India’s deepwater energy ambitions received a boost with the detection of natural gas in the Sri Vijayapuram-2 well, raising hopes of a major hydrocarbon reserve, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has confirmed. India’s aspirations for aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) in hydrocarbons received a significant boost with the detection of natural gas in the Andaman Basin, located in...
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India’s Green Hydrogen Push Gains Global Momentum with Cost Edge and Policy Muscle: S&P Global Commodity Insights
Globally, hydrogen demand could triple by 2060, with India’s share in final energy consumption expected to rise from 1.8 per cent to over 3 per cent, according to S&P Global’s Renaissance scenario. India is fast-tracking its hydrogen economy through competitive pricing, certification reforms, and port infrastructure upgrades, according to S&P Global Commodity Insights experts actively...
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Low-Cost Capital Crucial to Power India’s Clean Energy Manufacturing Surge: CII-PwC
A new CII-PwC report urges policy clarity, streamlined approvals, and affordable financing to scale India’s renewable energy manufacturing. With global competition intensifying, strategic capital access could define India’s leadership in the green transition. India’s ambition to become a global hub for renewable energy (RE) manufacturing is gaining momentum, but its success hinges on access to...
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PM Modi Launches India’s Largest Solar-Plus-Storage Project in Rajasthan
Avaada’s ₹92 billion investment marks a major milestone in grid-integrated clean energy, with 2500 MWh battery storage and 1560 MWp solar capacity powering Rajasthan’s green transition. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for Avaada Group’s landmark solar-plus-storage project in Rajasthan, billed as India’s largest to date. The ₹92 billion investment spans two...
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Suzlon Commits to Full EV Fleet by 2035, Targets 24% Emissions Cut Under Global EV100 Pact
As part of its EV100 commitment, Suzlon will electrify its entire fleet by 2035, cutting fuel use, slashing emissions by 24 per cent, and accelerating India’s transition to net zero. After pledging to power all its facilities with 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030, renewable energy solution provider Suzlon has taken a decisive step...
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India Must Target 40-Fold Surge in Green Energy to Meet 2047 Goals: CII-EY Report
The report also flags the urgent need for integrated health, energy, and environmental policies to tackle air pollution, with PM2.5 exposure posing serious risks by penetrating deep into the lungs and entering the bloodstream. India’s ambition to become a developed economy by 2047 hinges on a radical transformation of its energy ecosystem, according to a...
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AgniKul Cosmos Commissions India’s First Integrated Rocket 3D Printing Facility to Power Affordable Space Dream
AgniKul’s new facility offers a fully integrated additive manufacturing ecosystem that spans design, simulation, printing, post-processing and finishing. This enhances quality, reliability and supply chain resilience, while cutting the cost of building for space by up to 50 per cent. Innovation doesn’t just create new products; it often helps bring down the cost of high-end...
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Centre Moves to Resolve PPA Logjam with States, Says MNRE Minister Pralhad Joshi
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...