sustainable energy

Mumbai, April 9 Amidst challenges related to cooking gas due to the West Asia conflict, the Indian Federation of Green Energy (IFGE) has urged policymakers to increase reliance on locally available ethanol.Ethanol, a biofuel derived from sugarcane, can "complement LPG cylinders" by providing a...

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...

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 8 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that advanced interconnectivity and the ability to instantly increase bandwidth will be very useful for the government, especially in handling heavy online traffic during the implementation of schemes."During the online...

Chandauli (UP), April 6 In a time when concerns have arisen about the supply of cooking gas in parts of the country, a village in eastern Uttar Pradesh has become self-reliant, with biogas powering the kitchens of over 125 households at almost half the cost of LPG.The initiative of the Ekauni...

New Delhi, April 6 India has achieved a record annual addition of 6.05 GW in wind energy capacity in 2025-26, taking the cumulative installed capacity to over 56 GW, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on Monday.According to a ministry statement, India achieved its highest-ever...

New Delhi, April 2 Ceigall India announced on Thursday that its subsidiary, Ceigall Green Energy MP Ltd, has signed 15 power purchase agreements with Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company to supply electricity from a 130-MW solar capacity under the Surya Mitra Krishi Feeder Yojana.According...

New Delhi, April 1 Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) said on Wednesday that it added over 5 GW of renewable energy capacity in the fiscal year 2025-26, bringing its total operational portfolio to 19.3 gigawatts.This is the largest annual capacity expansion by any company globally, excluding China...

Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, J P Nadda, stated today that the green ammonia agreements represent a significant step towards building a self-reliant nation and advancing the country's transition to clean energy. He made this statement while addressing the signing of green ammonia...

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...

Noida, March 25 Energy and infrastructure conglomerate, Jakson Group, has signed former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly as its first ever brand ambassador.As part of this association, Ganguly will represent Jakson Group across key brand campaigns and strategic initiatives for a...

A strategic partnership meeting between India and Africa was held on the third day of the 2026 Bharat Electricity Summit in New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by Minister for Power, Manohar Lal.Other attendees included Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Naik...

New Delhi, March 19 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday invited global investors to invest in the power sector, urging them to "make, invest, innovate, and scale" in India.In a written message read out by Union Power Secretary Pankaj Aggarwal at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, Modi...

Lucknow, March 18 Canada's High Commissioner to India, Christopher Cooter, met with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday and discussed ways to deepen cooperation in technology, investment, and skill development, according to an official statement.During the meeting, both...

New Delhi, March 18 The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a small hydropower development scheme with an outlay of Rs 2,585 crore to boost the development of 1,500 MW of renewable energy capacity."The Cabinet-approved small hydropower development scheme with an outlay of Rs 2,585 crore,"...

New Delhi/Tokyo, March 13 Kansai Transmission and Distribution, a Japanese utility company, has entered the Indian energy market, acquiring a 10 per cent stake in OMC Power, which is in the process of building a 1 gigawatt (GW) renewable energy portfolio in India.Kansai Transmission and...

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 9 Solex Energy announced on Monday that its 3.78-gigawatt solar module manufacturing facility in Surat has received approval under the government's ALMM framework, which ensures the reliability of its products in the domestic market.The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy...

Chennai, March 6 Flender India, a part of the Germany-based Flender Group, has commissioned its largest test rig for wind-power gearboxes at its facility near Chennai, a top official said.The test rig was commissioned based on the company's extensive knowledge and experience of over 120 years...

Guwahati, March 5 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday welcomed the discovery of India’s lowest-ever price for green hydrogen in a tender floated for supply to Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), calling it a major step towards strengthening the country’s clean energy...