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Saturday, August 16, 2025
TopicRenewable energy

Topic: renewable energy

India Inc far from meeting clean energy, decarbonisation goals, finds think tank

Over 35 Indian firms have committed to climate action since Paris Agreement but analysis by CRH finds 'massive gap between companies’ renewable energy commitments & actions'.

As India grapples with EU carbon tax, renewables could help cut heavy industries’ emissions quickly

The sector can decarbonise its entire electricity demand by 2030 with 120 GW of renewable energy. With this, the carbon emissions of sector will be reduced by 17%, finds think tank Ember.

Cabinet approves VGF scheme worth Rs 7,453 cr for offshore wind energy projects

The Viability Gap Funding scheme aims to support installation and commissioning of 1 GW of offshore wind energy projects — 500 MW each off the coasts of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.

Coal now makes up less than 50% of India’s installed capacity but renewable output still lags

While output from wind, solar, and hydro sources remains low as a percentage of capacity, India is producing more coal than before and drilling for coal deposits too.

India pavilion at World Hydrogen Summit highlights green hydrogen progress, capacity targets

This is the first time that India is participating in the summit, which will be attended by 15,000 delegates from around the world from 13 to 15 May.

IREDA sets up Global Green Energy Finance Subsidiary in GIFT City

The new subsidiary, IREDA Global Green Energy Finance IFSC Limited, was formally incorporated on May 7, 2024, and has received an 'No Objection Letter' from the Reserve Bank of India.

India now 3rd-largest solar power generator, 17 times higher capacity than in 2015, says Ember report

Global Electricity Review 2024, published in energy think tank Ember's annual report, says that for 1st time in world, renewable energy is accounting for 30% of total energy generation.

REC Limited to set up new subsidiary in GIFT City, Gujarat

The decision to expand operations into GIFT, a growing hub for financial services in India, comes as REC continues to diversify its portfolio and explore new avenues for growth.

IREDA stresses innovative financing solutions for India’s transition to renewable energy

This was stated by the IREDA CMD Pradip Kumar Das during a panel discussion at the 26th edition of the World Energy Congress held in Rotterdam, Netherlands.This was stated by the IREDA CMD Pradip Kumar Das during a panel discussion at the 26th edition of the World Energy Congress held in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

IREDA sets up office in GIFT City to support green hydrogen and renewable energy projects

This new initiative by IREDA is expected to play a key role in the implementation of the National Green Hydrogen Mission of India, which has set a target of producing more than 5 million metric tons of hydrogen per annum (MTPA) by 2030.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?