Nandini Keshari

DAE engages industries to develop nuclear vendors for SMR reactors in India

The department is sharing knowledge and supporting technology development as India seeks greater private-sector participation in nuclear manufacturing, engineering and supply chains

Govt spends ₹292 crore under National Green Hydrogen Mission so far: MNRE

The mission has awarded electrolyser capacity of 3,000 MW annually and green hydrogen production capacity of 756,100 tonnes per annum to participating companies

RPSG Group subsidiary to buy ReNew's 1.4 GW solar capacity for ₹4,859 cr

The acquisition will raise Purvah Green Power's contracted capacity to 4.8 GWp and support RPSG Group's ambition to build a 10 GW renewable energy platform

NHPC targets ₹15K cr capex in FY27 amid expansion of hydro project pipeline

The state-owned hydropower major has over 10 GW of capacity under clearance and 17.9 GW of pumped storage projects at various stages of implementation

No new renewable energy projects within 1 km of border: Home ministry

New MHA guidelines bar solar, wind and hybrid projects within 1 km of the LoC, LAC and International Border and impose security checks across a 50-km belt

Solar cell capacity to reach 100 Gw in a year, says MNRE secretary

MNRE Secretary Santosh Sarangi says the government is also working on a support scheme to encourage polysilicon manufacturing and deepen India's solar supply chain.

Govt allocated ₹81,287 crore to NPCIL in five years: Jitendra Singh

The Centre told Parliament it allocated Rs 81,287 crore to NPCIL over the past five years while advancing nuclear projects and pursuing a 100 GW capacity target by 2047

Next phase of Green Energy Corridor to cover 10,000 ckm: Pralhad Joshi

The Centre is planning the next phase of the Green Energy Corridor, spanning 10,000 circuit km, to strengthen renewable power evacuation and support India's energy transition

Govt weighs industry proposals for next phase of rooftop solar scheme

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is consulting industry stakeholders on the next phase of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, including proposals on battery storage and rural expansion.

Rooftop solar installations reached 50 lakh households: Pralhad Joshi

PM Surya Ghar scheme has crossed 50 lakh rooftop solar installations, with 14.8 GW commissioned and nearly 19 lakh households reporting zero electricity bills

IEX electricity prices rise 19% to ₹5 per unit, trade volumes up 7.7%

India's largest power exchange reported stronger July demand, with RTM prices rising 15.1% and overall traded electricity volumes increasing 7.7% year-on-year

Torrent Power posts 11% drop in Q1 profit amid higher finance costs

Revenue rose 3%, while higher finance costs and LNG supply disruptions weighed on earnings. The company completed the acquisition of Nabha Power during the quarter

Two 55 MW nuclear SMRs to cost ₹7,000 crore, Centre tells Parliament

Centre says indigenous small modular reactors will take 5-6 years to build after financial approval, with BARC developing three designs under the Nuclear Energy Mission

Solar met over 20% of peak power demand in June quarter: CREA report

Solar generation rose 37 per cent year-on-year in Q1FY27 and met more than one-fifth of peak electricity demand as renewable energy's role in India's power mix expanded

Cabinet clears ₹5,070 crore scheme for 5 GW floating solar projects

The Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana will support 5 GW of floating solar projects with energy storage systems and central financial assistance until FY33

Avaada achieves $1.3 billion financial closure for 2.15 GW portfolio

The funding from SBI, REC and Canara Bank will support hybrid and utility-scale solar projects being developed for Maharashtra and Gujarat state utilities

NTPC builds more renewable energy capacity than coal for first time

Energy giant shifts focus from thermal power to solar, wind

Green hydrogen hub in Andhra Pradesh offers mega opportunity: NGEL CEO

NTPC Green Energy chief says the Rs 1.85 lakh crore project will spur demand for electrical equipment, while CEA flags grid stability and equipment lead times

Waaree Energies Q1 net profit up 15%; revenue climbs 79% on strong demand

Solar major's order book stands at around Rs 61,500 crore as it expands cell manufacturing and battery energy storage capacity in Gujarat

ACME Solar secures ₹3,404 crore PFC funding for 250 MW FDRE project

The 19-year funding will support a solar, wind and battery storage project across Rajasthan and Gujarat, backed by a 25-year power purchase agreement with NHPC