Census to begin in West Bengal from August 1: Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal's census will start on August 1, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said, adding that the exercise was delayed by the previous gov...
29 May, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
India’s $1 trillion import dependence makes green transition a strategic necessityIndia faces significant import reliance across key sectors. Aatmanirbharta requires a growth model shift, with the green economy offering a...
19 May, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Officials plan to flush thousands of toilets to help refill a Utah lake and generate powerWater managers are releasing massive amounts of water from Flaming Gorge Reservoir to safeguard hydropower production at Lake Powell, which...
08 May, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat: Highlights wind energy milestone; says India crosses 56 GW capacityIndia has achieved a significant milestone in wind energy. The nation's wind generation capacity has now surpassed 56 gigawatts. This place...
26 Apr, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Elon Musk scorned "shady" loopholes, yet offshore tax tricks likely saved Tesla hundreds of millionsTesla has reportedly saved over 400 million dollars on US taxes. This was achieved through a financial maneuver involving its units in the ...
20 Apr, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Global lenders to back Brookfield’s 1.04 GW project with $600 mnA group of international banks is financing Brookfield's significant renewable energy project in India. This venture combines wind, solar, ...
20 Apr, 2026, 08.55 AM 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
Brookfield set to divest 550 MW solar project in Bikaner; eyes ₹3K cr EVBrookfield Asset Management is set to sell its 550-megawatt solar project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The deal is valued at an estimated ₹3,000 ...
14 Apr, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
India logs record 6.05 GW wind capacity addition in FY26, up 46% YoYIndia has achieved a record 6.05 GW of wind capacity in FY26. This marks the highest annual addition, pushing total wind power past 56 GW. ...
06 Apr, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
India achieves highest-ever annual wind energy capacity addition of 6.05 GW in 2025-26India has set a new record for wind energy capacity addition. In 2025-26, the nation added 6.05 GW of wind power. This brings the total ins...
06 Apr, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
States told to finalise pacts to meet green energy purchase obligationsThe Indian government is urging states to finalize power sale agreements for renewable energy projects. This initiative aims to help states...
10 Feb, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
States told to meet green energy purchase obligationThe power ministry has urged states to adhere to their renewable purchase obligations, highlighting the necessity to meet renewable energy ...
09 Oct, 2024, 12.16 AM IST
DERC releases draft regulation for green power obligations on discomsThe DERC has issued draft regulations mandating a 29.91% green energy purchase for stakeholders in 2024. RPOs require electricity distribut...
17 Jun, 2024, 10.49 PM IST
Power Ministry mandates 40 per cent renewable purchase obligation for new coal, lignite-based thermal plantsEarlier this month the power ministry amended the Tariff Policy 2016 under Electricity Act 2003 to impose the renewable purchase obligation...
07 Mar, 2023, 06.53 PM IST
Green energy obligation for coal-based plants notified"It has been decided that any generating company establishing a coal/lignite-based thermal generating station and having the COD of the pro...
04 Mar, 2023, 12.51 AM IST
Green certificate sales down 65% to 3.68 lakh in AprilTrading of renewable energy certificates is conducted on the last Wednesday of every month.
28 Apr, 2019, 12.41 PM IST
- Government sets renewable purchase targets for states
The Forum of Regulators has completed a study drawing up possible renewable purchase obligation (RPO) trajectory for states.
20 Jul, 2012, 05.18 PM IST