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India’s Solar Power Capacity Surges to 162.15 GW, Registers 57-Fold Growth Since 2014

New Delhi, July 22, 2026; India has recorded a remarkable expansion in its renewable energy sector, with the country’s installed solar power capacity reaching 162.15 gigawatts (GW) by June 30, 2026, marking a nearly 57-fold increase over the last twelve years. The information was shared by the Union Government in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. […]

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India Leads BRICS Energy Dialogue as 11th Ministers’ Meeting Opens in Gurugram

GURUGRAM,25 JUNE 2026: India successfully hosted the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting in Gurugram, Haryana, on June 25 under its BRICS Chairship 2026. The meeting was held under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability” and brought together Energy Ministers, Vice Ministers, senior officials, and representatives from key international organizations. Delegates from BRICS […]

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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Receives Rs 115 Crore Dividend from SECI

New Delhi, April 9 2026: Union Minister for Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Thursday received a dividend cheque of over Rs 115 crore from Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited during a formal ceremony held in the national capital. The event witnessed the presence of senior […]

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8 Lakh Farmers Benefit From Solar Agri-Feeder Scheme in Maharashtra, Capacity Expansion Planned

Mumbai, March 10: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday informed the state Assembly that nearly eight lakh farmers across the state are currently benefiting from the government’s solar agricultural feeder initiative, which aims to provide reliable daytime electricity for farming activities. Addressing legislators during the Question Hour, Fadnavis—who also oversees the energy portfolio—said the […]

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India and UK Hold High-Level Talks in New Delhi to Strengthen Green Hydrogen Safety Standards

New Delhi, March 7: An international conference on green hydrogen standards and safety protocols was held in New Delhi on February 27, 2026, bringing together experts and officials from India and the United Kingdom. The meeting aimed to enhance cooperation for the safe and large-scale development of green hydrogen technologies. The event was organised by […]

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India Achieves 51% Non-Fossil Fuel Power Capacity

New Delhi, Dec 1 :India’s total installed power generation capacity has reached 5,05,023 MW as of 31 October 2025, marking a historic shift as non-fossil fuel sources now constitute a larger share of the country’s power portfolio than fossil fuels. Of the total capacity, 2,59,423 MW (51.37%) comes from non-fossil fuel sources—including 2,50,643 MW of […]

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Pumped Storage Projects Key to India’s Green Power Stability, Says Union Power Minister Manohar Lal

Union Minister of Power, Manohar Lal, has highlighted the crucial role of Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) in strengthening India’s renewable energy ecosystem, particularly in storing surplus green power and ensuring grid stability during non-solar hours. He was addressing the Consultative Committee of Members of Parliament for the Ministry of Power at a meeting held today […]

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Cabinet Approves ₹20,000 Cr Investment Power to NTPC for Accelerated Renewable Energy Expansion

New Delhi, July 16 :In a major step towards accelerating India’s clean energy transition, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved enhanced delegation of investment powers to NTPC Limited. This enables NTPC and its subsidiary NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) to invest up to ₹20,000 crore—up from the […]

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India is on the right path of becoming a trusted economy, a reliable partner in the global value chain, a stable anchor in a volatile world-VP Jagdeep Dhankhar

New Delhi– The Vice-President,  Jagdeep Dhankhar today said that, “ Industry, friends, must be a force for inclusion by supporting MSMEs, promoting gender and caste diversity in leadership. It’s easier said than done. Gender and caste diversity has to be appreciated in the right sense. When it comes to gender, we champion affirmative action but […]

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India Sees 4,000% Growth in Solar Capacity; ₹1 Lakh Cr Innovation Fund to Power Clean Energy Future: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, July 10, 2025 — At the 11th edition of India Energy Storage Week (IESW) 2025, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal announced that India has witnessed a phenomenal 4,000% growth in solar capacity, bringing the country’s total renewable energy capacity to a significant 227 GW. Speaking at the event held at […]

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