Led by China and India, Asia accounted for 80 per cent of new global wind capacity, while Europe, North America, Africa and the Middle East exceeded forecasts with significant project volumes. The global wind industry installed a record‑breaking 165 gigawatts (GW) of new wind capacity last year, with China, the US and India leading additions...
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Polaris Smart Metering Secures $80 Million BII Financing to Accelerate India’s Smart Meter Rollout
The financing will drive the rollout of over 2.2 million smart meters in West Bengal, expanding Polaris’ advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) footprint and reinforcing its role in India’s energy transition. Polaris Smart Metering Pvt. Ltd, an I Squared Capital portfolio company and one of India’s leading integrated smart metering and digital energy infrastructure players, has...
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POWERGRID Wins Green World Award 2026 for Climate Change Excellence
The international recognition commends the company’s initiatives in promoting energy‑efficient transmission infrastructure and integrating sustainability into project execution. Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd (POWERGRID), a Maharatna public sector company under the Union Ministry of Power, has been honoured with the Green World Award 2026 in the climate change category. The award was presented at...
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JAKSON Group Unveils Five Energy Solutions, Eyes Over ₹90 Billion Growth for FY2026‑27
This expansion marks a pivotal step in the group’s journey to build a comprehensive, future‑ready energy ecosystem, reinforcing its presence across power generation, energy storage, solar adoption, and cleaner conventional solutions. JAKSON Group, one of India’s leading energy and infrastructure conglomerates, has announced a major expansion of its energy solutions portfolio with five new products...
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India and Bhutan Sign Tariff Protocol for Punatsangchhu‑II, Strengthening Hydropower Partnership
The two countries also signed a technical agreement designed to enhance grid stability, boost efficiency in electricity trade, and streamline bilateral cooperation. India and Bhutan have signed the tariff protocol of the Punatsangchhu‑II Hydroelectric Project, marking another step in their mutually beneficial hydropower cooperation. The agreement was signed on Thursday during Union Power Minister Manohar...
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India-Bhutan Hydropower Push: Minister Manohar Lal’s 4-Day Visit to Drive Projects, Trade
During the visit, the minister will review progress on key bilateral hydropower projects, notably the 1,200 MW Punatsangchhu-I and 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu-II, which remain central to India-Bhutan energy cooperation. Union Minister of Power, Manohar Lal, embarked on a four-day official visit to Bhutan on Thursday to further strengthen the longstanding partnership between India and Bhutan,...
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India Climbs to Third Globally in Renewable Energy Capacity, Adding Record 55 GW in FY2025-26
This marks the highest annual capacity addition ever, surpassing the previous record of 29.5 GW achieved in FY2024‑25. India has risen to third place globally in renewable energy installed capacity, overtaking Brazil, according to Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi. Citing Renewable Energy Statistics 2025 published by the International Renewable Energy...
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Sourav Ganguly, Indian Cricket’s ‘Dada’, Named JAKSON Group’s First Brand Ambassador
The company said its decision was inspired by the former Indian cricket team skipper’s transformative leadership and his knack for redefining benchmarks. Noida‑based energy and infrastructure conglomerate JAKSON Group has announced former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly as its first brand ambassador. The company said the “strategic partnership” with the national sporting icon aligns...
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Tata Power Odisha Discoms Empower Women with ‘Nua Arambha’ Careers Initiative
Aligned with the International Women’s Day 2026 theme ‘Give to Gain’, the initiative reinforces that when women are given equal opportunities, organisations and society benefit through a more inclusive workforce. On International Women’s Day, Tata Power‑led Odisha distribution companies (discoms) reinforced their commitment to diversity and inclusion by celebrating the second season of the Nua...
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India’s Power Grid Crosses 500,000 Circuit Km, Marks 71.6% Growth Since 2014
India registered the achievement on January 14 with a 628 ckm, 765 kV transmission line from Bhadla II to Sikar II substation, boosting renewable energy evacuation capacity. India’s power sector has begun 2026 on a high note, with the national transmission network surpassing 500,000 circuit kilometres (ckm) of lines and 1,407 GVA of transformation capacity...