The Shyam Jindal-promoted conglomerate secured the order at a tariff of ₹5.07/kWh in a reverse auction. New Delhi-headquartered BC Jindal Group has signed a 150 MW power purchase agreement (PPA) with state-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) for round-the-clock (RTC) renewable energy solutions. The agreement is part of SECI’s 1,200 MW RTC renewable...
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Ministry of Power Advances India Energy Stack with Taskforce Review of Strategy and Architecture
India’s power sector digital backbone is moving into high gear, with monthly taskforce meetings set to drive the India Energy Stack (IES) project toward its July 2026 completion. The Ministry of Power convened the India Energy Stack (IES) taskforce on Monday to accelerate the development of India’s digital public infrastructure (DPI) for the power sector....
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NITI Aayog Calls for Energy Market Reform Amid Global Transition and Geopolitical Challenges
NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Berry has stressed the need to balance environmental goals with affordability and competitiveness, observing that energy security is now both a diplomatic and structural challenge. Vice Chairman of the government think tank NITI Aayog, Suman Berry, has urged a review of India’s energy sector market structure, noting that the traditional...
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Windergy India 2025: Chennai to Host Three-Day Global Dialogue on Wind Power Scale, Policy, and Innovation
India’s flagship wind energy event returns with over 350 exhibitors, global pavilions, and a sharp focus on policy, manufacturing, and net-zero goals. Windergy India 2025, the country’s premier international trade fair and conference dedicated to wind energy, is set to take place from October 29-31 at the Chennai Trade Centre. The seventh edition of the...
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India’s Solar Push Goes Local: Minister Joshi Highlights People-Centric Energy Transition at ISA Curtain Raiser
Joshi said India’s renewable energy success goes beyond numbers and has become people-centric, with over 2 million households already benefiting from solar power under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. India’s transition to green energy is not just reshaping its power mix; it is transforming lives at the grassroots, said Union Minister for New...
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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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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’s Coastline Will Drive Prosperity: PM Modi Unveils ₹60 Billion Maritime Projects in Gujarat
Speaking at Bhavnagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the world’s first compressed natural gas (CNG) terminal and a brownfield port, launching ₹60 billion worth of projects to boost India’s coastal economy, logistics capacity, and global trade integration. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India’s coastline will become the gateway to...
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Maharashtra Farmers Gain Daytime Irrigation Boost from Avaada’s Solar Push
The state government-led initiative under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) aims to provide farmers with reliable daytime electricity for irrigation while accelerating the shift to decentralised clean energy. Mumbai-headquartered Avaada Group has commissioned 11 solar power projects in Maharashtra’s Yavatmal district under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) 2.0. The state-led initiative...
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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...