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November 2, 2026 12:57 PM

PM Modi highlights new opportunities emerging from India’s solar energy expansion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the opportunities emerging from India’s solar energy expansion, sharing an article by Union Minister of Education, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on initiatives supporting the country’s clean energy transition. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said Joshi’s article examined the growth of solar power through schemes such as PM Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM, alongside ...

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...

September 21, 2026 9:39 PM

CM Rekha Gupta launches Delhi PM Surya Ghar portal for rooftop solar

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday launched the 'Delhi PM Surya Ghar' registration portal under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, aimed at facilitating rooftop solar installations for households across the national capital. The portal will allow residents to register for rooftop solar systems and access information on subsidies, authorised vendors and grievance redressal. Registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Under the scheme, the Centre provides a su...

September 19, 2026 3:16 PM

India providing solutions to modern climate challenges, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is demonstrating how rapid development and environmental sustainability can progress together, highlighting the country's efforts in renewable energy, clean mobility, water conservation and ecological agriculture. Addressing the International Conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics” at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, PM Modi said India's longstanding cultural connection with nature continues to inform its approach towards...

July 21, 2026 7:07 PM

India’s renewable energy capacity rises nearly fourfold to 288.58 GW since 2014

India's installed renewable energy capacity has nearly quadrupled over the past 12 years, increasing from 76.38 GW in 2014 to 288.58 GW as of June 30, 2026, according to information presented in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. The figures, shared by Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik in a written reply, highlight the rapid expansion of the country's clean energy sector as India continues to pursue its energy transition and climate goals. Solar energy has emerge...

April 10, 2026 3:45 PM

India achieves record solar capacity addition, PM Modi highlights milestone

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted India’s record-breaking progress in renewable energy, sharing an article that underscored the country’s highest-ever annual solar capacity addition. The achievement was detailed by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi, who said India added around 45 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity during the financial year 2025–26, marking a historic milestone in the sector. Calling it a significant step forward, the Prime Minister ...

March 29, 2026 2:24 PM

PM Modi highlights solar energy revolution, urges citizens to join clean power movement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the rapid expansion of solar energy adoption across India, crediting government initiatives and community participation for driving the country’s clean energy transition. Addressing the nation in the 132nd edition of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister said that in the face of global challenges like climate change, traditional knowledge and collective efforts are emerging as effective solutions. He noted a visible sh...

February 2, 2026 3:50 PM

Indian scientists develop single-unit device to capture, save solar energy

Indian scientists at the Department of Science and Technology (DST) have developed a solar-powered energy storage device that can both capture and store energy in a single unit, marking a major step towards clean, self‑sustaining storage systems, an official statement said. Unlike conventional solar systems that require separate units for energy harvesting and storage, the new technology can do both functions, reducing cost and energy losses during conversion, it said. The statement from the...

December 16, 2025 1:55 PM

PM-KUSUM boosts farm incomes, benefits over 20 lakh farmers through solar adoption

The PM-KUSUM scheme is helping farmers become ‘Urjadata’ by promoting the use of solar energy, enhancing farm incomes and supporting sustainable agriculture. The scheme has benefited more than 20 lakh farmers across the country, Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik informed the Rajya Sabha in a written reply on Tuesday. Under Component A of PM-KUSUM, farmers can lease their land for the installation of solar power plants and earn up to ₹80,000 per hectar...

October 29, 2025 7:25 PM

Malaysia bets on mix of solar and gas as it shifts away from coal

Malaysia will focus on a mix of solar and gas-fired power generation as it shifts away from coal, the chief executive of state utility Tenaga Nasional (TNB) said on Wednesday, adding that the renewable source would help keep costs down. The Southeast Asian nation of over 35 million people has been cranking up its coal-fired power fleet to keep electricity costs low, but plans to boost the use of natural gas and solar - the former being more flexible but the latter cheaper. "The cost-per-unit f...