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India and GCC Talk Green Hydrogen and Renewables in New Podcast Episode
Bengaluru Drives Karnataka EV Boom: Every 6th New Vehicle Electric Last Month
India's Clean Energy Transition Promises Growth, Greener Future
Nagaland Near Bottom of India Electric Mobility Index
Solar
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India's energy shift: from oil imports to solar exports
As global oil demand peaks, India is betting big on solar manufacturing and renewables, but challenges remain.
Fujiyama Power plans 1.2 GW solar plant in Madhya Pradesh
The company says the project is meant to tighten its grip on the solar value chain, from cells to modules.
India's Solar Boom Has a Waste Problem. The Fix Could Be a Business.
Solar capacity is soaring, but panels don't last forever. The country's recycling industry is still in its infancy.
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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GARC Upgrades Automotive Testing Infrastructure Under PM E-DRIVE Scheme
The Global Automotive Research Centre in Chennai is expanding its testing capabilities for electric vehicles, backed by the PM E-DRIVE scheme.
Bengaluru Drives Karnataka EV Boom: Every 6th New Vehicle Electric Last Month
Karnataka's electric vehicle registrations hit a new high, with Bengaluru accounting for the bulk of the shift.
Nagaland Near Bottom of India Electric Mobility Index
The state's charging network, EV registrations and policy support all lag behind most of the country, according to the index.
Policy
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India and GCC Talk Green Hydrogen and Renewables in New Podcast Episode
A CPPR podcast episode examines the growing energy partnership between India and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
India's Clean Energy Transition Promises Growth, Greener Future
The Indian Express reports on the economic and environmental potential of India's shift to renewable power.
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.
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.