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Electric car retail sales jump 94.56% in September 2026
EV retail sales hit record 3.33 lakh in September, up 74%: FADA
Sumitomo, Hero Group to build 500 MW solar project in India
India EV sales touch record 3.33 lakh units in September, up 74% year-on-year
Solar
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India's Solar Power Growth in 2026: Key Insights and Data
SolarQuarter's latest report shows India's solar sector hitting new records in 2026, with installations and manufacturing on the rise.
Sumitomo, Hero Group to build 500 MW solar project in India
Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corporation and Hero Group's clean energy arm have partnered on a 500 MW solar PV project in India, according to TaiyangNews.
US tariffs, missing cells, evening power gaps: India's solar bottlenecks
India's solar push faces a triple squeeze: US tariffs on panels, a shortage of cells, and a grid that can't meet evening demand.
Wind
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Illinois farmer John Dollinger hosts 10 wind turbines on 800 acres, payments started at $10,000
The Dollinger family's wind energy lease in Illinois began with $10,000 payments, offering a look at how rural landowners earn from wind farms.
Mobil to Bring 'Fill for Life' Wind Turbine Lubricant to Windergy India 2026
ExxonMobil's lubricant brand will present a long-life solution for wind turbine gearboxes at the industry event in October 2026.
Rezolv Energy Switches On 192 MW Wind Farm in Romania
The Dubai-based developer's first Romanian wind project has started feeding power to the grid, according to a report by Energetica India Magazine.
EV & Mobility
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Electric car retail sales jump 94.56% in September 2026
Retail registrations of electric passenger vehicles nearly doubled year-on-year last month, according to data reported by India Today.
EV retail sales hit record 3.33 lakh in September, up 74%: FADA
India's electric vehicle registrations climbed to an all-time monthly high in September, with every segment posting sharp gains over last year.
India EV sales touch record 3.33 lakh units in September, up 74% year-on-year
September's tally is the highest monthly EV volume India has logged, according to data reported by Telangana Today.
Policy
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India's Clean Energy Push Needs Grid Fix, Not Just More Solar
The Indian Express argues that removing old bottlenecks in transmission and land is key to meeting renewable targets.
Actis Plans $2 Billion India Renewable Energy Platform
The London-based investor is said to be building a new clean-energy business in India, according to a report by Energy Connects.
India Approves $19 Billion for Renewable Energy Programme
The cabinet cleared the spending plan on Wednesday, according to Reuters, as the country pushes toward its 2030 clean power targets.
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.