Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Avaada to invest ₹9,200 crore in green energy projects in Rajasthan

Avaada chairman Vineet Mittal said the developments were “an investment in India’s green future,” adding that Rajasthan remains central to the company’s growth strategy.

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Envision Group to supply wind turbine generators for Serentica project

The delivery is expected to commence by February 2026 for the project, spanning Karnataka and Maharashtra.

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Monday, September 29, 2025

India initiates anti-dumping probe into import of solar cell components from China

The applicant has alleged that the industry is impacted due to the dumped imports of "Solar Encapsulants, excluding EVA Encapsulants" from China.

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India planning to track solar energy equipment imports with new monitoring system

The proposed system for imports seeks to identify the content, source of origin, and adherence to harmonised system codes.

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Japan offshore wind players want inclusion in government's fixed-revenue scheme

The wind energy policy director in Japan said offshore wind farm operators have made such requests, but added that they could not say whether those requests will be taken into consideration.

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Sunday, September 28, 2025

TOI Conclave: ‘Renewable energy, AI and more for sustainable growth’

These pathways were highlighted at the ‘TOI Viksit Uttar Pradesh: Vision 2047 Conclave' on Saturday during a panel discussion of Srijan Shakti – Pillars of Viksit UP.

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TKIL Industries ties up with Switzerland-based SoHHytec, plans green hydrogen plant in India next year

This partnership uses artificial photosynthesis technology for production. The first plant is expected within 12 months.

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Tamil Nadu unveils green energy open access rules to boost renewable power for industries

It offers guidelines for setting up solar, wind, and other renewable power plants in the state, as well as for industries that would buy power from them.

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World’s largest 16,000 MW decentralised solar project likely to be ready by March 2026

While a senior MSEDCL official claimed that the project would be completed by March 2026, sources said that it could stretch till the end of the year.

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Saturday, September 27, 2025

World’s largest 16,000 MW decentralised solar project likely to be ready by March 2026

While a senior MSEDCL official claimed that the project would be completed by March 2026, sources said that it could stretch till the end of the year.

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Friday, September 26, 2025

Oil India reports natural gas occurrence in Offshore Andaman exploratory well

Preliminary analysis confirmed the gas presence, marking the first reported hydrocarbon occurrence in the Andaman Shallow Offshore Block during the ongoing exploration campaign. This finding suggests potential hydrocarbon accumulation, guiding future drilling strategies.

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New York seeks more wind and solar energy before federal subsidies expire

This initiative aims to secure federal tax credits before their phase-out under President Trump's new law, protecting the state's clean energy goals. The move is expected to generate significant investments and create over 2,500 jobs.

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Projects on rooftop solar power system, fire station launched

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched a rooftop solar power system for 1,000 government buildings, targeting 55 MW clean energy and significant CO2 reduction, alongside a new power substation and a modern fire station.

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Thursday, September 25, 2025

NTPC-NPCIL to invest ₹42,000 cr in 2,800 MW nuclear power project in Rajasthan

PM Modi on Thursday inaugurated the nuclear project along with other energy projects having a combined investment value of over ₹51,000 crore in Rajasthan.

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Green hydrogen cost falls to $4.4-4.5 per kg in oil co tenders

India's Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced a significant price drop in green hydrogen, falling from $5.5 to $4.4-4.5 per kg in recent tenders by state-owned oil companies.

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Uttar Pradesh bets on agrivoltaics to overcome land constraints in solar expansion

Narendra Bhooshan said the state is piloting agrivoltaic projects with Asian Development Bank support and plans to scale them once the economics are established.

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

PM Modi to visit UP, Rajasthan on Sept 25; lay foundation stone of Mahi Banswara Atomic Power Project

Modi will also open UPITS 2025 in Greater Noida and launch atomic, green energy, water and rail projects in Rajasthan.

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Electrolyser PLI companies seek to defer launch by a year

Electrolyser companies may delay their project launch. The delay is due to slow demand for green hydrogen production equipment.

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Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Explained: Why China is adding to its oil reserves despite backwardation

“China’s crude inventory changes are a critical buffer for the global oil market, and not a permanent solution,” said Lin Ye, Vice President, Oil Markets – Downstream, Rystad Energy.

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Nayara takes SAP India to court, seeks restoration of software services to raise invoices

Justice Amit Bansal said that he will consider granting an interim relief sought by Nayara only after hearing the SAP's stand.

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High-voltage debates, big announcements and awards: All eyes on ET Energy Leadership Summit 2025

MNRE minister Pralhad Joshi's remarks are expected to highlight the government’s latest policy measures and investment outlook for achieving the 500 GW non-fossil energy target by 2030.

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NTPC arm looks to global bidding for nuclear-power expansion

The technology in focus for NTPC's own nuclear plans would be pressurised water reactors (PWRs), which is the most commonly available global technology.

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ReNew Energy cuts prices of solar modules, cells as lower GST rates take effect

ReNew Energy Global Plc has decreased the prices of its solar modules and cells following the GST Council's decision to lower the GST rate on renewable energy products to 5%.

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ACME Solar secures ₹1,100 crore refinancing for 300 MW project

The funding is for its subsidiary to refinance the existing debt and reduce financing cost by about 100 bps for the project in Rajasthan

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Monday, September 22, 2025

Existing oilfields can unlock 1 trillion barrels, meet demand till 2050: Report

The report estimates that global liquids demand under its base-case Energy Transition Outlook scenario will be just under 1 trillion barrels between now and 2050.

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MNRE minister Pralhad Joshi to deliver ministerial address at ET Energy Leadership Summit 2025

As of August 31, 2025, India’s installed renewable energy (RE) capacity—excluding large hydro—stands at about 192,517 MW, with solar contributing ~123,130 MW and wind over 52,680 MW.

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Sunday, September 21, 2025

Solar plant in Morena delivers cheapest firm green power: CM Mohan Yadav

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that Morena's solar-plus-storage project has achieved a record-low tariff of ₹2.70 per unit, marking a significant milestone in renewable energy.

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CM Mohan Yadav says renewables key to ending subsidy burden in

A recent solar-plus-storage project achieved a record low tariff. The goal is 24x7 green power supply. The state eyes nuclear energy opportunities. Joint projects with Uttar Pradesh are also in progress.

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IIT-M makes low-cost solar tech for areas with less space

This innovative design, which relies on an Arduino-based microcontroller and algorithms from the Astronomical Almanac, maximizes sunlight capture and is suitable for small installations and areas with space constraints.

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NTPC looks to acquire uranium assets overseas to ensure fuel for future nuclear projects

To increase its non fossil fuel-based energy generation capacity, the company has plans to set up nuclear projects at various locations in India.

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NTPC looks to acquire uranium assets overseas to ensure fuel for future nuclear projects

To increase its non fossil fuel-based energy generation capacity, the company has plans to set up nuclear projects at various locations in India.

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India is producing more energy than ever before: Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister

Even for cooking gas, which earlier came predominantly from a single country, we have broadened our supply base, the minister added.

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Vertical wind turbine lights up Trichy village community centre

Yagapudayanpatti village near Manikandam was chosen to set up the turbine after a study found it had a desirable wind speed.

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Friday, September 19, 2025

Waaree Energies to acquire 76% stake in smart meter firm Racemosa for ₹53 crore

This strategic move aims to integrate smart meters into Waaree's portfolio, strengthening its presence across the energy value chain.

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Thursday, September 18, 2025

Oil India steps up cost cuts as crude weakens

The state-run explorer has launched several cost-reduction measures, including trimming logistics expenses, streamlining manpower deployment and fast-tracking the drilling cycle

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Final framework for virtual power purchase agreements soon: CERC

The regulator designed the VPPA framework to enable corporate buyers to obtain green attributes for environmental, social and governance compliance without requiring conventional power purchase agreements, while also supporting renewable energy developers with new revenue avenues

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Efficiency meets sustainability: Thermax and Dassault leaders on India’s energy transition

At a time when India’s energy demand is rising at over 8% annually and industries contribute nearly 30% of global emissions, leaders from Thermax and Dassault Systèmes stressed that the convergence of digital innovation and clean energy is no longer optional. In this edition of India Leadership Talks, Ashish Bhandari and Tanuj Mittal outlined how technology, ecosystem partnerships and boardroom strategy are shaping a sustainable manufacturing future.

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

NTPC agrees to 49% in Chhabra plant JV, but wants management control

The coal ministry stated that RVUNL could bring in a subsidiary to avail of the coal supply, but not an equal or larger shareholding partner

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Govt may rebid 40 GW of renewable energy projects stalled due to lack of power purchase pacts

The Indian government plans to rebid approximately 40 GW of stalled renewable energy projects due to the absence of power purchase agreements. While marketing efforts continue, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission is set to release guidelines for virtual power purchase agreements.

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Waaree Energies to offload 14.6% in Indosolar via OFS

This will constitute 14.66% of Indosolar's paid-up capital. Waaree Energies is the promoter of Indosolar, which manufactures photovoltaic cells and modules

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Coal stock at power plants up 28% year-on-year; daily rake supply at 436.5 in September

Mine-end stock stood at 99 MT, while the average daily coal rake supply during September was 436.5 per day, of which 388.6 rakes per day were delivered to the power sector

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India revises power strategy, balances coal expansion with renewable, nuclear growth

Prasad said India has already achieved 50% non-fossil capacity in its power mix, five years ahead of its Paris Agreement commitment, and is on track to revise its long-term capacity targets

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JSW Neo frontrunner to acquire Statkraft's HP hydropower unit

Its offer pegs the enterprise value of the unit at ₹1,200-1,400 crore, they said. A deal could be signed within days.

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Monday, September 15, 2025

CORE Energy to float IPO by 2026, eyes ₹2,000 crore revenues on nuclear push

CORE Energy has also tied up with Russia’s Rosatom for small modular reactors and floating nuclear projects and is in talks with state governments, PSUs and private players including Tata, Jindal and Vedanta for collaborations

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Aluminum over lithium: India’s new bendable battery promises safer devices

These ideas may not be science fiction for long. Scientists in Bengaluru have developed a new kind of battery that is not only flexible enough to fold like paper but also safe enough to touch without worrying about overheating or explosions.

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Investor interest in stressed green power assets grows

Investor confidence in renewable energy is surging, driving up the value of distressed assets. Recent auctions of wind energy firms like Regen Powertech and Wind World (India) have seen bids exceeding reserve prices significantly, boosting lender recoveries

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NTPC looking to set up standalone nuclear projects: Chairman

The company is collaborating with technology providers and state governments to explore individual nuclear projects, Singh has said.

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Avaada unveils 11 solar plants in Maharashtra under Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana

About 14,900 farmers across 167 villages stand to benefit directly through improved irrigation facilities, lower costs, and additional income opportunities

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Sunday, September 14, 2025

KKR-backed Serentica to buy Statkraft's solar power business for Rs 1,942-2,207 cr

The company is focusing on its European operations. EY advised Statkraft, and Standard Chartered advised Serentica.

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Himachal CM Sukhu urges NABARD to fund solar projects, electric buses under RIDF

The Chief Minister appreciated the pivotal role played by NABARD's Regional Office in strengthening coordination between the State Government and NABARD's Head Office, thereby ensuring the speedy resolution of important issues.

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UP tops solar installations in July–August 2025: Minister AK Sharma

State's Energy Minister gave this information at the launch of the coffee table book “Uttar Pradesh: Powering Tomorrow with Renewable Energy,” a collaborative initiative by ETGovernment – The Economic Times in association with the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA).

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Government proposes approved list of wafers for solar modules effective June 2028

An approved list of models and manufacturers acts as a non-tariff barrier for import, by mandating to purchase the equipment from the manufacturers that are on the list.

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Saturday, September 13, 2025

Adani Power signs pact to supply 2,400 MW power to Bihar

Adani Power Ltd (APL) would supply the proposed power from a greenfield ultra super critical plant to be set up at Pirpainti in Bhagalpur district of Bihar.

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Friday, September 12, 2025

YEIDA approves 25 acres for integrated batteries India's 4GW solar cell manufacturing facility

This development, facilitated by Invest UP, aims to strengthen the renewable energy ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh.

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Cong alleges FRA violations in Adani coal mine project in Madhya Pradesh

The former environment minister also claimed that the Modi government imposed this allotment from above in 2019, and is now rushing ahead with it in 2025 without the essential legal clearances.

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'Petroleum lobby' behind stories against ethanol blending: Gadkari

At the Auto Retail Conclave organised by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), Gadkari said that ethanol - produced from sugarcane, broken rice and other agricultural products- is expected to help reduce India's dependence on foreign oil

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Thursday, September 11, 2025

Shell Energy India wins green nod to raise capacity of Hazira LNG terminal to 26.2 mt costing ₹21,600 crores

The additional capacity expansion includes 19 MMTPA of regasification and 0.92 MMTPA of truck loading facilities

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India aims to cut green hydrogen price to $2/kg by 2030: Joshi

The minister underlined that the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), launched in 2023 with an outlay of ₹19,744 crore, is central to India’s clean energy transition

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

India’s clean energy shift: The numbers behind demand, storage and hydrogen goals

Solar and wind are expected to carry most of the load. India has committed to 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, with 280 GW solar and 140 GW wind

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Eastern India’s renewable share at 20% vs 48% national average: IREDA CMD

He said India’s target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 would require mobilising about ₹30 lakh crore in investments, with the eastern states playing a strategic role in green manufacturing, exports and youth entrepreneurship

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Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Waaree Renewable gets Rs 1,252 cr order for solar project

The project involves Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) works of 870 MWac/1218 MWp grid connected ground mount solar power project

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Centre plans Rs 39,000 crore carbon capture programme with phased rollout

The initiative aims to support industries like iron, chemicals, and green hydrogen, while also addressing emissions from coal-based power plants.

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LNJ Bhilwara Buys Out Statkraft's 49% Stake in Hydro Power JV

Norway government-owned Statkraft is exiting India and has put all its assets on the block. The company is the largest renewable power generator in Europe

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CIL mulls setting up data centres in decommissioned mines to boost digital infra, sustainability

The state-owned miner had already taken steps for a comprehensive feasibility study by consultants.

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India’s natural gas production falls 3.7% in July; LNG imports down 20%

Natural gas availability for sale during the month dropped 13.12 per cent to 5,430 MMSCM as compared to 6,250 MMSCM in July 2024. Total gas consumption in the month was reported at 5,875 MMSCM, the data showed.

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DTU inaugurates clean energy laboratory to boost innovation and research

Conceived as an innovation hub, Yogi Goswami Clean Energy Laboratory will focus on renewable energy, its storage and sustainable technologies.

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Monday, September 8, 2025

Run up to COP30: Fight against climate change can be pro-growth, pro-jobs, says Andre Correa do Lago, Brazilian diplomat

Brazil is preparing to host COP30, aiming to demonstrate the economic benefits of climate action and strengthen multilateralism

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Sunday, September 7, 2025

PSU OMCs’ LPG customer base rises to 33.05 crore; sales up 8.8% in Q1

During the quarter, total LPG sales stood at about 7.7 million metric tonnes (MMT), an increase of 8.8 per cent over the corresponding period of last year

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Companies reset sustainability goals amid extreme weather surge

L&T is also planning to get its facilities certified as single-use plastic-free and zero-waste-to-landfill by a recognised third party. It is switching from a diesel generator to an electricity generator and replacing lower-energy-efficiency equipment and appliances.

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OPEC+ set to raise oil output further from October

That increase, which equates to about 2.4 per cent of world demand, was intended to boost market share amid pressure from US President Donald Trump for lower oil prices.

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Africa's solar energy potential makes for a bright future for renewable power

The KHI Solar One project is one of many looking to add renewable energy to South Africa's power grid, which is heavily reliant on coal-fired power stations.

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Saturday, September 6, 2025

India's solar industry, aiming to compete with China, finds strength as US tariffs hit home

Backed by policy support and rising domestic demand, India is rapidly scaling solar output, though reliance on Chinese raw materials and trade hurdles remain challenges.

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India's solar industry, aiming to compete with China, finds strength as US tariffs hit home

Backed by policy support and rising domestic demand, India is rapidly scaling solar output, though reliance on Chinese raw materials and trade hurdles remain challenges.

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Friday, September 5, 2025

Green energy transition gets turbo-charged

Cost of generation for solar power projects will drop 10 paise and for wind power projects 15-17 paise per unit. This will ultimately benefit utilities in the form of lower power purchase costs.

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Thursday, September 4, 2025

GST reforms: Lower taxes on renewables and cement to ease project costs, accelerate green and infra adoption

The GST Council’s decision to slash tax on renewable energy equipment from 12% to 5% and reduce cement to 18% has drawn strong support across industries, with stakeholders saying the reform will lower project costs, accelerate clean energy adoption, boost domestic manufacturing and ease consumer burden.

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GST cut to lower renewable project costs; hike in oil, gas rates to raise upstream burden

The GST rate on solar photovoltaic (PV) modules and wind turbine generators has been cut to 5% from the earlier 12%. This is expected to reduce the capital cost for solar and wind projects by about 5%.

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Bhupender Gupta takes charge as CMD of NHPC



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Explained: Why India wants to mine its own waste for the minerals of the future

With the EV market expected to reach over 28 million vehicles by 2030 and demand for lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements surging, the policy signals a deliberate shift toward building a circular economy for high-value materials.

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

GST on electrolysers cut to 5%: What it means for green hydrogen costs, industries and India’s export ambitions

The decision also comes at a time when India is pushing its National Green Hydrogen Mission, seeking to produce 5 million tonnes a year by 2030 and positioning itself as a cost-competitive exporter in global markets.

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GST on electrolysers cut to 5%: What it means for green hydrogen costs, industries and India’s export ambitions

The decision also comes at a time when India is pushing its National Green Hydrogen Mission, seeking to produce 5 million tonnes a year by 2030 and positioning itself as a cost-competitive exporter in global markets.

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Hidden methane from Australian coal may raise steelmakers’ climate impact by up to 15%: Report

The report said that coking coal mines in the country emitted an estimated 867 kilotonnes of methane last year, more than the emissions from its entire oil and gas sector combined.

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Tuesday, September 2, 2025

AMPIN Energy Transition commissions 50 MW solar project in Chhattisgarh

The project, completed in a record time of nine months, marks the company's debut in the state, AMPIN Energy Transition said in a statement.

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ACME Solar Holdings seeks shareholders' nod to raise up to ₹3,000 cr via securities

The proposed special resolution seeks to confer upon the board the absolute discretion to issue securities in one or more tranches, determine the terms of the aforementioned issuance of securities, including the exact price, proportion and timing of such issuance, based on analysis of the specific requirements.

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ACME Solar Holdings seeks shareholders' nod to raise up to ₹3,000 cr via securities

The proposed special resolution seeks to confer upon the board the absolute discretion to issue securities in one or more tranches, determine the terms of the aforementioned issuance of securities, including the exact price, proportion and timing of such issuance, based on analysis of the specific requirements.

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Offgrid Energy Labs secures $15 million Series A funding

The investment will propel the commercialisation of its ZincGel batteries and advance research and development for stationary energy storage.

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Saudi Aramco, Iraq company SOMO halt oil sales to Nayara Energy

Saudi Aramco and Iraq's SOMO have suspended crude sales to India's Nayara Energy following EU sanctions on the Russian-backed refiner. This has forced Nayara, majority-owned by Russian entities, to rely solely on Russian crude imports in August.

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IGL, RVUNL sign JV to set up 500 MW solar project in Rajasthan

IGL will hold 74 per cent equity in the new JV company while RVUNL will own the remaining 26 per cent. The JV board will have six directors, with four nominees from IGL and two from RVUNL.

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Global solar capacity addition soars to 380 GW in H1 2025, led by China: Report

Beyond China, other countries collectively installed an estimated 124 GW in the first half of 2025, a 15 per cent increase year-on-year.

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Petrol consumption up 5% in August, diesel demand steady

Petrol sales increased from 3.36 million tonnes in August last year. Diesel consumption, which accounts for the largest share in India’s fuel basket, recorded a marginal rise from 6.50 million tonnes in the same month of 2024.

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Premier Energies secures ₹2,703 crore orders for solar modules, cells

With an aggregate capacity commitment of 2,059 MW, the orders will be executed in FY26 and FY27.

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Modi-Putin bilateral talks: PM Modi speaks of strong energy ties and co-operation with Russia to end Ukraine war

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin met in Tianjin, China, during the SCO Summit to discuss strengthening energy ties despite the U.S. imposing tariffs on India for Russian oil purchases.

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Greenzo bags Jindal Stainless order for 472-tonne green hydrogen plant in Odisha

The project will initially produce 0.47 KTPA of green hydrogen annually and can be scaled up to 1.5 KTPA

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