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India successfully met peak power demand on June 9: Manohar Lal Khattar

The country achieved a record-breaking addition of 34 GW in power generation capacity in 2024–25, with a significant 29.5 GW coming from renewable sources. Union Power Minister Manohar Lal announced…

Waaree Solar Americas signs 586 MW module supply agreement with leading US IPP

Waaree Solar Americas Inc., has announced the signing of a significant 586 MW solar module supply agreement with a leading US-based independent power producer. Valued at $176 million (approximately ₹1500…

Power Minister urges States to accelerate smart meter rollout

Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal underscored the need for a future-ready, financially sustainable and modern power sector to drive India’s economic growth while speaking during the Regional Power Sector…

Manohar Lal to show India Power at BRICS energy meet

Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar is on an official visit to Brazil to participate in the BRICS energy meet. The meeting, being held under the overarching theme “Empowering Global South…

Smart charging solutions mitigate grid overloads during peak periods

As India marches towards becoming a global leader in clean energy and sustainable transportation, the expansion of EV charging infrastructure plays a pivotal role. Amidst growing concerns about energy security…

CCEA approves revised SHAKTI policy for coal allocation 

With the introduction of SHAKTI Policy in 2017, there was a paradigm shift of coal allocation mechanism from a nomination-based regime to a more transparent way of allocation of coal…

Minister Manohar Lal urges Goa to explore nuclear energy

The Minister lauded the progress made by Goa in implementing infrastructure upgrades under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to curb losses. Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar called on the…

Vikram Solar wins 326 MW order from GIPCL for Khavda Renewable Energy Park

Vikram Solar Limited secured an order from Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited. It will supply 326.625 MW of high-efficiency solar modules for the 2375 MW Khavda Renewable Energy Park—a key…

Solar power adoption in substations boosting grid efficiency

The biggest advantage of generating solar power near a substation is that it supports tail-end distribution by maintaining healthy voltage; otherwise, the voltage gets dropped, leading to poor quality and disruptions…

JSW begins construction of 1,600 MW ultra supercritical thermal power plant in WB 

This ₹16,000 crore company’s largest greenfield project till date is tied up under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL). JSW…

25% of world’s incremental energy demand growth will come from India: Hardeep Singh

A key achievement of the government has been the expansion of exploration activity, with the explored area of India’s sedimentary basins increasing from 6 percent in 2014 to 10 today, with…

Grain ethanol can generate over ₹35,000 cr in direct payments to farmers

From achieving 10% ethanol blending ahead of schedule in 2022 to reaching a remarkable 19.6% blending in January 2025, India has demonstrated its capability to scale clean energy solutions rapidly…

India renewable energy capacity reaches record high in FY 24-25

As of 31st March 2025, the country’s total installed renewable energy (RE) capacity has reached 220.10 GW, marking an annual addition of 29.52 GW. This includes 106 GW of solar…

Ministry of Coal signs agreement for 2 coal mines Marwatola -II and Namchik West

Under the Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements (CMDPAs), Singhal Business Private Limited has secured the Marwatola-II block, while PRA Nuravi Coal Mining Private Limited has emerged as the successful bidder for…

NTPC ventures into atomic power, aims 2 GW capacity by 2032 

The PSU will collaborate with ASHVINI (Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Limited) and NPUNL (Nuclear Power Utility of India Limited) to achieve its goals. NTPC, is taking a significant leap in the…

Rooftop solar powers the path to 600 GW clean energy

As of January 2025, rooftop solar installations in India contributed only 16.28 GW of the 100.33 GW total solar capacity, leaving significant potential across commercial, industrial, and residential rooftops to…

A radical transition

While the country has traditionally focused on service-based industries, the rising demand for clean energy solutions highlights the need for greater self-reliance and energy independence. It’s clear we are steadily…

Infra-development, expansion of green bonds creates a robust financial ecosystem for the RE sector

Strengthening domestic manufacturing, particularly in high-efficiency solar PV modules and energy storage, is crucial in ensuring energy security and reducing dependence on imports. India’s rapid renewable energy growth showcases its commitment…

Juniper Green Energy commissions 100 MW solar power project to supply cross-border electricity to…

This agreement enables Bhutan to directly import power from an Indian generator under a bilateral trade framework. Juniper Green Energy announced the successful commissioning of its 100 MW solar project…

Datta Power inks pact with SECI for its 50 MW wind power project

This project is part of Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited Tranche-XVII initiative for setting up 500 MW ISTS-connected Wind Power Projects across India. One of the group companies of…

ELECRAMA 25’ marks the beginning of India’s next-gen electrical revolution

Manohar Lal Khattar, Union Minister of Power unveils the future of India’s electrical industry at ELECRAMA 2025. Sunil Singhvi, President, IEEMA, Vikram Gandotra, President (Elect), IEEMA and Chairman, ELECRAMA 2025…

National energy shortages reduce to 0.1 pc

The progress in improving power supply has also led to an impressive surge in per capita electricity consumption, which reached 1,395 kWh in 2023-24. This marks a 45.8 percent increase from 957 kWh in…

Decentralised power grid system paving the way for a clean energy transition

The Decentralised Power Grid System (DPGS) encourages consumers to participate in energy efficiency and demand-side management programmes, reduces energy losses, and enhances energy security, affordability, and reliability. Executive Summary Decentralised…

IGX and CEGH partners to enhance natural gas and renewable gas markets

Indian gas exchange signed pact with Central European Gas Hub to explore the collaborative opportunities in natural gas and renewable frasses trading aiming to strengthen India’s gas market by leveraging CEGH’s European market…

Smart energy management for sustainable smart cities

Renewable energy, efficient power distribution, and advanced storage technologies are at the heart of smart city initiatives, opening the way for greener, more sustainable urban environments Technology is fast growing as a…

Govt launches major coal gasification incentive schemewith ₹8,500 cr funding

Coal has reached a significant milestone in India’s coal gasification initiative with the issuance of letters of award (LOAs) to the selected applicants under categories I and III of the…

Panasonic enhances switchgear solutions for reliability and modern tech alignment

Continuous upskilling and training programmes are essential to keeping pace with technological advancements. This ensures that the workforce has the latest knowledge and skills to handle new technologies. Panasonic is leading the charge in…

Changing BESS landscape in India

Self-sufficiency in battery storage is crucial for energy security, cost reduction, and sustainability. Key policies like incentivising domestic lithium mining, supporting R&D in alternative batteries, and promoting manufacturing hubs via…

Servotech to power Uttarakhand with On-grid rooftop solar plant

Servotech has secured Rs. 30.2 crores order for 5.6 MW On-Grid Rooftop Solar Power plant from Uttarakhand New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA).

Coal mines achieve highest-ever single-day dispatch of 0.617 Million Tonnes

Coal announced a historic milestone in India’s journey towards energy self-sufficiency, with commercial coal mines of  remarkable 36% growth compared to the dispatch of 0.453 MT on the same day…

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