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The International Solar Alliance (ISA) will host the 2025 editions of its flagship CEO Caucus and International Solar Festival at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, from July 3–4. News

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) will host the 2025 editions of its flagship CEO Caucus and International Solar Festival at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, from July 3–4.

ISA to host the 2025 CEO Caucus and Solar Festival at World Expo, Japan, highlighting India-Japan solar innovation and global youth engagement. More

Admin | 01 Jul 2025

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, speaking at the All India Oil Sector Meet in Dehradun, highlighted the state’s commitment to promoting green energy in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a self-reliant India. News

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, speaking at the All India Oil Sector Meet in Dehradun, highlighted the state’s commitment to promoting green energy in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a self-reliant India.

CM Dhami outlines Uttarakhand’s green energy drive with solar, hydro, and hydrogen projects, boosting India’s self-reliance and clean energy goals. More

Admin | 01 Jul 2025

WECAN's new report highlights how community-led, decentralized energy systems are vital for a just transition away from fossil fuels, ensuring equity, sustainability, and local empowerment in the renewable shift. News

WECAN's new report highlights how community-led, decentralized energy systems are vital for a just transition away from fossil fuels, ensuring equity, sustainability, and local empowerment in the renewable shift.

WECAN report urges community-led energy for a just transition, spotlighting global models from Ladakh to Spain and advocating climate justice and energy democracy. More

Admin | 28 Jun 2025

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated guidelines for its Biomass and Waste-to-Energy (WtE) programmes under Phase-I of the National Bioenergy Programme, linking subsidies to plant performance. News

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has updated guidelines for its Biomass and Waste-to-Energy (WtE) programmes under Phase-I of the National Bioenergy Programme, linking subsidies to plant performance.

MNRE updates bioenergy guidelines, linking subsidies to plant efficiency. New rules ease documentation and promote high-performing biomass and WtE projects. More

Admin | 28 Jun 2025

Gujarat has overtaken Rajasthan to become India’s top renewable energy state, with a total installed capacity of 35,900 MW by May 2025, slightly ahead of Rajasthan’s 35,400 MW, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. News

Gujarat has overtaken Rajasthan to become India’s top renewable energy state, with a total installed capacity of 35,900 MW by May 2025, slightly ahead of Rajasthan’s 35,400 MW, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

Gujarat tops India in renewable energy with 35,900 MW, edging past Rajasthan due to strong wind and rooftop solar growth, says MNRE data (May 2025). More

Admin | 26 Jun 2025

Global CO₂ emissions from the energy sector hit a record high in 2024 for the fourth consecutive year, reaching 40.8 gigatonnes, according to the Energy Institute’s annual review. News

Global CO₂ emissions from the energy sector hit a record high in 2024 for the fourth consecutive year, reaching 40.8 gigatonnes, according to the Energy Institute’s annual review.

Global energy CO₂ emissions hit 40.8 GT in 2024, a record high for the 4th year, as fossil fuel use grows despite a 16% surge in wind and solar. More

Admin | 26 Jun 2025

LONGI, a global solar PV solutions leader, has partnered with Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) to set up a 1.6 GW solar panel manufacturing facility in Deltamas, West Java, Indonesia. News

LONGI, a global solar PV solutions leader, has partnered with Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) to set up a 1.6 GW solar panel manufacturing facility in Deltamas, West Java, Indonesia.

LONGi and Pertamina NRE to build 1.6 GW solar panel plant in West Java using HPBC 2.0 tech, boosting Indonesia’s clean energy manufacturing goals. More

Admin | 26 Jun 2025

As India targets 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, the Electric Power Transmission Association (EPTA) has urged a phased and milestone-based withdrawal of the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) waiver. News

As India targets 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, the Electric Power Transmission Association (EPTA) has urged a phased and milestone-based withdrawal of the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) waiver.

EPTA urges phased ISTS waiver rollback to protect renewable projects and boost $100B power transmission push toward India’s 500 GW green goal by 2030. More

Admin | 25 Jun 2025

ACME Solar Holdings has secured a ₹1,072 crore domestic project finance facility to refinance existing debt for its 250 MW operational solar project in Rajasthan, operated by its subsidiary ACME Aklera Power Technology Pvt Ltd News

ACME Solar Holdings has secured a ₹1,072 crore domestic project finance facility to refinance existing debt for its 250 MW operational solar project in Rajasthan, operated by its subsidiary ACME Aklera Power Technology Pvt Ltd

ACME Solar secures ₹1,072 crore in project finance to refinance 250 MW Rajasthan plant, cutting borrowing cost to 8.5% with 18-year facility. More

Admin | 25 Jun 2025

The Assam Cabinet has approved a ₹25,400 crore, 900 MW Pumped Storage Project (PSP) by Hinduja Renewables in West Karbi Anglong to enhance energy security and support renewable integration. News

The Assam Cabinet has approved a ₹25,400 crore, 900 MW Pumped Storage Project (PSP) by Hinduja Renewables in West Karbi Anglong to enhance energy security and support renewable integration.

Assam okays ₹25,400 crore 900 MW pumped storage project, green growth fund, and new biodiversity reserves to drive clean energy and conservation. More

Admin | 24 Jun 2025

The rising cost of domestically manufactured solar panels is undermining the benefits of the 60% subsidy (30% each by Centre and states) offered to farmers under schemes like PM Kusum and Surya Ghar Yojana. News

The rising cost of domestically manufactured solar panels is undermining the benefits of the 60% subsidy (30% each by Centre and states) offered to farmers under schemes like PM Kusum and Surya Ghar Yojana.

High DCR panel costs erode solar subsidy benefits for farmers under PM Kusum, delaying adoption and threatening MNRE’s renewable targets. More

Admin | 24 Jun 2025

The Maharashtra government is set to propose including first-floor residents of chawls in the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) scheme, a move expected to speed up redevelopment in suburban Mumbai. News

The Maharashtra government is set to propose including first-floor residents of chawls in the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) scheme, a move expected to speed up redevelopment in suburban Mumbai.

Maharashtra may include first-floor chawl residents in SRA benefits, easing redevelopment in Mumbai suburbs like Malad and Borivali. More

Admin | 24 Jun 2025

ACME Solar Holdings has signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with state-owned NHPC Ltd to supply 250 MW of electricity from its Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project in Rajasthan. News

ACME Solar Holdings has signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with state-owned NHPC Ltd to supply 250 MW of electricity from its Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project in Rajasthan.

ACME Solar signs 25-year PPA with NHPC for 250 MW FDRE supply from Rajasthan at ₹4.56/kWh, advancing India’s renewable energy goals. More

Admin | 24 Jun 2025

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