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Environment Green Energy

India Curtailed 8,133 GWh Solar Power

By BPN News Desk
India curtailed 8,133 gigawatt-hours of solar electricity during the April-June 2026 quarter as transmission bottlenecks and grid-security requirements limited the system’s ability to absorb growing renewable power generation. Solar Power Curtailment Reaches 8,133 GWh Solar power restrictions totalled 2,417 GWh in April before rising to 3,235 GWh in May. Curtailment eased
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Green Energy

India May Open Thorium Sector to Private Firms

By BPN News Desk
India is considering allowing private companies to participate in selected parts of its tightly controlled thorium sector. The proposed changes are intended to strengthen critical mineral supply chains and support the country’s long-term nuclear energy programme. Private Firms May Enter Thorium Sector The government is examining options to permit limited commercial mining
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Environment

UN Warns Strong El Nino May Intensify

By BPN News Desk
The World Meteorological Organization has warned that El Niño conditions have developed in the tropical Pacific and are expected to strengthen rapidly between July and September, increasing the risk of extreme weather across several regions. El Niño 2026 Forecast Shows Rapid Strengthening The UN weather agency said sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific have
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Climate Change Environment

Germany Records All-Time Heat High

By BPN News Desk
Germany has recorded a new all-time national temperature high as a severe European heatwave moved east, bringing extreme heat warnings, travel disruption and growing public health concerns across the region. Germany Heatwave Sets New Temperature Record Germany recorded a provisional national high of 41.5 degrees Celsius on Saturday at Drewitz in eastern Germany, according
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Climate Change Environment

Europe Braces For Prolonged Heatwave

By BPN News Desk
A prolonged heatwave is affecting several parts of Europe, with temperatures nearing 40°C in some countries and authorities issuing health, transport and public safety warnings. The extreme weather is expected to continue for several days as hot air from North Africa pushes across the continent. Europe Heatwave Brings 40°C Temperatures Several European countries are facing
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Environment Green Energy

India Ranks Third In Renewable Energy

By BPN News Desk
India now ranks third globally in installed renewable energy capacity, marking a major milestone in the country’s clean energy transition. The development comes as non-fossil fuel sources have crossed half of India’s total installed power capacity. India Renewable Energy Capacity Reaches New High India’s non-fossil fuel power capacity has reached 262.7 gigawatts, crossing