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India's Evening Power Deficit Persists Despite Record Solar Capacity Growth
VinFast to Develop Two New EVs for India, ET Auto Reports
India's Solar Capacity Tops 168 GW, 2026 Additions Hit 34.45 GW by August
VinFast to develop two India-specific EVs in strategy shift, sources say
Solar
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India's Evening Power Deficit Persists Despite Record Solar Capacity Growth
Solar generation is booming, but the grid still struggles to keep the lights on after sunset.
India's Solar Capacity Tops 168 GW, 2026 Additions Hit 34.45 GW by August
The country has already installed 34.45 GW of solar this year, with four months of 2026 still left on the calendar.
India's Floating Solar Costs Stay High Despite Falling Panel Prices
Floating solar projects in India cost more per megawatt than ground-mounted ones, and the gap isn't closing as fast as expected.
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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VinFast to build India-specific EVs after reworking local manufacturing plan
The Vietnamese automaker is shifting its India strategy toward models designed for local buyers, according to a Firstpost report.
VinFast to Develop Two New EVs for India, ET Auto Reports
The Vietnamese automaker is expanding its India lineup with two new electric models, according to a report by ET Auto.
VinFast to develop two India-specific EVs in strategy shift, sources say
The Vietnamese automaker is reworking its India playbook to build models tailored to local buyers, according to people familiar with the plans.
Policy
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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.
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.
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.