The story of Renewable Energy Growth in India Posted by ESGNEWS Team - April 1, 2025 Renewable energy adoption is rapidly expanding, with installed capacity increasing from 81,593 MW in 2015… Read More
Kenya: A Success Story in the Transition to Renewable Energy Posted by ESGNEWS Team - March 31, 2025 In this second part, Peter Waihenya talks about how Kenya is setting a benchmark in… Read More
How will the PLI Scheme for Electronics Component Manufacturing Impact Renewables and EVs? Posted by ESGNEWS Team - March 29, 2025 Overall, the new PLI scheme aims to generate Rs. 59,350 crore in investment, Rs. 456,500… Read More
Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd. Granted Patent for Peak Shaving Technology Posted by ESGNEWS Team - March 28, 2025 The patented peak shaving technology enables intelligent reduction of peak electricity demand, improving energy efficiency… Read More
IREDA Raises Rs 910 Crore Through Issuance of Tier-II bonds Posted by ESGNEWS Team - March 26, 2025 The IREDA board has approved raising funds through bonds and loans to accelerate renewable energy… Read More
L&T Energy GreenTech, John Cockerill Energy Collaborate for Green Power Technologies Posted by ESGNEWS Team - March 26, 2025 L&T Energy GreenTech Limited (LTEGL) and John Cockerill have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)… Read More
ISMA Seeks Protection for Solar Imports Posted by ESGNEWS Team - March 25, 2025 ISMA has urged import duty exemption on capital goods, equipment, and raw materials required for… Read More
The Green Energy Revolution: Africa’s Path to Climate Resilience and Sustainable Development Posted by ESGNEWS Team - March 24, 2025 This is the first part of a two-part series where Peter Waihenya of the Energy… Read More
Adani Transmission to Power Gujarat’s Green Hydrogen Manufacturing Posted by ESGNEWS Team - March 22, 2025 Adani Energy has won a power transmission project in Gujarat, to supply green electrons for… Read More
India’s Energy Transition Requires $600 billion Investments in 10 Years Posted by ESGNEWS Team - March 21, 2025 The unique trajectory in the power sector could expedite India's energy transition to a low-carbon… Read More
High Renewable Hydrogen Cost Creating Obstacles for Deals in India Posted by ESGNEWS Team - March 21, 2025 India's renewable hydrogen/ammonia production costs are significantly higher than the willingness to pay from refineries… Read More
India Triples Battery Storage Target to 13,200 MWh Under VGF Posted by ESGNEWS Team - March 18, 2025 India has increased its battery storage target to 13,200 MWh under the VGF scheme, making… Read More
Breakthrough Energy Lays Off US and Europe Policy Teams Posted by ESGNEWS Team - March 18, 2025 Breakthrough Energy, a climate group funded by Bill Gates, has laid off numerous US and… Read More
Waaree Energies Bags EcoVadis Gold Medal for ESG Excellence Posted by ESGNEWS Team - March 11, 2025 Waaree Energies Becomes First Indian Solar PV Manufacturer to Achieve EcoVadis Gold Medal, Placing Among… Read More
Morocco Greenlights $32.5 Billion Green Hydrogen Projects Posted by ESGNEWS Team - March 10, 2025 Morocco aims to increase its renewable energy capacity to 52% by 2030 and establish itself… Read More
Tender-Driven India Renewable Energy Market Faces Challenges Posted by Sonal Desai - March 7, 2025 The growth of utility-scale renewable energy tendering in India has reached 73GW in 2024, driven… Read More
Brookfield selling 1.6-GW Indian renewables portfolio to Gentari Posted by Sonal Desai - March 5, 2025 Brookfield has completed its first full-cycle portfolio monetization in India for its renewable power and… Read More
Power Struggle: Overcoming Nigeria’s Evacuation, Distribution Hurdles Posted by ESGNEWS Team - March 4, 2025 Overcoming challenges in energy evacuation and distribution in Nigeria will pave the path to ensuring… Read More
India May Fall Short of its 500 GW Renewable Energy Target by 2030 Posted by ESGNEWS Team - March 1, 2025 Closing this gap would require annual capacity additions in renewable energy to average 60% higher… Read More
ONGC Videsh, Petrobras Partner for Joint Opportunities Posted by ESGNEWS Team - February 27, 2025 Both companies will work together to explore opportunities across upstream, marketing, decarbonization, and low-carbon solutions. Read More
Drax Launches New Sustainability Framework Posted by ESGNEWS Team - February 26, 2025 The sustainability framework aligns with Drax’s goal to achieve net-zero by the end of 2040… Read More
Lupin Receives “A-” Leadership Rating for Climate Change and Water Security Posted by ESGNEWS Team - February 25, 2025 Lupin prioritizes water security through sustainable management practices, including recycling and conservation Read More
Reliance Infrastructure Foraying into Renewable Manufacturing Posted by ESGNEWS Team - February 19, 2025 To lead the new venture, Reliance Infrastructure has appointed three senior executives who will strengthen… Read More
EDP Renewables Delivers Three Additional Renewable Energy Projects for Microsoft Posted by ESGNEWS Team - February 13, 2025 Microsoft's sustainability and carbon reduction objectives will be supported by the new solar projects in… Read More
Coca-Cola Faisalabad Goes Green with JA Solar’s DeepBlue 4.0 Pro Posted by ESGNEWS Team - February 10, 2025 Coca-Cola's bottling facility in Faisalabad has switched on a new 2.5 MW solar power project… Read More
India’s solar energy shines at 100 GW Posted by ESGNEWS Team - February 8, 2025 The solar energy sector has grown by 3450% since 2014, rising from a mere 2.82… Read More
MNRE Tightens Quality Control for Solar Panels Posted by ESGNEWS Team - January 31, 2025 The new Solar Systems, Devices, and Components Goods Order, 2025, replaces the 2017 version and… Read More
Rs 34,300 Crore National Critical Mineral Mission Gets Cabinet Nod Posted by ESGNEWS Team - January 30, 2025 The National Critical Minerals Mission encompasses all stages of the value chain, from exploration and… Read More
Renewable Energy Focus in Republic Day Parade Posted by ESGNEWS Team - January 27, 2025 India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) showcased a tableau at the 76th Republic… Read More
KBR Bags Global EPCM Contract from BP Posted by ESGNEWS Team - January 17, 2025 As part of the agreement, KBR will provide EPCM for onshore, offshore, greenfield and brownfield… Read More
GEAPP, ISA Partner to Drive Clean Energy Transition in India Posted by ESGNEWS Team - January 13, 2025 The GEAPP initiatives bridge financing gaps, enhance institutional capacity, and foster cost-efficient scalable solutions to… Read More
IBA Wants Blanket Corporate Tax Holidays for CBG Production Posted by ESGNEWS Team - January 13, 2025 The IBA initiative aims to encourage investment in the compressed biogas (CBG) industry and advance… Read More
Biomass Energy – A Green Power Source for Micro Data Centers Posted by ESGNEWS Team - January 7, 2025 In the second part, Dr Choudhuri stresses the importance of biomass energy as a green… Read More
Oil Green Energy: OIL’s Green Energy Subsidiary Posted by Sonal Desai - December 25, 2024 OIL Green Energy plans to invest Rs 25,000 crore in green energy projects by 2040… Read More
Avaada Group Pledges $12 Billion in Rajasthan Posted by Sonal Desai - December 24, 2024 Renewable energy company Avaada Group has announced a $12 billion investment in Rajasthan to accelerate… Read More
India’s Solar Equipment Manufacturing Capacity to Rise by FY2027-28 Posted by Sonal Desai - December 20, 2024 India's solar equipment manufacturing capacity is projected to grow in the next 2-3 years, with… Read More
Banks must Step Up Finance for the RE Sector: MNRE Posted by Sonal Desai - December 18, 2024 According to reports, the RE sector requires an investment of around Rs 42 trillion to… Read More
China Leaps, West Stalls in Clean Energy: S&P Energy Outlook Posted by Renjini Liza Varghese - December 13, 2024 High degree of uncertainty, resilient fossil fuel markets, AI and data centres energy consumption going… Read More
Key highlights of the Global Energy Storage and Grids Pledge Posted by ESGNEWS Team - December 12, 2024 58 countries have signed the COP29 Global Energy Storage and Grids Pledge, which is a… Read More
Reliance Power Announces New RE Subsidiary Posted by ESGNEWS Team - December 11, 2024 Reliance Power has appointed Mayank Bansal as Chief Executive Officer and Rakesh Swaroop as Chief… Read More
India’s Nuclear Power Plants Among the Safest Globally: Union Minister Posted by Sonal Desai - December 6, 2024 A Union Minister has asserted that India's nuclear power plants as among the safest globally,… Read More
India’s Rs 9 Lakh Crore Boost to the Transmission Sector Posted by Sonal Desai - November 28, 2024 The NEP plans to expand transmission lines by 190,000 circuit kilometers to support 600 gigawatts… Read More
CERC proposes New Carbon Credit Trading Regulations Posted by ESGNEWS Team - November 18, 2024 CERC aims to establish a transparent and well-defined framework for Carbon Credit Certificate trading on… Read More
Renewable Energy Adoption Fast Paced, but Challenges Persist Posted by ESGNEWS Team - November 15, 2024 COP29 underscores the significance of renewable energy, with nations pledging billions to transition to a… Read More
BESS Projects in India get $300 M Push Posted by Sonal Desai - November 15, 2024 EnerGrid plans to develop transmission and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects worth $1.2 billion… Read More
India Launches Platform to Accelerate Green Energy Transition Posted by ESGNEWS Team - November 14, 2024 The platform will assist states in creating energy transition blueprints, project implementation, and fostering innovation… Read More
Why are National Renewables Targets Falling Short of Market Forecasts? Posted by ESGNEWS Team - November 13, 2024 IRENA suggests a global tripling of renewables to at least 11,000 GW by 2030 to… Read More
ISA Aims to Unlock $1 Trillion in Solar Investments by 2030 Posted by ESGNEWS Team - November 8, 2024 ISA is focusing on green hydrogen partnerships, conducting readiness assessments in Egypt, Morocco, Namibia, and… Read More
MNRE Minister Stresses on Increasing Solar Projects efficiency, Cost Reduction Posted by ESGNEWS Team - November 6, 2024 Union MNRE Minister Pralhad Joshi has stressed on increasing the efficiency of solar projects, reducing… Read More
Key Highlights from ISA Annual Assembly Posted by Sonal Desai - November 5, 2024 The seventh session of the ISA Annual Assembly re-elected India as the President, and discussions… Read More
TPREL, IndusInd Bank for Solar Energy Finance to MSEs Posted by Sonal Desai - November 5, 2024 Through loans ranging from ₹ 10 lakh to ₹ 2 crore, TPREL and IndusInd Bank… Read More
Global Clean Energy Market to Reach $2 T in 10 Years Posted by ESGNEWS Team - October 31, 2024 As energy transitions progress, the global market for critical clean energy technologies is expected to… Read More
Concerns about excessive power sector investment without purchase agreements Posted by ESGNEWS Team - October 28, 2024 Aequitas cautions against over power sector investment and past industry mistakes in India's ambitious power… Read More
Despite 200GW Milestone, India’s RE Future Faces Import Headwinds Posted by Sonal Desai - October 23, 2024 India's RE target to reach 500 GW by 2030could be hindered by $30 billion in… Read More
IREDA to Establish Retail Subsidiary Posted by ESGNEWS Team - October 11, 2024 Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has plans to establish a wholly-owned retail subsidiary… Read More
Advancing India’s Green Shipping, RE Narrative on a Global Stage Posted by ESGNEWS Team - October 8, 2024 India's union minister highlighted the country's progress in green shipping and renewable energy transition at… Read More
Hitachi Energy to Invest $250 Million in India Posted by ESGNEWS Team - October 8, 2024 Hitachi Energy will invest in capacity expansion, portfolio, and accelerating global demand for clean energy… Read More
GAIL, AM Green to Develop 2.5 GW RE Projects Posted by ESGNEWS Team - October 8, 2024 GAIL and AM Green will jointly develop solar/wind hybrid RE projects to supply renewable energy… Read More
BPCL, MbPA to Launch India’s First Green Fuel Ecosystem Posted by ESGNEWS Team - October 4, 2024 BPCL, MbPA and the MPSF have inked the MoU to improve sustainable energy options at… Read More
Bahrain Takes a Leap Towards a Sustainable Future Posted by Renjini Liza Varghese - October 2, 2024 The recent POWERELEC conference in Bahrain highlighted the country's unwavering commitment to achieving net-zero emissions. Read More
Maharashtra Gets Rs 1.29 lakh crore Boost for RE Posted by ESGNEWS Team - September 27, 2024 Maharashtra has secured a substantial boost for its renewable energy sector with the signing of… Read More
Ambuja Cements Joins AFID; Pledges Rs 100 B for RE Posted by ESGNEWS Team - September 27, 2024 Ambuja Cements plans to invest Rs 100 billion in RE projects, including 1 GW capacity… Read More
Sunsure Energy to Supply Green Power to Kirloskar Brothers Posted by ESGNEWS Team - September 21, 2024 Sunsure Energy will supply 2 cr units of clean power to Kirloskar manufacturing facilities, reducing… Read More
Can India Scale to Meet to its RE Targets? Posted by ESGNEWS Team - September 20, 2024 CEEW, the independent think tank has raised some eye-opening questions regarding India's RE target achievements. Read More
India Inc Pledges Rs 32.45 Lakh Crore for RE Projects Posted by ESGNEWS Team - September 19, 2024 India Inc. has pledged Rs 32.45 lakh crore for renewable energy projects till 2030, aligning… Read More
Coal India to Expand RE Capacity by 5 GW Posted by ESGNEWS Team - September 14, 2024 Coal India to expand its RE capacity by adding 5 GW by 2028. Additionally, the… Read More
31,350 MW Hydro Electric Projects Receives Rs 12,461 Crore Support Posted by ESGNEWS Team - September 12, 2024 The Cabinet has approved a modification to the budgetary support scheme for enabling infrastructure for… Read More
Geothermal Power Plant on the Horizon Posted by Renjini Liza Varghese - September 9, 2024 The latest is the addition of geothermal energy to the energy basket, with MNRE constituting… Read More
ONGC’s 1GW Renewable Energy Push Posted by ESGNEWS Team - September 3, 2024 ONGC has submitted a tender for one GW of renewable energy. Also established ONGC Green… Read More
Biocon to Achieve Gender Parity by 2030 Posted by ESGNEWS Team - September 2, 2024 Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Founder, Biocon, said the initiative was aimed to create a more inclusive… Read More
ReNew, Microsoft Ink 437.6 MW Green Energy Contract Posted by ESGNEWS Team - August 30, 2024 Microsoft aims to achieve carbon-negative status by 2030 by producing over a million green energy… Read More
L’Oréal Documents 100 % RE Journey in India Posted by ESGNEWS Team - August 26, 2024 L'Oréal India has transitioned all its operations in India, including manufacturing facilities, research and innovation… Read More
Thermal Power Back in Focus Posted by Sonal Desai - August 10, 2024 Private sector companies like Adani Power, JSW Energy, and Tata Power are refocusing on thermal… Read More
TPRMG, NDDB Partner to Solarize the Dairy Cooperative Sector Posted by ESGNEWS Team - July 29, 2024 This partnership aims to support various projects focusing on developing renewable energy technologies in the… Read More
5 Ways in Which Amazon Achieved its 100% RE Target Posted by ESGNEWS Team - July 22, 2024 Amazon has achieved 100 percent RE target seven years ahead of the set goal. Here… Read More
Tata Power to Invest Rs 20,000 crore for Renewable Energy Posted by ESGNEWS Team - July 20, 2024 The investments are aimed at advancing sustainability, spurring clean energy growth, and supporting India's renewable… Read More
Renewable Energy Growth Rate Must Triple to 16.4% by 2030 Posted by ESGNEWS Team - July 12, 2024 As per IRENA statistics, despite rapid growth, the world may fall short of the triple… Read More
AM Green, SJVN to Execute One of World’s Largest Carbon-Free RE Project Posted by ESGNEWS Team - July 5, 2024 AM Green will receive 4,500 MW of carbon-free RE for its green ammonia facilities, integrating… Read More