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The Government of India has announced a strategic plan to increase the country's power generation capacity to 874 GW by 2031-32, aiming to meet the rising peak power demand. This capacity expansion will include significant contributions from both conventional (thermal) and renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind,
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Indian Railways, as part of its goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030, has significantly accelerated its renewable energy projects. By November 2025, the railway network had commissioned 812 MW of solar and 93 MW of wind power for its traction needs. Moreover, 1,600 MW of round-the-clock
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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy reports significant progress under the PM-KUSUM scheme with 10,203 MW installed as of November 2025. The initiative has released ₹7,106 crore based on demand and progress across various states and UTs. PM-KUSUM is a demand-driven scheme focusing on small and marginal
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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has emphasized the potential of the blue economy to drive India’s future growth, highlighting the untapped resources of the ocean that could contribute to the country's energy security and strategic strength. Addressing the India International Science Festival, Dr. Singh elaborated on India&
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The Government of India is making substantial progress in its National Green Hydrogen Mission, aiming to position India as a leader in the green hydrogen sector globally. Key initiatives under the mission include awarding 3,000 MW per annum electrolyser manufacturing capacity and 8,62,000 tonnes per annum green
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The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY), a government initiative to install rooftop solar systems for one crore households by FY 2026-27, has currently reached 23.96 lakh households, approximately 24% of its target. The scheme, designed to empower residential consumers with grid-connected electricity, has seen 53.54
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Since 2022, the Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) has revoked grid connectivity for renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 6,343 MW due to repeated delays by developers. This action is part of the ongoing efforts to meet India's target of 500 GW of
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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is advocating the use of renewable energy and eco-friendly innovations in the food processing sector through various initiatives and schemes. Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), MoFPI supports the integration of renewable energy technologies like solar, bio-mass, and wind in food
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India has significantly advanced its renewable energy goals by achieving 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil sources, five years ahead of its target according to the Nationally Determined Contributions to the Paris Agreement. As of October 2025, India added 31.2 GW of non-fossil capacity in the fiscal
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India's total power generation capacity reached 505,023 MW as of October 2025, with over half of this capacity sourced from renewables, marking a significant milestone towards its 2030 target of 500 GW from non-fossil fuels. The government has facilitated this transition through multiple initiatives, including waived transmission
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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated a 240 TPD Biomass Pellet Plant in Rewari, Haryana, marking a significant step in the state's clean energy journey. The plant will utilize agricultural residues to produce biomass pellets for co-firing in thermal power plants, promoting clean fuel, rural livelihoods, and higher farmer
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At the ISA Leadership Session during CoP30 in Belém, Brazil, Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav emphasized India's commitment to supporting Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in advancing clean energy through solar initiatives. He highlighted India's achievements in renewable energy, including crossing 500 gigawatts of installed