CleanTech Journal Desk

Ember’s recent analysis, reported by ETEnergyworld, finds that India’s expanding solar capacity has cut coal-fired generation during midday hours by roughly 10 gigawatts over a three-year period. The shift reflects the growing influence of utility-scale and distributed solar on the timing and composition of electricity supplies in India. Overview The Ember report highlights a measurable […]

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced an allocation of INR 258.83 crore for initiatives focused on skilling, research and training in the renewable energy sector. The move signals increased attention from policymakers on capacity building and innovation as India seeks to expand its clean energy base. Overview The allocation targets three […]

Exelon has added Public Grid and Buckstop to its 2c2i portfolio, the company announced. The move positions the utility-backed portfolio as a channel for connecting emerging companies with operational expertise and potential pilot opportunities. Overview Exelon’s 2c2i portfolio is presented as a platform for deploying and scaling technologies relevant to the power sector. With the […]

Indian oil companies plan to consume about 30,000 tonnes of green hydrogen a year for refining, a development that signals growing industrial demand for low-carbon fuels in one of the world’s largest energy markets. The move highlights how hydrogen produced from renewable electricity could be integrated into conventional fuel production to reduce the carbon intensity […]

The long arc of scientific inquiry and industrial development has reached a turning point: solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, the product of more than five decades of research, has become the dominant source of energy in many power systems worldwide. This development reflects cumulative advances in device efficiency, manufacturing scale, system integration and supportive policy frameworks. […]

India is confronting a sizable annual shortfall in financing for renewable energy buildout, a gap that industry participants say could slow deployment unless new funding channels are mobilised. Infrastructure investment trusts, or InvITs, are increasingly viewed as a mechanism to recycle developer capital from operational projects and redeploy it into new capacity. Overview Recent industry […]

Introduction CESC’s renewable arm Purvah Green has agreed to acquire a 1.4 GWp renewable energy portfolio from independent producer ReNew for INR 4,859 crore, according to reports. The transaction signals growing consolidation in India’s renewable energy sector as corporate utilities expand their generation portfolios. Overview The deal, reported in Indian media, involves the transfer of […]

India has reached a milestone of 300 gigawatts of installed renewable energy capacity, equal to 60% of its 500 GW target for 2030. The achievement reflects rapid deployment across technologies and sustained policy support, even as challenges remain in scaling the next phase of growth. Overview The 300 GW figure encompasses utility-scale and distributed renewable […]

Tata Motors has announced Onam festival offers of up to Rs. 2.25 lakh, according to recent industry coverage. The company did not disclose full terms for each model in the initial reporting, a common practice as manufacturers finalise dealer-level allocations and variant-specific incentives. Overview The announcement positions Tata Motors among several automakers that deploy targeted […]

RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group has purchased ReNew Solar Power for Rs 4,859 crore, a transaction that underscores continued activity in India’s renewable energy sector. The acquisition brings a notable solar asset under the control of one of India’s diversified business groups. Overview The transaction value announced is Rs 4,859 crore for the purchase of ReNew Solar […]