India's clean energy news
India's clean energy newsroom
Solar
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Nava opens 100-MW solar plant in Zambia
The Indian renewables firm has switched on its first Zambian solar project, adding 100 MW to a grid that leans heavily on hydropower.
Ceigall India takes Maharashtra solar capacity to 10 MW
The infrastructure firm has expanded its captive solar footprint in Maharashtra to 10 MW, according to a report by Machine Maker.
Make in India's next test is not capacity, but capability
India's solar manufacturing push has scaled up module assembly, but the real challenge lies in building domestic capability for cells, wafers, and polysilicon.
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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Tata Motors Lines Up Three New Electric Cars for India, From Aeris.EV to Safari.EV
The homegrown automaker is expanding its EV portfolio with an electric version of every major nameplate, according to a Cartoq report.
India EV Market 2026: Growth, Infrastructure and Investment
India's electric vehicle market is set to expand in 2026, but charging infrastructure and investment gaps remain.
Mahindra 9S Tops India's EV Sales Chart in August 2026, Tata Punch EV Second
Mahindra's new electric SUV led monthly sales while Tata's Punch EV stayed within touching distance, according to Autopunditz data.
Policy
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India's Grid Can't Keep Up With Its Solar Boom, So Clean Power Goes to Waste
As renewable capacity surges, transmission bottlenecks force operators to curtail green energy, a problem that's costing the country and slowing its transition.
SECI Marks 15 Years as India's Renewable Energy Capacity Crosses 200 GW
Union Minister Shripad Yesso Naik credits the Solar Energy Corporation of India with driving the country's clean power growth.
Clean energy transition is now core to India's economic resilience, says Pralhad Joshi
Union minister Pralhad Joshi links the country's renewable build-out to energy security and economic strength, in remarks reported by DD News.
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.