India Curtailed 8,133 GWh Solar Power

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2026

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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

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India May Open Thorium Sector to Private Firms

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2026

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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India Ranks Third In Renewable Energy

By BPN News Desk May 11, 2026

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

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Mukesh Ambani Predicts Lower Energy Imports for India

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

India’s dependence on imported energy is expected to decline significantly over the next decade as domestic production, renewable expansion and alternative fuels increase, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani said while outlining the country’s evolving energy strategy. Mukesh Ambani India Energy Import Forecast Mukesh Ambani stated India currently imports a large

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India Ends Key Renewable Energy Subsidy, Raising Project Costs

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

The Indian government has officially ended a major subsidy that exempted solar and wind energy projects from inter-state transmission system (ISTS) charges. As of July 1, all new renewable energy projects will now be required to pay 25% of these costs, with charges set to progressively increase for projects commissioned in future years. The move […]

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India Eyes $20 Trillion Oil Windfall with ‘Guyana‑Sized’ Find

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2025

India’s Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, has signalled a potential game‑changer in India’s energy sector: a “Guyana‑sized” oil discovery in the Andaman Sea. Early estimates suggest this find could translate into a staggering $20 trillion leap, dramatically boosting the nation’s hydrocarbon capabilities. Andaman oil exploration India is aggressively

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Renewable Energy Now 49% of India’s Power Mix

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2025

India has marked a significant milestone in its transition toward sustainable energy. As of April 2025, renewable sources, including solar, wind, biomass, small hydro, and nuclear, now account for 49% of the country’s total installed power capacity. This is a dramatic rise from 32% in 2014, underlining the government’s sustained push for green energy. This […]

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India Achieves Record 30 GW Renewable Energy Addition in FY 2024-25

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

India’s renewable energy sector reached a significant milestone in the fiscal year 2024-25 by adding a record-breaking 29.52 GW of new capacity. With this, the total installed renewable energy capacity in the country has crossed 220.10 GW, reflecting an accelerated momentum toward its ‘Panchamrit’ pledge of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. […]

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India Surpasses Germany to Become Third-Largest Producer of Wind and Solar Electricity

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2025

In a significant achievement, India has surpassed Germany to become the world’s third-largest generator of electricity from wind and solar sources. In 2024, India contributed 10% of its total electricity from wind and solar power, part of a global trend where renewable sources accounted for 15% of global electricity generation. India’s Renewable Energy Growth

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France Discovers Massive Natural Hydrogen Reserve Valued at $92 Billion

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2025

France has made a groundbreaking discovery that could reshape the global clean energy landscape. A massive natural hydrogen deposit, estimated at 46 million tons and worth nearly $92 billion, has been found beneath the soil of Folschviller in the Moselle region. This unprecedented reserve could elevate France to the forefront of the international race for […]