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NITI Aayog: $14.23 trillion power investment and 5.92 million hectares needed for net zero
By February 22, 2026February 22, 2026

India will require cumulative power sector investment of $14.23 trillion (approximately Rs 1,200 lakh crore) and up to 5.92 million hectares of land by 2070 to achieve net-zero emissions, according to reports released by NITI Aayog. The studies project a sharp rise in electricity demand, large-scale renewable expansion, and significant social, land, water, and workforce impacts as India pursues its net-zero pathway. Demand growth driven by rapid electrification The report titled “Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat…

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India | News | T&D

GEAPP launches India grid accelerator with $25 million commitment
By February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) has launched the India Grids of the Future Accelerator at Mumbai Climate Week 2026, committing up to $25 million to modernise power distribution infrastructure. The platform aims to help utilities integrate renewable energy and storage while preparing grids for rising electricity demand. GEAPP signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with distribution companies (DISCOMs) in Delhi and Rajasthan, naming them as the first “Champion Utilities.” The Alliance also…

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India | Generation | News

Adani Power forms subsidiary for nuclear energy business
By February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

Adani Power Limited has incorporated Adani Atomic Energy Limited as a wholly owned subsidiary on February 11, 2026, marking its formal entry into the nuclear energy segment. Adani Atomic Energy has been registered in India with a mandate to generate, transmit, and distribute electricity derived from nuclear and atomic energy sources. According to the exchange filing, the company has an authorised capital of Rs 5,00,000, divided into 50,000 equity shares of Rs 10 each. The…

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Fraunhofer ISE tests medium voltage solar plants to cut costs and materials
By February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Researchers at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) are developing the first medium voltage photovoltaic power plants. The initiative aims to lower material use, reduce costs, and streamline the deployment of large-scale solar projects, particularly in areas with grid constraints. Two pilot plants, each with a capacity of 135 kW, will be established in the German states of Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate. These systems will operate at 3 kV on the direct current…

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India | News | Renewable Energy

IOC plans Rs 1 lakh crore investment for 18 GW green energy by 2030
By January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOC) has outlined plans to invest around Rs 1 lakh crore to build an 18 GW green energy portfolio by 2030. The state-owned refiner aims to acquire up to 12 GW of renewable energy capacity and develop another 6 GW organically. Its green energy subsidiary, Terra Clean Ltd., is targeted for a public listing by 2027-28. According to statements by IOC Chairman A S Sahney to the Economic Times (ET), the…

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India | News | Renewable Energy

GoodEnough Energy commissions 7 GWh BESS manufacturing plant in Noida
By January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

Noida is now home to India’s largest dedicated battery energy storage system (BESS) production plant, following the commissioning of GoodEnough Energy’s new 7 GWh capacity gigafactory. The facility represents a capital investment of more than Rs 450 crore and is immediately operational. This initial capacity is part of a broader growth plan, with the company targeting an expansion to over 25 GWh of annual production within a three-year timeframe. GoodEnough Energy, established in 2023 by…

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India | News | Renewable Energy

Suzlon signals next phase with Wind 2.0 initiatives
By January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

Suzlon Energy is entering a new phase of growth with fresh strategic initiatives, said Vice Chairman Girish Tanti. The company is sharpening its focus on expansion within wind power while exploring opportunities beyond conventional generation. Speaking during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Tanti reflected on Suzlon’s three-decade journey. He said the company was founded when wind energy lacked market acceptance. Today, Suzlon is one of five major global wind original equipment manufacturers and the…

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India | News | Renewable Energy

LNK Energy launches with Rs 10,000 crore clean energy investment plan
By January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

LNK Energy has been launched as an integrated clean energy platform with an investment commitment of Rs 10,000 crore over the next five years. The company was introduced by its co-founders on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026. The company has been founded by Paritosh Ladhani, Kushagra Nandan, and Varun Karad. LNK Energy said its strategy will focus on three areas. These include advanced manufacturing, green fuels, and renewable energy generation….

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India | News | Renewable Energy

Axis Energy plans Rs 31,750 crore renewable investment in Odisha
By January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

Axis Energy (Axis Energy) has proposed an investment of Rs 31,750 crore in Odisha to develop large scale renewable energy projects across multiple clean energy segments. The proposed investment covers around 5,000 MW of renewable energy capacity. The portfolio includes wind, solar, agri photovoltaics (Agri PV), hybrid power projects, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Once implemented, the projects are expected to expand Odisha’s clean energy infrastructure and support the development of future ready renewable…

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India | News | Renewable Energy

Tata Power to set up 10 GW ingot and wafer plant in Andhra Pradesh
By January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) will establish a 10 GW ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, with an investment of Rs 6,675 crore. The project has been approved by the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB), chaired by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, and is expected to be the largest facility of its kind in India. The plant will be located in the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited Kisan (IFFCO Kisan) Special Economic…

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