Nandini Keshari

MNRE to address Agriculture Ministry's concerns over agrivoltaics: Joshi

Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi says concerns over agrivoltaics under the next phase of PM KUSUM will be addressed, with a focus on protecting farm productivity

Spot power prices jump 149% to ₹6.66 per unit in October on demand surge

Spot electricity prices on IEX rose 149 per cent year-on-year to ₹6.66 per unit in October, as warmer weather and below-normal monsoon rainfall boosted demand

RE sector may create ₹20 trn investment opportunities by 2030: PM Modi

Speaking at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit, PM Modi said the sector had attracted over ₹15 trillion in investments in the past decade, underscoring India's clean energy push

HERC halts Eleven Power's parallel distribution licence for Gurugram, Nuh

HERC has halted the parallel distribution licence granted to Eleven Power for Gurugram and Nuh following state government directions, raising concerns over power sector reforms.

India requires $220 bn for renewable energy expansion by 2030: MNRE secy

The investment roadmap covers solar, wind, energy storage, manufacturing, green hydrogen and transmission, with the government seeking to mobilise funds over the next four to five years.

India needs $500 bn by 2030 to decarbonise key sectors: CEEW report

A CEEW-GFC and Tata Sons report says $10 billion in catalytic capital could mobilise $50 billion in blended finance to support India's transition to low-carbon technologies.

Coal supply crunch at power plants deepens: 98 plants have six days' stocks

Coal stocks at 98 power plants are sufficient for just 6.3 days of operations, raising concerns over supply reliability as electricity demand surges and inventories remain low

KENT RO invests ₹250 crore in new lithium battery and inverter business

KENT RO's new energy division has an annual capacity of 3.5 GWh at its Noida plant, with plans to expand to 10 GWh in six months as it enters the energy storage market

National electricity data sharing norms to be launched soon: Power secy

The proposed framework aims to unify fragmented electricity datasets through a standardised digital architecture, enabling secure data access and wider AI adoption in the power sector

High nuclear power costs may hinder wider adoption in India: ReNew CEO

ReNew CEO Sumant Sinha said high nuclear power costs could limit adoption in India, while stressing the need for grid expansion, energy storage and domestic supply chains

Electricity data sharing framework to launch this month: Power secy

The framework aims to unify fragmented power sector data through a standardised digital architecture, with machine-readable datasets and secure APIs for authorised users

Depletion of coal stocks at power plants a concern, says CEA chairman

CEA Chairman Ghanshyam Prasad warns of depleting coal stocks at power plants amid rising demand, calling for more baseload capacity and a balanced mix of energy resources

ReNew secures $100 million from Dutch development bank FMO for projects

The 10-year financing facility from FMO will support ReNew's renewable energy projects under construction and help diversify its funding sources across domestic and international markets

Coal stocks stable at over 18 mn tonnes as supplies strengthen: Ministry

Coal inventories at power plants have stabilised as rake loading and supplies improve, but stocks remain under pressure, with 87 plants reporting critically low levels

More than 40% of India's power plants face coal squeeze amid supply strain

Overall coal stocks are sufficient for just seven days and stand at 37 per cent of the requirement, while experts see the situation as a temporary logistics issue

Jakson Green eyes 12.5 GW operational renewable projects in two years

The company is targeting 30 GW of renewable IPP and EPC capacity by 2030 while expanding into green hydrogen, ammonia, battery storage and other energy-transition businesses

EDF discusses EPR nuclear reactor deployment in India with power ministry

French energy major EDF discussed EPR reactor deployment and building a local supply chain as India moves ahead with regulatory reforms in the nuclear power sector

Power ministry weighs mandatory imported coal blending as stocks dwindle

Coal stocks at thermal power stations fell to 22.9 million tonnes on September 19, providing seven days of fuel cover, while 74 plants had critically low inventories

Draft of electricity policy sent to Cabinet: Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal

Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal said stakeholder comments have been incorporated in the draft, which seeks to improve financial viability and boost non-fossil capacity

India's electrification rate could rise to 32% by 2035: IEA report

The IEA says India's electrification rate could rise from 19 per cent to 32 per cent by 2035, led by transport, while lower fuel imports could reduce its energy import bill.