solar energy

Lucknow, April 9 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday that ensuring the income growth, dignity, and livelihood stability of weavers is among the state government's top priorities, and emphasized the need for a coordinated, results-oriented approach to address the...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

Mumbai, April 7 Maharashtra's state-owned power distribution company will be split into two entities under a financial restructuring plan approved by the state cabinet on Tuesday, and one of them will be listed on stock exchanges after an IPO is launched within six to nine months of the...

New Delhi, April 5 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has allocated ₹22,236 crore, or approximately 21.44% of the 2026–27 budget, for improving air quality and for green initiatives, including cleaning the Yamuna River, to secure a pollution-free future for the next generation, an official said...

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the Legislative Assembly today that ₹3.80 crore has been disbursed as a UT subsidy to 4,288 consumers of Kashmir and Jammu Power Distribution Companies under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the Chief Minister...

London, March 30 A team of engineers from the University of Sheffield has developed a new way to produce sustainable aviation fuel that could reduce reliance on used cooking oil as a feedstock.The new technique captures CO2 from the air, combines it with hydrogen, and then heats it using...

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...

New Delhi, March 29 – Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Virendra Sachdeva led party workers at 8,250 booths at 6,573 locations in tuning in to the 132nd edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' radio programme, a party leader said."Delhi BJP President Sachdeva tuned...

Agartala, March 29: The transformative impact of solar energy in remote and tribal areas of Tripura has gained national recognition. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the state's achievements in his popular monthly radio programme, 'Mann Ki Baat', on Sunday.Speaking about the success of...

New Delhi, March 29 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the growing adoption of solar energy across the country on Sunday, stating that the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is transforming lives and accelerating India’s clean energy transition.Speaking during the 132nd episode of his...

Bengaluru, March 27 Karnataka on Friday advocated for a higher allocation of LPG for commercial use, particularly for the hospitality sector, during the meeting between the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for coordination between the Centre and...

New Delhi, March 27 Saatvik Green Energy announced on Friday that its subsidiary, Saatvik Solar Industries, has secured an order worth Rs 638.26 crore to supply advanced Solar Cell G12 R Type modules from a reputed solar module manufacturer.According to a regulatory filing, the order is...

March 26, Kohima: The government of Nagaland has announced 17 new budgetary initiatives totaling 62 crore rupees, aimed at inclusive human capital development, income generation for youth and women, education, and building a sustainable and resilient economy.The initiatives also aim to enhance...

New Delhi, March 26 Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood said on Thursday that the time has come to develop the national capital into a leading tourism destination rather than just a transit hub, asserting that the city's growth vision is centered on improving infrastructure, aesthetics, and the...

New Delhi, March 25 India has commissioned around 8,000 tonnes per annum of green hydrogen production capacity by February 2026, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.The government has set a target of 5 Million Metric Tonnes per annum by 2030 under the National Green Hydrogen Mission...