New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) A total of 25,02,217 rooftop solar systems have been installed under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (as on March 5, 2026), the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.Under the scheme, funds amounting to Rs 14,585.29 crore have been utilised in FY26 (till March 5), against Rs 7,822.92 crore in FY25.”Under the scheme, 63,26,125 applications have been received on the National Portal, and a total of 25,02,217 rooftop solar systems have been installed, as on 05.03.2026,” M…
Latest National Green Hydrogen Mission News & Updates
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) India and the United Kingdom held a conference in the national capital to strengthen cooperation on safety standards and regulatory frameworks for green hydrogen, an emerging clean energy source that India is promoting under its National Green Hydrogen Mission, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on Saturday.The event brought together representatives from government, industry, academia, standards bodies, testing institutions, research organisations, and regulatory…
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) The government on Saturday announced the Green Ammonia and Green Methanol Standards, setting clear emission limits and eligibility criteria for production using renewable hydrogen.The move — issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on 27 February — aimed to standardise and certify ammonia and methanol produced with minimal greenhouse gas emissions.The standards bring clarity to industry, investors, and other stakeholders engaged in the development of …
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) India’s energy journey is no longer defined by a single source as the country is now drawing strength from solar parks, rooftop solar panels, hydrogen pilots, modernised nuclear frameworks, smart meters, and digital platforms.Improved power availability has been a key outcome of the ongoing reforms. The average electricity availability in rural areas has increased from 12.5 hours in 2014 to 22.6 hours, while urban areas now enjoy up to 23.4 hours of power supply, up fr…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 27 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal for approving the construction of a ₹797.17 crore dedicated jetty at Paradip Port to handle green hydrogen, ammonia and other liquid cargo.Taking to his X handle, CM Majhi said the project will position Odisha as a future-ready maritime economy and strengthen its role in the emerging green energy sector.“With a cap…
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted how carbon capture can power India’s next steel revolution as the country’s guided efforts towards Net Zero 2070 commitment, strategic investments, and hydrogen initiatives drive growth, global competitiveness, and lead the road to a Viksit Bharat.PM Modi referred to an article by Union Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy about India’s iron and steel sector being at a defining moment in its development journey. As t…
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) The government has implemented several measures to lower the manufacturing cost of green hydrogen, positioning India as a global hub for its production, usage, and export, Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik informed the Rajya Sabha in a written reply. The National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) forms the cornerstone of these efforts, aiming to make India a leading player in the green hydrogen ecosystem. Under the mission, the country ta…
New York, Jan 21 (IANS) India has positioned itself at the forefront of the global clean energy movement, achieving its 2030 renewable energy targets five years ahead of schedule, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi wrote in a Newsweek article this week. In 2025, India became the only G20 nation to fully meet its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), with non-fossil fuels now accounting for 50 per cent of its total installed power capacity of 484 GW. This milestone ma…
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The ED attached a Rs 32 crore apartment in Gurugram belonging to a company which bought it using loan funds illegally diverted from an associate company, an official said on Monday. The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Headquarters Investigation Unit (HIU), New Delhi, issued a Provisional Attachment Order (PAO) under the provisions of the PMLA, 2002, attaching Apartment No. 1516B, The Magnolias, DLF City Phase-V, Wazirabad, Gurugram, Haryana, registered in the name of Anvi …
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Germany’s state-owned energy company Uniper SE is close to signing a deal to buy green ammonia from India.The agreement is expected to be finalised around the time of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to India next week, marking a key step in strengthening clean energy ties between the two countries, as per reports.Green ammonia, which is produced using renewable electricity, is a crucial input for making green hydrogen.Germany is increasingly relying on green…