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.
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.
Can India sustain its 50% non-fossil fuel milestone amid rising energy demands?
This month, India marked a historic milestone in energy transition, achieving 50.08 per cent of its installed electricity capacity—242.78 gigawatts (GW) out of 484.82 GW—from non-fossil fuel sources, five years ahead of its 2030 target under the Paris Agreement.
India adds 7.3 GW renewable capacity in June, clean energy FDI crosses ₹1.6 lakh crore : Joshi
The Minister highlighted that India has seen a 4,000 per cent growth in solar energy capacity—rising from 2.82 GW in 2014 to 117 GW in 2025.
India Poised to Deliver 52 GW Round-the-Clock Clean Power by 2030, Says CEEW Study – EQ
India has the potential to supply 52 GW of round-the-clock (RTC) clean power by 2030, which could lead to annual savings of around ₹9,000 crore, according to a new report by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). The study highlights the economic and environmental benefits of shifting to a diversified clean energy mix.
Renewable, nuclear energy additions boost India’s power capacity growth in April-May
New Delhi: India’s power sector added a net capacity of about 6.9 GW in April and May, most of it in the renewable energy space.
Data from the Central Electricity Authority showed 6.45 GW of renewable energy capacity was added in the first two months of this financial year. This is more than double the 3 GW of renewable energy capacity added in the corresponding months of 2024-25.
Aligning renewables with development goals can lift 193 million from poverty: UNDP study
A new study by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has revealed that aligning renewable energy goals with broader development policies could lift 193 million people out of extreme poverty by 2060, while unlocking USD 20.4 trillion in cumulative savings for the global economy.
