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A determined farmer integrates solar power into his rural Indian landscape, balancing tradition with a sustainable future. NEW DELHI: Relatively slow growth in electricity demand in 2025–26, surplus power availability during solar hours leading to weak demand, and assured power availability for discoms after 2028–29 are among the reasons why renewable energy implementing agencies (REIAs)…
NEW DELHI: Union minister Pralhad Joshi on Sunday called for international cooperation to support developing countries in scaling up renewable energy capacity without compromising development aspirations. The minister for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) made the remarks at the 16th IRENA Assembly in Abu Dhabi, UAE, an official statement said. He noted that the global…
Industry body PHDCCI has suggested that the government set up a dedicated Green Bank or Climate Finance Facility in the upcoming Union Budget to help channel private capital into green technologies such as renewable energy, energy efficiency and electric vehicles, PTI reported.The proposal was made during a pre-Budget interactive session with representatives from the banking,…
India recorded its highest-ever annual renewable energy capacity addition this year, installing 44.5 GW of new capacity till November, nearly doubling the additions seen in the same period last year, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).With this expansion, the country’s renewable energy installed capacity has reached 253.96 GW, while overall non-fossil…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on Sunday dismissed reports suggesting it had asked lenders to halt financing for renewable energy projects, saying no such advisory has been issued to financial institutions, PTI reported.In a statement, the ministry said it has not directed banks or other lenders to stop extending loans to renewable…
India’s non-fossil fuel-based power generation capacity is set to reach around 300 gigawatts (GW) soon, with over 40 GW of renewable energy projects in advanced stages of signing power purchase agreements (PPAs) and securing transmission connectivity, the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) said on Wednesday.As of September 30, India’s non-fossil fuel capacity stood…
Top sectors shaping workforce demand in 2025: Digital skills and renewable energy roles lead growth. (AI Image) The India Skills Report 2025 highlights the rapid transformation of the job market as new industries gain prominence and technology adoption accelerates across the globe. India, with its projected growth rate of 7.6%, is positioned to meet rising…
