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India needs 2,000 GW new power capacity in 20 years, says Adani Green's Sagar Adani
India needs to add nearly 2,000 gigawatts of new power generation capacity over the next two decades to meet rising demand and reduce reliance on imported fuels, according to Adani Green Energy Executive Director Sagar Adani. He emphasized that electrification, supported by renewables, hydro, thermal, and nuclear power, is the clearest path to energy security, affordability, and sustainability for the nation.
Anti-dumping duty on electrical steel may push transformer costs, impact grid expansion: GTRI
A potential anti-dumping duty on crucial cold-rolled grain-oriented electrical steel (CRGO) imports could significantly hike transformer manufacturing costs and impede India's ambitious power grid expansion plans. With domestic production meeting less than 10% of demand, imposing duties might raise prices without reducing import reliance, impacting vital infrastructure development and renewable energy integration. The probe follows a complaint by JSW JFE Electrical Steel Nashik Pvt Ltd.
Reliance targets 40 billion units of green power annually; battery gigafactory to commission first phase this year
Reliance Industries aims for 40 billion units of green electricity annually, powering its Kutch hub. The company is scaling its battery cell gigafactory to 120 GWh and expects new energy to boost financial performance from 2027. Operational solar PV manufacturing lines are already producing advanced HJT modules, marking a significant step towards a sovereign clean energy ecosystem with no imported fuel or foreign technology.
IOCL Solarises commissioned 150 kW Rooftop Solar System at its Guwahati facility
Facing energy security challenges, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has installed a 150-kW rooftop solar system at its Guwahati facility. This initiative aims to enhance operational resilience, reduce reliance on conventional power, and cut costs. The system is projected to save Rs 13.8 lakh annually and offers a quick ROI, bolstering energy reliability in a region prone to grid disruptions and supporting India's clean energy goals.
HVR Solar signs global MoUs to set up 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh
HVR Solar Ltd is establishing a 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing line in Uttar Pradesh through strategic MoUs signed at SNEC PV Power Expo 2026. Partnering with global technology providers, the facility aims to boost India's domestic renewable energy supply chain, reduce import reliance, and create over 500 local jobs.
Reliance, Meta announce Jamnagar data centre; CleanMax to supply over 900 MW renewable energy capacity
Meta Platforms is investing heavily in India's digital future. The company is partnering with Reliance Industries to build a new data center in Gujarat. This facility will support Meta's global AI needs. Additionally, Meta is expanding its renewable energy partnership with CleanMax. This collaboration will add over 900 MW of solar and wind power capacity.
Maharashtra govt ramps up nuclear energy with MoUs worth Rs 6.5 lakh crore
Maharashtra has signed MoUs with four companies, including Adani Power and Reliance Industries, to attract Rs 6.5 lakh crore in nuclear energy investments. These projects aim to generate 25,400 MW of power and create 1,23,500 jobs, bolstering the state's clean energy initiatives and contributing to India's energy-rich nation goal.