Renewable Energy

News on clean energy technologies and policies. This category covers developments in solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and bioenergy, along with market trends, investments, and innovations driving the global transition to sustainable power.

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JSW Energy commissions 317 MW renewable capacity in August
By September 15, 2025October 28, 2025

JSW Energy Limited has added 317 megawatts (MW) of renewable capacity in August 2025, raising its total installed capacity to 13,097 MW. The new capacity includes 240 MW from the Kutehr hydro project, 43 MW of wind power, and 34 MW of solar installations. With this addition, renewable energy accounts for 57 percent of the company’s portfolio, comprising 3,617 MW of wind, 2,192 MW of solar, and 1,631 MW of hydro. According to the company,…

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ACME Solar ends acquisition agreement for AK Renewable Infra
By September 15, 2025October 28, 2025

ACME Solar Holdings Limited has announced the termination of its planned acquisition of AK Renewable Infra Private Limited. In a regulatory filing on September 14, 2025, the company stated that the share purchase agreement signed on September 5, 2025, with the target company and its existing shareholders has been cancelled. The decision was reached after mutual discussions between the parties. The agreement was formally terminated on September 13, 2025, in line with the provisions of…

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India’s non-fossil electricity capacity reaches 250 GW
By September 15, 2025October 28, 2025

India’s non-fossil fuel power generation capacity has reached 250 gigawatts (GW) in 2025, rising from 81 GW in 2014, according to Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi. Joshi stated that India’s installed non-fossil capacity has grown more than three times over the past decade. He said the expansion reflects steady progress across renewable and clean energy sources. The minister noted that the 250 GW capacity comprises 123.13 GW solar, 52.68 GW wind,…

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Inox Neo Energies to acquire 640 MW wind-solar hybrid from Evergreen
By September 12, 2025October 28, 2025

Inox Neo Energies Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Inox Clean Energy Limited, has signed definitive agreements with Evergreen Power Mauritius Private Limited and Evergreen Renewables Private Limited to acquire a wind-solar hybrid portfolio of 640 MW contracted capacity, equivalent to about 850 MW DC. The portfolio consists of five greenfield hybrid projects in Maharashtra awarded under tenders by NTPC Limited and SJVN Limited. These include NTPC Hybrid 01 (200 MW), NTPC Hybrid 02 (200…

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Prostarm sets up SPV for 150 MW/300 MWh BESS project in Karnataka
By September 12, 2025October 28, 2025

Prostarm Info Systems Limited has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, Prostarm Karnataka BESS Private Limited, as a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to develop a 150 MW/300 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) at the 400 kV Doni substation in Karnataka. The project will be implemented under the tariff-based competitive bidding route on a build-own-operate basis. The SPV is headquartered in Maharashtra. In August 2025, Prostarm won Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited’s (KPTCL) auction for…

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Centre plans Rs 38,900 crore carbon capture programme
By September 12, 2025October 28, 2025

The central government is preparing a carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) programme estimated at Rs 38,900 crore, with Rs 19,500 crore to be committed from public funds. The balance is expected to be raised through bank loans and multilateral financing. According to officials, the programme will be structured into multiple sub-schemes. Research and development projects may receive full government support, while other initiatives could be funded between 40 and 50 percent. Semi-commercial projects may…

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Dharan Infra awarded Rs 3262 crore solar contracts in Uttar Pradesh
By September 11, 2025October 28, 2025

Dharan Infra Solar Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dharan Infra EPC Limited (formerly KBC Global Limited), has secured work contracts worth about Rs 3262.10 crore from a renewable energy company in India. The contracts cover grid-connected solar projects for the solarisation of segregated agriculture feeders at distribution substations across districts in Uttar Pradesh. Project execution is scheduled through April 30, 2026.

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Sterling and Wilson secures LoI for 300 MW solar project in Rajasthan
By September 11, 2025October 28, 2025

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (SWREL) has received a letter of intent from a private power producer to execute an engineering, procurement and construction package for a 300 MW AC solar project in Rajasthan. The project will have a capacity of 420 MWp DC and include a 220/33 kV pooling substation. The contract is valued at around Rs 4.15 billion, covering operations, maintenance, and applicable taxes. In August 2025, SWREL was selected as the…

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India cancels grid access for 17GW of delayed clean energy projects
By September 10, 2025October 28, 2025

India has revoked transmission access for around 17 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy projects that have experienced delays, according to Reuters. The decision aims to prioritise grid connections for projects that are operational or close to completion. The Central Transmission Utility of India (CTUIL), a state-run entity, issued notices to several developers, including Adani Green Energy, ReNew Power, NTPC, Avaada Group, JSW Energy, and ACME Solar. Affected projects are located in states with significant renewable…

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Waaree Renewable secures Rs 1,252 crore 870 MWac solar project
By September 10, 2025October 28, 2025

Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited (WAAREERTL), a subsidiary of Waaree Energies Limited, has received a Letter of Award (LOA) from Waaree Forever Energies Private Limited (WFEPL) for the execution of an 870 megawatt alternating current (MWac) or 1,218 megawatt peak (MWp) ground-mounted solar power project. The scope of work includes engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the project, along with development of a 33 kilovolt (kV) to 400 kV substation and associated transmission lines. WAAREERTL will…

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