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Policy decisions, not financial markets, can lead to real climate action

Without strong policy guardrails, markets alone can't drive the green transition

President Murmu urges MES officers to adopt green tech, build smart

As emerging leaders in the field of military construction, young Military Engineer Services (MES) officers have a crucial responsibility "not only to build but to build with responsibility", President Droupadi Murmu said on Wednesday. The MES plays a vital role in strengthening the operational readiness of the country's armed forces, she said. "By providing comprehensive engineering support, MES ensures that our troops are equipped with world-class infrastructure and facilities, enabling them to remain mission-ready under all conditions," Murmu said, addressing a group of MES probationers, who had called on her at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. Murmu further called on the officers to focus on adopting renewable energy sources to promote sustainable development and reduce the carbon footprint of defence infrastructure. The President noted that MES is actively promoting the use of indigenous materials and technologies under the Make in India initiative, aligned with the national vision

Juniper Green Energy commissions additional 43 MWp in Maharashtra

Juniper Green Energy on Tuesday announced the commissioning of an additional 43 MWp at its power project site in Wardha, Maharashtra. The project supplies power to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL), through its subsidiary, Juniper Green Power Five Pvt Ltd, a company statement said. This marks the completion of the entire 103 MWp solar component of the 129 MWp hybrid power project. With this, Juniper Green Energy has commissioned the solar capacity in two phases -- 59.55 MWp on June 6, 2025, followed by 43 MWp on July 14, 2025 -- achieving full solar capacity within just eight months of signing the PPA (power purchase agreement. This execution brings the solar portion of the hybrid power project online nearly 16 months ahead of its scheduled commissioning date of November 17, 2026. "This achievement highlights our significant contribution to India's increasing need for clean energy," said Ankush Malik, Chief Executive Officer, Juniper Green Energy. Ju

Reliance's expansion into green energy segment sparks analyst optimism

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's firm on Friday revealed details of progress of a $10 billion investment to build its clean energy portfolio and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2035

Assam halts green hydrogen policy; investors reassess plans: Report

Assam's decision to pause the green hydrogen policy surprised some of the companies, forcing them to recalibrate potential returns and investment plans worth millions of dollars, three of the sources

Uttarakhand cabinet clears geothermal energy policy to boost RE goals

The Uttarakhand Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Geothermal Energy Policy, under which scientific and technical research will be encouraged for the exploration of geothermal resources in the state. Official sources said here that the policy was approved in a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. Sources said that the policy's objective is to encourage scientific and technical research for the exploration of economically and environmentally viable geothermal resources in the state. They said that through geothermal energy, carbon emissions in the state will be reduced, and energy security will be strengthened. The policy will be implemented by the Energy Department in collaboration with various agencies. The Cabinet also approved the formation of a project management unit (PMU) for studies related to increasing the carrying capacity of bridges under the Public Works Department. In another decision, the Cabinet also approved the establishment of a digital

Tata Steel on track for green transition in UK, Netherlands: Chandrasekaran

Tata Steel is confident of completing its transition to green steel manufacturing in the UK and Netherlands as per schedule, the company's Chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Wednesday. He made the remarks while addressing the shareholders at the company's 118th Annual General Meeting (AGM). "...we remain confident that the transition to green steel making in the UK and the Netherlands will happen as per our plans, in the next few years," Chandrasekaran said. In the UK, the company has progressed toward low-emission steelmaking with the decommissioning of two blast furnaces at Port Talbot, paving the way to transition to state-of-the-art Electric Arc Furnace-based steelmaking by fiscal 2028, supported by 500 million pounds of UK government funding. In the Netherlands, the company is in discussions with the Dutch government for financial and policy-level support on our decarbonisation plan. Tata Steel has also launched a cost transformation programme, targeting savings of 500 million

CleanMax, Toyota Tsusho India join hands to develop 300 MW green capacity

Renewable energy solutions provider CleanMax and Toyota Tsusho India have joined hands to develop 300 megawatt capacity of renewable energy projects in India. The new partnership aims to leverage synergies between both companies to develop and operate renewable energy projects for Japanese corporates in India, CleanMax said in a statement. The companies aim to set up the capacity by 2028. The partnership will provide comprehensive green energy solutions tailored to each company's needs, including rooftop solar projects, stand-alone ground-mount solar or wind projects, wind-solar hybrid projects and carbon credits. Kuldeep Jain, Founder & Managing Director, CleanMax, said, "The partnership...solidifies CleanMax's strategy around global collaborations focused on helping corporations reduce their carbon footprint, while enabling the company to achieve its growth targets in a more capital-efficient manner." Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Private Limited (CleanMax), a ...

AMG acquires 17.5% stake in Greenko Energy Holdings for $1.4 billion

AMG will own 25 per cent stake, including AMG promoter's current share, in Greenko post-closing of this transaction in July

Adani Green becomes first Indian firm to cross 15 GW renewable capacity

Adani Green Energy is currently developing what could be the world's largest renewable energy plant and aims to reach 50 GW of installed renewable energy capacity by 2030

MNRE revises norms for biomass programme to boost clean energy in India

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued revised guidelines for the biomass programme to promote cleaner energy solutions, ease of doing business, and accelerate the adoption of biomass technologies across India. The norms are revised under Phase-I of National Bioenergy Programme, applicable for the period FY 202122 to 202526. These amendments aim to promote cleaner energy solutions, ease of doing business, and accelerate the adoption of biomass technologies across the country, a ministry statement said. Under the new framework, the ministry has simplified several processes, such as cutting down on paperwork and easing approval requirements, which will enable the industry, especially MSMEs to enhance their production. These changes align with improvement of stubble management and India's broader goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2070. One of the major highlights of the revision is technological integration by enabling the use of IoT-based monitoring solution

Emmvee bags ₹1,500 cr order from KPI Green Energy for solar module supply

Emmvee on Tuesday said it has bagged an order worth nearly Rs 1,500 crore from KPI Green Energy to supply TopCon bifacial solar modules for an upcoming project in Gujarat. Modules will be manufactured at Emmvee's facilities in Dabaspet and Sulibele, Karnataka, and deployed for an upcoming solar project in Gujarat, a company statement said. According to the statement, Emmvee, one of the leading Indian solar module and cell manufacturers, has bagged a nearly Rs 1,500 crore order from KPI Green Energy Ltd, part of the KP Group, to supply high-efficiency TopCon bifacial solar modules. The continued association reflects the market's confidence in Emmvee's technological leadership and delivery excellence, the statement said. "This new order from KPI Green Energy underscores our commitment to quality, strong execution capabilities, and the relationship capital we've built with long-standing partners in the industry," said Manjunatha DV, founder and Managing Director, Emmvee. This large-s

EPTA urges extension of ISTS charges waiver for green projects to 2026

Apex industry body Electric Power Transmission Association (EPTA) on Monday urged the government to safeguard the viability of around 30 GW clean energy projects facing risks from delays beyond the control of developers by extending the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) charges waiver till March 2026. Investments of about Rs 2 lakh crore will be impacted if a relief is not given to the players in the form of extension in the waiver, G P Upadhyaya, the Director General of EPTA said while speaking to the media in the national capital. The government had announced a waiver for solar and wind projects to be set up and commissioned by June 30, 2025. Upadhyaya said "around 30 GW green capacity are under advance stages of development across various states. These projects are unlikely to be set up before June this year on account of multiple reasons". The capacity has been delayed due to reasons beyond power companies' control and they may move to CERC (Central Electricity Regulatory

NLC India receives Letter of Award from TN Green Energy Corporation

The NLC India Renewables Ltd, a subsidiary of NLC India, has received the Letter of Award (LoA) from the state government backed Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Ltd for the development of three standalone Battery Energy Storage (BES) systems in the state. This is the first large-scale BES system project to be undertaken by NLCIL Group and marks a major milestone, the Tamil Nadu-based company said. The projects would be implemented under the Build-Own-Operate model with Viability Gap Funding support, NLC India said in a press release on Sunday. Each project with an aggregate capacity of 250MW/500MWh would be established at 400/230/110 kV Ottapidaram Sub Station, Tuticorin, 400/230/110 kV Anuppankulam Sub Station in Virudhunagar district and 400/230/110 kV Kayathar Sub Station, Tuticorin in the state. The company had bagged the projects through a 'competitive bidding process', it added.

Nepalese Foreign Minister calls for 'green energy cooperation' with India

Green energy cooperation will foster mutual interdependence between New Delhi and Kathmandu, Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzoo Rana Deuba said on Thursday, adding that it can be done by promoting clean and sustainable energy sources. India's commitment to import 10,000 MW electricity over the next decade reflects the growing momentum in Nepal-India energy cooperation, Deuba said while speaking at the NepalIndia Strategic Dialogue organised by think tanks Ananta Aspen Centre and Centre for Innovative Foreign Policy in Kathmandu. Nepal and India had signed a long-term agreement in January 2024 to facilitate the export of 10,000 MW of electricity to India in the next 10 years. The foremost priority in Nepal- India relations is the need to advance our economic partnership by intensifying cooperation in trade, transit and investment, Deuba asserted. Nepal's enormous hydro-potential offers a clean climate resilient and renewable energy source that can be harnessed for generations to come, s

Naidu eyes AP as green energy hub with ₹14 trn investment pipeline

As Naidu completes a year in office, Andhra Pradesh has attracted ₹14 trillion in investments, led by clean energy, with ₹9.2 trillion already cleared or incentivised

Coal India to restart 32 mines to meet power needs as clean energy stalls

India's coal giant revives old mines and plans new projects as renewable capacity falls short of surging consumption

Apollo Green Energy posts ₹44.36 cr profit, recommends 15% dividend

Apollo Green Energy on Thursday posted a net profit of Rs 44.36 crore in the 2024-25 financial year. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 29.57 crore 2023-24. According to a company statement, its revenue stood at Rs 1,171 crore in 2023-24 compared to Rs Rs 726.16 crore in 2024-25. The company recommended a 15 per cent dividend for shareholders for FY25, it said. With over 400 MW of solar capacity under its portfolio across multiple states, the company is targeting an EPC order book of 1 GW by 2026. Apollo Green Energy Chairman & Managing Director Raaja Kanwar said in the statement, "We are focusing on expanding our EPC pipeline and increasing our presence in emerging areas like IPP and energy storage." With a growing order book of over Rs 3,000 crore, it stated that Apollo Green is positioning itself as a reliable player in India's clean energy space.

Centre working continuously on green energy transition, says Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday described hydrogen gas as the fuel of India's future and said the Centre is continuously working on green energy. "Hydrogen gas is the fuel of our future. Work is being done to make hydrogen from organic municipal waste, which is a very cheap option," Gadkari said addressing the 12th convocation of Graphic Era Deemed University here. He said he himself uses a vehicle that runs on hydrogen gas. Describing India as a country of youth, researchers and startups, Gadkari said there are CEOs of Indian origin in the top companies of the world. This shows the power and talent of India, he said. Congratulating the students for being conferred with PhD titles and degrees, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, he asked them not to stop learning, having the courage to dream and the determination to fulfill them. "Only credibility, honesty, and the desire to do well can take you forward," Gadkari said. "India has the largest number of you

NTPC Green partners with Honeywell to explore SAF production in India

NTPC Green expects to broaden its green fuels portfolio with SAF blending with jet fuels as it will contribute to many of the company's projects