India Crosses 300 GW Non-fossil Fuel Power Capacity Milestone
India has crossed 300 GW of non-fossil fuel-based installed power capacity and raising the clean energy share to over 54% of total installed capacity.
ENERGDIVE News Desk
India has crossed 300 GW of non-fossil fuel-based installed power capacity and raising the clean energy share to over 54% of total installed capacity.
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The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved BEST’s procurement of 220 MW solar power with a 110 MW/440 MWh battery energy storage system through SECI, supporting the utility’s Renewable Purchase Obligation and Energy Storage Obligation compliance.
Adani Energy Solutions has approached the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission for a parallel electricity distribution licence to distribute and supply power within a data centre park in Noida. The regulator has invited public comments before taking a final decision.
The Union Cabinet has approved the ₹23,731 crore GOBARdhan scheme to accelerate compressed biogas production through assured demand, pricing support and infrastructure development, strengthening India's renewable energy ecosystem and circular bioeconomy.
Vikram Solar has appointed Hansveen Kaur as Head of Marketing. She brings nearly two decades of experience in brand marketing across consumer durables, digital platforms and wellness brands.
Global oil prices rose on Friday, with Brent crude climbing above $83 per barrel, as renewed tensions in West Asia reignited concerns over potential disruptions to global energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
Transrail Lighting has commissioned its Butibori tower manufacturing facility and secured ₹1,034 crore in fresh orders during Q1 FY27, while expanding its infrastructure capabilities and global footprint.
The Central Electricity Authority has proposed new grid connectivity regulations introducing stricter technical standards for renewable energy, battery storage and inverter-based resources, while strengthening cybersecurity and grid reliability requirements across India's power sector.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Strait of Hormuz remains open for international shipping but vessels linked to the US and Israel will not be allowed to pass through it.
Petronet LNG has invoked force majeure on LNG supplies from QatarEnergy after security concerns linked to the Iran–Israel conflict disrupted tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz.
REC demonstrated India’s first live peer-to-peer solar power trade under India Energy Stack at AI Impact Summit 2026, enabling a farmer to sell surplus electricity directly to a Delhi consumer.
