Indian Railways has achieved a significant milestone in clean energy usage, commissioning 898 MW of solar power by November 2023, a substantial increase from just 3.68 MW in 2014. Currently, 2,626 railway stations are powered by solar energy, contributing to reduced energy costs and a transition towards more sustainable operations. In the current financial year, […]
NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has secured its first Green Loan under the External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) framework, amounting to JPY 154.64 billion (approximately USD 100 million) from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) on December 8, 2025, aimed at supporting renewable energy initiatives. This funding is structured to enhance the cost-effectiveness of NLCIL’s Renewable Energy projects […]
The Centre, represented by Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi, confirmed in Parliament that no renewable energy projects have been canceled or are planned for cancellation. Since April 2023, Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIA) have issued letters of award for 67,554 megawatts of renewable power. The minister highlighted the increasing shift towards solar-plus-storage solutions, which are […]
Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, Chairman and Managing Director of NLC India Limited Navratna Starus under Ministry of Coal has been honoured with the M. S. Swaminathan Green Excellence Award at the M. S. Swaminathan Birth Centenary Celebrations held on 5 December 2025 in Hyderabad. The award, presented during the International Conference on Green Technologies, Power, and Future (ICGTPF) 4.0, recognises his leadership in […]
India’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for solar modules has created approximately 43,000 jobs across nine states by October 2025. This includes about 11,220 direct jobs from solar manufacturing units, with Gujarat leading at over 22,400 jobs, followed by Tamil Nadu (6,800 jobs) and Andhra Pradesh (1,620 jobs). The scheme, supported by a financial outlay of […]
India’s installed power capacity has reached 5,05,023 MW, with 2,59,423 MW derived from non-fossil fuel sources, including 2,50,643 MW from renewable energy. The government aims for 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030, implementing measures like waiving Inter-State Transmission System charges for specific renewable projects and issuing bidding guidelines for various renewable sources. The […]
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated NTPC’s innovative 3.7 MW solar-hydrogen project in Chushul, Ladakh, completed in just eight months amidst challenging high-altitude conditions. This microgrid aims to replace diesel generators at remote Army locations, thereby reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy reliability and security by facilitating local green energy production. Operating at 4,500 meters and […]
Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri expressed inspiration after visiting the HPCL Green R&D Centre in Bengaluru, highlighting its advanced work in refining technologies, green fuels, and energy innovation. He noted the presence of 150 dedicated scientists, including a significant percentage of women, contributing to India’s goal of an Energy Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Puri encouraged the […]
NTPC Bongaigaon celebrated its 51st Raising Day and Golden Jubilee with enthusiasm, bringing together employees, families, and the community. The event included flag hoisting by Arnab Maitra, cake cutting, and the release of balloons. In his address, Maitra highlighted NTPC’s journey since 1975, its current capacity of over 84 GW, and its contribution of 750 […]
India’s Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has developed a Rs 6.4 lakh crore plan to build a massive transmission lines network to evacuate over 76 gigawatts of hydroelectric power from projects on the Brahmaputra river by 2047. The plan covers 208 large hydro projects across 12 sub-basins in northeastern states, with 64.9 GW of potential capacity […]
