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EU targets 90% emissions cut by 2040, launches Hydrogen Mechanism for clean industry

The European Commission (EC) has proposed an amendment to the EU Climate Law, targeting a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, compared to 1990 levels. The amendment builds on the legally binding commitment to climate neutrality by 2050, which came into effect in July 2021. The proposal is grounded in the Commission Political Guidelines for 2024–2029 and is part of a broader push to align industrial competitiveness, energy security, and decarbonisation. According…

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Coal India signs MoU with Hindustan Copper to explore critical minerals

Coal India Limited (CIL) has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) to explore joint opportunities in copper and critical minerals. The move marks CIL’s growing push beyond coal, aligning with India’s National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM).   CIL is targeting minerals used in batteries, electric vehicles, and clean energy technologies. The company’s international strategy supports this shift. India joined the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) in June 2023 to help public sector…

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CEA launches electrical safety handbook

On 26 June 2025, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), under the Ministry of Power, observed Electrical Safety Day in New Delhi with a clear message: safety must go hand in hand with innovation. The theme, Smart Energy, Safe Nation, underlined the growing need to embed safety in every layer of India’s energy transition. The key highlight was the launch of the first-ever Electrical Safety Handbook. Jointly developed by CEA and BSES, the handbook serves as…

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Fibe launches solar loan solution for middle-income homes in small cities

Fibe has launched a new rooftop solar financing solution aimed at middle-income households, especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. The digital lending platform is offering collateral-free loans of up to Rs 500,000 for residential rooftop solar systems. This new offering is designed to make solar more affordable. It covers 100 per cent of the project cost—including panels, installation, and other expenses. The entire application process is digital, with loans disbursed in under 15…

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NLC, Bondada, and Oriana secure 1 GWh BESS projects

Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Ltd (TNGECL) has awarded 1 GWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity under a competitive tender floated in March 2025.  NLC India Renewables Ltd (NIRL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NLC India Ltd, secured the largest share—250 MW / 500 MWh—across three sites: Ottapidaram, Annpankulam, and Kayathar. This is NLCIL’s first large-scale grid-connected BESS project. The systems will provide two full charge-discharge cycles daily and be developed under the…

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EU launches Citizen Energy Advisory Hub

The European Commission has launched the Citizen Energy Advisory Hub (CEAH), a 3-year initiative to support citizen-led energy projects across the EU. It aims to help individuals, communities, municipalities, NGOs, and small businesses lower energy costs by using renewable energy and managing demand. CEAH will provide technical assistance to 120 citizens or local actors to help plan or scale up sustainable energy projects. It will also offer resources, build capacity, promote local dialogues, and create…

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Siemens Energy India lists on stock exchanges

Siemens Energy India Ltd (SEIL) was officially listed on BSE Ltd and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd on June 19, 2025, completing the demerger of Siemens Ltd’s energy business.  With this listing, SEIL begins operating as an independent entity with a focus on transparency, agility, and strategic alignment to India’s fast-evolving energy sector. SEIL employs over 4,200 professionals and operates ten manufacturing units and eleven regional offices across India. SEIL also serves neighbouring…

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India calls for energy cooperation and global green transition at G7 summit

At the G7 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to affordable and sustainable energy. Speaking at the 50th anniversary of the G7, he highlighted energy security as a core responsibility and called for collective action to support energy transitions globally. The Prime Minister stressed that India is advancing on the principles of availability, accessibility, affordability, and acceptability.   He raised concerns over the unequal impact of global crises on the Global South. Energy insecurity,…

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Global energy systems face uneven progress

  The world’s energy systems are being redefined. What was once a single transition to cleaner energy has become a broader and more complex transformation. It is no longer only about climate change—it is also about economic resilience, geopolitical security, and industrial competitiveness. In this new context, the World Economic Forum’s “Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2025” report captures where the world stands today. Based on the Energy Transition Index (ETI), which evaluates 118 countries, the…

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Advait Energy wins battery storage order in Gujarat

Advait Energy Transitions Limited (AETL) has secured an order from Gujarat Battery Energy Storage Solutions Private Limited for a 180 MW / 360 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Sanand, Gujarat. The scope includes supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of the project. The contract is valued at Rs 743.4 million. Mechanical completion is scheduled for November 30, 2025, with final charging by December 23, 2025. AETL is based in Gujarat and operates in…