electricity generation

Bengaluru, April 10 State-owned KPCL, a leading power producer, has set a record by generating 15,509 million units of hydropower during the 2025-26 financial year, officials said on Friday.This achievement is particularly significant, as Karnataka has recently been ranked among the leading...

Itanagar, April 9 Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Thursday that the upgraded Kitpi Mini Hydel Project in Tawang will ensure a more reliable electricity supply for the region while reducing dependence on other power sources, as he dedicated the re-rated project to the people...

April 09, New Delhi – India has secured the third position globally in installed renewable energy capacity, surpassing Brazil, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency's 2026 statistics.In the Financial Year 2025–26, India added 55.3 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity, with...

New Delhi, April 8 India added a record 55.29 GW of non-fossil power generation capacity in 2025-26, bringing the total to 283.46 GW, according to New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday.Joshi also stated that India ranks third globally in installed renewable energy...

India has added over 55 gigawatts (GW) of non-fossil fuel capacity during the last financial year. Speaking to the media in New Delhi today on the achievements of renewable energy in 2025-26, Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, stated that a total of over 283 gigawatts (GW) of...

Jammu, April 4 The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said a comprehensive rehabilitation and resettlement plan has been formulated for the Sawalkote hydroelectric project, taking into account the extent of impact on the local communities.Responding to a question raised by BJP MLA Pawan...

New Delhi, March 31 State-owned NTPC announced on Tuesday that its subsidiary, NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NREL), has started supplying 168.02 MW of commercial electricity from its two solar projects in Khavda, Gujarat.This brings the total installed capacity of the NTPC group to 89,057 MW and...

Indore, March 30 The foundation stone for a 1-megawatt solar power plant was laid at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore campus on Monday.Once operational, the plant will result in annual savings of approximately ₹75 lakh in electricity bills, according to an IIT Indore release...

Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, stated today that coal gasification will be crucial in strengthening India's energy security, reducing import dependence, and supporting industrial growth. He made this statement while addressing the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Mr...

New Delhi, March 19 State-owned power giant NTPC announced on Thursday that its subsidiary, NTPC Renewable Energy, has begun commercial electricity supply of 165 MW from the 1200 MW Khavda-II solar project in Gujarat.This brings the total installed capacity of the NTPC group to 88,709 MW and...

New Delhi, March 18 The exemption of customs duty on imported nuclear fuels and reactor components up to the year 2035 will contribute to reducing both project costs and electricity generation costs, thereby improving the economic viability of nuclear power projects, Union Minister Jitendra...

Washington, March 12 – The United States must rapidly expand electricity generation and modernize its power grid to sustain the explosive growth of artificial intelligence, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, warning that decades of under-investment in energy infrastructure could constrain the...

New Delhi, March 10 NTPC Green Energy announced on Tuesday that its subsidiary, NTPC Renewable Energy, has begun supplying electricity from a 270-MW unit, which is part of a 1,200-MW solar PV project in Gujarat.With the addition of this capacity, the total installed capacity of the NTPC Green...

New Delhi, March 10: A total of 25,02,217 rooftop solar systems have been installed under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (as of March 5, 2026), the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.Under the scheme, funds amounting to ₹14,585.29 crore have been utilized in FY26 (till March 5), against...

Bengaluru, March 9 Karnataka Minister for Minor Irrigation, N.S. Boseraju, on Monday directed officials to examine and finalize the implementation framework for floating solar power plants on lakes, based on the feasibility report submitted by BHEL.He issued the directions during a review...

New Delhi, March 9 The country's inter-regional transmission capacity will be increased to 143 GW by 2027 and 168 GW by 2032 to ensure reliable power flow across the regions, Parliament was informed on Monday.Currently, there is no transmission constraint at the national level, and the...

Sri Lanka has formally dissolved the state-run Ceylon Electricity Board, replacing it with six new companies as part of a major restructuring of the country’s power sector.This change comes into effect today, following the end of the Board's tenure at midnight last night. Under the...

Washington, March 5 – President Donald Trump has unveiled a new initiative aimed at rapidly expanding the use of artificial intelligence in the United States while also preventing electricity costs from rising for households. The initiative brings together some of the world’s largest technology...

New Delhi, February 27 State-owned Coal India Limited (CIL) on Friday said it is prepared to meet a potential surge in summer coal demand, dismissing concerns of domestic fuel shortages as power consumption begins to rise.The company said a three-tiered buffer across the supply chain – coal...

New Delhi, February 24 Adani Power's Moxie Power Generation has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corp for the supply of 558 MW (net) of power for a period of five years.Moxie Power operates a 1,200 MW (2X 600 MW) power plant in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu...