NHPC CMD flags renewable unpredictability; 8,193 MW operational, 18,873 MW in pipeline to strengthen green transition

​Speaking at the ET India Net Zero Forum 2025, Chaudhary said, “NHPC has 8,193 MW of green capacity in operation, 9,843 MW under construction, and 9,030 MW in survey, including pumped storage projects across Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and more — marking a major push towards net zero.”

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PM Modi takes part in G7 Summit's outreach session on energy security

Kananaskis (Canada)Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the outreach session on energy security at the 51st G7 Summit here on Tuesday.

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ONGC deploying advanced tech to contain gas leak in Assam: Hardeep Puri

Union Minister Hardeep Puri is overseeing efforts to control a gas leak at ONGC's Rudrasagar field in Assam. High-tech methods are being deployed, with international experts consulted. Local residents have been evacuated and are receiving assistance. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma assured support and interim relief.

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Living near coal plants? You may be inhaling 10 times more sulphur dioxide, says IIT Delhi study

The report reveals that cities located within 10 kilometres of thermal power plants recorded an annual average SO₂ concentration of 16.4 micrograms per cubic metre, sharply higher than the 1.5 micrograms recorded in cities beyond 25 kilometres.

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MNRE calls for proposals to boost reuse, recycling in solar, battery tech

As per the Ministry's notification, the challenge is open to R&D organisations, institutions, universities, and startups based in India. Proposals must be submitted online through MNRE's research portal.

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Centre plans 4 GW offshore wind energy tenders

The country is planning to launch offshore wind energy bids totalling 4 Gigawatt in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said.

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Delhi AQI improves to 140; CAQM lifts GRAP Stage-I restrictions across NCR

The Sub-Committee on GRAP of CAQM, which reviewed the air quality and meteorological forecasts from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), unanimously decided to withdraw Stage-I measures.

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Centre plans 4 GW offshore wind energy tenders

The country is planning to launch offshore wind energy bids totalling 4 Gigawatt in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said.

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India's wind energy capacity rises to 51.5 GW: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

India's wind energy capacity witnessed a rise of more than 10.5 per cent to 51.5 GW against 46.42 GW last year, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, said on Sunday.

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Oil jumps to $75.19/b after Israeli strikes on Iran, Israeli gas exports to Egypt and Jordan suspended

Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites spark crude and gas price surge, raising fears of broader supply disruptions and heightened geopolitical risk in global energy markets.

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Nepal begins power export to Bangladesh via India

Nepal, India and Bangladesh had signed a trilateral agreement on October 3, 2024 to export electricity produced by Nepal to Bangladesh via the Indian transmission line.

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Israel-Iran tensions: India has adequate energy supplies, says Union minister Puri amid rising crude prices; citing energy strategy trilemma

Following the recent surge in global crude prices due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has assured that India possesses sufficient energy reserves for the upcoming months. He highlighted India's diversified energy sourcing strategy, ensuring affordability and sustainability.

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Oil up 8%, but India may not feel much pain

"It is in the interest of the US, Iran, and other West Asian producers to keep oil flowing without disruption," said a refinery executive, speaking on the condition of anonymity. "Producers in the region will not want their trade disrupted, and Trump will be wary of global supply shocks that could push up US pump prices."

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Torrent Power bags 300 MW wind project from SECI

The project, with a tariff of ₹3.97 per unit, is to be commissioned within 24 months from the date of execution of the power purchase agreement (PPA), with an estimated investment of about ₹2,650 crore.

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Solar can drive jobs, equity, climate goals — but investment still uneven

The Sixth Meeting of the ISA Regional Committee for Europe and the Others Region was held in Brussels with participation from 20 countries and partners to review solar energy progress and advance global collaborations under the International Solar Alliance (ISA).

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SEPC bags Rs 650 cr solar EPC project in Maharashtra

SEPC has secured a significant order worth Rupees 650 crore. The company will establish 133 MW of solar power capacity across Maharashtra. Parmeshi Urja Limited, Kolkata, awarded the EPC solar power projects.

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Rajasthan Government Begins RSRTC Overhaul with 1300 New Buses, Depot Upgrades, EV Push

Technology upgrades have also been rolled out across RSRTC’s operations. All new and existing buses are being fitted with panic buttons, GPS-based telematics, and CCTV cameras.

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India drafts solar waste rules as capacity crosses 100 GW, eyes 6 lakh tonne disposal by 2040

The draft guidelines titled “Safe Handling and Disposal of Solar Photovoltaic Modules, Panels, and Cells”, released on May 30, 2025, outline roles and responsibilities of manufacturers, bulk consumers, dismantlers, and recyclers under the existing E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022.

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IREDA raises ₹2,005.90 crore via QIP; issue oversubscribed 1.34 times

The capital was mobilised by issuing 12.15 crore equity shares at a price of ₹165.14 per share, including a premium of ₹155.14 per share over the face value of ₹10.

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CAQM signs MoU with CRRI, SPA to redevelop roads in 9 NCR cities to cut dust pollution

The initiative, which covers nine highly urbanised and industrialised NCR cities—Delhi, Faridabad, Gurugram, Sonipat, Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida, Bhiwadi and Neemrana—aims to reduce dust emissions through systematic redevelopment of roads including paving, greening and modern maintenance systems.

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Explainer: Why LNG is struggling to displace coal in India’s biggest sectors

The idea was simple: gas would help India move away from coal while renewables scaled up. But nearly a decade after this narrative took root, a new IEEFA report challenges its core assumptions.

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CAQM signs MoU with CRRI, SPA to redevelop roads in 9 NCR cities to cut dust pollution

The initiative, which covers nine highly urbanised and industrialised NCR cities—Delhi, Faridabad, Gurugram, Sonipat, Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida, Bhiwadi and Neemrana—aims to reduce dust emissions through systematic redevelopment of roads including paving, greening and modern maintenance systems.

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Adani makes global Top 10 as solar shipments double — but profits vanish

The consultancy’s Global Solar PV Module Manufacturer Rankings report noted that the leading players faced declining revenues due to intense price competition and continued capital investment, despite increased shipment volumes.

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India sitting on 10,830 GW solar reserve—New study reveals massive untapped capacity

A new reassessment by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has unveiled that India is sitting on a massive solar reservoir of 10,830 GW, nearly 15 times the country’s earlier estimated potential of 748 GW.

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India sitting on 10,830 GW solar reserve—New study reveals massive untapped capacity

A new reassessment by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has unveiled that India is sitting on a massive solar reservoir of 10,830 GW, nearly 15 times the country’s earlier estimated potential of 748 GW.

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L&T bags order from JSW Energy for heavy civil infra business

The engineering major will execute the Bhavali Pumped Storage Project, designed to have a total installed capacity of 1500 MW, in Maharashtra.

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Solar surpasses nuclear for first time, contributes 10% of global power in April 2025

The data shows that solar power was the fourth-largest source of global electricity generation in April 2025, surpassing both wind and nuclear for the first time on record.

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Solar surpasses nuclear for first time, contributes 10% of global power in April 2025

The data shows that solar power was the fourth-largest source of global electricity generation in April 2025, surpassing both wind and nuclear for the first time on record.

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After protests, Chennai corporation goes slow on waste-to-energy project

Amid growing opposition from residents, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has clarified that the proposed Waste-to-Energy (WtE) project at Kodungaiyur will be implemented only after obtaining public consent and securing mandatory environmental clearances.

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MP govt to organise summit to promote solar energy on June 10: Official

The Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam has already floated tenders for the selection of developers for these projects. These projects will be operated under 25-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with the government.

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Reliance, Avaada among new entrants in ALMM solar modules list

Reliance Industries has made the entry with an enlisted capacity of 1,716 MW per annum manufactured at its Jamnagar facility. Avaada Electro’s Nagpur unit has been enlisted with a capacity of 1,272 MW per annum.

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Storage-linked renewable tenders accounted for 68% of auctioned capacity in FY25: Ind-Ra

The agency said renewable energy, which forms the bulk of new capacity additions, presents challenges due to its intermittent and cyclical nature.

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Reliance, Avaada among new entrants in ALMM solar modules list

Reliance Industries has made the entry with an enlisted capacity of 1,716 MW per annum manufactured at its Jamnagar facility. Avaada Electro’s Nagpur unit has been enlisted with a capacity of 1,272 MW per annum.

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India set to attract over ₹8,000 crore investment in energy storage, EV, green hydrogen at IESW 2025

Delegations from countries such as Australia, Germany, France, the UK, Finland, Canada, the USA, Israel, and Korea are expected to participate.

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Own land near a power substation? You could earn for 25 years under MP’s solar scheme

Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (MPUVNL) has opened bidding for a 1200 MW solar power project under the feeder-level solarisation component of the PM-KUSUM-C Scheme.

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Standalone solar plant subject to 2,735 compliance tasks, 83 clauses carry imprisonment: Report

Of the total obligations applicable to the corporate office, 83 carry imprisonment clauses, the report titled Decoding Compliance Management for Renewable Energy Sector stated.

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Jindal Stainless acquires 33.64% stake in ₹1,517 crore hybrid renewable project with Oyster

The ₹1,517 crore project will be developed across Bhuj in Gujarat and Agar in Madhya Pradesh and is backed by funding from the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA).

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REC gets CBDT nod to issue ₹5,000 crore Zero Coupon Bonds

These instruments will be issued at a deep discount and redeemed at face value upon maturity, offering tax advantages to investors under the Income-tax Act, 1961.

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Vikram Solar gets SEBI nod for IPO with fresh issue of ₹1,500 crore, OFS of 17.45 million shares

The funds will be utilised to set up a 3,000 MW solar cell and 3,000 MW solar module manufacturing facility.

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EV sales rise to 1.79 lakh units in May 2025; electric two-wheelers lead with 56% share: Report

India recorded 1,79,522 electric vehicle (EV) registrations in May 2025, with high-speed electric two-wheelers (HS E2Ws) accounting for 55.85 per cent of the total, according to the monthly EV sales digest released by JMK Research.

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Vikram Solar gets SEBI nod for IPO with fresh issue of ₹1,500 crore, OFS of 17.45 million shares

The funds will be utilised to set up a 3,000 MW solar cell and 3,000 MW solar module manufacturing facility.

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India should focus closely on mobility electrification: IEA executive director

IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol advises India to prioritise electric mobility to ensure its energy security and reduce reliance on oil imports.

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PNGRB defends LNG terminal regulation, says it will help 'well-coordinated' gas market development

The PNGRB has introduced new regulations for LNG terminals, requiring registration and review of feasibility reports to promote a transparent and demand-driven gas market.

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India’s peak power demand touches record 2,30,993 MW in May; energy met totals 1,48,718 MU

The country also met a total of 1,48,718 million units (MU) of energy during the month, highlighting the scale of electricity consumption during the summer period.

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Green job demand in India sees 20–30% annual growth; Tier II/III cities to host up to 40% roles

The latest employment outlook for the green sector exceeds earlier projections made in 2024, which had estimated a 15–20 per cent year-on-year increase in demand for green jobs over the next 10 years.

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Fuel consumption rises in May; petrol up 8.77%, LPG jumps 13.43%

LPG demand recorded the highest YoY growth among key fuels, increasing by 13.43 per cent to 2,792 TMT in May 2025, from 2,461 TMT a year earlier.

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Saudi energy firm Alfanar lines up India green hydrogen play, awaits clear policy signals

However, India still lacks assured offtake agreements, says its India CEO

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IndianOil finalises India's largest Green Hydrogen project at Panipat

In a major step towards promoting clean energy in India, IndianOil has finalised the Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH) for setting up a 10,000 Tonnes Per Annum Green Hydrogen Generation Unit at its Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex.

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