Clean Energy

The state-run miner plans to scale up research spending across mining, critical minerals, clean coal and energy-transition technologies, with the annual outlay reaching Rs 500 crore by FY30.

Ensures full offtake of CBG plant and introduces a pricing mechanism

ADB's Bhargav Dasgupta says India must unlock sub-national financing to meet its $840-billion urban infrastructure need and attract larger pools of private capital

For these industries, their operating costs would be substantially lower if they used solar thermal systems, as solar radiation is free unlike diesel and gas

State-run gas utility GAIL (India) Ltd plans to expand its natural gas pipeline network, diversify LNG sourcing and shipping, scale up petrochemicals and LPG infrastructure, and invest in clean-energy technologies as geopolitical disruptions underscore the need for greater energy security, the company's chairman said on Thursday. Addressing GAIL's 42nd annual general meeting, Deepak Gupta said the year had highlighted the growing importance of balancing energy security with the global shift toward cleaner fuels. "Energy security has become as important as energy transition," he said, pointing to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and disruptions to LNG supply chains through the Strait of Hormuz that exposed vulnerabilities in global energy markets. "The resulting volatility in LNG prices, freight rates and supply availability reinforced the need for diversified sourcing, resilient infrastructure and flexible supply chains," he said. "At the same time, the global transition ...

Power producers can get extra time instead of automatically losing their grid connectivity rights, the CERC said

The funds, raised through compulsorily convertible debentures, will support Inox Clean's growth, particularly inorganic initiatives, as it expands its renewable energy portfolio

India wants to become a global clean energy powerhouse. But a shortage of locally made solar cells is forcing factories to slow down, pushing up costs,

The venture capital firm plans to invest $2-5 million in about 20 engineering-led startups over four years, expanding its focus to advanced manufacturing and industrial technologies

India's solar generation has surged to record levels, but an average 24 GWh of electricity went unused every day in May 2026 because the grid could not absorb it before demand shifted to the evening

India has commissioned 7.5 GWh of energy storage capacity, with over 140 GWh under development as the government steps up support for battery storage and recycling

India's E20 rollout should balance energy security with consumer choice, smoother vehicle transition and a shift towards more sustainable ethanol feedstocks

Avaada Group, which includes Avaada Energy, is one of India's fastest-growing renewable energy developers with a portfolio spanning solar, wind and hybrid power projects

Odisha signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Japan's IHI Corporation and ACME Group for green ammonia and methanol projects worth ₹67,000 crore, boosting India-Japan clean energy ties

ACME Group says Odisha will become India's gateway for green ammonia exports to Japan, marking the country's transition from energy importer to clean energy exporter

From E20 petrol and EVs to rooftop solar and rising electricity use, India's energy transition is reaching households. But are consumers ready for the costs and is government support enough?

Coal India on Tuesday said it plans to invest around Rs 1,900 crore on research and development activities by FY2030 in its efforts to increase mine productivity and cut emissions. With this move, the company also plans to commercialise cleaner coal technologies and explore alternate energy avenues in line with the evolving energy landscape. The company's R&D push gained traction in 202425 with the launch of the National Centre for Coal and Energy Research (NaCCER), organised on a hub-and-spoke model, CIL said in a BSE filing. Since then the company has moved beyond proof-of-concept work and is concentrating on prototype development at Technology Readiness Levels of 4 and higher. CIL's R&D expenditure increased four-fold to Rs 245 crore in 2024-25, from Rs 61 crore in 2023-24. At present, 19 R&D projects, with a total outlay of Rs 225 crore, are being executed by reputed scientific institutions under the direct oversight of NaCCER. In addition, 13 projects with pilot-scale

KKR-backed Serentica Renewables plans to invest Rs 1 trillion in Rajasthan as it expands its solar and battery storage portfolio to support industrial decarbonisation

The state plans major investments in renewable energy and transmission infrastructure as it seeks to emerge as a leading clean energy and green hydrogen hub by 2030

International public financial flows for clean energy reached $24.6 billion in 2024, while progress on electricity access and clean cooking remained too slow to meet SDG 7 targets