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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

Adani Energy to acquire IntelliSmart for ₹3,050 crore in smart-meter push

The acquisition will take Adani Energy Solutions' smart-meter portfolio to over 4.7 crore units and strengthen its position in power-distribution modernisation

India's clean industry pipeline a $433 bn investment opportunity: Report

India now has the world's third-largest clean industry project pipeline, with 65 projects spanning clean fuels, chemicals and low-carbon manufacturing across 11 states

MNRE forms panel to review ALMM-II exemption requests for solar projects

Committee comprising officials from SECI, IREDA and NISE will examine requests for commissioning extensions beyond May 31, 2026, under the domestic solar cell mandate

Inox Clean to acquire Vena Energy India's 6 GW renewable portfolio

The acquisition will expand Inox Clean Energy's operating and near-operational renewable portfolio to around 4 GW and take its development pipeline beyond 12 GW

Govt targets 75 lakh rooftop solar installations by December: Pralhad Joshi

Rooftop solar installations crossed 40 lakh in May, with the government targeting 1 crore households under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana by March 2027

India overtakes US to become second-largest solar growth market in 2025

India added 37 GW of solar capacity in 2025, overtaking the US to become the world's second-largest solar growth market, behind only China

RE targets may create 4.4 mn jobs by 2030, rooftop solar to lead: Study

Rooftop solar creates more jobs because it has to be installed in homes, shops and buildings, unlike large RE projects that are built at a single site

Power ministry reviews steps to strengthen grid stability as demand rises

The ministry discussed transmission planning, storage systems, grid resilience and renewable energy integration to ensure stability as electricity demand continues to grow

Solar industry split as locally made cell mandate kicks in on Monday

Mandatory domestic sourcing of solar cells takes effect from June 1, testing project economics while boosting India's manufacturing ambitions

Smart meter rollout to start in West Bengal from July, says Manohar Lal

Power minister Manohar Lal says the phased programme will cover nearly two crore consumers, with smart meters first being installed in government offices and campuses

India's organic waste could become $51 billion market by 2047: CEEW

An accelerated policy push could create a $51 billion organic waste market and 26 lakh direct jobs by 2047 while significantly reducing emissions, says a CEEW study

India's energy investment likely to reach $170 billion in 2026, says IEA

The IEA said India's energy investment growth has been driven by solar, coal, transmission and battery storage infrastructure expansion