Nandini Keshari

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

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

NeuEN to supply 10,000 TPA green hydrogen to Numaligarh refinery

NeuEN Green Energy will supply 10,000 tonnes per annum of green hydrogen to Numaligarh Refinery, with a new facility in Assam expected to be operational by 2028

India to attract ₹7.9 trillion for transmission to support clean energy

CEA estimates Rs 7.9 lakh crore investment in transmission infrastructure to support over 900 GW of non-fossil capacity, amid rising demand and renewable energy integration

Gas-based power plants increasingly becoming impractical: NTPC chief

NTPC Chairman Gurdeep Singh flags viability concerns for gas-based power plants amid fuel supply uncertainties and stresses need for flexible generation solutions

PM Modi calls for global investment as power sector needs $2.2 trillion

PM Modi invites global investors to India's power sector, which needs $2.2 trillion over two decades to support energy transition and infrastructure expansion

Govt mandates domestic sourcing of solar wafers for manufacturers

Expansion of ALMM scheme to ingots and wafers will require projects to use domestic components from 2028, strengthening local manufacturing and reducing import dependence

Cabinet clears ₹2,585 crore scheme for small hydro power projects

Scheme aims to add 1,500 MW capacity and attract ₹15,000 crore investment while supporting states and improving grid reliability and clean energy output

Over 35 GW renewable capacity may face grid curtailment in FY27: Crisil

Crisil warns over 35 GW renewable capacity may face curtailment in FY27 due to slow transmission rollout, with TGNA projects bearing the bulk of the risk