Nandini Keshari

West Asia conflict: Qatar commits to 'reliable' energy flows for India

Qatar reassures India on LNG supplies after disruptions, as government says power availability remains stable despite low dependence on gas-based generation

Up to 40 GW wind projects at risk by 2030 due to grid delays: Industry

Industry flags transmission bottlenecks, substation delays and land issues as key hurdles to achieving India's 100 GW wind energy target by decade-end

DRE schemes to cut states' ₹2.4 trillion subsidy burden, says MNRE

Distributed renewable energy schemes under PM Kusum and PM Surya Ghar to lower subsidy burden and boost solar adoption across agriculture and households

MNRE, finance ministry in talks to launch PLI scheme for polysilicon

The ministry is in discussions with the finance ministry to introduce incentives for domestic polysilicon production, aiming to reduce import dependence and build a fully integrated solar manufacturin

Small hydropower projects in India struggle despite policy push, potential

Despite vast untapped capacity, India's small hydropower sector faces stagnation due to high costs, policy hurdles, delays in clearances and weak financial viability, even as the government rolls out

India achieves nuclear milestone as 500 MW PFBR attains criticality

Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor milestone strengthens India's nuclear programme, enhances fuel efficiency and advances long-term plans for thorium-based clean energy generation

India's wind energy addition surges 46% to record 6.05 GW in FY26

Wind capacity addition rises 46 per cent year-on-year to a record high, driven by policy clarity, transmission readiness, and a strong pipeline of hybrid projects

Clean-energy jobs may grow over 3x to 5.1 million in 4 years: Study

Jobs in the clean-energy sector are projected to reach 905,000, while energy efficiency (EE)-related jobs are expected to surge to 428,700 by 2029-30

Discom dues fall to ₹3,300 crore from ₹1.39 trillion: Shripad Yesso Naik

Outstanding dues of power discoms fall to Rs 3,300 crore from Rs 1.39 lakh crore in 2022, aided by LPS rules and reforms to improve financial health of utilities

India emerges as third-largest renewable energy market in 2025: IRENA

India becomes third-largest renewable energy market in 2025 with 45 GW addition, driven by strong solar and wind growth amid global energy uncertainty, IRENA report shows

TotalEnergies, Masdar to form $2.2 billion renewable JV for Asia

TotalEnergies and Masdar to set up $2.2 billion JV to develop solar, wind and storage projects across nine Asian markets, combining existing assets and future pipeline

Iran war has fuelled 15-20% spike in solar module prices: SAEL CEO

Solar module prices have risen up to 20 per cent amid supply disruptions, rising freight costs, and higher metal prices triggered by the Iran conflict

ACME, NTPC, and Jakson Green sign green ammonia supply agreements

Companies sign 10-year supply pacts with SECI under SIGHT programme to supply green ammonia across 13 fertiliser units at competitive discovered prices

India discovers lowest price for green ammonia at ₹49.75 per kg

SECI auction sets record low green ammonia price, with 7.24 lakh TPA capacity tied to fertiliser units, boosting energy security and reducing import dependence

Credit to renewable energy sector doubles to ₹10,325 crore in 2025

Outstanding credit to renewable energy sector nearly doubles in 2025, reflecting stronger banking support for energy transition and infrastructure expansion

ALMM II may give investment opportunity, says Fujiyama Power Systems

Mandatory domestic sourcing of solar cells under ALMM II from June may create supply shortages, prompting fresh investments and capacity expansion by Indian manufacturers

India's power demand growth to slow to 1% in FY26, lowest in 5 years: ICRA

ICRA expects India's power demand growth to slow to 1 per cent in FY26, the lowest in five years, citing a prolonged monsoon, weak demand and a high base effect

NDC 3.0 highlights climate action urgency amid geopolitical turmoil

India's updated climate targets signal stronger action amid global uncertainty, though experts say ambition may fall short of the country's clean energy potential

Cabinet clears new climate targets, 47% emission reduction by 2035

India raises ambition under new NDC, targets 60 per cent non-fossil capacity and higher carbon sink by 2035 while aligning climate goals with development priorities

India ready for peak power demand, but supply, transmission risks remain

India is better prepared to meet a record 270 Gw peak power demand this summer, supported by strong coal stocks and renewables, though geopolitical tensions and grid constraints pose risks