In Short : India’s power demand is expected to rebound to as much as 5.5% growth in FY2027, according to ICRA. The projected recovery reflects improving economic activity, rising industrial consumption, infrastructure expansion, and growing electrification across sectors, reinforcing the need for capacity addition, grid strengthening, and sustained investment in both conventional and renewable power […]
2025 Marks Highest-Ever Renewable Energy Expansion in India’s Energy Transition Journey – EQ
In Short : The year 2025 stands out as a landmark in India’s clean energy journey, recording the highest-ever annual addition of renewable energy capacity. Driven largely by rapid solar deployment and steady wind growth, this expansion strengthened India’s energy security, accelerated decarbonisation, and reinforced the country’s commitment to achieving long-term climate and sustainability goals. […]
Centre Installs Over 27,000 EV Charging Stations at Petrol Pumps Across India – EQ
In Short : The Centre has installed over 27,000 electric vehicle charging stations at petrol pumps nationwide, significantly strengthening India’s EV infrastructure. This initiative improves charging accessibility, reduces range anxiety, and accelerates EV adoption. By leveraging existing fuel retail networks, the move supports cleaner mobility, energy transition goals, and the country’s broader push toward sustainable […]
Saatvik Green Energy Secures Additional Solar Pumps Order from Maharashtra State Utility – EQ
In Short : Saatvik Green Energy has received an additional order for solar pumps from a Maharashtra state utility, reinforcing its position in India’s growing solar irrigation segment. The order highlights continued government focus on renewable-powered agriculture, supporting farmers with reliable, cost-effective energy while advancing sustainable water management and rural development goals. In Detail : […]
SJVNL Achieves Commercial Operation of 1,000 MW Bikaner Solar Project, Strengthening India’s Renewable Push – EQ
In Short : SJVNL has achieved commercial operation of its 1,000 MW solar power project in Bikaner, Rajasthan, marking a major milestone in India’s renewable energy expansion. The project significantly boosts SJVNL’s clean energy portfolio and supports national targets for large-scale solar deployment, grid decarbonisation, and long-term energy security through sustainable power generation. In Detail […]
Lower, Fixed Transaction Fee Structure for Power Exchanges Under Consideration – EQ
In Short : A move to introduce lower, fixed transaction fees for power exchanges is under consideration to improve transparency and reduce costs for market participants. The proposed change aims to make power trading more efficient, enhance liquidity, encourage wider participation, and support the evolution of India’s competitive electricity markets. In Detail : Power market […]
India’s Non-Fossil Power Generation Share Rises Toward One-Third Milestone – EQ
In Short : India’s non-fossil power generation share has moved steadily toward the one-third mark, reflecting sustained growth in renewables, hydro, and nuclear capacity. Rising solar and wind output, supported by policy initiatives and infrastructure investments, is reshaping the country’s power mix and strengthening progress toward long-term decarbonisation and energy security goals. In Detail : […]
MNRE in 2025: Batteries Emerge as the Missing Link in India’s Renewable Energy Transition – EQ
In Short : In 2025, India’s renewable energy strategy increasingly highlighted battery storage as the critical enabler of large-scale clean power integration. As solar and wind capacity expanded rapidly, batteries emerged as the missing link for grid stability, peak management, and round-the-clock supply, shaping MNRE’s policy focus on storage deployment, market mechanisms, and domestic manufacturing. […]
India’s Energy Transition Demands a Reinvention of the National R&D Ecosystem – EQ
In Short : India’s energy transition requires a fundamental reinvention of the country’s research and development ecosystem, not merely the deployment of new technologies, according to R A Mashelkar. He emphasises that deep scientific capability, innovation-driven institutions, and industry–academia collaboration are essential to achieve energy security, global competitiveness, and long-term sustainability in India’s clean energy […]
IIM-N and ONGC Green Collaborate to Advance India’s 10 GW Clean Energy Vision – EQ
In Short : IIM Nagpur and ONGC Green have partnered to support India’s ambitious 10 GW clean energy vision through research, policy support, and capacity building. The collaboration aims to strengthen strategic planning, innovation, and talent development in renewable energy, aligning academic expertise with industry leadership to accelerate India’s transition to a sustainable and low-carbon […]