Renewable Enrgy

Nalco eyes 200-300 MW green power with battery storage for clean aluminium

State-owned Nalco is transitioning its power-intensive smelting operations to renewable energy sources, and plans to set up 200-300 MW of green power capacity backed by battery storage to ensure a reliable supply and significantly cut overall carbon emissions. Nalco, which currently relies 100 per cent on coal-based captive power plants that account for 80 per cent of its carbon emissions, plans to ramp up its efforts to produce green aluminium, its Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) Brijendra Pratap Singh said. The smelting process, which constitutes 35-40 per cent of production costs, draws power from in-house coal plants at Rs 3-3.5 per unit, while green power rates hover at Rs 4.5-5 per unit, he said. In a bid to address this, National Aluminium Company Ltd (Nalco) is pursuing power purchase agreements (PPAs), developing its own green power plants, and appointing a consultant to devise strategies for securing green energy at minimal cost with round-the-clock availability, he .

Trump administration cancels solar projects in Puerto Rico as grid crumbles

The administration of US President Donald Trump has cancelled solar projects in Puerto Rico worth millions of dollars, as the island struggles with chronic power outages and a crumbling electric grid. The projects were aimed at helping 30,000 low-income families in rural areas across the US territory as part of a now-fading transition toward renewable energy. In an email obtained by The Associated Press, the US Energy Department said that a push under Puerto Rico's former governor for a 100 per cent renewable future threatened the reliability of its energy system. "The Puerto Rico grid cannot afford to run on more distributed solar power," the message states. "The rapid, widespread deployment of rooftop solar has created fluctuations in Puerto Rico's grid, leading to unacceptable instability and fragility." Javier Rua Jovet, public policy director for Puerto Rico's Solar and Energy Storage Association, disputed that statement in a phone interview Thursday. He said that some 200,00

India's renewable growth sets example for global players: Ireda CMD

At the ongoing Davos summit, the head of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), Pradeep Kumar, on Wednesday said that a strong clean energy system built by the Indian government over the last decade is now a model for the rest of the world. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, he highlighted that India has created a perfect environment for international companies to invest in green power projects.Explaining the success of the Indian model, the Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), Pradeep Kumar, said, "We have come here to share the information, the ecosystem which the government of India has built in the last 10-11 years, in particular. The way renewables have grown in India over the last decade, and more, is an example for any global player to learn from the ecosystem the government of India has built. The CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) over the last five years is 22.5 per cent. We will not find

SunSource Energy founder-led trio plans ₹10,000 crore cleantech push

The first project involves a 6 gigawatt solar cell and module manufacturing plant with integrated ingot and wafer facilities at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in Maharashtra

US withdrawal a setback for global efforts: ReNew CEO Sumant Sinha

ReNew Chairman Sumant Sinha calls the US exit from climate bodies a setback, flags grid delays, PLI challenges and outlines what the renewable sector wants from the Budget

Rajasthan renewable energy curtailment persists, over 4 GW capacity at risk

Renewable energy developers in Rajasthan continue to face severe power curtailment risks, with more than 4 GW of commissioned capacity seeing near-total shutdown during peak solar hours despite the recent commissioning of the 765 kV Khetri-Narela transmission line. The issue was reviewed at a stakeholder meeting on December 15, 2025 which flagged that renewable projects operating under the Temporary General Network Access (T-GNA) mechanism are facing almost 100 per cent curtailment between 11 am and 2 pm, according to people briefed on the meeting. Curtailments have intensified since the Khetri-Narela line was operationalised on December 12, contrary to expectations that the line would ease congestion. Grid India informed the meeting that prior to the commissioning of the Khetri-Narela line, around 3.8 GW of renewable capacity was permitted injection during peak solar hours under T-GNA. Following the line's commissioning, connectivity approvals for about 4.8 GW of renewable capacit

India-led ISA to keep working to meet goals despite US withdrawal

The withdrawal would mean ceasing of US participation and funding to these organisations

Adani Green Energy operationalises 307.4 MW renewable energy projects

Adani Green Energy (AGEL) on Wednesday said the company, through its various step-down subsidiaries, has operationalized an aggregate 307.4 MW power projects at Khavda, Gujarat, from January 1, 2026. With the commissioning of these plants, AGEL's total operational renewable generation capacity has increased to 17,237.2 MW, according to a regulatory filing. According to the filing based on relevant clearances, the company plans to operationalize these plants and commence power generation from January 1, 2026. Adani Hybrid Energy Jaisalmer Five Ltd operationalised the largest-capacity 126 MW hybrid project. Adani Green Energy Twenty Five C Ltd operationalised a 75MW solar project, while Adani Green Energy Twenty Six B Ltd synced 50 MW hybrid project. The other step-down arms, which operationalised renewable projects, are Adani Hybrid Energy Jaisalmer Five Ltd (31.2 MW of wind energy), Adani Green Energy Twenty Six B Ltd (25 MW of wind energy) and Adani Renewable Energy Forty One Ltd

Long-term policy support key to meeting India's energy goals: Experts

Long-term policy frameworks, particularly for hybrid renewables energy, along with a thrust on adoption of technologies and incentive-driven manufacturing, will help the country meet its renewable energy goals, experts said. Experts also believed decarbonisation will continue to be a priority for the industry. Sharing his views, Piyush Goyal, CEO and Co-founder of Volks Energie, said there are certain areas which are essential not only for meeting climate commitments, but also for powering India's industrial growth, enhancing energy security, and ensuring affordable electricity for consumers. "Accelerating grid upgrades and storage adoption must be treated as national priorities as India's future energy mix depends on both. Further, incentivising domestic manufacturing of inverters, batteries, and critical components will reduce import dependencies and build supply-chain resilience," Goyal said. Manish Dabkara, CMD of carbon credits firm EKI Energy Services, said emerging ...

Mixed resources to contribute 20-25% of 75-85 Gw RE capacity in FY26, FY27

Policy support and robust pipeline to drive additions; transmission and PPA delays remain key execution risks

India's clean energy transition's biggest potential lies in agriculture

India's clean energy transition can gain scale through agriculture, using decentralised renewable energy to cut post-harvest losses, create green jobs and boost farmer incomes across rural India

Only a new price system can solve the complexity of modern electricity

A market-based price system is key to managing renewable energy, AI-driven demand and grid stability, replacing outdated central planning in modern electricity systems

Biogas sector expected to see ₹5,000 cr investment in 2026-27: IBA

The biogas sector is expected to see investments of over Rs 5,000 crore in 2026-27 buoyed by strong interest from investors and stakeholders this calender year, the Indian Biogas Association (IBA) said. As of date, more than 100 compressed biogas (CBG) plants have been commissioned, and the year 2025 witnessed strong interest from investors and stakeholders and growing CBG pipeline According to government data, 94 CBG plants sold more than 31,400 tonne of CBG during FY 2024-25, which is a tangible proof of growth, and market uptake, the IBA said in a statement. Also, there lies ample room for efficiency improvement and capacity utilization in the several million small-scale traditional biogas digesters, and the country programs are scaling up support for the various medium-sized plants which offer the benefits of cleaner cooking fuel, rural employment and organic manure. The IBA anticipates significant commissioning of CBG facilities, effective and organized supply chains for ...

India adds 50 GW renewable energy capacity with ₹2 trn investment in 2025

While major powers slowed their push on renewable energy, India - often portrayed as a champion of fossil fuels - did the unthinkable. In 2025, it achieved a major climate milestone, with 50 per cent of its installed power generation capacity now coming from non-fossil fuel sources, five years ahead of its 2030 target under the Paris Agreement signed in December 2015. The world's fastest-growing economy now has a total installed generation capacity of about 510 gigawatts, comprising 247 GW of fossil-fuel sources and 262 GW of non-fossil fuel sources (including 254 GW from renewable energy sources). India added around 50 GW of renewable energy capacity in 2025, backed by investments of nearly Rs 2 lakh crore, taking its total non-fossil fuel capacity to about 262 GW. The government expects to sustain a similar pace of capacity addition in 2026, even as challenges related to land acquisition, right-of-way issues and delays in signing power purchase agreements continue to constrain fres

Designing the future: Technology-led innovation for Viksit Bharat

Across sectors-transport, manufacturing, smart cities, water systems, renewable energy-the design technology-led innovation is reshaping how India creates

India's clean energy firms seek better weather data as rules tighten

The draft framework aims to gradually narrow the permissible gap between the amount of electricity producers commit to supply and what they actually generate and was due to come into effect from April

India to become fastest-growing renewable energy market by 2030: WEF

A World Economic Forum report says India will lead global growth in renewable capacity and generation through 2030, driven by higher clean-energy investment and policy support such as PLI schemes

ADB approves $650 mn loan to boost India's rooftop solar rollout by 2027

Multilateral development bank ADB has approved a USD 650 million (about Rs 5,780 crore) policy-based loan to help the Government of India accelerate rooftop solar adoption and expand access to clean, affordable energy for 10 million households by 2027. The financing under Subprogram 1 of the Accelerating Affordable and Inclusive Rooftop Solar Systems Development Program will support the government's flagship initiative Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) which aims to make rooftop solar systems widely accessible nationwide, ADB said in a statement on Tuesday. The programme is accelerating India's clean energy transition by removing long-standing barriers to rooftop solar adoption, including financing constraints and regulatory gaps, ADB Country Director for India Mio Oka said. It is making rooftop solar affordable and accessible for millions of households while creating green jobs, empowering women, and strengthening the financial health of the power sector, she

India will soon have fully domestic supply chain in solar: ReNew CEO

There are a few reasons why we chose Andhra Pradesh for our investments. It is blessed with good renewable energy resources, said Sumant Sinha

TotalEnergies likely to sell 6% stake in Adani Green for ₹10,200 crore

The French company had acquired a 19.75 per cent stake in AGEL in January 2021 for around $2.5 billion as part of its strategy to strengthen its renewable energy footprint in India