOMs and other eligible entities to procure scheduled power while introducing revised commissioning and commercial deployment norms.
NLC India Renewables Ltd and OREDA have formed a joint venture to develop 1,000 MW of renewable energy capacity in Odisha, with plans to expand into energy storage and green hydrogen.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has launched Small Hydro Power Development Scheme Guidelines with a ₹2,584.60 crore outlay to support 1,500 MW of new capacity by FY2030-31.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said India has transformed from a power-deficit nation into an energy-surplus economy, backed by record generation capacity and rapid renewable energy expansion.
MNRE has clarified that PM Surya Ghar beneficiaries choosing net metering under 'Give It Up' category will be exempt from ALMM requirements until March 31, 2027.
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed a new tariff framework for renewable energy projects, with competitive bidding set to remain the primary procurement route.
Ganesh Green Bharat Ltd (GGBL) has secured a 1,000 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) project from NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL).
India has emerged as the world's second-largest solar growth market in 2025 by annual capacity additions, overtaking the United States.
Tata Power Delhi Distribution has energised over 10,400 rooftop solar installations in Delhi, boosting distributed renewable energy adoption under PM Surya Ghar.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal engaged Canadian investors and business leaders to deepen cooperation across clean energy, critical minerals, infrastructure and advanced manufacturing sectors.
The government has decided against a blanket extension of the ALMM List-II deadline for solar PV cells beyond June 1, 2026.
Adani Green Energy has operationalised a 3.37 GWh battery energy storage system at Khavda, Gujarat strengthening round-the-clock renewable power delivery capabilities.
India and Canada will advance CEPA negotiations with a focus on energy security, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation and clean energy transition.
