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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India Sets 2028 Target for Swadeshi Solar Cells, Eyes Full Domestic Value Chain: Pralhad Joshi
The New and Renewable Energy Minister confirmed that, following requests from chief ministers for additional allocations under the PM-KUSUM scheme, its second phase will be launched after the current phase concludes in March 2026. India is advancing towards a fully indigenous solar manufacturing ecosystem, with a target to produce Swadeshi solar cells by 2028, Union...
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India Achieves 100 GW Solar PV Milestone with ALMM-Driven Expansion
This solar PV manufacturing boom has driven a near 400 per cent rise in the number of manufacturers, growing from 21 in 2021 to 100 today. India’s efforts to develop a robust renewable energy equipment manufacturing ecosystem received a major boost with the country attaining 100 GW capacity in solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing under the...
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Kandla Port Achieves Major Sustainability Milestone with Megawatt-Scale Green Hydrogen Plant Launch
Generating 140 metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually, the plant sets the pace for sustainable operations and maritime decarbonisation across India. In a major boost to India’s efforts to develop a robust green hydrogen ecosystem, the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) has successfully launched a 1 MW green hydrogen power plant within four months of Prime...
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Invest in IREDA Bonds to Support India’s Green Energy Transition and Save Tax
Bonds issued by the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) on or after 9 July 2025, and redeemable after five years, will now qualify for capital gains tax exemption under Section 54EC of the Income Tax Act, 1961, according to a government notification. The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has secured a significant policy...
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Telangana issues tender for 50 MW of Rooftop Solar Projects
The deadline for bid submissions is March 14, 2023
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275 MW New Wind Capacity added in Q1 2022
Cumulative wind capacity stands at 40.4 GW
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TUSCO, IFC signs an advisory mandate for 600 MW solar projects
Siemens and BRB sign lease contract for hydrogen-powered train
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SECI floats tender for 44 MW solar projects at Singareni Collieries
The last date to submit the bid for solar projects is May 17
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MNRE to implement Rooftop Solar Programme Phase-II
Target of 4,000 MW RTS capacity addition in residential sector The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is executing Rooftop Solar Programme Phase-II, for which the guidelines were released in August 2019.Under this Programme, 4,000 MW rooftop solar (RTS) capacity addition is targeted in the residential sector via Central Financial Assistance (CFA). CFA up...