Clean Energy

India, UK launch observatory to track critical minerals supply chains

The joint platform will monitor global critical mineral supply chains, identify risks and support policymaking amid growing demand from clean energy and advanced manufacturing sectors

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

Time to stop slipping on oil: Renewable energy can shield India from shocks

For, every oil price spurt so far has led to an economic crisis that, in turn, has provoked political change

Ladakh gets clean energy boost as ONGC geothermal project pact extended

Ladakh is set to take a significant step towards clean energy generation with Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena approving the setting up of India's first geothermal power project by the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation at Puga valley in Ladakh, at an altitude of over 14,000 feet. LG approved a five-year extension of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation for the construction of the country's first geothermal power project, officials said. The project, to be developed at an altitude of over 14,000 feet in eastern Ladakh, aims to commercially harness geothermal energy as a sustainable alternative source of power, they said. The earlier tripartite MoU signed on February 6, 2021, between the Ladakh administration, the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, and the ONGC energy centre expired on February 5, 2026. ONGC had sought an extension, citing delays caused by harsh weather conditions and difficult terrain, they said. Consideri

Triveni Turbine zooms 65% since April, hits 52-week high; brokerages upbeat

Triveni Turbines expects to scale up its presence significantly in international markets, which is predictable from a surge in order booking and inquiry pipelines.

India's clean energy expansion to boost real estate demand: Colliers India

India's renewable energy expansion could drive $10-15 billion in land investments by 2030, boosting demand for warehousing, industrial parks and worker housing

Adani Green to develop 2,250 Mw pumped storage project in Andhra Pradesh

The Andhra Pradesh government has approved Adani Group's 2,250 MW Gandikota-2 Pumped Storage Project in YSR Kadapa district under its clean energy policy framework

BII, CIP launch $300 million platform to support India's energy transition

British International Investment and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners have launched a $300 million renewable energy platform focused on India's clean energy transition

Tata Power, Druk Green ink pact for Bhutan's clean energy framework

Tata Power on Monday said it has inked an initial pact with Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) to build a training framework for developing 5,000 MW clean energy capacity in Bhutan. Training programmes will be delivered through Tata Power Skill Development Institute (TPSDI), it said in a statement. "This partnership with DGPC underscores our collective vision of creating a future-ready talent ecosystem for Bhutan's growing clean energy sector," Praveer Sinha, CEO & Managing Director, Tata Power, said. Dasho Chhewang Rinzin, MD, DGPC, said the MoU is a practical step towards strengthening local capabilities required under the ongoing partnership to develop 5,000 MW of clean energy capacity in Bhutan. TPSDI was established to bridge the skill gap in the power sector by delivering industry-relevant, modular training and certification programmes. It operates a robust training network across India, offering hands-on training across the power value chain, including thermal, hydel, and

India's 100 GW nuclear energy target requires ₹25 trn investment: TERI

TERI said India will need sustained annual nuclear capacity additions and policy support for SMRs to achieve its 100 GW nuclear energy target by 2047

KPIT Technologies co-founder and chairman Ravi Pandit dies at 75

Ravi Pandit, co-founder and chairman of mobility technology firm KPIT Technologies and a noted industry leader, died here on Friday morning following a brief illness, the company said. He was 75. In a statement, the company said it was "deeply saddened" by the passing of its founder and chairman of the board on May 8. A gold-medallist Chartered Accountant and alumnus of the Sloan School of Management at MIT, USA, Pandit had also chaired Kirtane & Pandit Chartered Accountants (KPCA), a professional services firm, it said. Over a career spanning more than three decades, Pandit played a key role in advancing technology-led mobility solutions and sustainability initiatives in India and abroad, it said. Beyond business, he was associated with several civic, educational and policy institutions. He co-founded organisations such as Pune International Centre and Janwani, supported the Centre for Sustainable Development at the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, and served as ...

Uttar Pradesh govt bets on solar as energy demand may cross 33,000 Mw

Uttar Pradesh boosts rooftop solar and microgrids to meet record summer power demand, targeting energy security and cleaner electricity across the state

MTAR soars 12% in weak market, up 83% in April; what's driving the stock?

MTAR, as Bloom's key supplier of critical hot box assemblies (commanding 60-70 per cent wallet share), is not merely a beneficiary of this theme but an irreplaceable enabler of it, MOFSL said.

Chhattisgarh approves urban gas distribution policy 2026 for PNG rollout

Chhattisgarh has approved a new urban gas policy to expand piped natural gas access, boost clean energy adoption, and strengthen city gas infrastructure across urban centres

ReNew begins work on ₹4,200 crore solar ingot-wafer unit in Andhra Pradesh

ReNew's 6.5 GW solar ingot-wafer facility in Andhra Pradesh aims to localise supply chains, cut import dependence and support the state's ambition to emerge as India's 'Silicon Coast'

India, China place strategic bets on clean energy out of favour in West

The massive bets by the world's two most populous nations come at the same time that the West has quietly backed away from its ambitious green hydrogen goals from the start of this decade

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

Trump admin to preserve billions in hydrogen funds pegged for termination

US is set to retain nearly $5 bn in hydrogen hub funding, and revive carbon capture projects backed by major energy firms, signalling continued support for clean energy despite earlier proposed cuts

Clean-energy jobs may grow over 3x to 5.1 million in 4 years: Study

Jobs in the clean-energy sector are projected to reach 905,000, while energy efficiency (EE)-related jobs are expected to surge to 428,700 by 2029-30

India's leapfrog moment: A coordinated push can reshape growth path

As India nears the $3,000 per capita mark, a coordinated push in skills, clean energy and AI could help it leapfrog the middle-income trap