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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
TopicSolar energy

Topic: solar energy

Solar energy alliance co-founded by India to mobilise $1 trillion, put special focus on Africa

ISA, co-founded by PM Modi and former French president Francois Hollande in 2015, has announced a partnership with US-based charity Bloomberg Philanthropies this week.

Reliance accelerates push into green energy with solar deals

Reliance acquired solar panel manufacturer REC Solar Holdings for $771 million and agreed to acquire 40% of Pallonji Mistry’s Sterling & Wilson Solar, valued at $372 million.

Solar power on saffron field: How ‘first-of-a-kind’ project in J&K will produce electricity

A draft proposal for the plant is believed to have been submitted and work on the project, with an estimated cost of Rs 50 cr, is expected to begin this month.

All about International Solar Alliance, co-founded by France & India, to promote solar energy

The International Solar Alliance was launched by PM Modi and former French president Francois Hollande in November 2015 to promote solar energy in 121 tropical countries.

India seeks cheaper renewable energy contracts to spur projects

India's debt-burdened distribution utilities have been reluctant to agree to long-term contracts, particularly with prices of solar power expected to continue to decline.

Why India needs to give some troubled Chinese companies a nest here

By allowing Chinese private companies into non-strategic areas India can turn Beijing’s weakness into our strength.

Indian organisation wins UN award for efforts to combat climate change amid Covid pandemic

The Global Himalayan Expedition is among the winners of the award, that brings focus to the best examples of what people across the globe are doing to combat climate change.

PM Modi to dedicate 750 MW solar project at Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa to nation

It will be the first renewable energy project to supply to institutional customers outside the state, including Delhi Metro, which will get 24 per cent energy.

India plans to halt $2.8 billion import of power equipment from China

The country is considering tariff barriers instead of a complete ban on any country to check imports of renewable power items, Union Power Minister RK Singh said.

Covid shows future powered by wind, solar energy is short on batteries

A drop in energy demand caused by the Covid crisis has left European grids overloaded with green electricity, underlining the need for storage in a low-carbon energy system.

On Camera

RSS is warming up to Yogi Adityanath. CM has many more boxes to tick

It’s not just the Opposition parties Yogi Adityanath has to contend with. His detractors within the BJP are no less formidable.

Modi govt’s PM internship scheme saw high attrition in Year 1. Just 30% joined, 41% quit midway

According to government reply in Lok Sabha, the pilot phase of PMIS is being used to test concepts, strategies and systems before a full-scale implementation of the scheme.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.