Santosh Kumar Sarangi is the New MNRE Secretary
Santosh Kumar Sarangi, a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, has been appointed as Secretary in the MNRE
Supreme Court Issues Notice to 8 Ministries for “Working in Silos” on Climate Change
The Supreme Court of India has directed eight central ministries to address a petition by 8-year-old Riddhima Pandey, expressing concern over carbon emissions and their environmental impact.
India’s solar energy shines at 100 GW
The solar energy sector has grown by 3450% since 2014, rising from a mere 2.82 GW to the current 100.33 GW as of January 31, 2025.
MNRE Tightens Quality Control for Solar Panels
The new Solar Systems, Devices, and Components Goods Order, 2025, replaces the 2017 version and introduces stricter standards for solar PV modules, inverters, and storage batteries.
Renewable Energy Focus in Republic Day Parade
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) showcased a tableau at the 76th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi, focusing on renewable energy
Banks must Step Up Finance for the RE Sector: MNRE
According to reports, the RE sector requires an investment of around Rs 42 trillion to upgrade infrastructure and build new transmission lines
ISA Aims to Unlock $1 Trillion in Solar Investments by 2030
ISA is focusing on green hydrogen partnerships, conducting readiness assessments in Egypt, Morocco, Namibia, and Egypt, and supporting the ISA with three years of content
GOI Announces Hydrogen-Based Steel Production Pilot Projects
The Indian government will provide Rs. 347 crore over three years for the pilot projects, enabling the development of similar technologies.
GOI Planning Rs 15,000 Crore Green Initiative for MSMEs
Green initiatives for MSMEs will focus on establishing material recovery facilities (MRFs) and managing post-consumption product treatment
Is India ready to meet 400 GW peak power demand?
The growing economy and rising temperatures will further push peak power demand in the coming years.
Cabinet approves VGF for Offshore Wind Energy Projects
The successful commissioning of 1 GW offshore wind projects will produce renewable electricity of about 3.72 billion units annually
Renewable Energy
India aims to achieve 500 GW of renewable energy capacity
