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GREW Solar Partners with Keralam Firm to Expand Southern India Reach
Mercedes-Benz to launch all-new electric GLC in India on November 4
Solar Power Keeps India's Dairy Cold Chain Running
Bengaluru Drives Karnataka EV Growth: 1 in 6 New Vehicles Registered in August 2026 Was Electric
Solar
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GREW Solar Partners with Keralam Firm to Expand Southern India Reach
The Rajasthan-based solar manufacturer has signed a new partnership in Keralam, its latest move to grow its footprint in South India.
Community Solar Via DISCOMs: A New Urban Energy Model
A Saur Energy column argues that DISCOM-mediated community solar could unlock rooftop potential in Indian cities.
Vikram Solar Wins 400 MW Module Order for Maharashtra Farm Solar Projects
The Kolkata-based manufacturer will supply modules for agricultural solar installations in Maharashtra, according to Saur Energy.
Wind
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Tamil Nadu Wind Output Falls 22% in Q1 2025; Grid Seeks Storage Fix
A sharp drop in wind power generation during the first quarter of 2025 has pushed Tamil Nadu's grid operators to call for large-scale battery storage to manage seasonal swings.
India’s Wind Power Surges to 57,443 MW, Hits 106 Billion Units in FY26
Wind farms across the country push capacity past 57,000 MW and generate a record 106 billion kilowatt hours in the fiscal year ending March 2026.
Suzlon Wins 201.6 MW Wind Order from Waaree in Andhra Pradesh
Suzlon secures a 201.6 MW wind power contract with Waaree, marking a boost for renewable growth in Andhra Pradesh.
EV & Mobility
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Mercedes-Benz to launch all-new electric GLC in India on November 4
The German luxury carmaker will add an electric version of its best-selling SUV to its India line-up, with the launch set for November 4.
Bengaluru Drives Karnataka EV Growth: 1 in 6 New Vehicles Registered in August 2026 Was Electric
Karnataka's electric vehicle registrations hit a new high in August 2026, with Bengaluru accounting for the bulk of the surge, according to data from Autopunditz.
Why India's autorickshaws went electric before its family cars
Three-wheelers are leading India's EV shift, driven by economics and policy, while private cars lag behind.
Policy
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CAFE-III Rules: What Changes for EVs, Hybrids and Small Cars
India's new fuel-efficiency norms tighten the screws on petrol and diesel cars, but leave electric vehicles out of the equation.
India's Clean Energy Transition: A Drishti IAS Explainer
Drishti IAS published an explainer on India's shift to clean energy, covering solar, wind, and policy moves.
Shivanand Nimbargi to Lead BII-CIP's North Star in India
The former Ayana Renewable Power CEO takes the helm at a joint venture between British International Investment and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners.
Agritech & Water
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Solar Power Keeps India's Dairy Cold Chain Running
Milk spoils fast without reliable refrigeration. Solar-powered cold storage is helping small dairy farmers cut losses and stay in business.
Punjab's Kisan Drone Yojana: Can Drones Cut Fertilizer Use and Water Waste?
The state government pushes agritech to fix a broken wheat belt, but farmers and experts question the costs and real-world gains.
India's solar pump push works but needs a second act
Millions of farmers have adopted solar irrigation pumps, but grid integration and fair pricing remain unfinished business.
Climate
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India’s Renewable Push Gains Speed as Earth Journalism Network Names 18 New Fellows
India's solar and wind capacity is climbing fast while the Earth Journalism Network appoints 18 fellows to boost climate reporting.
India’s Energy Revolution Shifts High Gear with New Renewable Push
The government and private sector are speeding up solar, wind and EV projects as India aims to meet its 2030 climate targets.
El Niño Likely to Cut India's Wind and Hydropower Output, Study Warns
A new study finds that El Niño conditions could slash wind power generation by up to 6% and hydropower by 10% across India, threatening grid stability.