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Calling India a "solar superpower", UN climate change chief Simon Stiell in February said that fully embracing the global clean energy boom would accelerate India's economic rise.

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.

Rajasthan MLA stalling projects worth Rs 8,500 crore: National Solar Energy Federation writes to CM

January 19, 2025 10:48 am

It states that Renewable Energy (RE) developers of both wind and solar energy projects in the Sheo area of Barmer “are facing persistent and extensive disruptive challenges due to actions by the local independent MLA.

'Battery storage costs need to drop to Rs 1 per unit for mainstream adoption … possible from 2030 onwards': Devansh Jain

May 27, 2024 7:08 pm

The wind industry went through a very rough phase over the past 5-6 years, owing to abrupt transition in regulatory policies from preferential tariffs to reverse auctions.

India needs $540 bn investment by 2029 to meet renewable targets: S&P Global Ratings

March 30, 2023 4:03 pm

S&P Global Ratings said the addition of renewables capacity in India is outpacing coal, but demand growth and intermittency issues are leading to greater coal usage and new coal plants.

Sky-high kites aim to tap unused wind power

March 28, 2023 8:00 pm

The kite designed by SkySails-Power is designed to remain airborne for hours, days and weeks. In bad weather or in dangerous conditions, it triggers an alarm and can be recovered.

Wind energy generation can surge 4-5 times on policy tailwinds, add 6-8 GW annually: Report

March 20, 2023 3:16 pm

According to a Crisil analysis, the aggressive tariff bids in reverse auctions since fiscal 2018 has been one of the key drivers of the wind energy growth.

A town-by-town battle to sell Americans on renewable energy

December 31, 2022 1:54 pm

While policymakers may set lofty goals, the future of the American power grid is, in fact, being determined in town halls, county courthouses and community buildings across the country.

Inox Green Energy, IPO Listing, Share Price

Inox Green shares make tepid market debut; fall nearly 8%

November 23, 2022 11:05 am

The stock listed at Rs 60.50, a fall of 6.92 per cent from the issue price on the BSE. It further declined 8.92 per cent to Rs 59.20. On the NSE, the shares of the firm made its debut at Rs 60, a discount of 7.69 per cent.

Patagonia condor repopulation drive faces wind farm threat

October 19, 2022 11:24 am

Preliminary plans for a massive wind farm that could be located in the Somuncura Plateau to feed a green hydrogen project is putting at risk a three-decade-long effort to repopulate Patagonia’s Atlantic coast with a bird that is classified as vulnerable to extinction.

Where does wind power make sense?

December 09, 2021 8:51 pm

🔴 Wind and solar power are cheap, climate-friendly, and set to become mainstays of future energy supplies. But the energy generated varies greatly depending on the region. Which mix makes sense?