Renewable Energy

April 6, 2026 8:41 PM

India adds record 6.05 GW wind capacity in FY26, total installed capacity crosses 56 GW

India has recorded its highest-ever annual wind energy capacity addition of 6.05 gigawatts (GW) in the financial year 2025–26, marking a significant milestone in the country’s renewable energy journey. The latest addition represents a sharp 46 per cent increase compared to the previous financial year, signalling a strong acceleration in onshore wind energy deployment. With this, India’s cumulative installed wind power capacity has surpassed 56 GW, reinforcing its position among the world�...

March 21, 2026 2:38 PM

Renewable energy, grid modernisation key to India-Africa cooperation: Manohar Lal

Renewable energy, grid modernisation, energy storage and institutional capacity have emerged as key pillars of India-Africa cooperation, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal said on Saturday. Addressing the India-Africa Strategic Partnership Meet during the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 in the national capital, the minister said India and Africa — together representing nearly one-third of the global population — share common goals of inclusive, equitable and future-ready development. He under...

March 20, 2026 2:05 PM

PM Modi shares article on India’s energy transition, highlights push for self-reliance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared an article authored by Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik, outlining India’s transformative journey in the energy sector and its growing role in the global clean energy landscape. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Union MoS Shripad Y. Naik highlights that India’s energy transition is being driven by pragmatic policy and a clear push towards Aatmanirbharta. With a strong focus on electrific...

January 12, 2026 8:18 PM

Renewable energy jobs slow despite record installations

Renewable energy jobs recorded their first clear slowdown in growth even as global installations reached a new peak, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency and the International Labour Organization. The Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2025 said employment in the sector rose by only 2.3 per cent from 2023 to reach 16.6 million in 2024, reflecting growing geopolitical and geoeconomic frictions as well as increased automation across supply chains.The repo...

January 12, 2026 8:06 PM

India pushes renewable energy integration in agrifood systems at irena talks

India has underscored its commitment to linking renewable energy with agriculture and food systems to strengthen energy security, climate resilience and rural livelihoods, as Union minister for new and renewable energy Pralhad Joshi addressed an inter-ministerial dialogue convened by the International Renewable Energy Agency and the Food and Agriculture Organization on the sidelines of the IRENA Assembly in Abu Dhabi. Joshi said India’s approach combines ambition with strong implementation, su...

December 11, 2025 3:35 PM

Indian Railways scales up renewable energy use for traction, nears full electrification of broad gauge network

Indian Railways has significantly expanded its renewable energy footprint, commissioning 812 MW of solar power and 93 MW of wind power for traction use as part of its push toward becoming a net-zero carbon emitter by 2030. The latest progress was shared in a written reply to the Lok Sabha by Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday. According to the Ministry, the Railways has also tied up 1,600 MW of round-the-clock hybrid renewable energy. Of this, 100 MW from the Solar Energy Corporatio...

December 7, 2025 1:55 PM

India records highest-ever renewable energy addition; Odisha to get 1.5 lakh rooftop solar units

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Saturday said that India has achieved its highest-ever annual non-fossil energy capacity addition, reaching 31.25 GW so far in FY 2025–26. Of this, 24.28 GW came from solar power alone. The minister was speaking at the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit (GELS) 2025 in Puri, Odisha. Joshi said India is now a major driver of global renewable growth, contributing significantly to the world’s rapid clean energy expansion. While the world...

November 26, 2025 9:53 PM

India aims to produce green hydrogen at USD 1 per kg by 2030: Amitabh Kant

India is working towards becoming the world’s lowest-cost producer of green hydrogen, with a target to reduce production cost from the current USD 4.5 per kg to USD 1 per kg by 2030, former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said on Wednesday. Speaking at the National Green Economy Conclave organised by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), he said that a breakthrough in low-cost green hydrogen would reshape sectors such as steel, fertilisers, mobility and heavy transport. “If we ac...

October 29, 2025 10:35 PM

India surpasses 500 GW power capacity; renewable energy meets over 50% of demand

In a landmark achievement for India’s power sector, the country’s total installed electricity capacity has surpassed 500 gigawatts (GW), with renewable and other non-fossil sources now accounting for more than half of the nation’s power mix. The milestone, reached as of September 30, 2025, marks a major step toward India’s vision of a clean, secure, and self-reliant energy future. According to official data, India’s installed capacity now stands at 500.89 GW, of which 256.09 GW (over ...

October 7, 2025 10:55 PM

Global renewable power output overtakes coal for the first time, report says

Renewable energy sources generated more electricity than coal globally for the first time in the first half of 2025, driven by rapid growth in China and India, a report by think tank Ember showed on Tuesday. Curbing coal power generation, which emits around double the amount of carbon dioxide as gas generation, is regarded as vital by most scientists to meeting global climate targets. Renewables, such as wind and solar, supplied 5,072 terawatt hours (TWh) of electricity globally between Januar...