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India's total installed renewable energy capacity reaches 213.70 GW; solar grows by 30.2%

Dec 12, 2024, at 12:19 am

New Delhi: India’s renewable energy sector has made significant progress from November 2023 to November 2024, said the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on Wednesday.

Tata Power and Druk Green Power sign MoU to develop 5,000 MW renewable energy in Bhutan

Nov 20, 2024, at 02:06 pm

Thimphu: Tata Power Company Ltd has entered into a strategic partnership with Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd (DGPC) to collaborate and develop at least 5,000 MW of clean energy generation capacity in Bhutan.

India's RE capacity to hit 250 GW by March 2026

Nov 20, 2024, at 01:06 pm

New Delhi: India's renewable energy capacity is projected to reach 250 GW by March 2026, supported by a robust project pipeline exceeding 80 GW, according to a report by ICRA on Tuesday.

India inches closer to non-fossil fuel target as renewable energy capacity crosses 200 GW

Nov 14, 2024, at 02:55 am

New Delhi: India’s total renewable energy capacity has crossed 200 GW (gigawatt), aligning with the country's ambitious renewable energy target of achieving 500 GW from non-fossil sources by 2030.

Bhutan-India Renewable Energy Roundtable: IREDA chairman advocates debt financing over grants

Oct 29, 2024, at 05:15 am

Thimphu: Competitive debt financing is more advantageous than grants and is a strategic tool for advancing renewable energy projects, according to Chairman and Managing Director of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) Pradip Kumar Das.

Tata Power to invest up to $9 billion in expanding renewable energy capacity

Sep 18, 2024, at 08:17 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Tata Power plans to invest up to $9 billion to more than quadruple its renewable energy capacity to over 20 gigawatts (GW) within the next five to six years, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing the company's CEO Praveer Sinha.

Inox Wind bags 51 MW equipment supply order from Everrenew Energy

Aug 13, 2024, at 08:12 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian wind energy service provider Inox Wind Ltd has bagged a 51-megawatt (MW) equipment supply order from Chennai-based renewable energy company Everrenew, reports said.

India's renewable revolution gains momentum: IPOs to propel transition from fossil fuels to a green future

Jul 08, 2024, at 07:17 am

New Delhi: Pursuing its commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2070, India is gradually transitioning away from fossil fuels and embracing renewable energy sources.

JSW Energy subsidiary signs 1,325 MW renewable energy projects with SECI and Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd

Jun 27, 2024, at 04:27 am

New Delhi: JSW Energy Limited on Wednesday said that its wholly-owned subsidiary  JSW Neo Energy Limited has inked Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for wind and solar power generation projects with a combined capacity of 1,325 megawatts (MW).

Cabinet approves Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for implementation of offshore wind energy projects

Jun 20, 2024, at 05:30 am

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Wednesday approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects at a total outlay of Rs.7453 crore.

Ambassador Eric Garcetti says US investing $3.8 bn to meet India's renewable energy, infra goals

May 24, 2024, at 08:20 pm

US Ambassador Eric Garcetti said the United States International Development Finance Corporation is planning to invest  $3.8 billion to meet India's renewable energy and infrastructure goals.

Vedanta Ltd to boost renewable energy capacity and halt new coal-fired units: Report

May 23, 2024, at 04:43 am

Mumbai: Vedanta Ltd aluminium business will stop adding coal-fired capacity, indicating a major shift towards renewable energy, media reported

Renewable Energy now accounts for over 70% of India's new power generation: Report

May 04, 2024, at 05:31 am

New Delhi: Renewable energy (RE) accounted for over 70 percent of the 26 gigawatts (GW) of newly generated power in India during the fiscal year 2023-2024, media reported.

Premier Energies Photovoltaic Ltd secures export order from Amara Raja Infra for Bangladesh project

Apr 18, 2024, at 05:04 am

Kolkata: Premier Energies Photovoltaic Private Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of integrated solar cell and solar module manufacturer Premier Energies Limited (PEL) has secured a 140 megawatt (MW) Solar PV Modules supply export order from Amara Raja Infra Private Limited for an EPC project in Bangladesh.

Apple inks JV with CleanMax for 6 rooftop solar projects with 14.4 MW capacity in India

Apr 18, 2024, at 02:17 am

Bengaluru: iPhone maker Apple has inked a joint venture with Indian renewable energy developer CleanMax to address the issue of greenhouse gas emissions associated with customers using their devices under its Apple 2030 roadmap.

Adani Green Energy is now India's first firm to surpasses 10000 MW renewable energy

Apr 12, 2024, at 10:01 pm

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), India’s largest and one of the world’s leading renewable energy (RE) companies, has surpassed 10,000 megawatts (MW) of operational portfolio, delivering 'reliable, affordable, and clean power' to the national grid, the company said.

Torrent Power wins 100 MW renewable power project of Railway Energy Management Company

Mar 02, 2024, at 04:52 am

New Delhi: Private integrated power utility major Torrent Power on Friday said it has emerged as the successful bidder for setting up grid-connected renewable power projects for the supply of 100 MW round-the-clock power for Railway Energy Management Company Limited.

Tata Power Renewable Energy signs PDA valuing Rs 105 crore with Tata Communications to set up 18.75 MW AC group captive solar plant

Feb 15, 2024, at 03:40 am

Kolkata: Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power, has signed a power delivery agreement with Tata Communications for an 18.75 MW AC group captive solar power plant.

ONGC, NTPC enter JV to set up offshore wind energy projects

Feb 08, 2024, at 07:03 am

Goa: India's leading oil producer ONGC and the country's largest power company NTPC signed a joint venture agreement on Wednesday to establish offshore wind energy projects, marking a significant stride towards enhancing cooperation in the renewable energy sector. This agreement was signed during India Energy Week.

India Energy Week: PM Modi announces $67 billion investment plan

Feb 07, 2024, at 06:50 am

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an unprecedented investment initiative of $67 billion in the natural gas supply chain over the next 5-6 years during his address at the second edition of the India Energy Week in Goa on Tuesday.

Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana: Know about the benefits and eligibility

Jan 24, 2024, at 04:36 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the 'Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana,' a programme aimed at offering rooftop solar panels to consumers.

Tata Power Renewable Energy to invest Rs 70,000 cr in Gujarat for renewable energy projects

Jan 13, 2024, at 01:51 am

Gandhinagar (Gujarat): Tata Power’s subsidiary Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat government to develop 10,000 MW of renewable energy power projects across multiple sites in Gujarat, according to an exchange filing.

Bridgestone India partners with Tata Power to install EV chargers across select tyre dealerships

Oct 11, 2023, at 06:50 am

Kolkata: Bridgestone India and Tata Power have come together to install EV chargers for four-wheelers at Bridgestone dealerships on a pan-India basis.

Tata Motors partners with Tata Power Renewable Energy to develop a 12 MWp solar project at Pune factory

Sep 06, 2023, at 09:02 am

Mumbai: Tata Motors and Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a player in the renewable energy sector and a subsidiary of Tata Power have entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to develop a new 12MWp on-site solar project at Tata Motors’ Pune commercial vehicle manufacturing facility.

NITP, OIL sign MoU to collaborate in renewable energy and decarbonization

Sep 02, 2023, at 05:44 am

New Delhi: NTPC Limited and Oil India Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday to explore collaboration in the areas of renewable energy, green hydrogen and its derivatives, and decarbonization initiatives including through the use of geothermal energy.

Meeting held to Renewable Energy Technology Action Platform under US - India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership

Aug 31, 2023, at 06:02 am

New Delhi: India and the United States held a meeting on Tuesday to launch the new U.S. - India Renewable Energy Technology Action Platform (RETAP) under the Strategic Clean Energy Partnership, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNREP) said.

NLC India enters into long-term power usage agreement for 300 MW solar project with Rajasthan

Aug 19, 2023, at 06:19 am

New Delhi: Navratna public sector undertaking NLC India Ltd entered into Long Term Power Usage Agreement with Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd for the supply of 300 MW of Solar Power under the CPSU Scheme at Rajasthan, the Ministry of Coal said on Friday.

4,000 MW renewable energy power project being set up in Tamil Nadu

Aug 02, 2023, at 07:12 am

New Delhi: A new project has been approved under Green Energy Corridor Phase-II with the aim to set up 624 km of transmission lines and 2200 MVA capacity substations by the fiscal year 2025-26.

50 MMT per annum of CO2 emissions can be averted through Green Hydrogen

Aug 02, 2023, at 06:54 am

New Delhi: The National Green Hydrogen Mission is expected to lead to the development of 5 MMT Green Hydrogen production capacity per annum by 2030.

Reliance & Brookfield Asset Management sign MoU to make renewable power equipment in Australia

Aug 02, 2023, at 06:41 am

Mumbai: Reliance Industries and Brookfield Asset Management have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities to manufacture renewable energy and decarbonization equipment in Australia.