news
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
news
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
Biomass Pellet Plant
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
Energy Security
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
green hydrogen
India is on track to capture 10% of the global green hydrogen demand by 2030, as stated by Union Minister Shri Shripad Y. Naik at the 3rd International Conference on Green Hydrogen. The country is advancing towards its target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and aims
Vanadium Flow Battery
Shri Manohar Lal, Minister of Power, inaugurated India's first MWh-scale Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) system with a capacity of 3 MWh at NTPC NETRA. This project aims to enhance renewable energy integration and grid resilience, marking a significant advancement in long-duration energy storage solutions. The Minister praised
Vanadium Flow Battery
On November 11, 2025, Hon’ble Minister of Power, Shri Manohar Lal, inaugurated India's first MWh-scale Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) at NTPC NETRA. This 3 MWh capacity system represents a significant advancement in long-duration energy storage, enhancing renewable energy integration and grid resilience. The Minister also visited
SECI
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to install solar power plants along the Delhi Saharanpur Dehradun highway. This initiative aims to promote renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure, aligning with Prime Minister Modi's
NHPC
On November 6, 2025, Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power, released a ₹50 Commemorative Coin in New Delhi to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of NHPC Limited, marking 50 years of its establishment. The event also featured the launch of a comic book titled 'Chhota Bheem aur Bada Bandh&
renewable energy
The Indian government has adopted a nuanced, case-by-case approach to Renewable Energy Integration Agency (REIA) bids, focusing on grid strength, storage, and market reforms. No blanket cancellations of awarded projects are planned, ensuring balanced progress among developers, DISCOMs, and grid readiness. India added 29 GW of renewable capacity in FY
India
India's power sector has reached two significant milestones: surpassing 500 GW of total installed electricity capacity and achieving over 50% of electricity demand from renewable sources. As of September 30, 2025, the total capacity stands at 500.89 GW, with non-fossil fuel sources accounting for 256.09 GW.
renewable energy
India's renewable energy sector is shifting focus from rapid capacity expansion to creating a robust and resilient clean energy system. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) emphasizes the need for system integration, grid synchronization, and market reforms to achieve the goal of 500 GW of non-fossil