New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) India’s peak power demand soared to an all-time high of 270.82 GW on Thursday amid the relentless heatwave sweeping parts of the country. The Power Ministry said this surge in the demand for electricity was successfully met, with thermal power supplying 62.8 per cent of the grid mix.Solar energy pitched in with a 22 per cent share, wind constituted 5.0 per cent, while hydro accounted for 5.8 per cent, and the remainder came from other sources.“The availability of coal …
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New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) India is well on track to achieve its target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030, New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday.Addressing the CII annual business summit here, the minister highlighted that India’s journey towards 500 GW green energy capacity is simultaneously laying the foundation for a globally competitive, innovation-driven and Aatmanirbhar energy ecosystem.He said that India’s non-fossil fuel capacity has increas…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) India is rapidly advancing its clean energy transition, with a target of achieving 500 gigawatts (GW) of installed power capacity by 2030, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday.Speaking to media on the sidelines of the ‘Resilient Futures Summit 2026’ in the national capital, Joshi highlighted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country has made significant strides in the renewable energy sector.“India has already achieved its g…
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Highlighting India’s burgeoning leadership in the global renewable energy landscape, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently lauded the nation’s extraordinary progress in wind power during his latest ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address on Sunday. The Prime Minister revealed that India has achieved a significant milestone by adding approximately 6 GW of new wind energy capacity within a single year, a feat that has captured the attention of the international community.PM Modi note…
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India can play a key role in helping Africa scale up its renewable energy, as the country has, over the last decade, successfully added over 130 gigawatts of solar and wind capacity, with renewables now accounting for just over half of installed electricity capacity, according to an article.Across Africa, the energy transition is not a distant policy target; it is a practical attempt to turn sunlight, wind, and mineral wealth into hospitals with steady power, farms tha…
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 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…
Washington, March 5 (IANS) President Donald Trump has said the United States had taken a clear lead over China in artificial intelligence while accusing Beijing of dominating the global wind turbine market and dumping the equipment in Europe. Speaking during a White House roundtable on the ‘Ratepayer Protection Pledge’ on Wednesday (local time), Trump said the United States was ahead in the race to develop advanced artificial intelligence infrastructure.”The United States is leading the world in…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) India’s cleantech industry — which includes products, services and processes — emerged as one of the country’s fastest-scaling talent markets, with hiring rising 56.6 per cent over the past two years, a report said on Tuesday.Despite a near-term moderation, workforce expansion remains strong, with headcount growing 13.4 per cent year-on-year (YoY) which highlights a shift from capital-led expansion to execution-focused scaling, CIEL HR stated in its latest report….
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Shares of Suzlon Energy continued to remain under pressure with the stock falling nearly 50 per cent of its recent peak of Rs 86 per share.The stock was last seen around this level in May 2024 — reflecting cautious investor sentiment toward the counter that had earlier witnessed a strong rally between 2020 and 2024.On Friday, the company’s shares closed at Rs 44.38, down Rs 0.87 or 1.92 per cent, according to the official data.Over the last five days, the shares have dec…