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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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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INOX Wind Posts Record Q1 Profit, Strengthens Growth Outlook
The company’s total order book now stands at approximately 3.1 GW, offering strong visibility for the next two years. INOX Wind Ltd (IWL), one of India’s leading wind energy solutions providers, reported its highest-ever first-quarter profit after tax (PAT) of ₹97 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, up 134 per cent year-on-year. The...
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Suzlon Energy Reports 62% Surge in EBITDA to ₹5.99 Billion in Q1 FY2026
The company achieved its highest-ever Q1 deliveries of 444 MW, supported by a growing order book of 5.7 GW, 75 per cent of which comprises commercial and industrial (C&I) and public sector utility orders. India’s leading wind energy solutions provider, Suzlon Group, has posted a robust 62 per cent year-on-year rise in EBITDA to ₹5.99...
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India Sets Global Record with $0.64/kg Green Ammonia Price Under Hydrogen Mission
This translates to approximately $641 per metric tonne, which is a substantial drop from the previously discovered price of ₹100.28 per kg in the H2Global auction in 2024. In a first under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has completed the procurement of green ammonia at a significantly lower...
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India Extends ALMM Guidelines to Wind Energy Components, Tightens Cybersecurity Framework
The amendment also mandates the domestic location of R&D centres, data hubs and servers to fortify the cybersecurity infrastructure. In a bid to further strengthen India’s wind energy sector, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has renamed the Revised List of Models and Manufacturers of Wind Turbines (RLMM) to the Approved List of...
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India’s MNRE Revises Solar Cell ALMM Rule to Support Domestic Bids
The adjustment is expected to streamline compliance and provide greater clarity for bidders participating in government tenders. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended its guidelines for the Approved List of Models & Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells. Under the revision, the mandate to use domestically listed PV cells will...
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Power transmission in India is the most attractive sector to invest in
Neeraj Nanda, President-South Asia (T&D, Solar), KEC International speaks to INFRASTRUCTURE TODAY in length about the potentials in India's transmission sector. He also advices DISCOMs to enhance their willingness and preparedness to adopt and drive renewable energy.
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There is no dearth of funds in the solar sector
KS Popli, Chairman and Managing Director, India Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) maintains his calm even when he encounters tough questions. With a $100 million fund tie-up for the solar sector, he is awaiting the right, financially-viable projects to fund.
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New bidding guidelines to boost wind power sector: ICRA
The recent notification of bidding guidelines by the Government of India for the award of wind power projects is a positive development for the sector. The guidelines address some of the key concerns for the sector pertaining to off-takerÂ’s credit profile, grid curtailment and termination payments.