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Jakson Group to set up 3 Gw solar wafer, ingot capacity by early 2028

Company to expand backward integration with ingot and wafer units, alongside a 6 Gw integrated solar facility in Madhya Pradesh, as it scales clean energy portfolio and new segments

Heavy coal use, RE growth to insulate India from spike in power tariffs

India's reliance on domestic coal and rapid renewable energy expansion could shield it from global power tariff shocks, even as fuel prices surge amid the West Asia conflict

GAIL to invest Rs 3,800 crore in 700 MW solar projects in UP, Maharashtra

GAIL will set up 700 MW solar projects in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, taking its renewable capacity to over 1,000 MW and supporting its net zero and energy transition goals

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

Discom appetite for vanilla solar has weakened, says MNRE secretary

Santosh Kumar Sarangi outlines focus on transmission upgrades, distributed renewables and offshore wind as India tackles grid stress and stranded green capacity

The question of energy in times of West Asia war and global disruption

War-driven oil disruptions are reshaping global energy markets, accelerating the shift to renewables while exposing deep vulnerabilities in energy security worldwide

₹5 trillion power transmission projects under bidding and execution

Projects worth ₹5 lakh crore are underway to strengthen transmission capacity as India targets 500 GW non-fossil capacity, amid challenges such as right-of-way and supply constraints

Up to 40 GW wind projects at risk by 2030 due to grid delays: Industry

Industry flags transmission bottlenecks, substation delays and land issues as key hurdles to achieving India's 100 GW wind energy target by decade-end

DRE schemes to cut states' ₹2.4 trillion subsidy burden, says MNRE

Distributed renewable energy schemes under PM Kusum and PM Surya Ghar to lower subsidy burden and boost solar adoption across agriculture and households

India adds record 55.29 GW non-fossil capacity in FY26: Pralhad Joshi

India added record non-fossil power generation capacity of 55.29 GW in 2025-26, taking the total to 283.46 GW, New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday. Joshi also said India ranks third globally in renewable energy installed capacity, according to the Renewable Energy Statistics 2026. India has surpassed Brazil to secure third position in Global Renewable Energy Rankings, he said while addressing a press conference here. Joshi highlighted that in July 2025, India reached its highest-ever renewable energy share in electricity generation. The renewables met 51.5 per cent of the country's total electricity demand of 203 GW. He said that a total of 283.46 GW of capacity from non-fossil fuel sources has been installed in the country as on March 31,2026. India's total power generation during 2025-26 (up to March 2026) reached 1,845.921 BU. The share of non-fossil fuels in total generation reached 29.2 per cent in 2025-26 (538.97 BU). India achieved the milest

India adds record 55.29 GW non-fossil capacity in FY26: Pralhad Joshi

India added record non-fossil power generation capacity of 55.29 GW in 2025-26, taking the total to 283.46 GW, New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday. Joshi also said India ranks third globally in renewable energy installed capacity, according to the Renewable Energy Statistics 2026. India has surpassed Brazil to secure third position in Global Renewable Energy Rankings, he said while addressing a press conference here. Joshi highlighted that in July 2025, India reached its highest-ever renewable energy share in electricity generation. The renewables met 51.5 per cent of the country's total electricity demand of 203 GW. He said that a total of 283.46 GW of capacity from non-fossil fuel sources has been installed in the country as on March 31,2026. India's total power generation during 2025-26 (up to March 2026) reached 1,845.921 BU. The share of non-fossil fuels in total generation reached 29.2 per cent in 2025-26 (538.97 BU). India achieved the milest

India's wind energy addition surges 46% to record 6.05 GW in FY26

Wind capacity addition rises 46 per cent year-on-year to a record high, driven by policy clarity, transmission readiness, and a strong pipeline of hybrid projects

An oil shock, a green opportunity for India's clean energy transition

A global supply squeeze is nudging India faster towards renewables, even as China stays far ahead

India emerges as third-largest renewable energy market in 2025: IRENA

India becomes third-largest renewable energy market in 2025 with 45 GW addition, driven by strong solar and wind growth amid global energy uncertainty, IRENA report shows

TotalEnergies, Masdar to form $2.2 billion renewable JV for Asia

TotalEnergies and Masdar to set up $2.2 billion JV to develop solar, wind and storage projects across nine Asian markets, combining existing assets and future pipeline

Iran war has fuelled 15-20% spike in solar module prices: SAEL CEO

Solar module prices have risen up to 20 per cent amid supply disruptions, rising freight costs, and higher metal prices triggered by the Iran conflict

Inox Clean Energy acquires Vibrant Energy at ₹5000 cr enterprise value

Inox Clean Energy acquires Macquarie-owned Vibrant Energy for about ₹5,000 crore, boosting its portfolio and strengthening its presence in the C&I renewable segment

M&As surge in India's RE sector as investors eye de-risked route to scale

India's renewable energy sector is witnessing a surge in M&A activity as investors opt for faster, de-risked growth amid strong capacity targets, policy push, and rising demand visibility

ACME, NTPC, and Jakson Green sign green ammonia supply agreements

Companies sign 10-year supply pacts with SECI under SIGHT programme to supply green ammonia across 13 fertiliser units at competitive discovered prices

India discovers lowest price for green ammonia at ₹49.75 per kg

SECI auction sets record low green ammonia price, with 7.24 lakh TPA capacity tied to fertiliser units, boosting energy security and reducing import dependence