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Solar
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India Adds 17.7 GW Solar in First Five Months of FY27
India installed 17.7 GW of solar capacity from April to August 2026, according to Saur Energy.
India tenders 700MW solar for commercial and industrial buyers
The tender aims to supply clean power to commercial and industrial consumers, who often pay higher tariffs.
India tenders 700 MW solar for commercial and industrial buyers
SJVN Green Energy has invited bids for 700 MW of grid-connected solar projects, with power to be sold to commercial and industrial consumers.
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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World EV Day: Automakers Assess India’s Electric Mobility Road Ahead
On World EV Day, automakers weigh India's electric future, balancing policy support with infrastructure gaps.
EV sales jump 53% on PVs, 2-wheelers
India's electric vehicle market surged 53% in August, driven by passenger vehicles and two-wheelers, according to new data.
India's EV Shift Hits Historic Mark; Who Leads the Market?
As India crosses a major milestone in its shift away from petrol, the question of who dominates the electric vehicle market takes center stage.
Policy
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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.
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.
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.