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India among top coal mine methane emitters in 2025, says IEA report

IEA flags India among top coal mine methane emitters, highlighting gaps in reporting and the urgent need for cost-effective emission reduction measures

Wind energy industry seeks better grid use, faster PPAs from SECI

Industry body flags grid constraints, PPA delays, and sub-optimal resource allocation as key hurdles, urging coordinated planning to unlock India's wind energy potential

West Asia crisis hit Waaree Energies overseas' revenue to 20% in Q4: CFO

West Asia crisis disrupts shipments, dragging Waaree's overseas revenue and margins, even as commodity costs rise and expansion plans gather pace

India curtailed 31 GW of renewable energy capacity in Q4 FY26: CREA

India curtailed 31 GW of renewable energy in Q4 FY26 due to inadequate transmission capacity and system flexibility, even as peak power demand hit a record 256 GW

West Asia crisis has increased logistics cost by 20%: Grew Solar CEO

Solar manufacturer ramps up capacity, eyes exports and new ventures in storage and green data centres amid rising costs

Energy disruption offers chance to shift cooking to solar hours: Joshi

LPG shortages amid global disruption offer India a chance to shift cooking to solar hours, improving energy security while supporting renewable power use, MNRE minister Pralhad Joshi said

REC Q4 net profit falls 22% as income dips, full-year growth remains steady

Quarterly performance weighed by lower income, though full-year results show steady growth in loan book, renewable portfolio and disbursements

CERC draft regulations on mkt coupling do not serve consumer interest: IEX

IEX says proposed market coupling norms may not benefit consumers or deepen markets, as CERC designates Grid India to centrally manage price discovery

MNRE's CfD pilot likely to bring revenue certainty for RE developers

MNRE launches a 500 MW CfD pilot to ensure revenue certainty, reduce risks, and improve market stability for renewable energy developers

Adani Energy Q4 net profit up marginally at ₹723 cr, income rises 15%

Adani Energy posts marginal Q4 profit growth, with income up 15%, as strong transmission and smart metering businesses drive full-year performance

BII launches £1.1 bn British Climate Partners for Asia energy transition

British International Investment's £1.1bn initiative aims to mobilise private capital for climate projects across India and South-East Asia, targeting emission reduction and energy transition

MNRE plans wind power push in border areas, industry raises concerns

MNRE is working to enable wind projects in border areas, even as industry raises concerns over penalties, curtailment, and transmission delays affecting project viability

Brookfield platform Evren secures $600 mn to supply 300 MW RE to NTPC

Brookfield-backed Evren raises $600 million for hybrid renewable project integrating solar, wind and storage to supply 300 MW power to NTPC under PPA

India's renewable power growth at 98 TWh doubles demand rise in 2025: Ember

Ember report highlights strong renewable growth in India, with clean energy meeting demand rise and fossil fuel generation declining amid lower electricity demand

India becomes second-largest wind market in 2025, just behind China: BNEF

India records strong wind capacity additions in 2025, driven by hybrid renewable auctions, as it surpasses major markets to become the second-largest globally

APTEL orders DERC to liquidate ₹38,500 crore discom dues in 3 weeks

Tribunal rejects DERC's plea for more time, flags delay in clearing regulatory assets; move may lead to higher power tariffs in Delhi

CERC moots new norms for market coupling across power exchanges

Draft rules aim to centralise price discovery via Grid India, improving transparency, efficiency and competition in India's electricity markets

India added record wind energy capacity of 6.3 GW in 2025, says GWEC

India adds record 6.3 GW wind capacity in 2025, becoming the third-largest market as renewable push accelerates

Atomic Energy Commission clears FDI policy for nuclear power sector

NTPC Chairman and Managing Director Gurdeep Singh flagged concerns over less than expected interest in the nuclear power sector from private companies

Jakson Group to set up 3 Gw solar wafer, ingot capacity by early 2028

Company to expand backward integration with ingot and wafer units, alongside a 6 Gw integrated solar facility in Madhya Pradesh, as it scales clean energy portfolio and new segments