India's clean energy news
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Solar
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Cochin Airport Runs Entirely on Solar Power, a World First
The Kerala airport meets its own electricity needs through a solar plant built on land it reclaimed, according to NDTV.
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.
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 Cafe 3 Norms Open Door to Multiple Powertrains, Not Just EVs
New fuel-efficiency rules shift focus from a single technology to a broader mix, giving automakers flexibility but raising questions about emissions.
TERI study finds CNG will still power India's vehicles in 2050
A new modelling exercise from The Energy and Resources Institute says compressed natural gas will remain part of India's transport mix even as electric vehicles scale up.
CAFE-III norms tighten India's fuel-efficiency rules for carmakers
The third phase of India's corporate average fuel efficiency standards raises the bar for vehicle fleets, with knock-on effects for small cars and electric vehicles.
Policy
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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.
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.
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.