India’s 2030 clean energy goals will be powered by synchronised renewables, grid upgrades, and market reform, says the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. India’s renewable energy sector is entering a transformative phase, defined not just by capacity growth but by system strength and resilience. After a decade of record expansion, the Ministry of New...
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Toshiba Commits ₹32.32 Billion to Expand T&D Manufacturing in Japan and India
A surge in electricity demand has prompted the company to revise its ¥20-billion investment announced in July 2024, committing an additional ¥35 billion to scale up its manufacturing facilities in Kawasaki and Hyderabad. Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba) has announced a ¥55-billion (approximately $368 million / ₹32.32 billion) investment to expand its power...
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Windergy India 2025: Chennai to Host Three-Day Global Dialogue on Wind Power Scale, Policy, and Innovation
India’s flagship wind energy event returns with over 350 exhibitors, global pavilions, and a sharp focus on policy, manufacturing, and net-zero goals. Windergy India 2025, the country’s premier international trade fair and conference dedicated to wind energy, is set to take place from October 29-31 at the Chennai Trade Centre. The seventh edition of the...
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Hinduja Renewables Appoints Deepak Thakur as MD & CEO
Veteran energy executive to steer next phase of growth across solar, storage, and green hydrogen. Hinduja Renewables Energy Private Limited (HREPL), part of the Hinduja Group, has appointed Deepak Thakur as Managing Director & CEO, effective October 1. He succeeds Sumit Pandey, who has stepped down from the role. Thakur brings over three decades of...
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India Designates Three Major Ports as Green Hydrogen Hubs under National Mission
Projects in these zones will qualify for benefits under central and state schemes, including those aligned with the Green Hydrogen Mission. In a strategic push to build an integrated hydrogen ecosystem and accelerate India’s clean energy transition, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has formally recognised three major ports—Deendayal Port Authority (Gujarat), VO Chidambaranar...
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ENGIE Secures 100 MW Solar PPA with SECI, Expands Rajasthan Portfolio to 1 GW
Located in one of India’s highest solar irradiance zones, the Barmer project is set to deliver dependable clean power to a region where rising energy demand and economic growth go hand in hand. French energy services group ENGIE has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for a...
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Avaada Group Commits ₹360 Billion to Gujarat’s Green Energy Push at Vibrant Gujarat 2025
Under the MoU, Avaada will develop 5 GW of solar power, 1 GW of wind energy, and 5 GWh of battery storage across Gujarat’s Kutchh, Banaskantha and Surendranagar districts. Avaada Group has signed a ₹360 billion memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat government to develop large-scale solar, wind and battery energy storage system (BESS)...
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India’s Solar Push Goes Local: Minister Joshi Highlights People-Centric Energy Transition at ISA Curtain Raiser
Joshi said India’s renewable energy success goes beyond numbers and has become people-centric, with over 2 million households already benefiting from solar power under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. India’s transition to green energy is not just reshaping its power mix; it is transforming lives at the grassroots, said Union Minister for New...
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Sembcorp to Acquire ReNew Sun Bright, Expanding India Solar Portfolio to 6.9 GW
The deal, valued at approximately Singapore $246 million and subject to customary adjustments, marks a strategic expansion of Sembcorp’s renewable energy footprint in India. Singapore headquartered Sembcorp Industries, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Sembcorp Green Infra Pvt. Ltd has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100 per cent of ReNew Sun Bright Pvt. Ltd from...
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Tata Power Renewables Signs PPA for 80 MW Dispatchable Green Energy Project in Mumbai
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Ltd, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Tata Power Mumbai Distribution to develop an 80 MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) project. The project will integrate solar, wind, and battery storage systems to ensure reliable energy dispatch during peak...