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…
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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…
Washington, Feb 13 (IANS) President Donald Trump on said his administration has “basically stopped all windmills in this country,” calling wind energy the “most expensive energy you can get.”“We’re trying to make sure it doesn’t happen and we’ve basically stopped all windmills in this country,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “It’s the most expensive energy you can get,” he said.Trump also claimed most turbines are imported. “They’re all made in China, a little bit i…
Gandhinagar, Jan 31 (IANS) Gujarat has emerged as the largest contributor to India’s renewable energy capacity, accounting for 16.50 per cent of the national total, with the state’s installed renewable power reaching 42.583 GW as of December 2025, according to official figures. The progress places Gujarat at the forefront of India’s transition to clean energy as the country works to meet its target of sourcing 50 per cent of electricity from renewables by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissi…
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) India recorded a landmark year in clean energy growth in 2025, reflecting strong policy direction, long-term vision and sustained implementation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Saturday.In a post on social media platform X, Joshi said India’s clean energy transition gathered unprecedented momentum during the year, significantly strengthening the country’s journey towards energy security, climate responsibilit…
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) India is on course to achieve its ambitious target of 500 gigawatts (GW) of non-fossil fuel power capacity by 2030, with a strong pipeline of renewable energy projects already in place, a top government official has said.India currently has around 260 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity, Santosh Sarangi, Secretary at the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said while speaking to NDTV Profit.This means the country needs to add about 240 GW more over the next few years, …