Green Energy

Green hydrogen push faces reality check as projects struggle to take off

Nearly four years after launch, India's green hydrogen mission faces high costs, slow execution, and uncertain demand. Experts say bankable contracts and purchase mandates hold the key to success

Uttar Pradesh mulls ₹5,500 crore investment in green energy infra

Battery systems at six thermal power plants to support clean energy supply and meet peak demand

Andhra Pradesh's ₹27,370 crore power transmission project gets Centre nod

The Rs 27,370 crore project under GEC-III will add 7,872 circuit km of transmission lines and 9,500 MVA of substation capacity, with the first phase expected by FY30

State power playbook: New scheme to improve renewable energy transmission

A new central government scheme seeks to strengthen renewable energy transmission within states

Adani Green Energy Q2 profit grows 16% to ₹747 crore, income up 39%

Adani Green Energy reported a 39% rise in total income to Rs 4,520 crore in Q2FY27, driven by capacity expansion and strong operational performance across its renewable energy sites

GEC-III opens door to competitive bidding for state power transmission

The Rs 1.86 trillion GEC-III scheme aims to strengthen intra-state transmission networks and battery storage, while using competitive bidding to reduce costs and improve renewable energy evacuation

ReNew signs MoU with Maharashtra for ₹70,000 crore green data centre park

The proposed 750 MW integrated green data centre park will be developed across locations in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, with operations expected to begin in 2028

Cement makers step up green energy investments to cut costs, emissions

Cement companies are increasing green power capacity to lower energy costs and emissions, with major players expected to add nearly 50 per cent capacity by March 2028

GEC-III sector-positive, but execution depends heavily on state utilities

The ₹1.86 trillion scheme could benefit transmission, renewable energy and battery firms, but its implementation will depend on state utilities and their ability to scale up

Cabinet clears ₹1.86 trn green energy corridor scheme with battery storage

GEC-III will enable evacuation of 135 GW of renewable energy across states and provide for deployment of 50 GWh of battery energy storage systems by 2032-33

Tata Steel, Dutch govt extend joint letter of intent for decarbonisation

The five-month extension gives Tata Steel and Dutch authorities more time to address outstanding issues and work towards an integrated health and decarbonisation project

Assam CM lays foundation for Adani's ₹48,000 crore power project at Chapar

The 3,200 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant at Chapar will be commissioned in phases from December 2030 and is expected to generate 5,000 jobs once operational

Cement firms to invest ₹13,000 crore in green energy capacity by FY28

Major cement companies are expected to raise clean energy capacity to 6 GW by March 2028 from around 4 GW in March 2026, generating significant annual savings

August Energy, Energeia form $100 mn platform to decarbonise C&I facilities

The August Energeia platform will finance and manage energy-efficiency upgrades and renewable energy systems for commercial and industrial customers without upfront investment

Uttar Pradesh nets investment worth ₹35,000 crore in renewable energy

Uttar Pradesh attracts over ₹35,400 crore in renewable energy proposals, with five projects in Gautam Buddha Nagar expected to create more than 20,000 jobs and boost the state's green-energy push

Next phase of Green Energy Corridor to cover 10,000 ckm: Pralhad Joshi

The Centre is planning the next phase of the Green Energy Corridor, spanning 10,000 circuit km, to strengthen renewable power evacuation and support India's energy transition

Avaada achieves $1.3 billion financial closure for 2.15 GW portfolio

The funding from SBI, REC and Canara Bank will support hybrid and utility-scale solar projects being developed for Maharashtra and Gujarat state utilities

Green hydrogen hub in Andhra Pradesh offers mega opportunity: NGEL CEO

NTPC Green Energy chief says the Rs 1.85 lakh crore project will spur demand for electrical equipment, while CEA flags grid stability and equipment lead times

Tata Power Renewable commissions 100.8 MW wind project in Maharashtra

Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) on Friday said it has successfully commissioned its 100.8 MW Jewali Wind Project in Dharashiv district, Maharashtra. The facility will supply electricity to Tata Power Mumbai Distribution, helping compliance with Renewable Purchase Obligation targets and supporting the transition to a more sustainable and environmentally responsible utility, it stated. The project comprises 28 SG 3.6-145 Wind Turbine Generators, based on advanced horizontal-axis wind turbine technology. The facility is expected to generate approximately 299 million units (kWh) of clean electricity annually. The project is expected to offset nearly 245 million kg of CO emissions every year, based on an estimated emissions reduction of 0.82 kg of CO per unit of electricity generated, making a significant contribution towards decarbonisation and enhancing Tata Power's clean energy portfolio. With this commissioning, TPREL's wind energy portfolio now exceeds 3.9 GW, including mo

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