Renewable Energy

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...

September 15, 2025 10:42 PM

India on track to produce 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Sunday that India is making rapid progress in renewable energy and is on track to achieve the ambitious target of producing 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030. Speaking at the Panchjanya Infra Confluence 2025, Joshi said Prime Minister Narendra Modi never sets easy goals for himself or his cabinet colleagues, and has outlined a challenging roadmap for the renewable energy sector. "The Prime Minister does not set easily achievable targ...

September 4, 2025 1:40 PM

India adds 30 GW renewable energy generation capacity so far in 2025: Minister

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Thursday informed that India has added 30 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy generation capacity so far this year and is expected to close 2025 with an addition of up to 43 GW. Speaking at an event, Joshi stated that the country installed about 22 GW of solar and wind power between January and June, and the figure has now climbed to around 30 GW. “We are optimistic of achieving between 39 GW and 43 GW of new capacity by the end of ...

July 16, 2025 11:55 AM

India achieves 50% Renewable Energy capacity target ahead of 2030 deadline: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, on Tuesday said that India has achieved its target of meeting 50 per cent of total installed energy capacity through renewable sources well ahead of the 2030 deadline. Speaking to mediapersons during his visit to IIT Bombay, Joshi said, “We have achieved 50 per cent of total installed energy capacity through renewable energy. We were supposed to achieve this by 2030 but have done it ahead of schedule.” Pralhad Joshi also wrote an ...

June 18, 2025 8:50 AM

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday participated in the outreach session on energy security at the 51st G7 Summit, where he underscored the need for a sustainable and inclusive approach to global energy access. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi emphasised the importance of ensuring energy security for all people through green and sustainable pathways. He highlighted India’s key international initiatives in this area, including the International Solar Alliance, the Coalition for Disaster R...