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India has yet to commission any offshore wind capacity despite an estimated 70 GW of technical potential along the coasts of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, according to the Global Offshore Wind Report 2026 published by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). The report stated that a tender cancellation in 2025 slowed near-term progress, while new…
Himachal Pradesh and Telangana sign MoU for two hydroelectric projects
Himachal Pradesh and Telangana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop two hydroelectric projects: Seli (400 MW) and Miyar (120 MW). The agreement aims to meet Telangana’s growing demand for clean energy while leveraging Himachal Pradesh’s hydropower potential. Himachal Pradesh benefits from its perennial Himalayan rivers, allowing for hydropower generation for nine to…
AMEA Power commissions 500 MW Abydos Solar PV plant in Egypt
AMEA Power has commissioned the 500 MW Abydos Solar PV Plant in Egypt’s Aswan Governorate. The plant will generate around 1,500 GWh of renewable energy annually, reducing carbon emissions by 782,300 tonnes. The project was completed in 18 months. Additionally, AMEA Power has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) and land agreement for a 500…
IREDA raises Rs 2,005 crore via QIP
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has raised Rs 2,005.90 crore through a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP). The capital was mobilised by issuing 12.15 crore equity shares at Rs 165.14 per share. This price includes a premium of Rs 155.14 over the face value of Rs 10. The issue price reflects a 5.00% discount…
Ministry of Coal releases report on overburden utilisation in the coal sector
The Ministry of Coal has published the high-powered expert committee (HPEC) report on the gainful utilisation of overburden (OB) in the coal sector. The HPEC, comprising experts from various ministries, NITI Aayog, and coal companies, examined ways to repurpose OB—typically composed of soil, rock, and other discarded materials during coal mining—into valuable resources for economic…
CESHS drills Northeast India’s first geothermal production well in Dirang
The Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS) has drilled a geothermal production well in Dirang. The project will be implemented in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Dirang is located in a medium-to-high enthalpy geothermal zone with underground temperatures around 115°C. The site’s geological features allow for efficient drilling with limited environmental impact….
