Gandhinagar, May 8 (IANS) Gujarat has expanded its battery energy storage capacity to 870 megawatts across five operational locations as part of a broader effort to manage fluctuating renewable energy output and strengthen grid stability, officials said on Friday. The state’s latest capacity addition builds on its early adoption of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), first demonstrated in Modhera in Mehsana district, which is recognised as India’s first solar-powered village where sola…
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Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Tamil Nadu has registered a strong jump in solar power evacuation, consolidating its position as the top-performing state in southern India. Data compiled by the Central Electricity Authority shows that the state evacuated 2,186 million units (MU) of solar energy in March, reflecting a sharp year-on-year rise.The latest figures mark an increase of 582.94 MU compared to the 1,603.08 MU recorded in March 2025, underscoring the rapid expansion of solar capacity and improvement…
Chennai, April 28 (IANS) In a move to tap the vast renewable energy potential of waterbodies, Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL) has initiated plans to set up floating solar photovoltaic (FPV) projects across multiple reservoirs in the state.The initiative comes amid growing concerns over land constraints for conventional solar parks and the need to accelerate clean energy adoption.As part of the proposal, TNGECL has identified seven locations for the pilot phase, including maj…
Ahmedabad, April 24 (IANS) Renewable energy major Adani Green Energy on Friday reported a strong performance for the March quarter of FY26, with its consolidated net profit rising 34 per cent year-on-year to Rs 514 crore, aided by strong EBITDA growth.The company had posted a net profit of Rs 383 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year, according to its stock exchange filing.Revenue from core operations during the January-March quarter also saw a healthy increase of 14 …
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) India’s rapid transition toward renewable energy is no longer just an environmental priority—it has become a cornerstone of economic resilience, strategic autonomy, and long-term energy security.As global energy markets face repeated disruptions, India’s aggressive push toward clean energy is positioning the country as one of the fastest-growing renewable powerhouses in the world.The country has already crossed a critical milestone, with 51.93 per cent of its ins…
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) India’s stationary energy storage sector is witnessing rapid growth, with the total capacity of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects in the pipeline reaching a record 92 GWh, according to a report released on Friday.The report by the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), also projected that cumulative installed capacity — currently below 1 GWh — could surge to 346 GWh by 2033.The sector has seen a sharp rise in activity, with 69 new BESS tenders totalling…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said the government will push for artificial intelligence (AI)-based solutions to tackle long-standing problems in the power sector, especially grid congestion and renewable energy curtailment.Speaking on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit here, he said the Centre has already started working on AI-driven technologies to improve grid stability and ensure that clean energy generated is not wasted.“Issu…