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World Bank's IFC plans to scale up investments in India to $10 bn by 2030

Annual investments in India by IFC, the private-sector arm of the World Bank Group, have ‌risen to about $5.4 billion in 2024-25 from about $1.3 billion in financial year 2021-22

ReNew begins work on ₹4,200 crore solar ingot-wafer unit in Andhra Pradesh

ReNew's 6.5 GW solar ingot-wafer facility in Andhra Pradesh aims to localise supply chains, cut import dependence and support the state's ambition to emerge as India's 'Silicon Coast'

Iran war opens opportunities in renewable, CGD cos, but risks remain: Kotak

Iran war-led energy crisis may boost shift to renewable energy sources. Kotak Institutional Equities sees growth for CGD companies but warns of valuation, margin and demand risks

MNRE plans wind power push in border areas, industry raises concerns

MNRE is working to enable wind projects in border areas, even as industry raises concerns over penalties, curtailment, and transmission delays affecting project viability

Andhra CM to lay foundation for ReNew's Rs 5,400 crore solar unit

Andhra Pradesh CM will lay the foundation for ReNew's Rs 5,400 crore solar manufacturing facility, aimed at strengthening domestic supply chains and clean energy capacity

India's renewable power growth at 98 TWh doubles demand rise in 2025: Ember

Ember report highlights strong renewable growth in India, with clean energy meeting demand rise and fossil fuel generation declining amid lower electricity demand

India becomes second-largest wind market in 2025, just behind China: BNEF

India records strong wind capacity additions in 2025, driven by hybrid renewable auctions, as it surpasses major markets to become the second-largest globally

Renewable energies overtake global electricity demand in India, China

Record growth in solar, especially in China and India, was a driving factor for clean energy sources surpassing the world's strong demand for electricity in 2025, according to a new global power analysis. Clean power generation grew 887 terawatt hours last year, exceeding overall global electricity demand growth of 849 terawatt hours, according to a report by energy think tank Ember, released after midnight Tuesday London time. Ember analyzes electricity data from 215 countries, and studied 2025 data for 91 countries, which the firm says represents 93% of global demand. Overall, the share of renewables - including solar, wind, hydropower and other clean energies - hit more than one-third of the world's electricity mix for the first time in modern history last year, growing 33.8% to 10,730 terawatt hours. It's promising news for a world embattled by climate change that's driven by the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas to meet growing needs from economic growth, risin

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