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Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy secures $560 mn solar project in Egypt

The company, in a joint venture with Hassan Allam Construction, will develop a 1,000 MW solar project with a 600 MWh battery energy storage system in Egypt

Delhi's power demand touches record 8,748 MW, crosses last year's peak

The capital's peak electricity demand surpassed last year's record as power distribution companies met rising summer demand through long-term contracts and market purchases

Serentica Renewables to invest ₹1 trillion in Rajasthan renewable projects

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

Planning to develop 11K Mw pumped storage capacity: Deepak Thakur

Hinduja Renewables plans to scale capacity to 10 GW by 2030, betting on solar, wind, hybrids and pumped storage to drive its next phase of growth

US probe found no Chinese cells in solar panels: Waaree Energies

Waaree Energies said a US Customs investigation found no evidence that it exported solar modules made with Chinese-origin cells and that its US operations remain unaffected

Power sector faces cost pressure from rising aluminium, copper prices

Rising aluminium and copper prices are driving up costs for India's power equipment and renewable energy sectors, squeezing margins and project economics

Adani Power targets 23.7 GW capacity addition by FY32 with ₹2 trn capex

The company plans to add 23,720 MW of thermal power capacity by FY32 through brownfield and greenfield projects, while Adani Energy Solutions outlined its expansion pipeline

Adani Power to invest over ₹2 trn in five years, target 45 GW capacity

Gautam Adani says the group is expanding across power, nuclear energy, transmission, ports, data centres and cement, backed by large-scale infrastructure investments

Govt extends Section 11 directions for Tata Power's Mundra plant till Sept

Ministry of Power extends validity of directions for the 4,150 MW Gujarat-based thermal plant by three months to ensure adequate electricity supply

Genus Power eyes large chunk of ₹60K crore smart electric meter tenders

Backed by GIC, Genus Power expects strong growth from India's smart metering drive and plans to install 2.4 crore meters over the next two to three years

Power demand rises 11% in May amid heatwave, higher output: Crisil

Prolonged heatwave conditions and higher manufacturing activity pushed India's power demand up 11.2 per cent year-on-year to 165 billion units in May

Domestic solar cells to meet half of industry demand this fiscal: Crisil

Domestic solar cell supply is expected to meet around half of the 60-65 GW demand this fiscal, with imports making up the rest, Crisil Ratings said

Centre clears ₹22 crore aid for startups under Green Hydrogen Mission

The first batch of support under the National Green Hydrogen Mission's startup programme was announced as MNRE launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal

India needs 10 GWh battery storage to curb renewable curtailment: Ember

Energy think tank Ember says battery storage can absorb excess solar generation, reduce renewable-energy curtailment and help coal plants operate within technical limits

Centre eases compliance burden for pre-installed rooftop solar modules

Case-to-case basis exemption allowed under the new ALMM-II framework

Govt seeks assessment of old wind turbines: Renewable energy minister

India has set a target of achieving 100 GW of installed wind energy capacity by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036

Central Electricity Authority plans infra to evacuate 60-70 Gw power

The authority is focusing on transmission connectivity for renewable projects while addressing grid stability concerns arising from the rapid integration of clean energy

Govt identifies 102 GW floating solar potential; eyes new support measures

Centre to focus on floating solar and agri-photovoltaics, while preparing support schemes and expanding solar deployment beyond traditional renewable energy hubs

Centre relaxes solar module sourcing rules to boost rooftop installations

Residential rooftop solar projects under PM Surya Ghar not availing central subsidy will remain exempt from ALMM List-II for solar cells until March 2027

NTPC to launch over ₹10,000 crore tender for Rajasthan nuclear plan

The state-run power producer is set to invite bids for the nuclear island package as work gathers pace on its 2.8-GW Mahi Banswara project in Rajasthan