renewable energy

Renewable energy has made strides in 2025. Challenge lies in sustaining growth

October 13, 2025 8:15 am

Ember report of the global power sector emphasises that several developing countries face capital and capacity-related constraints, and that support from mature economies is essential to hasten the technology transition.

23 GW of renewable energy capacity added current fiscal: Minister Pralhad Joshi

September 17, 2025 2:00 am

India is likely to double the capacity in the next seven months

Top 10 countries with most solar power installed 2024-25: India makes podium; beats Japan

August 15, 2025 2:33 pm

Top 10 countries with the most solar power installed 2024-25 list: China tops the global list, followed by the US, and India.

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on spacecraft splashdown and renewable energy (Week 114)Subscriber Only

August 12, 2025 10:36 am

UPSC Mains GS 3: Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2025-2026? Sharpen your Mains answer-writing skills with GS-3 questions on spacecraft splashdown and renewable energy. Thought process and answer structure included. Do not miss points to ponder and answer in the comment box below.

India reaches key climate goal 5 years ahead of target: The full picture, explained

July 24, 2025 12:52 pm

Less than 22 per cent of India’s total energy consumption is done in the form of electricity. The rest happens through direct burning of fossil fuels such as oil, coal and gas

Not just IPL, there is also an Energy Premier League in India

July 19, 2025 7:07 am

India's renewables sector's rise mirrors the IPL's. It is poised to leap

Renewables boost: NTPC can now invest Rs 20,000 crore, NLC India Rs 7,000 crore after Cabinet approval

July 17, 2025 3:57 am

India aims to reach 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity, including nuclear, large hydro, and renewables, by 2030.

India to add 75 GW renewables in FY26 and FY27, investments worth Rs 3.8 lakh crore expected: Crisil Ratings

June 09, 2025 9:58 pm

India’s wind sector must innovate and secure, not just scale

June 09, 2025 12:41 pm

India, after all, aims to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil-based electric installed capacity by 2030, including an ambitious target of over 100 GW from wind

India overtakes Germany to become 3rd-largest generator of wind, solar power: Report

April 08, 2025 10:54 am

India sees a rapid increase in renewable energy production, overtakes Germany to become the third largest generator of wind and solar power.

India, UAE advance strategic partnership, exchange four agreements

February 11, 2016 4:00 pm

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Advancing their strategic partnership, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday exchanged four agreements across various sectors, including cyber security, infrastructure, renewable energy and currency swap arrangements.The agreements were exchanged in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Hyderabad House here. A total of 16 agreements are expected to be signed between both nations during the Crown Prince's three day visit to India.

Australia assures to provide access to affordable energy: Minister

February 11, 2016 5:33 am

Canberra, Feb 11 (ANI): Minister for Power, Coal and New and Renewable Energy, Piyush Goyal, said Australia assured of providing full support to their mission of providing access to affordable energy to every citizen. Goyal was speaking at a news conference after holding an Energy Security Dialogue with Australian Minister for Resources, Energy and Northern Australia, Josh Frydenberg, in Canberra. Goyal is leading a delegation for the third India-Australia Energy Security Dialogue, which is being held from February 8-11. He also presented the idea of Australia providing gas to India on affordable rates. During the news conference, Frydenberg mentioned that though the Australian Government could not determine the prices of gas, a regulatory framework could be made that can facilitate lower prices.

India exploring Australian gas supplies for clean, affordable power: Piyush Goyal

February 08, 2016 4:49 pm

Brisbane, Feb 08 (ANI): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy Piyush Goyal on Monday said that the Government of India is willing to consider long term fixed price contracts with Australia for the supply of gas which will enable power producer to enter into a power supply contract at an affordable price. Goyal is leading a delegation for the 3rd India-Australia Energy Security dialogue in Australia.While addressing a roundtable in Brisbane earlier today on the business opportunities for LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) and Coal Bed Methane, Goyal stated that additionally, opportunities to control the entire value chain right from gas production, liquefaction, shipping, re-gasification and power generation can be evaluated at the current historic low prices of many of these activities. He also stressed that since coal based power is available in India at less than 5 cents per unit, the LNG providers should consider supplying gas to India at a price that is comparable.

We aim to provide 24x7 electricity access: Piyush Goyal

January 14, 2016 10:03 am

Tokyo, Jan 14 (ANI): Minister of State (MoS) for Renewable Energy Piyush Goyal, who is presently in Tokyo to attend the eighth India-Japan Energy Dialogue, said on Thursday that the primary objective of the government is to make Japanese power firms invest in ‘Make in India’ to further provide 24x7 electricity access to the people of the country. Goyal said that he discussed and understood the challenges the Indian grids will face, particularly with the infusion of large amount of renewable energy. Goyal further assured that this engagement with the Japanese power companies will be taken to the next level in India.