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India Curtails 4% of Solar Output in July-August Despite Power Shortages
India Adds Nearly 40GW of Solar and Wind in Nine Months
India EV sales hit record 3.33 lakh in September, up 74%: FADA
Japan to Invest $100 Billion in India Over 10 Years, Targeting Clean Energy and EVs
Solar
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India Curtails 4% of Solar Output in July-August Despite Power Shortages
A new report finds that grid bottlenecks forced solar generators to waste 4% of potential output during the summer months, even as parts of the country faced electricity deficits.
India Adds Nearly 40GW of Solar and Wind in Nine Months
The country's renewable energy build-out continues at pace, with solar and wind accounting for almost all new capacity in the first three quarters of 2026.
ISA Grows Into Global Solar Cooperation Platform, Says News On AIR
The International Solar Alliance has evolved from a niche initiative into a worldwide forum for solar energy collaboration, according to a News On AIR report.
Wind
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Illinois farmer John Dollinger hosts 10 wind turbines on 800 acres, payments started at $10,000
The Dollinger family's wind energy lease in Illinois began with $10,000 payments, offering a look at how rural landowners earn from wind farms.
Mobil to Bring 'Fill for Life' Wind Turbine Lubricant to Windergy India 2026
ExxonMobil's lubricant brand will present a long-life solution for wind turbine gearboxes at the industry event in October 2026.
Rezolv Energy Switches On 192 MW Wind Farm in Romania
The Dubai-based developer's first Romanian wind project has started feeding power to the grid, according to a report by Energetica India Magazine.
EV & Mobility
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India's scooter market hits EV tipping point as 1 in 3 sales turns electric
Electric scooters now account for one in every three sold in India, according to a Moneycontrol report, marking a shift in the world's largest two-wheeler market.
India EV sales hit record 3.33 lakh in September, up 74%: FADA
FADA data shows September 2025 was India's biggest month yet for electric vehicle registrations, with 3.33 lakh units sold.
Japan to Invest $100 Billion in India Over 10 Years, Targeting Clean Energy and EVs
The decade-long commitment covers clean energy and electric mobility, according to NDTV, though project-level details remain thin.
Policy
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India's Clean Energy Push Needs Grid Fix, Not Just More Solar
The Indian Express argues that removing old bottlenecks in transmission and land is key to meeting renewable targets.
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.
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.