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Assam CM meets EU Ambassador to India, discusses opportunities for collaboration
New Delhi, March 12: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday met European Union Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin at the latter's official residence in the national capital.
India cut 557 lakh metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions through ethanol blending in a decade: Union Minister
Jaipur, March 11: Rajya Sabha MP and Rajasthan BJP President Madan Rathore said on Tuesday that India has significantly reduced its dependence on crude oil imports while advancing toward its net-zero emission target.
PM Surya Ghar Yojana powers 10 lakh homes in India with solar energy: Centre
New Delhi, March 11: PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) -- the world's largest domestic rooftop solar initiative -- has achieved a significant milestone by completing 10.09 lakh installations across the country, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said on Tuesday.
Israel promoting renewable energy at sea
Tel Aviv, March 11: In what it described as a "groundbreaking step to promote renewable energy in Israel's sovereign and economic waters."
Gautam Adani expresses gratitude to Women Envoys for visit to Adani Renewable Energy Park
Ahmedabad, March 8: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani expressed his gratitude after hosting nine women ambassadors and high commissioners to India at the Khavda Adani Renewable Energy Park and Mundra's Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
Truly uplifting: Gautam Adani hails 9 inspiring women envoys' visit
New Delhi, March 8: Gautam Adani, the Chairman of the Adani Group, on Saturday said it was an honour to host nine inspiring women Ambassadors and High Commissioners to India.
UAE: DEWA invites international developers to submit expressions of interest for 7th phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park
Dubai, March 6: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has invited international developers to submit expressions of interest for a tender to develop the 1,600-megawatt (MW) seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
India's power capex to surge to Rs 5 trn annually in FY2030, most investment in renewables: UBS Research
New Delhi, March 6: India's power sector is set to witness strong capital expenditure (capex) growth over the next five years, with annual investment expected to reach around Rs 5 trillion by FY30, according to a report by UBS Research.
Rajasthan: MoU signed between RVUNL and Singareni Collieries
Jaipur, March 3: In a significant move towards strengthening Rajasthan's energy sector, the state government has signed an MoU with Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) to establish massive thermal and renewable energy projects.
Pilot projects on hydrogen-fuelled buses and trucks launched under Green Hydrogen Mission
New Delhi, March 3: As part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the government has initiated five pilot projects for using Hydrogen in buses and trucks.
India showcases green hydrogen bus for sustainable transportation to experts, investors
New Delhi, March 1: India took a major step towards green mobility on Saturday with a demonstration ride of a Green Hydrogen-powered bus on the Taj Palace Hotel, Sardar Patel to Bharat Mandapam route.
Adani Green shoots past record 12,000 MW renewable energy capacity
Ahmedabad, Feb 28: Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), India's largest renewable energy company, on Friday surpassed a record 12,000 megawatts (MW) operational portfolio with the commissioning of an additional 275 MW solar capacity at the world's largest renewable energy plant at Khavda in Gujarat.
Adani Green Energy surpasses 12,000 MW renewable energy capacity, setting record
Ahmedabad, February 28: Adani Green Energy, which is Adani Group's renewable energy vertical, on Friday said it has surpassed a record 12,000 megawatts (MW) of operational portfolio.
Adani Green Energy wins 1,250 MW energy storage capacity from Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation
Ahmedabad, February 25: Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) India's largest renewable energy company, on Tuesday announced that it has received the Letter of Award (LOA) from Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) for 1,250 MW energy storage capacity from Pumped Hydro Storage Projects (PSP).
Adani Green Energy wins 1,250 MW energy storage project in Uttar Pradesh
New Delhi, Feb 25: Adani Saur Urja (LA) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Green Energy, on Tuesday said it has secured a major contract from the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) for energy storage capacity.
India may miss 500 GW renewable target without 20% annual funding boost: Report
New Delhi February 25: India may fail to achieve its 2030 ambitious target of 500 GW renewable energy if annual financing does not grow by 20 per cent annually, according to a new report by UK-based energy think-tank Ember.
Mobilising Finance is Key to Achieving 500 GW Renewable Energy by 2030: Pralhad Joshi
Mumbai, February 24: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Monday said mobilising finance is the key to achieving India's target of 500 GW renewable energy by 2030.
India's 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030 requires Rs 33 lakh crore, says M Nagaraju
Mumbai, February 24: M Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS), on Monday, said that India's ambitious target of achieving 500 gigawatts (GW) renewable energy target by 2030 requires Rs 33 lakh crore.
Govt backs India Inc. bid to become major exporter of power equipment
New Delhi, Feb 24: India is on the path to becoming a major exporter of power equipment, with global players showing strong interest in the country's domestic manufacturing capabilities, Secretary, Ministry of Power, Pankaj Agarwal has said.
India's CNG vehicle count surged 3-fold to 7.5 million units in last 8 years amid green push: Crisil
New Delhi, Feb 19: Domestic annual sales of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles are forecast to reach 1.1 million units by the end of the current financial year, driven by the government’s ongoing push for cleaner fuels, according to a Crisil report released on Wednesday.
Union Minister Hardeep Puri emphasises commitment to attract investors in energy sector
New Delhi, February 14: Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas on Friday emphasised the country's commitment to fostering a predictable, stable, and growth-oriented business environment in the energy market.
63 pc power and energy sector firms in India plan to ramp up hiring
Bengaluru, Feb 13: The power and energy sector in the country is witnessing a substantial increase in hiring demand, with 63 per cent of companies indicating plans to expand their workforce in the second half of FY25, according to a report on Thursday.
PM Modi, French President visit International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor
Marseille, February 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, jointly visited the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor [ITER] in Cadarache on Wednesday, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said.
ONGC, Tata Power Renewable sign MoU to boost battery energy storage
New Delhi, Feb 12: India's energy Maharatna, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) to explore new opportunities in the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sector.
PM Modi, Vance discuss US support for India's clean energy and nuclear technology
Paris, February 12: Vice President JD Vance met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (local time), where they discussed topics of mutual interest, including how the United States can assist India in diversifying its energy sourcing through investments in clean, "reliable" US nuclear technology, confirmed an official statement from the White House.
India, UK hold Fourth Energy Dialogue, announce launch of Phase 2 of ASPIRE programme
New Delhi, February 11: At the Fourth India-UK Energy Dialogue, co-chaired by Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar and UK's Secretary for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband in New Delhi, the two leaders announced the launch of Phase-2 of the India-UK bilateral Accelerating Smart Power and Renewable Energy in India (ASPIRE) programme.
India Energy Week 2025 kicks off tomorrow with 700 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge technology
New Delhi, Feb 10: Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Monday that India Energy Week 2025 (IEW 25), the second-largest energy event globally in terms of ministerial and CEO participation, will kick off on Tuesday (February 11) at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka in the national capital.
India accelerates clean energy transition with Amazon's investments, aims for 50% non-fossil fuel power by 2030
New Delhi, February 6: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday emphasized India's leadership in global clean energy transition as the country's journey towards a clean energy future received a significant boost with Amazon announcing investments in three new wind energy projects.
Tata Power posts 10 pc jump in Q3 net profit at Rs 1,188 crore
Mumbai, Feb 4: Tata Power on Tuesday reported a robust 10 per cent increase in net profit to Rs 1,188 crore for the Oct-Dec quarter of the current financial year compared to the corresponding figure of Rs 1,076 crore in the same period of 2023-24.
Budget 2025: India sets ambitious goal of 100 GW Nuclear Energy by 2047
New Delhi, February 1: In a major step towards clean energy transition, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Nuclear Energy Mission during the presentation of the Union Budget 2025.
National Critical Minerals Mission to cut dependence on imports, support Net Zero goal: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the National Critical Minerals Mission, approved by the Cabinet, aims to reduce import dependence, strengthen domestic value chains and support India's 'Net Zero by 2070' goal.
Bangladesh needs clean energy... Adani Group showing interest to invest is positive: Bangladesh Nationalist Party
Dhaka, January 28: Shama Obaed, Organising Secretary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), acknowledged the importance of energy investments, such as those by the Adani Group, to meet Bangladesh's growing power demands, particularly for industrial development.
India among world's 13 leading nations spearheading fight against climate change: WEF
New Delhi, Jan 26: India is among the world's 13 leading industrial clusters along with countries such as Australia, Brazil, the Netherlands, the UK and Saudi Arabia to join the World Economic Forum's Transitioning Industrial Clusters initiative to fight climate change and safeguard the planet, according to a WEF statement issued on Sunday.
UAE committed to building sustainable energy future: Amna Al Dahak
Abu Dhabi, January 25: Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, has emphasised the UAE's commitment to a sustainable energy future and its role as a global leader in renewable energy development.
IEW 2025 to be second largest energy event globally: Hardeep Singh Puri
New Delhi, January 24: India Energy Week 2025 will be the second-largest energy event globally, event in terms of participation, exhibition space, and sessions, said Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas in Mumbai on Friday, addressing the curtain raiser.
Australian PM commits additional funding for nation's green bank
Canberra, Jan 23: Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced extra funding for the nation's green bank to boost investment in clean energy projects.
Davos: Andhra CM Naidu meets Bill Gates, Unilever official, Cenmat CEO on sidelines of WEF
Davos, January 23: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu met Microsoft and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) Founder, Bill Gates, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum summit in Davos.
India's non-fossil, fuel-based energy capacity reaches 217.62 GW: Centre
New Delhi, Jan 22: India’s total non-fossil, fuel-based energy capacity has reached 217.62 GW (as of January 20), and addressing regulatory, financial and infrastructural challenges world be crucial this year towards meeting the clear energy goals, the government said on Wednesday.
Assam CM holds meeting in Seoul on renewable energy generation
Guwahati, Jan 21: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday discussed with one of the leading groups of South Korea in renewable energy generation and asserted that the state aims to generate 3,000 MW of clean energy in the next five years.
India, Telangana pavilions inaugurated at World Economic Forum
Hyderabad, Jan 21: The India Pavilion at the World Economic Forum in Davos was inaugurated jointly by Union Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Skill Development Jayant Chaudhary, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, state IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu, and Kerala State Minister for Industries and Law P. Rajeev.