solar power

Kolkata, March 14 Despite a shortage of LPG across the country caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Belur Math in the Howrah district of West Bengal is continuing its daily distribution of "bhog" (food offerings) to thousands of devotees by relying on alternative energy sources...

Idukki (Kerala), March 12 Power Minister K Krishnankutty on Thursday said the Idukki Hydroelectric Project was a dream realized that rescued Kerala from darkness.He inaugurated the golden jubilee celebrations of the Idukki Hydroelectric Project and released the Golden Jubilee Souvenir at a...

New Delhi, March 12 Strengthening the portal infrastructure and data validation, as well as onboarding power distribution companies, are key to achieving the target of installing rooftop solar systems for one crore households under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, a parliamentary panel...

New Delhi, March 12 Acme Solar Holdings announced on Thursday that its subsidiary, ACME Greentech Seventh Pvt Ltd, has signed two power purchase agreements (PPAs) with SJVN Ltd to supply 450 MW under a Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) Power Project.The PPAs were signed on March 2...

Aizawl, March 11 Mizoram has spent ₹685.93 crore to procure electricity from external sources last year, state Power minister F Rodingliana informed the state Assembly on Wednesday.Responding to a query from opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) legislator K Laldawngliana, the minister said...

Indore, March 11 Local vendors at the famous Chaat Chowpatty have begun switching from traditional gas burners to electric appliances to keep Indore's food culture alive, following the disruption of commercial LPG supplies due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.This shift comes as oil...

Jammu, March 11 – The 'PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana' is rapidly gaining popularity in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, as an increasing number of people are subscribing to the Central government scheme.According to government estimates, more than 700 houses have installed solar...

New Delhi, March 11 A total of 31,12,850 households have benefited so far under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.Launched in February 2024, the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) aims to install rooftop solar systems in one crore households by...

Indore, March 11 Amid disruptions in the supply of cooking gas caused by escalating tensions in West Asia, shopkeepers at Indore's popular 56 Chaat Chowpatty have begun using electric appliances to keep their businesses running.Vendors say they are determined not to let the LPG shortage affect...

Kochi, March 11 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dedicated several development projects worth around Rs 10,800 crore to the nation, inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for them in Kochi, marking a major push for infrastructure, energy, and industrial growth in Kerala...

Mumbai, March 11 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that the state is on track to become India's first trillion-dollar sub-national economy in the coming years, driven by sustained industrial growth, infrastructure expansion, and increasing technology adoption.Acknowledging...

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is gaining traction in Udhampur, with residents increasingly installing rooftop solar units to reduce electricity costs and promote renewable energy.The scheme aims to encourage households to adopt solar power by providing government support for rooftop...

New Delhi, March 10 The government is likely to launch a new version of the PM KUSUM scheme, which would enable farmers to generate renewable electricity while continuing farming on the same land, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday.Launched in 2019 with an outlay of Rs 34,422 crore...

New Delhi, March 10 Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil launched several digital initiatives aimed at strengthening dam safety governance on Tuesday, including an AI-enabled platform and a visualization tool for dam break analysis.During the inauguration of the new office of the National Dam...

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy informed the Rajya Sabha that more than 25,000 rooftop solar systems have been installed in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.Responding to a starred question raised by MP Sat Paul Sharma, the Minister of...

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...

New Delhi, March 9 NTPC Green Energy announced on Monday that its 250-MW solar PV project in Andhra Pradesh has become operational.The project is owned by Ayana Kadapa Renewable Power, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the joint venture entity ONGC NTPC Green, the company said in an exchange...

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...

Chennai, March 8 – Even before the peak summer season has fully arrived, Tamil Nadu has experienced a sharp increase in electricity consumption, with the state’s peak power demand exceeding 20,000 megawatts (MW) for the first time this year.This surge is attributed to rising temperatures and...

Mumbai, March 6: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, while presenting the annual budget for 2026–27, identified the energy sector as the "foundation of Viksit Maharashtra" (Developed Maharashtra). The strategy focuses on achieving energy independence and grid stability by transitioning...