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Karnataka HC strikes down central rules on green energy open access

The Karnataka High Court has invalidated the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022, formulated by the Central Government for the generation, purchase, and consumption of renewable energy. The Court ruled that the Centre lacked the authority under the Electricity Act, 2003, to frame such rules, as the Act specifically grants this power to the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC). Justice N S Sanjay Gowda noted that the Act was designed to ensure that regulatory powers, including tariff determination and open access provisions, are handled by independent bodies like the KERC, free from governmental interference. "The Parliament, through the Electricity Act, entrusted the Regulatory Commissions with the exclusive power to oversee open access. The Central Government cannot bypass this legislative mandate by framing its own rules," the Court stated. The Court also struck down the Karnataka Regulatory Commission (Terms and ...

India has clean energy capacity over 200 GW; investments to double in 2025

As barren arid land gets covered with solar panels and giant windmills dot the coastline, India made it to the high table of clean energy superpowers with installed capacity crossing 200 gigawatts and projections of investment doubling to over USD 32 billion in 2025. According to the International Energy Agency, India's annual renewable capacity additions through 2030 are expected to increase more quickly than any other major economy, including China. It seeks India's capacity addition more than quadrupling from 15 GW in 2023 to 62 GW in 2030. By the end of 2024, its installed capacity touched 205 GW. Alongside, domestic solar PV and wind turbine manufacturing is being scaled up as part of the broader commitment to decarbonise and shift away from fossil fuels. India, which has set 2070 as the target for Net Zero, is aiming 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. To achieve this it is looking to add 50 GW of renewable energy (RE) capacity annually. Talking to PTI, Union New & .

CRISIL analysis: Sprint towards power sector's 500 Gw of green energy goal

As of October 2024, India's non-fossil base, including solar, wind, large-hydro and other renewables, surpassed 200 gigawatt (Gw)

Govt reviews $30 billion sulphur-cutting programme for coal plants

Instead of FGDs, government officials have proposed deploying locally made electrostatic precipitators that remove fine particles such as dust and smoke from emissions

NTPC to establish green hydrogen infrastructure in Odisha under MoU

State-run power giant NTPC on Monday said it has signed an initial pact with GRIDCO and CRUT to set up green hydrogen infrastructure in Odisha. NTPC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GRIDCO, a Government of Odisha undertaking for Energy and Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), the public transit agency of the state government, on Monday, as per a statement. The tripartite MoU intends to further green energy technologies in Odisha, especially green hydrogen mobility scheme. As per the MoU, NTPC will set up a green hydrogen fuelling station in Bhubaneswar, along with hydrogen buses for short-haul and long-haul operations. This will open an option of phasing out fossil fuel buses in favour clean and green fuels, bringing decarbonisation and energy security. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has contributed partially for setting up of the project in Bhubaneswar. The NTPC is operating the green hydrogen blending project in Surat for the last two years and has

Ireda sanctions over Rs 3,000 crore for green energy projects in Odisha

The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited has sanctioned over Rs 3,000 crore for green energy projects across Odisha, covering solar, hydro, ethanol and renewable energy manufacturing sectors, a top IREDA official said here on Monday. Chairman and Managing Director of IREDA, Pradip Kumar Das said this while addressing the Odisha Solar Investor Conclave, organised by GRIDCO and iFOREST (International Forum for Environment Sustainability and Technology) here. Das reaffirmed its commitment to Odisha's ambitious renewable energy target, with the state setting its vision on achieving 10 GW (gigawatt) capacity by 2030. He highlighted IREDA's unique position as a competitive financier with fully paperless, digitized and borrower-friendly operations, fostering seamless support for green energy projects. Das said Odisha has the potential to emerge as a leading solar power producer and a hub for solar equipment manufacturing. Sharing IREDA's national contributions, he noted tha

India needs greater support to achieve 2030 clean energy goals: Report

GH2 will not be cost-competitive with natural gas-based grey hydrogen until after 2050, as per the report. Current subsidies cover only 5 per cent of the cost gap and will run out before 2030

Jindal Saw to acquire 31.2% stake in ReNew Green Energy for undisclosed sum

Jindal Saw on Tuesday said it has inked a pact to acquire 31.20 per cent equity in ReNew Green Energy. However, the company did not divulge the financial details of this equity acquisition. In a filing, Jindal Saw said, "It has entered into a share purchase agreement with ReNew Green Energy Solutions Private Limited (RGES) to acquire shareholding up to 31.20 per cent equity share capital in ReNew Green MHH One Private Limited (RGMHH), which resulted RGMHH as an associate of the company". The acquisition is with an objective to procure electricity at a concessional rate, the company said. Jindal Saw further said it aims to complete the acquisition by May 31, 2025, or any other date as may be mutually decided between the parties. It is a manufacturer and supplier of steel pipe products, fittings and accessories with manufacturing facilities in India, the US, Europe and the UAE.

Energy symbiosis, not transition: A revealing take on climate challenges

Jean Baptiste-Fressoz's book exposes how governments and corporations embrace green rhetoric while reinforcing the carbon economy

SECI changes bidding policy after bribery allegations on Adani Group

About 75 per cent of SECI's new bids for renewable power will now be based on specific demand from states instead of the earlier practice of mainly seeking power suppliers first through tenders

Hybrid tenders: A catalyst for achieving India's clean energy goals

Hybrid tenders, combining traditional and renewable energy sources, are crucial for shaping a country's energy future

ReNew Energy plans buyback to delist from Nasdaq at 11.5% premium

The company's shares have consistently traded well below a peak of about $12 in February 2021. A buyback of cheap shares could represent an opportunity as the Indian market is set to grow

Govt announces ALMM for PV cells to push India's green energy transition

The government on Tuesday announced an Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar cells on the lines of module manufacturing to boost India's transition towards green energy. The government is aiming to make the second list (List II) under the ALMM for solar PV cells effective June 1, 2026, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said in a statement. From June 2026, all solar PV modules used in projects including government-backed schemes, net-metering projects, and open-access renewable energy initiatives will be required to source their solar cells from ALMM List-II, ensuring quality and reliability in solar PV cells used in India's energy infrastructure, the MNRE said in a statement. "MNRE announces a significant amendment to the ALMM Order, 2019, which will have far-reaching implications for India's solar power sector and its clean energy transition," the statement said. An exemption will apply for projects that have already been either awarded or ...

3,000 MW electrolyser manufacturing capacity coming up in India, says govt

India is in the process of providing viability gap funding for electrolyser manufacturing capacity of about 3,000 MW per annum to boost green hydrogen production in the country, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. This assumes significance as India had launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission with an initial outlay of Rs 19,744 crore in January 2023. The Mission aims to develop green hydrogen production capacity of at least 5 MMT (Million Metric Tonne) per annum with an associated renewable energy capacity addition of about 125 GW in the country. "For Electrolyser Manufacturing, contracts have been awarded/are under process for a capacity of 3,000 MW per annum," Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik said in a written reply to Rajya Sabha. He further said for Green hydrogen production, capacity has been awarded for 4,12,000 tons per annum. The Mission also aims to attract over Rs 8 lakh crore in total investments and creation of over six lakh jobs with

PURE EV to expand dealership network, launch new products by 2027

Electric two-wheeler manufacturer PURE EV announced plans on Wednesday to expand its dealership network to over 320 outlets across India by mid-2027. The company plans to launch PuREPower in 2025, leveraging its vehicle battery and powertrain platform. Over the next 30 months, we aim to add 250 new dealerships, expanding our network to over 320 across India. This growth will be fueled by increasing demand for long-range scooters, electric motorcycles, large B2B contracts, and our entry into the household brand segment, PURE EV Founder and MD Nishanth Dongari said. The company currently operates with 70 dealerships. PURE EV is the first to integrate Nano PCM (Phase Change Material) into its battery systems for efficient thermal management, Dongari said. This innovation eliminates the risk of unsafe thermal incidents, enhancing safety in electric vehicles and boosting consumer confidence, he added. PURE EV has focused extensively on electric motorcycles, already launching two models

Better execution needed to justify valuation for NTPC Green Energy

If we project forward to FY28, NGEL's current portfolio of ongoing projects with 17GW will contribute fully to earnings, with around 55 per cent annual growth in operating profit over FY2024-28

TKIL Industries makes green foray with investment in Swiss company

Aims for giga-scale capacity in five years, with Rs 1,500-2,000 crore investment

Green energy stocks fail to benefit from selloff in Adani Green Energy

The stocks command a market capitalisation between Rs 5 560 crore and Rs 89,058 crore

NTPC Green Energy's Rs 10,000 cr IPO gets fully subscribed on final day

The initial public offering of NTPC Green Energy Ltd, the renewable energy arm of NTPC, got fully subscribed on the third day of the share sale on Friday. The Rs 10,000-crore share sale received bids for 60,68,16,774 shares, as against 59,31,67,575 shares on offer, translating into 1.02 times subscription, as per NSE data till 11:27 hours. The portion for Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) got subscribed 2.70 times. The quota for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) fetched 75 per cent subscription, while the non-institutional investors part got subscribed 42 per cent. NTPC Green Energy has mobilised Rs 3,960 crore from anchor investors. The initial share sale is entirely a fresh issuance of equity shares with no offer-for-sale (OFS) component. The issue has a price band of Rs 102-108 per share. Proceeds from the IPO to the tune of Rs 7,500 crore will be used to repay or prepay part or all of its subsidiary NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd's (NREL) outstanding loans and a portion will b

Rajasthan govt to soon come out with Clean Energy Policy 2024: CM Sharma

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Wednesday said the state government will soon come out with the Clean Energy Policy 2024, which will focus on non-renewable sources. "The policy will provide a series of new incentives in the energy sector including for newer segments of renewable energy such as pump storage, green hydrogen, battery storage, bioenergy among others," he said addressing a pre-summit of the Rising Rajasthan global investment meet. Sharma said that the goal would be to make Rajasthan self-reliant in the field of energy and meet the power demand of other states. In the pre-summit, MoUs for investment worth Rs 6.57 lakh crore were exchanged with investors from the energy sector. The MoUs signed on Wednesday have proposed to set up projects across various segments of the renewable energy and power generation sector, including solar, wind, green hydrogen, hybrid, pump storage, battery storage and green ammonia projects. Sharma said that the on-ground implementa