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India achieves highest-ever annual wind energy capacity addition of 6.05 GW in 2025-26
India 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 installed wind capacity to over 56 GW. This achievement is driven by strong policies and project execution. States like Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra led the additions. This boosts India's renewable energy goals.
Cabinet approves Rs 2,585 crore Small Hydro Power Development Scheme
The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 2,585 crore scheme to boost small hydro power development. This initiative aims to add 1,500 MW of renewable capacity by 2030-31. Projects will be run-of-river, avoiding dams and displacement. The scheme is expected to attract Rs 15,000 crore in investment, creating clean energy and boosting the nation's renewable capacity.
India’s power capacity to surge with renewables; NTPC top pick in sector: Bernstein
Bernstein’s Nikhil Nigania said India’s power sector is entering a major expansion phase, with installed capacity of about 525 GW expected to rise sharply as the country adds nearly 50 GW of renewable energy annually. While renewables will drive growth, transmission infrastructure remains a key bottleneck. Nigania prefers traditional power and transmission plays, naming NTPC as his top pick, while remaining cautious on renewable equipment makers due to potential margin pressure and supply-demand imbalances.
'Alternate sources in play to meet peak power demand this summer'
India anticipates sufficient power supply this summer. New coal and renewable energy capacities will meet demand. Battery storage is also coming online. This comes as gas-fired power generation may be reduced. Peak power demand is projected to rise significantly. The government has alternative resources to ensure adequate supply.
DCM Shriram okays ₹217-cr investment in Gujarat's Bharuch renewable power project
The investment will enable the company to obtain around 48 MW of additional renewable power supply for the Bharuch plant, including about 30 MW of round-the-clock power at a 75% capacity utilisation factor. Shares of DCM Shriram Ltd ended at ₹1,018, up by ₹28, or 2.83%, on the BSE today, March 12.
Servotech Renewable secures patent for 'electric vehicle charging device'
Servotech Renewable Power System stated that the company, in collaboration with Electra EV, has been granted a patent by the Indian Patent Office for an innovative 'electric vehicle charging device.'
NTPC Renewable Energy begins power supply from 270-MW unit of Gujarat solar project
NTPC Renewable Energy, a proud member of the NTPC Green Energy family, has officially commenced power generation from a robust 270-megawatt unit. This unit is a vital piece of a larger 1,200-megawatt solar venture flourishing in Gujarat.
Bajel Projects, NIIF and AnantGrid sign pact to pursue power transmission projects
Bajel Projects Ltd. is collaborating with NIIF and AnantGrid to explore opportunities in India's power transmission sector, supporting the 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030.
Oriana Power gains on bagging EPC contract worth Rs 1,181 crore
Oriana Power jumped 5.52% to Rs 1,894.40 after the company secured an EPC contract worth Rs 1,180.53 crore from a renewable energy developer for a solar power project at the Maithon Dam Reservoir of Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) in Jharkhand.
UltraTech Cement to acquire over 26% stake in Sunsure Solarpark Thirty Eight
UltraTech Cement will acquire a 26.20% stake in Sunsure Solarpark Thirty Eight to source renewable power and meet captive energy requirements.
JK Tyre strengthens energy portfolio with stakes in FPEL and Sunpulse Power
JK Tyre is investing ₹1.53Cr in FPEL and ₹5.04Cr in SPPL, acquiring 26% stakes in both, marking its entry into renewable and conventional power ventures.
ET Graphics: Green energy growth enters fast lane
India's renewable energy surge, driven by solar power, is accelerating towards its 500 GW goal by 2030. With approximately 35 GW of solar capacity added this fiscal year, the nation is witnessing rapid expansion, robust grid planning, and manufacturing advancements. This growth is crucial for meeting rising energy demand and decarbonisation targets.