India needs to act decisively to combat climate change
Action needs to be backed by money to make an impact but with Western commitments in doubt, it falls upon the government to step in to bridge the gap
India needs to up clean energy game, must aim for 600 GW by 2030: Report
If India manages only 400 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030, it could face power shortage and need additional 10-16 GW of coal capacity, the Council on Energy, Environment and Water study has said
Govt looking to boost solar cell component manufacturing after industry flags import concerns
For now, the government may focus on wafers and ingots while allowing polysilicon to be imported, as India doesn’t have the capacity to produce the ultra-refined material
Acme Solar wants to invest in nuclear energy, says CEO Nikhil Dhingra
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Budget for FY26 announced a National Nuclear Energy Mission, calling for private participation in the nuclear power sector
India to get its first carbon market by mid-2026
The government will soon announce emissions intensity trajectory for nine 'hard-to-abate' sectors, which will have to be achieved in a staggered manner
Power play: Govt unlikely to ask thermal plants to blend imported coal this summer
This will be the first time in more than three years when the government will not impose such a mandate on domestic coal based power plants. The coal ministry has enough stock for power plants
Trump creates uncertainty for world’s most cited climate report
US government scientists participating in the IPCC’s global assessments were issued a stop-work order from the Trump administration
India's peak power demand may hit 270 GW this summer: Minister for Power ML Khattar
Coal-fired power is going to continue to do the heavy lifting by meeting 70-74% of the peak demand this summer. Like last year, the government plans to use state-run gas-based plants too, for which it has issued a tender to procure 1,800 MW of gas-based power. Besides, coal stocks at thermal power plants are at 51 million tons that would last for more than 21 days.
Mission Clean Yamuna: Can Delhi CM Rekha Gupta fulfil her party's promise?
Hours after taking oath as Delhi’s chief minister and before her first cabinet meeting, Rekha Gupta headed to a Yamuna ghat to perform an 'aarti' with her cabinet colleagues, sending a clear signal that rejuvenating the toxic river will be a top priority for the BJP. The party has come to power in the national capital after 27 years.
Climate Action: Rethinking finance, technology, and policy for a sustainable future
The current trajectory towards a 2.4°C rise calls for urgent action, particularly in climate finance, technology, and policy coordination. Differentiated solutions, like tailored solar roadmaps for diverse economies, and strategic collaborations are essential to drive equitable global energy transitions, ensuring no nation is left behind.
Explained: How President Trump can help fuel India’s nuclear power dream
Post Modi-Trump meet, India and the US will work towards a more detailed bilateral agreement for nuclear reactors, after the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA) is amended in the Parliament, senior government officials told Moneycontrol.
Compressed CO2 may be the answer to affordable long-term renewable energy storage: NTPC CMD Gurdeep Singh
Unlike BESS, compressed CO2 energy storage systems do not need critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt. CESS uses only water, steel, and CO2. They also have a long life of at least 25 years.
The Power of Public-Private Partnerships in Water Management: Adding the fourth ‘P’
India can address water challenges through public-private partnerships and innovation, ensuring sustainable and equitable water systems for future generations with collaborative efforts
Exclusive | India-Bhutan renew talks for hydropower project
Raj Kumar Chaudhary, CMD, NHPC Ltd told Moneycontrol that other than its operational hydropower capacity of 6,571 MW, the company has an additional 9,314 MW of hydro capacities under construction.
Budget 2025 shines bright for PM Surya Ghar scheme, allocation up 80%
Moneycontrol wrote on January 22 that the Budget will increase the allocation for the PM Surya Ghar scheme to ensure its faster implementation to meet renewable energy targets
India must protect its coasts as climate finance dwindles: Eco Survey 2025
The country's densely populated coasts and dotted with islands, make adaptation urgent in the face of threats like high tide flooding, storms and a rise in sea levels
Economic Survey 2025: Energy security, affordability to guide India's climate change strategy
It stated that coal has an important role to play in India’s sustainable development as relying primarily on renewable energy will make electricity unaffordable for the masses.
Govt may involve Central Electricity Regulator to ensure renewable purchase compliance: Pralhad Joshi
As India’s energy demand is expected to double by 2032, the Union minister highlighted the need of even higher RE financing to meet 50 percent of the expected rise in demand through renewable energy.
Will Trump’s 'drill, baby, drill' send a chill down climate course?
Beyond the psychological impact, the US withdrawal from the Paris accord may not make a substantive difference to global climate action
Budget should build on bioethanol success story
India’s ethanol blending program rollout has outpaced targets. The National Policy on Biofuels is a stellar example of policy-driven success based on a smart mix of incentives. This example should be extended to biofuels other than ethanol to limit forex outflows and carbon emissions
Can Budget 2025-26 fix three loose joints in the RE circuit?
The RE capacity addition progress is encouraging, but not enough to meet the 2030 target
UN report maps path for equitable access to critical minerals in a divided world
India and other developing countries can use the UN observations to calibrate their critical mineral strategies
COP29 hyped nuclear energy but it won’t last
The hype surrounding nuclear energy in the aftermath of the COP29 would only translate into growth of the nuclear industry if the theoretical solution to highly-radioactive nuclear waste — deep geological repositories — translates into reality. A safe answer which has been adequately tested is not yet available
In a historic first, India invites private participation in nuclear power
The Union government's move is a step toward India’s plan of increasing its nuclear power capacity from the current 8,180 MW to 22,480 MW by 2031-32 and eventually 100 GW by 2047.
