New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) India is set to significantly expand its power generation capacity over the next decade, with a strong push towards clean energy, according to a new government projection on Thursday.The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has estimated that the country’s installed power capacity will more than double from the current 520 gigawatt (GW) to 1,121 GW by 2035-36.A major share of this growth will come from non-fossil fuel sources, which are expected to contribute around 7…
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New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) India added a record 52,537 MW (520.51 GW) of generation capacity from all sources during FY26 (up to January 31), marking the highest ever capacity addition in a single year, surpassing the previous record of 34,054 MW achieved in FY25, the government has said.The capacity addition included 39,657 MW from renewable energy with 34,955 MW of solar and 4,613 MW of wind capacity, lifting the total installed capacity to 520.51 GW, according to an official statement.The gov…
Chennai, March 8 (IANS) Even before the peak summer season has fully set in, Tamil Nadu has witnessed a sharp rise in electricity consumption, with the state’s peak power demand crossing the 20,000-megawatt (MW) mark for the first time this year.The surge has been attributed to rising temperatures and increasing humidity across the state.According to official data, Tamil Nadu recorded a peak power demand of 20,211 MW on Friday, marking the highest level so far in 2026. The figure is only about…
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) Amid strain on state finances, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who holds the charge of planning and finance departments, on Tuesday tabled the supplementary demands worth Rs 11,995 crore for the remaining period of the fiscal 2025-26. Of the Rs 11,995 crore, the state government has earmarked Rs 3,112.85 crore to meet the expenses incurred on the concession given in the electricity tariff to Agriculture pump, power loom and textile consumers in the state, and …
Dehradun, Feb 18 (IANS) Uttarakhand has crossed the milestone of 1 gigawatt (GW) of installed solar power capacity, marking a significant step in the state’s push towards renewable energy and sustainable development.According to official figures, the total installed solar capacity in the state has reached about 1,027.87 megawatts, reflecting steady progress in expanding clean energy infrastructure.Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the achievement aligns with the renewable energy vision o…
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…
Samastipur (Bihar), Feb 17 (IANS) Homeowners in Bihar’s Samastipur are rapidly embracing clean energy under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, with many residents now enjoying zero electricity bills, marking a significant step towards affordable and sustainable energy in the district.In Samastipur alone, 3,970 applications have been received so far. Solar panels have already been installed at the homes of 550 beneficiaries, while 511 people have received subsidy disbursements, said…
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) A record 52,537 MW of electricity generation capacity has been added in the country up to January 31, during the current financial year, which represents an 11 per cent increase over the corresponding figure for 2024-25, according to an official statement issued on Sunday. Renewable energy accounts for as much as 39,657 MW of this total capacity, which includes 34,955 MW of solar power and 4,613 MW of wind power.This marks the highest ever capacity addition in a single y…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 13 (IANS) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Friday launched the appointment automation system for Lok Bhavan, e-Lok Bhavan Odisha App, a secure web-based platform designed to streamline citizen engagement with the Governor’s Secretariat.By launching this system, Odisha became the first state in India to introduce a fully automated appointment and visitor management system at the Governor’s House. According to an official press statement, the launch of the digital plat…
Mumbai, Feb 3 (IANS) US-based entrepreneur Elon Musk said that his aerospace firm SpaceX has acquired his AI startup, xAI, and shared plans to scale AI compute in space by launching large constellations of satellites that act as orbital data centres.”Launching a million tonnes per year of satellites generating kilowatts (kW) of compute power per tonne would add 100 gigawatts of AI compute capacity annually, with no ongoing operational or maintenance needs. Ultimately, there is a path to launchin…