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India's solar capacity jumps from 2 GW to over 160 GW in 12 years
Karnataka ranks third in NITI Aayog's electric mobility index 2025
Kerala Leads India in EV Adoption but Fails NITI Aayog's Readiness Test
Modi Says India's Solar Capacity Jumped From 2 GW to 160 GW in 12 Years
Solar
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India's solar capacity jumps from 2 GW to over 160 GW in 12 years
The country's solar buildout has multiplied roughly 80-fold since 2014, according to a report by thenewsmill.com.
Modi Says India's Solar Capacity Jumped From 2 GW to 160 GW in 12 Years
The prime minister's figure puts India among the world's largest solar markets, though the 160 GW counts panels, not the power they actually make.
Modi Says India's Solar Capacity Jumped From 2 GW to 160 GW in 12 Years
The Prime Minister's figure, shared in a post picked up by ET Manufacturing, puts the twelve-year growth at roughly eighty-fold.
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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Government to EV Makers: Prepare to Compete Without Subsidies
A government message to electric vehicle manufacturers signals a shift away from subsidy dependence toward market-driven competition.
Karnataka ranks third in NITI Aayog's electric mobility index 2025
The state trails only Delhi and Maharashtra in the latest national ranking of EV readiness.
Kerala Leads India in EV Adoption but Fails NITI Aayog's Readiness Test
The state's electric vehicle uptake is the highest in the country, yet a new assessment finds it unprepared for the broader transition.
Policy
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SECI Chairman Akash Tripathi Outlines Vision Beyond Solar for India's Clean Energy Future
At a recent event, IAS Akash Tripathi discussed the Solar Energy Corporation of India's expanding role in renewables, energy storage, and green hydrogen.
India's energy storage mandate: what it means for wind and solar
A new government rule requires developers to pair renewable projects with storage, reshaping project economics and grid planning.
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.
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.