The minister says he will soon begin meeting state governments in person to help resolve the long-pending issue. The central government is prioritising the resolution of power purchase agreement (PPA) challenges with states, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi said on Monday. “We are serious about resolving the PPA issue. Since...
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Inox Solar Begins Production at Bavla Facility, Advances India’s Domestic Solar Manufacturing Ambitions
Inox Solar’s new Bavla plant uses advanced automation to produce high-performance solar panels that generate power from both sides, increasing output, reliability and efficiency. Inox Solar, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Noida-headquartered Inox Clean Energy, has commenced production at its state-of-the-art solar module manufacturing facility at Bavla in Gujarat. The first phase of the plant, with...
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PM Modi Inaugurates Avaada’s ₹15 Billion Solar Project in Gujarat; Foundation Laid for ₹4 Billion Vadodara Plant
The 280 MW Surendranagar plant will enhance Gujarat’s renewable energy mix and provide clean, affordable power to citizens, particularly farmers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally launched diversified energy conglomerate Avaada Group’s 280 MW solar power project in Surendranagar, Gujarat, on Saturday. Developed under the Gujarat State Solar Policy, the project spans over 1,170 acres across...
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India poised to lead global low-carbon revolution
Maurits van Tol, CEO, Catalyst Technologies, is among the foremost global voices on hydrogen and its rise as a future fuel. From its evolving role in clean energy to India’s emerging leadership in green hydrogen, Van Tol offers a panoramic view. INFRASTRUCTURE TODAY’s Manish Pant spoke with him during India Energy Week this February. In...
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India’s Bold Energy Transition
A blend of policy drive, industry participation, and global partnerships now defines the complex clean energy transition underway in the world’s most populous nation, writes Manish Pant. India’s shift to sustainable energy sources is ambitious, complex, and multifaceted. On July 29, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)—the nodal agency for renewable programmes—completed green ammonia...
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Hybrid Growth to Power India’s Rs 3.8 Trillion Clean Energy Surge
Hybrid and storage-backed renewables are set to drive Rs.3.8 trillion in clean energy investments by FY2026-27, powering nearly 40 per cent of new capacity, according to Manish Gupta and Ankit Hakhu. Investment in India’s renewable energy sector is poised to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 55 per cent between this and...
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TVS ILP’s Hosur Facility Powers Ather’s Festive Season EV Deliveries Across India
Ather Energy’s Hosur facility, developed by TVS ILP on a built-to-suit model, now delivers one vehicle every 0.46 seconds. It is powered by integrated logistics and real-time visibility tools that streamline distribution across India. As India’s festive season kicks into gear, TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks (TVS ILP) is scaling operations at its Hosur facility...
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Energy in Motion
India’s energy transition is no longer a distant aspiration. It is a lived reality unfolding across policy corridors, industrial landscapes, and everyday life. As our deep-dive cover story reveals, the country’s clean energy journey is marked by bold ambition, granular innovation, and a growing sense of collective ownership. From rooftop solar adoption and ethanol-fuelled tractors...
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India Set to Tap Hidden Heat: Geothermal Policy Targets Energy Security and Net Zero by 2070
The policy lays out a comprehensive framework to advance geothermal utilisation through targeted research, inter-ministerial coordination, and global best practices, with regulatory and stewardship responsibilities entrusted to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The central government has notified the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) as part of its strategy to achieve the ambitious...
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TPREL Awards 838 MW Wind Turbine Contract to Suzlon for FDRE Projects Across India
This marks Suzlon’s second-largest order to date and reflects the growing importance of Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy projects in accelerating India’s clean energy transition. Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Co. Ltd, has awarded a contract to the Suzlon Group for the supply of wind turbine generators totalling...