Practical notes on the public news, policy and market signals relevant to energy decisions in India.
Green Energy Corridor Phase III will strengthen intra-state transmission for up to 135 GW of renewable energy and provide for 50 GWh of battery storage.
Source: Press Information Bureau · MNRE
Agrivoltaics places solar modules above or between crops so land can remain productive for farming while also generating renewable electricity.
Source: MNRE / Press Information Bureau
Karnataka’s renewable-energy policy targets a further 10 GW by 2027, making transmission, storage and intelligent energy management increasingly important.
Source: Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy 2022–27
PM-KUSUM connects solar pumping, decentralised generation and feeder solarisation—helping farms become both energy users and energy producers.
Source: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy · PM-KUSUM
India reached 300.50 GW of installed non-fossil capacity by 31 July 2026, marking a new phase where storage, networks and intelligent control matter as much as generation.
Source: Press Information Bureau · MNRE
The GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme aims to convert agricultural and urban organic resources into compressed biogas, organic manure and rural economic value.
Source: Press Information Bureau
India reported 11.75 GW of bio-power capacity, alongside a growing ecosystem of registered compressed-biogas plants, biomass cogeneration and waste-to-energy projects.
Source: Press Information Bureau · Bio-Energy Factsheet
India’s new PM Surya Sarovar Yojana targets 5 GW of floating solar and at least 10 GWh of co-located storage across suitable water bodies.
Source: Prime Minister of India
PM Surya Ghar had supported rooftop solar for nearly 24 lakh households by December 2025. For homeowners, the next practical question is how solar, batteries and consumption habits work together after installation.
Source: Press Information Bureau · MNRE
On 29 July 2025, renewables supplied 51.5% of India’s electricity demand. It is a useful signal of progress and a reminder that flexible generation, storage and grids must grow with solar.
Source: Press Information Bureau · Ministry of Power
India added nearly 21 GW of solar capacity in FY 2024–25 while domestic module and cell manufacturing expanded sharply. Stronger local supply chains can improve lead times, serviceability and long-term project confidence.
Source: Press Information Bureau · MNRE
India passed 100 GW of installed solar capacity in early 2025. The milestone shifts the focus from simply adding panels to building stronger transmission, storage and dependable project operations.
Source: Press Information Bureau · MNRE
India’s National Bioenergy Programme recognises biogas, BioCNG and power from agricultural, industrial and urban waste streams. The opportunity is to design reliable plants around real feedstock, offtake and operations.
Source: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Policy support for waste-to-energy is tied to successful commissioning and sustained plant performance. That makes feedstock preparation, equipment selection and a credible operating plan as important as nameplate capacity.
Source: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
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