Renewable Energy

October 30, 2026 3:42 PM

India, Belgium and Luxembourg Hold Talks to Deepen Trade and Investment Ties

India, Belgium and Luxembourg have discussed ways to strengthen trade, investment and economic cooperation across key sectors, including logistics, renewable energy, financial services, healthcare and digital technologies. The discussions took place during the 19th Session of the India–Belgium–Luxembourg Economic Union (BLEU) Joint Economic Commission (JEC), held in Luxembourg on October 29, 2026. The meeting reviewed existing trade and investment relations and explored opportunities to exp...

October 28, 2026 9:39 PM

Shripad Yesso Naik Leads Indian Delegation to Singapore International Energy Week 2026, Holds Bilateral Talks

Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik led the Indian delegation to the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2026, held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore, from October 26 to 28. On the sidelines of the event, Naik held bilateral meetings with representatives of Singapore, Bhutan, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the International Energy Agency (IEA) to discuss energy cooperation and strengthen p...

October 28, 2026 2:00 PM

Explainer: Green Hydrogen and India’s Clean Energy Transition

In Brief What is Green Hydrogen? Hydrogen produced by splitting water using renewable electricity, offering a low-emission alternative for industries such as steel, fertilisers, and petroleum refining. What is India’s Target? The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to achieve at least 5 million metric tonnes of annual green hydrogen production capacity by 2030. Why Does It Matter? Green hydrogen can strengthen energy security, reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports, create jobs, a...

October 27, 2026 11:10 AM

India, US conclude most discussions on trade pact, fine-tuning agreement: Piyush Goyal

India and the United States have concluded most discussions on their proposed bilateral trade agreement and are now fine-tuning the pact ahead of its signing, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. Addressing the India-Netherlands Business Forum in The Hague, Goyal said the two countries had made substantial progress in negotiations. "We have concluded most of the discussions on the India-US trade deal. Now we are fine-tuning the agreement," he said. The minister also sai...

October 23, 2026 1:30 PM

Agrivoltaics Offers India Potential to Generate Solar Power Alongside Farming

Agrivoltaics, which combines agricultural cultivation with solar power generation on the same land, is emerging as a promising approach to improving land-use efficiency, diversifying farmers’ incomes and advancing India’s clean energy transition. According to an official release, agriculture provides livelihoods to approximately 46.1 per cent of India’s population. The Gross Value Added (GVA) of the Agriculture and Allied Sector is estimated to reach ₹52.08 lakh crore in 2025-26, highli...

October 12, 2026 9:45 PM

India, EU agree to continue talks on CBAM issue

India and the European Union agreed to strengthen cooperation and facilitate continued dialogue on carbon markets, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)-related methodologies and opportunities for enhanced technical ties at a high-level meeting in New Delhi on Monday. The Indian side was led by Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal, and the EU team was headed by the European Commission’s Director-General for Taxation and Customs Union, Gerassimos Thomas. The discussions focused on India’s car...

October 5, 2026 7:59 PM

Pralhad Joshi to inaugurate Windergy India 2026 in Chennai on October 8

India’s wind energy sector is set for a major industry showcase as Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi will inaugurate the 8th edition of Windergy India 2026 at the Chennai Trade Centre on October 8, with the event focusing on scaling manufacturing, technology and investment in the sector. The inauguration will feature global MoU announcements, the launch of key sectoral reports and recognition of states demonstrating leadership in wind energy, the Ministry of New and Re...

October 1, 2026 1:17 AM

Green energy scheme ‘big push’ towards achieving 900 GW non-fossil capacity by 2035: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Cabinet decision on the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) scheme is a “big push” towards achieving 900 GW non-fossil capacity by 2035. The Cabinet has approved the GEC-III scheme to enable an evacuation of up to 135 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy across states and Union Territories. “Cleaner power. Stronger grids. More opportunities,” PM Modi said in a post on X. “The Cabinet decision on the Green Energy Corridor Phase I...

September 30, 2026 4:24 PM

Cabinet approves ₹1.86 lakh crore PM-DHARA scheme for green energy transmission

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the PM-DHARA (PM-Developing Harmonized and Accelerated Renewable-energy Access) Scheme to strengthen the Intra-State Transmission System and facilitate the evacuation of up to 135 GW of renewable energy across States and Union Territories. The scheme also provides for deployment of 50 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at renewable energy developer or generator ends, or at other locations important for grid f...

September 30, 2026 3:56 PM

Cabinet clears Green Energy Corridor Phase-III with Rs 1.86 lakh crore outlay

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) scheme to strengthen India’s Intra-State Transmission System (InSTS) and facilitate the evacuation of up to 135 GW of renewable energy across States and Union Territories. The scheme, targeted for completion by FY 2032-33, has a total project outlay of Rs 1,86,405 crore. Of this, Rs 1,36,378 crore has been earmarked for development of Intra-State Transmission Systems under GE...