Joshi promised to work with industry to resolve bottlenecks and ensure stability and predictability in the green hydrogen policy environment. Even as India gears up to ramp up production of cost-efficient green hydrogen to become a global hub under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), it is also committed to delivering on quality, Union Minister...
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PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana Crosses 5 Million Rooftop Solar Installations
More than 1.2 million households together earned âč4.21 billion through the sale of surplus power in FY2024â25, translating to an extra income of around âč3,500 per year per household. The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), the worldâs largest domestic rooftop solar programme, has crossed a landmark milestone with more than five million households...
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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 FY2024â25. 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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IREDA Earns âExcellentâ MoU Rating for Fifth Year, Cementing Role in Clean Energy Financing
This marks the fifth consecutive year that the state-owned NBFC has earned an âExcellentâ rating, reflecting its sustained focus on efficiency, discipline, and governance. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi has commended the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) for securing an âExcellentâ rating for the fifth consecutive year in its...
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India Begins Hydrogen Car Trials as Minister Joshi Drives Toyota Mirai to Parliament
With this, India has begun a twoâyear testing programme that is expected to generate critical insights for scaling up hydrogen mobility nationwide. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, literally took to the driverâs seat while launching field trials for the use of hydrogen in Indiaâs $250âbillion automobile sector. Joshi drove Toyotaâs...
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REIAs Issue 67.5 GW Renewable Energy LoAs Since April 2023 with Zero Cancellations: Joshi
Alongside central tenders, states have issued renewable procurement bids, reflecting the widening scope of Indiaâs renewable energy ecosystem. Indiaâs Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs) have issued letters of award (LoAs) for 67,554 MW of renewable power procurement tenders since April 2023, with zero cancellations, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi informed...
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Minister Joshi Calls for Stakeholder Action to Drive Indiaâs Leadership in Green Hydrogen Revolution
To fastâtrack innovation, the Minister for New and Renewable Energy announced a renewed âč100 million call for pilot projects in advanced hydrogen technologies, including biomassâbased solutions. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi has said that with the world adopting the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), adoption of green hydrogen is no...
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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. âWe are serious about resolving the PPA issue. Since...
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India Accelerates Green Hydrogen Push with Port-Based Pilots, R&D Grants and Industry Backing: Pralhad Joshi
To accelerate innovation in green hydrogen, India has launched a âč1 billion call for proposals targeting start-ups, offering up to âč50 million per project for pilot initiatives in production, storage, transport and utilisation technologies. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi has said India is actively working to realise the goals outlined...
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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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