Clean Energy

GAIL plans expansion in gas, petrochemicals, and clean energy: Chairman

State-run gas utility GAIL (India) Ltd plans to expand its natural gas pipeline network, diversify LNG sourcing and shipping, scale up petrochemicals and LPG infrastructure, and invest in clean-energy technologies as geopolitical disruptions underscore the need for greater energy security, the company's chairman said on Thursday. Addressing GAIL's 42nd annual general meeting, Deepak Gupta said the year had highlighted the growing importance of balancing energy security with the global shift toward cleaner fuels. "Energy security has become as important as energy transition," he said, pointing to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and disruptions to LNG supply chains through the Strait of Hormuz that exposed vulnerabilities in global energy markets. "The resulting volatility in LNG prices, freight rates and supply availability reinforced the need for diversified sourcing, resilient infrastructure and flexible supply chains," he said. "At the same time, the global transition ...

CERC allows renewable producers to pay for extended grid connectivity

Power producers can get extra time instead of automatically losing their grid connectivity rights, the CERC said

Motilal Oswal commits ₹1,500 cr investment in Inox Clean Energy platform

The funds, raised through compulsorily convertible debentures, will support Inox Clean's growth, particularly inorganic initiatives, as it expands its renewable energy portfolio

Why India’s solar panel factories are shutting despite a clean-energy push

India wants to become a global clean energy powerhouse. But a shortage of locally made solar cells is forcing factories to slow down, pushing up costs,

Transition VC launches ₹1,500 cr Fund II to bet on energy-focused companies

The venture capital firm plans to invest $2-5 million in about 20 engineering-led startups over four years, expanding its focus to advanced manufacturing and industrial technologies

Why India's growing solar surplus is going unused despite record demand

India's solar generation has surged to record levels, but an average 24 GWh of electricity went unused every day in May 2026 because the grid could not absorb it before demand shifted to the evening

India's energy storage pipeline hits 140 GWh, says Shripad Yesso Naik

India has commissioned 7.5 GWh of energy storage capacity, with over 140 GWh under development as the government steps up support for battery storage and recycling

Respecting consumer choice: Ethanol blending programme needed better design

India's E20 rollout should balance energy security with consumer choice, smoother vehicle transition and a shift towards more sustainable ethanol feedstocks

Brookfield-backed Avaada seeks $750 million loan from global lenders

Avaada Group, which includes Avaada Energy, is one of India's fastest-growing renewable energy developers with a portfolio spanning solar, wind and hybrid power projects

Clean energy push: Japan's IHI Corporation, ACME seal ₹67K cr outlay pact

Odisha signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Japan's IHI Corporation and ACME Group for green ammonia and methanol projects worth ₹67,000 crore, boosting India-Japan clean energy ties

Energy importer India will soon export clean energy, says ACME chief

ACME Group says Odisha will become India's gateway for green ammonia exports to Japan, marking the country's transition from energy importer to clean energy exporter

India's clean energy shift is reaching homes: Are consumers keeping pace?

From E20 petrol and EVs to rooftop solar and rising electricity use, India's energy transition is reaching households. But are consumers ready for the costs and is government support enough?

Coal India to invest ₹1,900 cr in R&D by 2030 to support energy transition

Coal India on Tuesday said it plans to invest around Rs 1,900 crore on research and development activities by FY2030 in its efforts to increase mine productivity and cut emissions. With this move, the company also plans to commercialise cleaner coal technologies and explore alternate energy avenues in line with the evolving energy landscape. The company's R&D push gained traction in 202425 with the launch of the National Centre for Coal and Energy Research (NaCCER), organised on a hub-and-spoke model, CIL said in a BSE filing. Since then the company has moved beyond proof-of-concept work and is concentrating on prototype development at Technology Readiness Levels of 4 and higher. CIL's R&D expenditure increased four-fold to Rs 245 crore in 2024-25, from Rs 61 crore in 2023-24. At present, 19 R&D projects, with a total outlay of Rs 225 crore, are being executed by reputed scientific institutions under the direct oversight of NaCCER. In addition, 13 projects with pilot-scale

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

Odisha plans 11 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030 amid investment surge

The state plans major investments in renewable energy and transmission infrastructure as it seeks to emerge as a leading clean energy and green hydrogen hub by 2030

$24.6 bn clean energy financial flows to developing nations in 2024: UN rpt

International public financial flows for clean energy reached $24.6 billion in 2024, while progress on electricity access and clean cooking remained too slow to meet SDG 7 targets

We want to be part of India's growth story: Meta's Santosh Janardhan

Meta sees India as a key hub for AI-driven infrastructure growth, with its upcoming Jamnagar data centre reflecting a long-term investment strategy

Waaree Energies gets shareholders' nod to raise up to ₹10,000 cr via QIP

Waaree Energies on Monday said that it has got shareholders' approval to raise up to Rs 10,000 crore through the issuance of equity shares on a Qualified Institutions Placement basis. On April 29, the board of the company approved raising of up to Rs 10,000 crore through the issuance of equity shares, non-convertible debentures, along with warrants, any other eligible securities convertible into equity shares of the company, or any combination (collectively, securities) on Qualified Institutional Placement. According to a regulatory filing, the company got shareholders' approval to raise capital through a qualified institutions placement. The shareholders also approved the appointment of Jignesh Devchandbhai Rathod as a Whole-Time Director & CEO of the company. "...the resolutions as proposed in the postal ballot notice dated May 14, 2026, have been passed by the shareholders by remote e-voting process with requisite majority, on Saturday, June 13, 2026 (last date of remote ...

India's first fly ash-rare earth tender to be awarded in two months

The state-run miner plans to award a pilot project for extracting rare earth elements from fly ash within two months, potentially opening a new domestic source of critical minerals

Oil India signs pact with Canada's PTRC on clean energy research

Oil India Ltd (OIL) and Canada's Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) have signed a collaboration framework to jointly explore carbon capture, geothermal energy and other clean energy technologies, the companies said. The agreement aims to deepen energy cooperation between India and Canada as both countries pursue energy transition and sustainability goals. The framework was signed on June 10 in Calgary between PTRC, a Saskatchewan-based not-for-profit energy research organisation, and OIL, a Maharatna public sector enterprise under India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the Indian firm said in a statement. The collaboration will focus on carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), geothermal energy, subsurface energy technologies, and innovation-led research, including engagement with mc2+, India's startup platform backed by the petroleum ministry. Areas of cooperation include utilisation and permanent storage of captured carbon dioxide through geological ...