In Short : Maharashtra’s Samruddhi Mahamarg has become India’s first solar-powered expressway, generating 9 MW of solar energy at Karanja Lad and Mehkar interchanges. The power will illuminate the highway and supply the grid under a PPA with MSEDCL at ₹3.05 per unit. Managed by Mahasamruddhi Renewable Energy Ltd., the project plans to expand to […]
In Short : CESC Green Power, a subsidiary of CESC Ltd., is investing ₹5,000 crore in clean energy projects across India. The initiative includes a 3+ GW solar cell/module manufacturing plant, battery production facilities, a 60 MW renewable energy power plant, and ancillary units. The investment aims to expand CESC’s renewable portfolio, boost domestic manufacturing, […]
In Short : Genus Power Infrastructure reported a sharp rise in Q1 net profit to ₹128.5 crore, up from ₹40.7 crore a year ago, driven by strong demand and efficient execution. Revenue climbed to ₹942.4 crore in the June quarter, reflecting robust order flows and improved margins despite higher finance costs, underscoring the company’s solid […]
In Short : Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu met Singapore’s Minister Tan See Leng to explore partnerships in green energy, hydrogen, data centres, ports, and infrastructure. He invited Singaporean investors to the Visakhapatnam Global Investors Summit in November, highlighting Andhra’s focus on sustainable development and its readiness to collaborate on transformative, future-ready projects across […]
In Short : India is developing climate-resilient power infrastructure in coastal areas up to 60 km inland to protect against cyclones and floods. Based on findings from Odisha, measures include grid upgrades, corrosion-resistant poles, elevated transformers, and better weather data integration. Supported by CDRI, the initiative also proposes disaster-linked financing and collaborative governance to strengthen coastal […]
In Short : The Trump administration has announced executive actions to expand U.S. energy supply to support surging AI-driven electricity demand. Measures include fast-tracking power grid connections, easing permits for energy projects on federal land, and accelerating nuclear development. With AI energy needs expected to soar 30-fold by 2035, the plan aims to strengthen infrastructure […]
In Short : Solar power has the potential to drive India’s shift away from coal, thanks to falling costs, abundant resources, and strong policy support. However, challenges like energy storage, grid reliability, and coal’s entrenched role remain. To fully replace coal, India must invest in battery storage, upgrade infrastructure, and implement long-term policy reforms supporting […]