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SECI Chairman Akash Tripathi Outlines Vision Beyond Solar for India's Clean Energy Future
Centre Tells EV Industry to Make Economics Work as Subsidy Test Looms
NDTV Profit Video Looks at Making Solar Energy More Efficient and Sustainable
EV Sales Soar in India, But Private Owners Remain Skeptical
Solar
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NDTV Profit Video Looks at Making Solar Energy More Efficient and Sustainable
A new video from NDTV Profit examines efforts to improve solar power's efficiency and sustainability.
Waaree Renewable Expands into Data Centre Infrastructure
The Indian solar EPC firm is moving beyond panels to build and power data centres, betting on rising digital demand.
India's Solar Capacity Reaches 168 GW, a 60-Fold Jump in 12 Years
The country added 24 GW in the last year alone, but grid and land hurdles remain.
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 push could add $2 billion to import bill, report says
A new report warns that the shift to electric vehicles may increase reliance on imported components, widening the trade deficit.
Centre Tells EV Industry to Make Economics Work as Subsidy Test Looms
The government wants electric vehicle makers to stand on their own feet, but the numbers still don't add up for most buyers.
EV Sales Soar in India, But Private Owners Remain Skeptical
Electric vehicle sales are climbing fast, yet private buyers still hesitate over charging, cost, and resale value.
Policy
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SECI Chairman Akash Tripathi Outlines Vision Beyond Solar for India's Clean Energy Future
At a recent event, IAS Akash Tripathi discussed the Solar Energy Corporation of India's expanding role in renewables, energy storage, and green hydrogen.
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.
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.