Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi met Power Minister Manohar Lal on Thursday to address pressing challenges in India’s clean energy sector.
Ministers Joshi and Manohar Lal discuss critical clean energy hurdles—RPO, ISTS, PPAs—underscoring urgency for faster po...
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WECAN's new report highlights how community-led, decentralized energy systems are vital for a just transition away from fossil fuels, ensuring equity, sustainability, and local empowerment in the renewable shift.
WECAN report urges community-led energy for a just transition, spotlighting global models from Ladakh to Spain and advoc...
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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated guidelines for its Biomass and Waste-to-Energy (WtE) programmes under Phase-I of the National Bioenergy Programme, linking subsidies to plant performance.
MNRE updates bioenergy guidelines, linking subsidies to plant efficiency. New rules ease documentation and promote high-...
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Gujarat has overtaken Rajasthan to become India’s top renewable energy state, with a total installed capacity of 35,900 MW by May 2025, slightly ahead of Rajasthan’s 35,400 MW, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Gujarat tops India in renewable energy with 35,900 MW, edging past Rajasthan due to strong wind and rooftop solar growth...
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Global CO₂ emissions from the energy sector hit a record high in 2024 for the fourth consecutive year, reaching 40.8 gigatonnes, according to the Energy Institute’s annual review.
Global energy CO₂ emissions hit 40.8 GT in 2024, a record high for the 4th year, as fossil fuel use grows despite a 16%...
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LONGI, a global solar PV solutions leader, has partnered with Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) to set up a 1.6 GW solar panel manufacturing facility in Deltamas, West Java, Indonesia.
LONGi and Pertamina NRE to build 1.6 GW solar panel plant in West Java using HPBC 2.0 tech, boosting Indonesia’s clean e...
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The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the bid submission deadline for its green ammonia tender to June 30, 2025.
SECI extends green ammonia bid deadline to June 30, 2025, under SIGHT Scheme to supply 724,000 MT annually to 13 fertili...
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As India targets 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, the Electric Power Transmission Association (EPTA) has urged a phased and milestone-based withdrawal of the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) waiver.
EPTA urges phased ISTS waiver rollback to protect renewable projects and boost $100B power transmission push toward Indi...
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ACME Solar Holdings has secured a ₹1,072 crore domestic project finance facility to refinance existing debt for its 250 MW operational solar project in Rajasthan, operated by its subsidiary ACME Aklera Power Technology Pvt Ltd
ACME Solar secures ₹1,072 crore in project finance to refinance 250 MW Rajasthan plant, cutting borrowing cost to 8.5% w...
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The Assam Cabinet has approved a ₹25,400 crore, 900 MW Pumped Storage Project (PSP) by Hinduja Renewables in West Karbi Anglong to enhance energy security and support renewable integration.
Assam okays ₹25,400 crore 900 MW pumped storage project, green growth fund, and new biodiversity reserves to drive clean...
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The rising cost of domestically manufactured solar panels is undermining the benefits of the 60% subsidy (30% each by Centre and states) offered to farmers under schemes like PM Kusum and Surya Ghar Yojana.
High DCR panel costs erode solar subsidy benefits for farmers under PM Kusum, delaying adoption and threatening MNRE’s r...
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The Maharashtra government is set to propose including first-floor residents of chawls in the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) scheme, a move expected to speed up redevelopment in suburban Mumbai.
Maharashtra may include first-floor chawl residents in SRA benefits, easing redevelopment in Mumbai suburbs like Malad a...
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