India scraps central renewable energy pricing pools to speed up power deals
Aug 5 – India has scrapped a central pricing system for renewable energy projects after developers raised concerns that it was slowing down power deals, as per a memo seen.
Fadnavis sets deadline for 5,000 MW Solar push under Flagship Agri Feeder Plan
Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis issued a clear directive to the state machinery: complete 5,000 MW of solar power projects under the ambitious ‘Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0’ by September 2025. Calling it his ‘dream initiative’, the CM told officials to treat the issue with urgency and efficiency.
India’s new wind turbine norms mandate local sourcing, data control
Aug 1 – India has introduced stringent norms for wind turbine equipment makers, requiring them to source key components domestically and comply with strict data localisation rules.
Now, Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission permits citizens to install solar panels on walls of apartment buildings
Bengaluru: Breathing a fresh lease of life into the Solar Rooftop PV (SRTPV) project, which met with a poor response from public in the wake of the state govt’s Gruha Jyothi scheme, Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) not only revived the entire project but also rechristened it as ‘Distributed Solar PV (DSPV) Plants’.
Govt signs MoUs worth Rs5k cr to develop 2,357MW green power
In a major push for clean energy, the state energy department on Saturday signed four memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with prominent power companies engaged in renewable energy and pumped storage to develop 2,357MW of green power, involving an estimated investment of Rs 5,337 crore.
Odisha Clears ₹870 Cr Green Energy Projects
Bhubaneswar: In a resounding demonstration of its commitment to a sustainable future, the State of Odisha has taken a momentous stride in its renewable energy journey.
Around 90% of renewables cheaper than fossil fuels worldwide, IRENA says
LONDON, July 22 – The majority of newly commissioned renewable energy is more cost-effective for electricity generation than most fossil fuels worldwide, a report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) showed on Tuesday.
Union minister flags off 435MW solar project
Jaipur: Union minister for new and renewable energy, Pralhad Joshi, Saturday inaugurated the 435-MW Gorbea Solar Power Project, developed by Zelestra India, in Rajasthan.
AP aims to become ‘green hydrogen valley’ by 2030
Vijayawada: Following the two-day summit on green hydrogen in Amaravati, chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday released the ‘Green Hydrogen Valley – Amaravati Declaration’, which outlines a strategic action plan to transform Andhra Pradesh into a ‘green hydrogen valley’ by 2030.
AMC plans solar-powered EV charging stations for its buses
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is set to complete the green transformation of the city’s public transport system by powering electric buses with solar energy instead of grid electricity. In the initial phase, five EV charging stations for BRTS buses will be equipped with solar panels to create a charging infrastructure that runs on renewable energy.
