India’s solar capacity is projected to reach approximately 216 GW by FY28, generating 305 billion units, driven by the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and significant efficiency gains. As of September 2025, the installed solar base surged to 127.3 GW, contributing about 25.7% of the total capacity. Exports of solar photovoltaic products have increased over […]
India aims to become a global hub for solar energy by 2050, as stated by President Droupadi Murmu during the eighth session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). She emphasized India’s commitment to meeting clean energy targets and fostering innovation and knowledge exchange. The President urged member countries to focus on the impact of solar […]
Coal India Limited (CIL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras to establish the Centre for Sustainable Energy. The Centre will serve as a hub for R&D and capacity-building initiatives in sustainable energy technologies, focusing on developing solutions for repurposing coal mines, creating low-carbon technologies, and reimagining coal […]
SAEL Industries Ltd. (“SAEL”), an integrated renewable energy company, announced that it is expecting to procure ~20 lakh tonnes of paddy waste with the onset of the harvesting season this year and convert it into clean electricity through its fuel aggregator. This scale of paddy waste procurement addresses the pressing concerns of stubble burning and […]
A report by the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) suggests that solar power combined with storage is more cost-effective than constructing new thermal plants for round-the-clock electricity supply. The study analysed the per-unit cost of meeting the demand of BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) using solar power combined with battery energy storage systems (BESS) and […]
EIB Global has announced $60 million in the India Energy Transition Fund, a new greenfield infrastructure fund, aiming to attract $300 million in private investment for India’s sustainable energy sector. The fund, managed by EAAA Alternatives, will invest in renewable energy, energy efficiency, transmission, electric vehicles, and circular economy projects. The fund aims to channel […]
In a significant development for Bihar’s energy infrastructure, Union Energy Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday announced that the state will soon have its first nuclear power plant, following formal approval from the Central Government. The announcement was made during the Regional Conference of Energy Ministers held in Patna. The Union Minister revealed that Bihar […]
Reinforcing its commitment to enhance usage of renewable energy in its operations, Maruti Suzuki India Limited on Wednesday announced the expansion of its solar capacity by 30MWp (megawatt-peak) with two new projects. The automaker commissioned a 20MWp solar power project at its new facility in Kharkhoda, Haryana, and added another 10MWp solar capacity to its […]
