Centre targets nearly 300 GW power generation capacity by next year: Manohar Lal KhattarIndia is boosting its power generation capacity, focusing on nuclear energy. The nation aims to reach nearly 300 GW next year. Nuclear powe...
31 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
India must push solar, grid reforms to navigate oil price rise: Ex-NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmanisuggested navigating this crisis by adopting a two-pronged strategy by implementing a gradual pass-through of rising oil and gas prices in ...
17 May, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
The power turnaround of Uttar Pradesh: Infrastructure, reform and energy securityUttar Pradesh has transformed from a state plagued by prolonged blackouts to one meeting record electricity demand with near round-the-cloc...
11 May, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
India has 60 days of crude oil, 60 days of Natural Gas & 45 days of LPG rolling stock: CentreIndia is launching a national mission to conserve fuel amid global energy market turmoil. The government assures citizens of robust energy ...
11 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Weak grid infrastructure, land access, financial barriers for developers slowed PM-KUSUM's progress: StudyIndia's flagship PM-KUSUM solar program for farmers faces significant challenges. Weak grid infrastructure, funding issues for small develo...
14 Apr, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
India set to emerge as world's 2nd largest solar market in 2026: NSEFIIndia is set to become the world's second-largest solar market in 2026. The nation is rapidly adding solar capacity, reaching 150 GW. This ...
14 Apr, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
India defers power plant maintenance to add 10 GW capacity for summer peak demandIndia is boosting electricity supply for summer. Maintenance shutdowns at thermal power plants are postponed. This adds 10,000 MW of power....
10 Apr, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Centre to roll out PM-KUSUM 2, push rooftop solar to hit 10 million homesIndia is set to boost solar power with new schemes. The PM-KUSUM 2 initiative will expand solar irrigation. The PM Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yoj...
09 Apr, 2026, 01.25 AM IST
Some PM KUSUM projects get extension till March 2027The government has extended the deadline for some PM KUSUM solar projects. Developers and state agencies now have until March 31, 2027, to ...
30 Mar, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
Govt set to launch new version of PM KUSUM scheme focusing on agri solar PV componentThe government is preparing to launch PM-KUSUM 2.0, a new version of the scheme aimed at boosting renewable energy in agriculture. This ini...
10 Mar, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Govt likely to extend PM-KUSUM deadline againThe government is expected to extend the deadline for the PM-KUSUM scheme again, as two of its major components have failed to reach even h...
07 Oct, 2025, 09.52 AM IST
Insolation Energy gets 226 MW solar projects under PM KUSUMInsolation Energy has secured multiple solar projects totaling 226.45 MW under the PM KUSUM scheme, requiring a Rs 750 crore investment. It...
15 Sep, 2025, 11.36 AM IST
After rooftop scheme, plan in works to drive solar pumpsThe government plans to streamline the installation of solar agricultural pumps for farmers under the PM-KUSUM scheme by connecting them di...
17 May, 2024, 12.20 AM IST
Gautam Solar supplies 60 MW solar panels for PM-KUSUM schemeThe solar panels will be delivered under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme, a company statement ...
19 Feb, 2024, 03.07 PM IST
Govt extends PM-KUSUM scheme till March 2026 as COVID affects implementation"The pace of implementation of PM-KUSUM was significantly affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MN...
02 Feb, 2023, 03.21 PM IST
Shakti Pumps plans expansion, pins hopes on PM-KUSUM schemeUnder the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM), launched in February 2019, both Centre and states provide ...
11 Apr, 2021, 06.26 PM IST
Govt issues guidelines for implementing feeder-level solarisation under PM-KUSUM schemeIn February 2019, the government had approved the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) schem...
04 Dec, 2020, 07.53 PM IST