India clean energy transition

Gujarat records 49.79 million-tonnes drop in carbon emissions in 2025-26

The reduction coincides with a record 67,655 million units of electricity generated from renewable energy sources

Clean energy push is India’s answer to transition challenges: UN climate chief

Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change, praised India as a “solar superpower”, noting that fossil-fuel-free sources now make up half of its installed power capacity

'Climate action game-changing for India': UN climate chief on COP-31

UN climate chief Simon Stiell said India will play a crucial role at COP31, citing its rapid renewable energy expansion and leadership on issues.

India likely to cross target of 300 GW of renewable energy by August-end: Prahlad Joshi

The minister said the country’s rapid growth in the clean energy sector will be backed up by considerable growth through energy storage.

India on track to meet 2030 renewable energy target: Union MoS for New and Renewable Energy

Shripad Yesso Naik was replying to a question posed by Cuddalore MP M. Vishnu Prasad

Suzlon Wins 201.6 MW Wind Power Order, Waaree Group Selects Firm For Andhra Pradesh Project

Six government health facilities in rural Karnataka equipped with solar power systems to ensure uninterrupted service

They have been equipped with energy-efficient medical devices, including portable baby warmers, phototherapy units for newborns, foetal monitors, assisted ventilation systems, and vaccine carriers with temperature control

Opinion: Opinion | How One Uranium Deal Could Change India's Nuclear Trajectory

The foundations of India's nuclear programme rest on a long-term vision articulated through its three-stage strategy.

Solaryaan Broadens Clean Energy Push, Targets ₹1,000 Crore Revenue And 15-State Presence By FY29

KREDL sets Sept. 30 deadline for vendors to complete installation of PM KUSUM-B solar pumpsets

AI And Smart Grids Key To Affordable Power, Say Technical Experts At The SGSITS

Rooftop solar connections in APCPDCL area rise from 6,489 to 50,114 in a year

APCPDCL is committed to accelerating rooftop solar adoption under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, says CMD

Tap ESCO model for improving energy efficiency, Kerala's Energy Management Centre tells institutions, industries

What makes the ESCO model attractive is that entities can implement energy efficiency improvement projects without upfront capital investment. The Energy Service Company undertakes the investment and implementation of the selected energy efficiency measures, and the project cost is recovered from the verified energy cost savings that are generated

Inside India's $25.6 Billion Push To Build Core EV Tech, Cut Imports

Instead of adapting imported designs, Indian companies are now building products for local conditions.

State Electricity Regulatory Commission nod for long-term solar energy procurement via SECI scheme

To procure 200 megawatts (MW) of solar power coupled with 100 MW/400 megawatt hour (MWh) of energy storage

Brookfield chases grid-ready clean energy in India

Uttar Pradesh Emerges As A National Leader Under The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

India wasted 11% of solar power during peak summer

HRD Minister Lokesh to lay stone for two clean energy projects worth ₹5,750 crore in Rayalaseema on July 30

Being established by Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited, the projects are coming up at Kanekal in Anantapur district and Pattikonda in Kurnool district

Solar plant set up to help SCCL subsidiary APHMEL save on its energy bill

Watch | The green and the not-so-green of biofuels — explained | The Scope

The green and the not-so-green of biofuels — explained | The Scope

Cabinet Okays 5,000-MW Floating Solar Power Plants With Rs 5,070-Crore Outlay

The scheme would help in the reduction of around 10 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.

Govt clears floating solar capacity boost, PM-Kisan extension

NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved a series of measures aimed at strengthening farmer welfare, expanding sports infrastructure and accelerating India’s clean energy transition

Can ‘floating’ solar boost India’s renewable energy uptake? | Explained

With land increasingly scarce and storage becoming crucial, here’s why India is looking to its vast reservoirs for the next phase of solar expansion

India's record renewable generation in July cuts coal's share in power mix to 1-year low

The rise in India’s clean-energy ⁠generation comes as solar and wind output exceeded 100 gigawatts for the first time and accounted for a record 42.8% of ​India’s electricity supply ‌on July 13, government data showed.

KPTCL to replace mineral oil with ester oil in high-capacity transformers across Karnataka

Kishan Reddy pushes for indigenous manufacturing in EV sector, self sufficiency in critical minerals

₹5,300-Crore Indira Sagar Pump Storage Project Set For Commissioning By End Of 2026

Tata bets on homegrown tech for Li-Ion cells

PM dedicates two POWERGRID transmission projects, lays foundation stone for ₹5,550 crore renewable energy corridor

PM Modi has launched two major POWERGRID transmission projects and laid the foundation for a renewable energy corridor in Andhra Pradesh.

Andhra Pradesh has 638 IGBC-registered green building projects

The projects cover 627.58 million sq ft and include 438 commercial and five net zero buildings; developers of certified multistorey buildings get impact fee discounts, and APRERA refunds part of the registration fee on final certification

India's clean-energy challenge is no longer generation, but adoption: Experts

India has built significant renewable energy capacity and now needs integration. Experts highlight transmission and storage as key hurdles for clean energy use. The nation requires substantial energy storage capacity by 2030 for grid stability. Implementation and adoption of clean energy technologies are now the priority. Better policy, finance, and technology alignment will advance India's clean energy transition.

MP Set To Generate 500 GW of Non-Fossil Energy By 2030, Says CM Mohan Yadav

India boosts green ammonia for fertilisers

No solar, wind, renewable energy project within 1 km of international border, says Home Ministry

Bar on Chinese, Bangadeshi and Pakistani engineers or staff in such projects, say new guidelines

No renewable energy project within 1 km of borders: MHA guidelines

No renewable energy project within 1 km of borders: MHA guidelines

GOBARdhan can cut gas imports by $5 bn: IBA

Clean power push: India hits 300 GW non-fossil capacity milestone ahead of 2030 target

India has now achieved over 300 GW of non-fossil fuel electricity generation capacity. This significant milestone represents more than half of the nation's total installed power capacity. Solar power leads this expansion, followed by wind and hydro energy sources. The country aims to reach 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by the year 2030. Domestic manufacturing for solar equipment has also seen substantial growth.

A blueprint for India’s next energy transition: to electrify industrial heat

India’s next phase of energy transition must focus on electrifying industrial heat; a coordinated approach involving innovative financing, skilled workers, demonstration projects and cluster-level planning can help scale the transition and strengthen manufacturing competitiveness

India crosses 300 GW in non-fossil fuel capacity

India has crossed 300 GW (gigawatt) of installed non-fossil electricity capacity, the Centre said on Sunday, adding that this was yet another key milestone in the country’s green energy transition

Gujarat canal-top solar generates power while saving 2.38M gallons of water

In Gujarat, India, a groundbreaking solar plant is ingeniously situated over an irrigation canal, generating electricity while simultaneously conserving water. By minimizing evaporation and discouraging algae growth, this project exemplifies the efficient use of existing infrastructure for multiple benefits. Given Gujarat's vast canal system, this innovative model showcases a promising solution to tackle land scarcity while enhancing water management.

Maharashtra Showcases 55-Tonne Electric Trucks, Pushes Green Commercial Transport

APSPDCL connects 50,000 services to grid with rooftop solar initiative

More Jobs, Lower Power Bill? What India's 300 GW Clean Energy Feat Means For You

Non-fossil sources now make up more than 54% of India's installed electricity capacity.

Why India Had To Open Its Nuclear Power Sector

Maharashtra to waive stamp duty on internal land transfers for renewable energy projects

This means the State Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Policy-2025 to 2035-36 will include a 25% transfer duty exemption as per the provisions of the Maharashtra Family Administration and Agricultural Land Acts

NLC India Renewables gets Letter of Award for 200-MW wind power project

Punjab govt to install 3 lakh solar streetlights in villages for Rs 470 crore

Punjab govt to install 3 lakh solar streetlights in villages for Rs 470 crore

Germany would be interested in buying green hydrogen from India, says Chargé D’ Affaires

Georg Enzweiler, Chargé D’ Affaires of the German Mission in India explained the EU FTA would improve prospects for German companies to invest in indegenising technologies.

100GW of nuclear power by 2047: Inside PM Modi's energy self-reliance plan

MSMEs in Coimbatore to explore green hydrogen sector

Centre issues fresh statement on E20 mileage row

Govt weighs PNG drive 3.0; launch likely in Sept

Mumbai: The government is planning PNG Drive 3.0 to speed up the process of homes and industries switching to piped natural gas (PNG), two officials aware of the development said.The drive could be launched as early as September, they told ET.The government launched its second PNG adoption drive after India's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply chain came under pressure amid global uncertainties linked to the war in Iran, which disrupted shipping routes and affected LPG availability in the country.It set a target of up to 100,000 new PNG connections a day to further reduce its LPG import and

‘Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant has generated 130.63 billion units of power’

Reactors 1 and 2 of the nuclear power plant have prevented 11.22 crore tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions; both reactors are operated at capacity factors exceeding 101.5%, says Site Director

Karnataka targets 66 GW power capacity by 2030, puts clean energy at core

India may mandate battery storage for new RE

India plans to mandate ​battery storage for ​all new government solar and wind projects ​from July 2027, to ensure green power can be stored and dispatched when needed, according to draft regulations.India plans ‌to mandate ⁠two-hour ⁠battery storage equivalent to at least 10% of capacity for ​all new solar and onshore wind projects commissioned after July ​1 next year, the draft regulations produced by the Central Electricity Authority showed.The requirement would become ​more stringent from July 2029, when ⁠the minimum ‌storage duration would increase to ​four hours, ​while retaining the 10%

Mahindra showcases Range Of Alternate Fuel Tractors & Technologies At Agrovision 2025, Nagpur

Coimbatore, an ideal choice for district cooling systems

District cooling is a centralised system that pipes cooling to buildings in a 3-km radius and is metered like power supply; if a community has a dense population within a small area, district cooling system is ideal, says Grundfos India

New PNG Incentive Scheme To Cut Connection Payback Period From 10 Years To Three Years, Boost Clean Fuel Access

Centre pushes BHEL to diversify beyond thermal

NTPC Khargone Wins Excellent Energy Efficient Unit Award At CII National Awards 2026

India Clean Energy Push, Nuclear Target of 100 GW by 2047 and Rapid Surge in Solar Power

India Clean Energy Push, Nuclear Target of 100 GW by 2047 and Rapid Surge in Solar Power

Himanta Sarma Lays Foundation Stone For Adani Power's 3,200 MW Assam Project

The plant is scheduled to be commissioned in phases

Adani Enterprises' Kutch Copper Plans 115 MW Renewable Energy Integration

Copper is a key material for clean energy technologies and electrification.

India Curtailed 1.8 Billion Units Of Renewable Power In July-August Amid Record Demand, Coal Shortages: Report

India's Power Sector Set For AI Push As CEA Hosts Two-Day International Conclave In New Delhi

NTPC eyes green hydrogen exports, targets Asian and European markets

CMD Gurdeep Singh added that green hydrogen could become a viable business but the priority is for it move from a pilot to commercial scale.

Gautam Adani Highlights Balance Between Decarbonisation And Affordable Power In India

Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group met Bloomberg Co-founder Mike Bloomberg.

India’s nuclear dream needs Rs 15 lakh cr by 2047

RECPDCL Hands Over Two Special Purpose Vehicles of Inter State Transmission projects to successful bidders

Nashik: NIMA Training Promotes Solar Thermal Technology To Cut Industrial Fuel Costs

Engie plans to invest €3 billion in India by 2030