India’s power-sector CO2 emissions fell 1% in early 2025, driven by a 69% clean energy surge, hydropower gains, and mild weather—signaling a possible emissions peak before 2030 and marking a historic shift in India’s energy transition.
Click to View MoreThe India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership highlights bilateral cooperation addressing climate change, fostering economic and cultural ties, overcoming trade imbalances, scaling green initiatives, and aligning on multilateral platforms, showcasing a shared vision for a sustainable, inclusive, and peaceful future.
Click to View MoreA new study warns rising greenhouse gas emissions could cut India’s solar output by 10%, especially in southern, central, and eastern regions, urging developers to address regional climate variability and adopt resilient, hybrid systems to safeguard India’s clean energy mission.
Click to View MoreGreen fuels are the next frontier in India’s clean energy transition, promising reduced imports, rural income, and a path to net zero by 2070. High costs, storage gaps, and policy hurdles threaten progress. With pricing reforms, infrastructure investment, and farmer-centric models, India can unlock its potential as a global green fuel hub.
Click to View MoreThe solar manufacturing sector in India has grown significantly due to strategic policies like the Production Linked Incentive Scheme and the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers. This has pushed India's solar module capacity past 100 GW, demonstrating its commitment to energy security and the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' vision.
Click to View MoreIndia’s first bamboo-based biorefinery in Numaligarh, Assam, aiming to convert abundant bamboo resources into bioethanol and green chemicals annually. This initiative will boost India's Ethanol Blending Programme and Net Zero by 2070 targets, promoting energy security and a sustainable circular economy.
Click to View MoreThe ICIMOD report highlights the HKH region’s vast 3.5 TW renewable potential, with only 6.1% utilized. Fossil fuel dependence, climate risks, and policy gaps hinder progress. India can lead by boosting investment, regional cooperation, and resilient projects, advancing sustainable growth, energy security, and climate commitments across South Asia.
Click to View MoreIndia aims to produce 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030, using renewable energy sources. The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to boost production, develop infrastructure, and create export markets. Challenges include high costs, infrastructure gaps, resource constraints, financing hurdles, and environmental concerns.
Click to View MoreIndia faces a paradox of unused 44 GW of renewable energy capacity due to lack of Power Purchase Agreements, weak grid infrastructure, and limited demand-side readiness. Resolving this requires multi-pronged reforms, including enhanced storage, accelerated electrification, smart meters, market reform, and state capacity alignment.
Click to View MoreIndia's energy dependence on imported oil and gas poses a national security risk. To enhance energy security, India should diversify sources, secure minerals, unlock indigenous energy, expand biofuels, strengthen nuclear energy, and promote research and innovation.
Click to View MoreGreen energy, also known as clean energy, refers to energy derived from natural sources like sunlight, wind, and water, which are considered renewable and environmentally friendly. It's a crucial part of India's efforts to combat climate change and achieve its energy transition goals.
Click to View MoreBiogas is produced through a biochemical process in which certain types of bacteria convert the biological waste into useful biogas. Biogas decreases deforestation and methane emissions, while the slurry byproduct promotes organic farming. Experts believe residential air pollution is a huge global health issue, accounting for 3.1 million premature deaths in 2021.
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