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India's solar capacity jumps from 3 GW to 162 GW, says DD News
India's EV charging points up 10X in four years, but drivers still gripe
Three Things Still Keeping EVs Out of Reach for Most Indian Buyers
Tata Motors to Launch Six New Cars in India, Including EVs
Solar
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India's solar capacity jumps from 3 GW to 162 GW, says DD News
The country's solar sector has grown more than fifty-fold, according to a report by the state broadcaster.
Indian Solar Manufacturers Turn to G12R Cells: Five Drivers
Saur Energy outlines why domestic module makers are moving to larger-format G12R cells.
US Finalises Anti-Dumping, Countervailing Duties on Solar Cells from India, Indonesia, Laos
The US has locked in tariffs on solar cell imports from three Asian nations, ending a long-running trade case.
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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India's EV Market Needs a National Framework to Scale Up, Says Forbes India
Charging network grows 10x in four years, but patchy user experience and localisation gaps keep electric vehicles a niche buy.
India's EV charging points up 10X in four years, but drivers still gripe
A new report credits rapid network growth while flagging charger reliability and payment friction as the next big hurdles.
Three Things Still Keeping EVs Out of Reach for Most Indian Buyers
NDTV's report points to upfront cost, patchy charging and shaky resale value as the main brakes on electric car adoption in India.
Policy
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India's energy storage mandate: what it means for wind and solar
A new government rule requires developers to pair renewable projects with storage, reshaping project economics and grid planning.
Google's Geothermal Deal Shows Premium for Firm Power Over Solar
Google's recent geothermal contract highlights the growing value of firm, dispatchable power, even as solar costs continue to fall.
India Extends ALMM to Solar Ingots and Wafers from June 2028
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has announced that solar ingots and wafers will be added to the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers from June 1, 2028.
Agritech & Water
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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.