India-EU collaboration
The second ministerial-level meeting of the India–EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) held on February 28, 2025, in New Delhi, focused on enhancing collaboration in science, technology, and innovation. Key areas of cooperation include clean energy, artificial intelligence, telecom standardization, biotechnology, and climate research. The EU's €500
Thoothukudi
In his address at the launch of various development projects in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister highlighted the significance of infrastructure and energy for state development. He announced the inauguration of projects worth ₹4,800 crores, including airports, highways, ports, and power initiatives. The PM emphasized the importance of the
Clean Energy
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi outlined five priorities for India's clean energy transition at the Mercom India Renewables Summit, focusing on power purchase agreements, grid and storage systems, domestic manufacturing, land-use optimization, and finance. India aims for 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030, having already surpassed 50% of
India-Brazil Relations
During a joint press statement in Brazil, Indian Prime Minister expressed gratitude for receiving Brazil's highest national award, emphasizing the strong partnership between India and Brazil. He highlighted goals to increase bilateral trade to $20 billion, enhance cooperation in energy, defense, and technology, and strengthen people-to-people ties. The
Copper Vision Document
Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy unveiled the Copper Vision Document at the International Conference on Sustainable and Responsible Mining in Hyderabad. The document outlines a strategy to meet a projected sixfold increase in copper demand by 2047, aiming to enhance India's clean energy infrastructure through increased smelting
supercapacitor
Indian researchers from Bengaluru and Aligarh Muslim University have developed a next-generation energy storage material that significantly enhances supercapacitor performance. By doping silver niobate (AgNbO₃) with lanthanum, they achieved remarkable energy retention and efficiency, making it a promising solution for clean energy storage. This breakthrough could lead to compact, high-efficiency
Solar Power
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article emphasizing the transformative role of solar power in the global energy landscape, highlighting the International Solar Alliance's efforts in promoting clean energy worldwide. This statement was made in response to Union Minister Pralhad Joshi's post on social media. Source:
SECI
The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has successfully executed over 60 GW of Power Sale Agreements (PSAs) for renewable energy projects, marking a significant step in India's transition to clean energy. This achievement highlights the growing uptake of renewable energy in the country and provides long-term
Biomass Programme
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has revised the Biomass Programme guidelines to promote cleaner energy solutions and ease business operations. Key changes include simplified documentation, flexible sales agreements, and performance-based financial assistance. The revisions aim to accelerate biomass technology adoption, support MSMEs, and address air pollution from
BESS
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated a state-of-the-art Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, emphasizing its role in promoting cleaner energy and enhancing grid resilience. The facility, with an annual capacity of 5 GWh, is part of India's goal to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel
Battery Recycling
The Technology Development Board (TDB) of India has provided financial support to BatX Energies Pvt. Ltd. for the commercialization of a sustainable battery recycling technology. This project aims to extract battery-grade materials from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries using a proprietary low-temperature, low-pressure hydrometallurgical process. The initiative aligns with India's
India-Sweden collaboration
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal's official visit to Stockholm focused on enhancing India-Sweden economic ties through dialogues with government officials and industry leaders. Key discussions included expanding trade partnerships, sustainable industrial collaboration, and opportunities in emerging sectors like clean energy and advanced technologies. The visit