In Short : VinFast has inaugurated a 400-acre electric vehicle (EV) plant in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu—its first manufacturing facility outside Vietnam. With an initial annual capacity of 50,000 units, the plant focuses on producing VF 6 and VF 7 SUVs. Backed by a \$500 million investment, the project is expected to create over 3,000 jobs and serve […]
In Short : The Bihar government has signed MoUs worth ₹5,337 crore to develop 2,357 MW of green energy under its new Renewable Energy and Pumped Storage Policies 2025. Key projects include a 116 MW battery storage system with L\&T, a 1,000 MW BESS by NTPC Green, and 1,000 MW solar installations by Avaada and SECI, boosting the state’s […]
In Short : Coimbatore district is intensifying efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, reviewing initiatives like solar panel installations, EV promotion, tree plantation, and water body restoration. Led by the District Collector, officials discussed strategies to cut emissions and expand green infrastructure. The district leads Tamil Nadu in green space per capita and aims […]
In Short : Indosol Solar, backed by Shirdi Sai Electricals, plans to achieve 10 GW solar manufacturing capacity by 2026, leveraging government support under India’s PLI scheme. The company has begun production at its integrated Ramayapatnam facility, covering the full value chain from quartz to modules. With cutting-edge TOPCon and HJT technology, Indosol aims to […]
In Short : Rajasthan has added 1,190 MW of decentralized solar capacity in the past year under the PM-KUSUM scheme, empowering farmers as clean energy producers. With 684 plants now commissioned, these low-cost, grid-connected systems are easing discom losses and ensuring affordable power. Jodhpur led the growth, and the state aims to provide daytime solar electricity […]
In Short : Adani Green Energy’s operational renewable energy capacity surged 45% year-on-year to 15,816 MW in Q1 FY26. The growth includes 3,763 MW solar, 585 MW wind, and 534 MW hybrid additions. Renewable energy sales rose 42% to 10,479 million units. This expansion reinforces the company’s push toward achieving its 2030 target of 50 GW green energy capacity. In […]
In Short : India witnessed a sharp rise in renewable energy capacity addition in June, totaling 7.3 GW. The boost came mainly from solar and wind projects, signaling strong momentum in the clean energy sector. This surge reflects policy support, increased investments, and progress toward the 2030 target of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity, reinforcing […]
In Short : JSW Energy added 261 MW of renewable capacity in Q1 FY26, including 189 MW solar and 72 MW wind, raising its total installed capacity to 12,760 MW. Renewables now make up 56% of its portfolio. With 29.9 GW locked-in capacity and 29.3 GWh in storage, the company is on track to meet its 2030 targets of 30 GW generation […]
In Short : Hindustan Copper is ramping up investment in its Malanjkhand copper mine to double ore production to 5 million tonnes per annum by FY31. The expansion is central to its strategy for boosting domestic copper output and reducing import dependence. With upgraded infrastructure and mechanisation, the company aims to strengthen India’s mineral self-reliance […]
In Short : Karnataka has commissioned 200 MW of solar power under the Kusum-C scheme to supply daytime electricity for farm irrigation. An additional 545 MW is expected soon across 93 locations. Aimed at clean energy and farmer welfare, the state plans to scale up to 2,400 MW under the scheme, using subsidised land and solarising agricultural feeders […]