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CEA seeks to ease green norms for hydro pumped-storage projectsSubscriber Only

January 31, 2026 09:07 IST

The recommendations come amid environmental concerns and local protests against pumped-storage projects

Sat, Jan 31, 2026
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CEA seeks to ease green norms for hydro pumped-storage projectsSubscriber Only

January 31, 2026 05:54 IST

‘Environmental, forest-related clearances key reasons behind slow pace of PSP development’

Sat, Jan 31, 2026
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Fiscal populism, cash transfers by states risk crowding out growth-enhancing spending, affect India’s fiscal credibility: Economic Survey 2025-26Subscriber Only

January 29, 2026 20:54 IST

The number of revenue surplus states reduced from 19 in FY19 to 11 in FY25. In the last three years, the number of states implementing cash transfer scheme increased more than fivefold.

Fri, Jan 30, 2026
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Energy storage key to India’s clean power transition: What Economic Survey flagsSubscriber Only

January 29, 2026 18:12 IST

The Economic Survey flagged high capital costs, delays in land acquisition, and constraints in grid availability as key challenges before India’s renewable energy momentum.

Thu, Jan 29, 2026
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MNRE, FinMin discuss capex relief for ingot, wafer and polysilicon manufacturingSubscriber Only

January 26, 2026 22:30 IST

"MNRE is now discussing with Ministry of Finance whether it is possible to have a different kind of scheme where capex is given for polysilicon and ingot-wafer projects that were sanctioned under the PLI but could not take off for a variety of reasons,” says MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi

Tue, Jan 27, 2026
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‘Indian industry exploring different paths to conform with EU carbon tax norms’: Secy of Ministry of New and Renewable EnergySubscriber Only

January 25, 2026 22:54 IST

The future of the ISA is bright because the Solar Alliance targets countries that receive maximum sunshine. In this zone, the entire Middle East and Africa fall within this category

Mon, Jan 26, 2026
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Despite financial strain, public sector discoms clear power dues faster than private utilitiesSubscriber Only

January 25, 2026 08:03 IST

The recently released draft National Electricity Policy 2026 has acknowledged structural challenges, and proposed measures to address the persistent financial stress faced by discoms

Sun, Jan 25, 2026
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Despite financial headwinds, PSU discoms clear power dues faster than pvt utilitiesSubscriber Only

January 25, 2026 04:44 IST

Public sector discoms struggle with recovering the cost of supply: Report

Sun, Jan 25, 2026
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Transmission lags behind renewable energy power curtailment: MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar SarangiSubscriber Only

January 24, 2026 10:22 IST

Renewable energy curtailment in Rajasthan is expected to reduce sharply once the Fatehgarh transmission line becomes operational, as evacuation constraints caused by delayed transmission infrastructure begin to ease, the MNRE has said.

Sat, Jan 24, 2026
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Transmission lags behind RE power curtailment: MNRE SecySubscriber Only

January 24, 2026 05:11 IST

Sarangi said RE curtailment is largely driven by a mismatch between the pace at which renewable projects are commissioned and the time required to build transmission infrastructure.

Sat, Jan 24, 2026
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Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 bets big on N-Power, tweaks tariffs and cross-subsidy rulesSubscriber Only

January 22, 2026 18:49 IST

Set to replace the two-decade-old NEP notified in 2005, the draft policy 2026 pushes for the adoption of advanced nuclear technologies, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), other small-capacity reactors, and direct use of nuclear power by commercial and industrial consumers

Fri, Jan 23, 2026
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Aluminium sector is not yet ready for green transition: NALCO CMDSubscriber Only

January 18, 2026 22:14 IST

The country’s only public sector producer of primary aluminium was not impacted by US tariffs since it does not export directly to America, Singh said, adding that domestic demand for aluminum in India is strong.

Mon, Jan 19, 2026
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Power sector regulator CERC’s proposal to revamp transmission connectivity faces pushback from renewable energy industrySubscriber Only

January 18, 2026 08:49 IST

The proposals come against the backdrop of around 31.8 gigawatts (GW) of renewable capacity that has already been granted connectivity but is yet to secure PPAs, leading to underutilisation of transmission infrastructure.

Sun, Jan 18, 2026
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Electrifying: Peak power demand this winter outpaces last summer’sSubscriber Only

January 16, 2026 06:30 IST

Data from GRID India show that the country’s maximum power demand met during the day rose to 245 GW on January 9 and 243 GW on January 13, surpassing the peak of 242 GW recorded on June 12 last year.

Fri, Jan 16, 2026
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PRAGATI: 43 power sector projects worth Rs 3.02 lakh crore reviewed by PM commissioned so far, say officialsSubscriber Only

January 08, 2026 21:03 IST

State-owned Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) leads the list with 20 projects followed by 14 projects by NTPC.

Thu, Jan 08, 2026
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Behind copper’s record rally in 2025, Trump’s tariffs, supply disruptions, AI demandSubscriber Only

December 29, 2025 08:34 IST

The surge in copper prices comes when global economic growth is steady but far from strong. What is pushing copper prices to record levels this year?

Mon, Dec 29, 2025
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Land bottlenecks drive CPSUs to team up with states for 33 solar parksSubscriber Only

December 21, 2025 21:56 IST

To work around the issue of acquiring large, contiguous parcels of land, PSUs are increasingly tying up with state governments, which allow states a direct stake in utility-scale solar projects.

Sun, Dec 21, 2025
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SHANTI Bill: How India is overhauling its nuclear power sectorSubscriber Only

December 20, 2025 07:05 IST

SHANTI Bill: The new law opens the doors for private sector operations, changes liability framework, and empowers country’s atomic energy regulator.

Mon, Dec 22, 2025
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Govt introduces N-power bill in Parliament, permits private participation, limits supplier liabilitySubscriber Only

December 16, 2025 04:00 IST

The government said the new Bill is a key step towards achieving India’s target of 100 gigawatts of nuclear power capacity by 2047, as it seeks to “harness the full potential of India’s nuclear energy and indigenous resources through active involvement of both the public and private sectors.”

Tue, Dec 16, 2025
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PSUs turn to joint ventures with states to beat land hurdles in solar projectsSubscriber Only

December 14, 2025 05:45 IST

Explaining this approach to the PSC, NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) said, “In the model we have come up with, we have taken steps to move forward by forming a joint venture with the state government.”

Sun, Dec 14, 2025
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Amid China’s chokehold, how India’s Rs 7,280-crore rare earth magnets push seeks some wriggle roomSubscriber Only

November 30, 2025 15:40 IST

The Centre has approved a scheme to promote manufacturing of rare earth permanent magnets in India. Can this scheme make India truly self-reliant? Where does India stand in the global supply chain?

Tue, Dec 02, 2025
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Chhattisgarh secures investment proposals worth over Rs 6,800 crore for energy, steel and tourism sectorsSubscriber Only

November 25, 2025 21:53 IST

The energy, steel and industrial sectors drew investment proposals worth Rs 6,321.25 crore. The tourism sector received Rs 505 crore in proposed investments including hotels, wellness resorts, adventure activities and an education hub.

Tue, Nov 25, 2025
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Delhi chokes, but 15 of 35 power units in 300-km radius don’t treat sulphur dioxideSubscriber Only

November 23, 2025 04:00 IST

Panipat and Yamuna Nagar plants are operated by the Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL), Guru Hargobind and Ropar by Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), and Talwandi Sabo plant by Vedanta.

Sun, Nov 23, 2025
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Delhi chokes, but 15 of 35 power units in 300 km radius don’t treat sulphur dioxideSubscriber Only

November 22, 2025 17:07 IST

SO₂, one of the major pollutants emitted from burning of coal at thermal power plants (TPP), is considered highly harmful for human health, environment and climate. While installation of FGD technology reduces SO₂ emissions from these TPPs, compliance of the same is slow.

Sun, Nov 23, 2025
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New royalty rates, old challenges: Can royalty tweaks fix India’s critical mineral bottlenecks?Subscriber Only

November 16, 2025 17:48 IST

The Centre has approved revised royalty rates for graphite, caesium, rubidium, and zirconium. Why do they matter? In what backdrop have these changes come?

Thu, Nov 20, 2025