renewable energy

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 9 Premier Energies Ltd announced on Thursday that it has secured orders worth ₹2,577 crore in the fourth quarter of FY26 for the supply of 1,600 MW of solar cells and modules.The execution of these orders is scheduled for FY 2027 and 2028, according to a company statement...

New Delhi, April 8 While India's progress in the renewable energy sector has been "tremendous," the obstacles in large-scale implementation are more "technical than actual," a top government official said on Wednesday.Speaking to

New Delhi, April 8 According to a new report, the first phase of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha & Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme, which ended on March 31, fell short of meeting its targets.Launched in 2019, the PM-KUSUM scheme is India's flagship program to promote solar energy...

Mumbai, April 8 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday that Vietnamese company Vingroup has committed to investing USD 6.5 billion in Maharashtra over the next two years in various sectors, including electric mobility solutions, renewable energy, tourism, and...

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...

New Delhi/Itanagar, April 8 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that his government is strengthening India’s clean energy ecosystem while accelerating development in the Northeast region.His comments came after the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by him...

New Delhi, April 8 The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved investments totaling ₹40,150 crore for the construction of two major hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh, as the government accelerates the development of renewable energy and regional infrastructure.The Kamala Hydro Electric...

Mumbai, April 8 – Vietnam's VinGroup Joint Stock Company pledged an investment of nearly $8.5 billion (Rs 71,000 crore) in Maharashtra on Wednesday.The investment will focus on sustainable urban development, industrial and tourism growth, renewable energy, and electric mobility.The MoU was...

New Delhi, April 8 – The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved an investment of ₹26,069.50 crore for the construction of the Kamala Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Kamle, Kra Daadi, and Kurung Kumey districts of Arunachal Pradesh.The...

Mumbai, April 8 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday that Vietnam-based Vingroup has committed to investing $8.5 billion in the state over the next two years in projects, including electric mobility solutions, social and public infrastructure, tourism, and...

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...

Amaravati, April 8 Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar said on Wednesday that the NDA coalition government is providing uninterrupted power supply without increasing electricity charges.Steps are being taken to strengthen infrastructure and improve service delivery across the...

April 07, New Delhi — In a major milestone for India’s nuclear energy program, the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam achieved its first criticality on April 6.The country continues to expand its clean energy portfolio, and fast breeder reactors will play a crucial role...

April 7, New Delhi – The United Nations has warned that severe fuel shortages, exacerbated by US restrictions on oil imports since early 2026, are deepening a humanitarian crisis in Cuba.Speaking at a United Nations press briefing via video call, the UN Resident Coordinator in Cuba, Francisco...

Mumbai, April 7 – The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday approved the creation of a dedicated Electronics, Information Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Department as part of the "Viksit Maharashtra" initiative.This decision will lead to the...

Mumbai, April 7 – The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has approved the financial restructuring and bifurcation of the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited, in an effort to transform the state’s energy landscape.This move represents a...

New Delhi, April 7 India remains committed to supporting St. Kitts and Nevis in combating the challenges of climate change, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday.Jaishankar made the remarks while inaugurating the Caribbean nation's new resident mission in New Delhi alongside...

New Delhi, April 7 – India has emerged as a credible voice globally for climate justice, equity, and sustainable development, demonstrating that conservation and climate action are mutually reinforcing pillars of growth, and that prosperity for people and the protection of the planet can proceed...

Amaravati, April 7 – The Andhra Pradesh State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) approved 31 projects worth ₹39,436 crore on Tuesday, with the potential to create over 1.11 lakh direct jobs.At a meeting chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, the SIPB gave approval to projects in key...