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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicClean energy

Topic: Clean energy

Government approves funding for hydroelectric projects

Central financial assistance worth Rs 4136 crore for northeastern states.

Energy security priority in Budget 2024, outlay hiked for solar, nuclear & indigenous thermal power

In her speech, Sitharaman highlighted a boost for small nuclear reactors, advanced ultra-supercritical (AUSC) thermal power, and solar manufacturing. 

Biden administration unveils plan to modernise US power grid

21 states commit to upgrading infrastructure and advancing clean energy.

PM Modi speaks at India Energy Week in Goa, outlines government’s focus on ‘alternate fuels’

Inaugurating the event, PM Modi asserted that India's solar installed capacity has increased by 20 times over the decade and ethanol blending increased from 1.5per cent to above 12 per cent.

TotalEnergies may invest $700 mn in Adani Green’s renewable energy projects, reports Bloomberg

TotalEnergies CEO Pouyanne said last year that the stake in Adani Green was bought for $2 billion, a value he estimated to have risen to $10 billion in late 2022.

What businesses need from G20 leaders—driving clean energy transition

India’s presidency will set the tone for COP28. The first step is to commit to doubling the rate of improvement of energy efficiency & tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030.

India will put retaliatory barriers on green hydrogen trade, says Union minister RK Singh

As one of world's biggest emitters of climate-warming gases, India is betting on green hydrogen to help cut its emissions and to reach its target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.

For just transition from fossil fuels, India should focus on all sectors, not just coal: Reports at G20 event

Reports come amid pressure on India to join Just Transition Energy Partnership, an agreement to fund accelerated transition from coal. India has so far resisted proposition.

Clean fuels, road safety, EVs…but also snazzy cars: Auto Expo wraps up with ‘highest ever turnout’

This year's Auto Expo saw turnout of over 6.63 lakh despite it being a less star-studded affair than usual. Missing in action were the 3 luxury car makers, Mercedes Benz, BMW, and Audi.

India’s subsidies for renewable energy nearly doubled in 2021 fiscal after 4-yr lull, report finds

Data from International Institute for Sustainable Development highlights higher subsidy allocation to renewables comes despite 3% drop in subsidies to energy sector as a whole in FY 2021-22. 

On Camera

The speech PM Modi should deliver this Independence Day

For the last 11 years, Nehru has been constantly blocking my efforts and causing the fiascos that are my many yojanas and abhiyans. He is the reason most of my initiatives turn into disasters.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.