DRDO, SECI Sign MoU for 300 MW Renewable Energy Deployment
DRDO and SECI sign MoU to develop 300 MW of solar projects across defence campuses, advancing energy self-reliance and Net-Zero goals by 2027.
Solar Boom Marks Record 29.5 GW; Transmission Gaps Pose Next Challenge
Solar capacity additions surged 70% to a record 29.5 GW in the first nine months of 2025 amid emerging grid and storage challenges.
ISA to Replicate PM-Kusum Scheme in Africa, Island Nations
The ISA plans to replicate India’s successful PM-Kusum solar pump scheme in Africa and island nations, boosting food and energy security.
India Tightens Solar Import Monitoring for Energy Security
India’s new solar import monitoring system will track all solar energy equipment to enhance transparency and security
India’s Green Push: Policies Target Affordable Energy, Manufacturing, and Decarbonization
India is using a mix of strategic policies—from tax cuts to new national frameworks—to accelerate its clean energy transition and industrial decarbonization
MNRE, IREDA Sign MoU with Rs 8,200 Crore Revenue Target for FY26
IREDA and MNRE have signed MoU, targeting a ₹8,200 crore revenue for renewable energy development
Half of India’s Power Capacity Now Comes from Non-Fossil Fuel
India has achieved a landmark clean energy milestone by reaching 50% of its total installed power capacity from non-fossil fuels—ahead of its 2030 target.
100 GW of Wind Power by 2030?
Driving towards a greener future, India targets 100 GW of wind power by 2030 as a core component of its decarbonization efforts
India Unveils Second VGF Tranche for 30 GWh BESS Development
The disbursement of VGF will be milestone-based: 20% upon financial closure, 50% upon commissioning, and the remaining 30% after one year of operation
SECI CMD RP Gupta Sacked
SECI CMD RP Gupta sacked amid allegations of Adani cover-up
MNRE Announces Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme
The green hydrogen certification scheme is India’s first certification framework to confirm hydrogen production exclusively using renewable energy, ensuring its green labeling
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
