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Solar
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India's Solar Push: Can Rooftop and Grid Projects Meet 2030 Goals?
A new report from Drishti IAS outlines India's solar roadmap, highlighting the need for faster rooftop adoption and grid upgrades.
Rajasthan's Bhadla Solar Park Turns to Dry-Cleaning Robots as Water Runs Short
A new agritech start-up is testing robotic dusters that cut water use by 90% at the 2.5 GW Bhadla Solar Park, where a severe water shortage threatens panel efficiency.
Delhi Solar Policy 2.0: 75% Subsidy Drives 40,000 Rooftop Installations This Quarter
A new state subsidy scheme has pushed rooftop solar installations in Delhi past 40,000 in the last three months, but grid bottlenecks and paperwork delays threaten to slow the boom.
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 Boom Strains the Partnership That Powers It
As electric vehicle sales surge, the relationship between automakers and battery suppliers is being tested in new ways.
Personal EVs alone can't fix India's urban transport: experts
A new report argues that India's push for personal electric vehicles won't solve urban mobility problems, urging a shift to public transit and shared mobility.
Tata Motors' EV Sales Surge 68% in Q3 2024: Can Nexon EV Hold Off Hyundai and Mahindra?
Tata Motors sold 19,000 electric cars in the third quarter of 2024, but rivals Hyundai and Mahindra are closing in with new models and aggressive pricing.
Policy
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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.
Tamil Nadu’s New Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy Targets 20 GW by 2030: Can It Revive Stalled Projects?
The state aims to add 20 GW of hybrid capacity in six years, but developers say land and grid issues must be fixed first.
Driving Influence: China's Strategy in South Asia and Its Implications for India
China's push for trade, ports and digital links in South Asia is reshaping the region and prompting a cautious Indian response.
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.