UP Tops India in Rooftop Solar with over 5 Lakh Installations
Uttar Pradesh has become India’s rooftop‑solar leader, installing 500,115 systems that generate 1,696.68 MW of power. The programme received roughly $493 million in combined central (≈$371 M) and state (≈$122 M) funding. Daily electricity output is valued at about $610,000, supporting 65,000 direct jobs across 5,000 firms and sparing roughly 6,500 acres of farmland. In April 2026 the state added 51,882 installations, averaging 1,729 per day, the fastest pace on record.
India Eases HVDC Localisation Rules, Sets Timeline to Reach 60% Local Content by 2035
The Ministry of Power has revised its Make in India procurement rules for high‑voltage direct current (HVDC) substations, introducing a phased roadmap to raise minimum local content. The schedule starts at 30 percent through March 2028, climbs to 40 percent by March 2030, 50 percent...
Oil Marketing Companies Seek LPG, Petrol, Diesel Price Hike as Iran War Deepens Losses
India’s state‑run oil marketing companies are pressing the government to lift retail fuel prices as crude oil spikes above $126 per barrel amid heightened Middle East tensions. Crude prices surged after the U.S. signaled a continued naval blockade of Iran,...
Oil Falls as Iran Proposes Talks but Prices Still Set for Weekly Gains
Oil prices slipped on Friday as Iran submitted a new negotiation proposal to the United States, but the market remains on track for weekly gains. Brent futures fell 0.2% to $110.14 a barrel, while WTI dropped 1.7% to $103.24. Despite...
Tata Power Arm to Invest ₹6,500 Cr to Set up 10 GW Ingot, Wafer Facility
Tata Power Renewable Energy, a subsidiary of Tata Power, announced a capital outlay of roughly $795 million (₹6,500 crore) to build a photovoltaic ingot and wafer manufacturing complex with up to 10 GW capacity. The plant will be rolled out in two 5 GW...
Nagpur Metro Installs India’s First Solar Panels Between Tracks at Hingna Depot
Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (MahaMetro) has installed a 50‑kW solar photovoltaic system between the tracks at Nagpur Metro’s Hingna depot, marking India’s first such deployment on a metro rail corridor. The 200‑metre pilot is expected to generate roughly 70,000 kWh of...
First Solar's Quarterly Sales Rise on Higher Solar Panel Demand
First Solar posted record first‑quarter revenue of $1.04 billion, up 23% from a year earlier, and net income of $346.6 million, a 65% increase. The growth was driven by stronger demand from third‑party developers and a record sales surge in India. CEO...
Coal India's Production in April Drops Amid Rising Power Demand
Coal India reported a 9.7% drop in April output, producing 56.1 million tonnes, while its offtake fell 2% to 63.2 MT. The decline comes as India’s power grid hit a record‑high peak demand of roughly 256 GW due to an intense heat wave....
Ranchi Power Surge, JBVNL Warns of Disconnection for Overloaded Homes His Summer
Jharkhand Bijli Vitaran Nigam Ltd (JBVNL) warned Ranchi residents that homes exceeding their sanctioned electricity limits could face immediate disconnection as summer demand spikes. In just 20 days, citywide consumption jumped from 281 MW to 386 MW, a 37% increase, straining the...
NTPC’s Pakri Barwadih Surpass 100 MT Coal Production
NTPC’s Pakri Barwadih coal mine has crossed the 100 million‑tonne (MT) production milestone, just three years after reaching 50 MT in 2023. The project, commercial since April 2019, dispatched its 20,000th rail rake in December 2024 and now benefits from Asia’s longest closed‑loop conveyor to...
India’s Critical Mineral Imports Remain Concentrated, Need Diversification: IEEFA
India’s critical mineral imports remain heavily concentrated, exposing supply‑chain risks as the country pushes its renewable‑energy agenda. A briefing by IEEFA highlights that five key minerals—cobalt, copper, graphite, lithium and nickel—are dominated by a handful of source nations. Chile, Tanzania...
India’s Solar Generation Rose 24% YoY in Q4 FY26: Report
India’s solar generation surged 24% year‑on‑year to 48.9 BU in Q4 FY26, pushing total electricity output up 3% to 464 BU. Peak demand hit a record 256 GW, with 88 of 90 days seeing the highest load during daylight hours, aligning demand with...
Adani Enterprises Posts ₹220.71 Crore Loss in Q4 FY26
Adani Enterprises reported a net loss of ₹220.71 crore (≈ $27 million) in Q4 FY26, a swing from a ₹3,844.91 crore profit a year earlier. Revenue from operations surged 20.3% YoY to ₹32,439.31 crore (≈ $3.9 billion), while full‑year revenue rose 2.6% to ₹100,468.61 crore (≈ $12.1 billion). Despite the...
GPS Renewables Wins EPC Mandate for Ethanol-to-Jet SAF Plant
GPS Renewables has secured an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract from NTPC Ltd to build India’s first ethanol‑to‑jet sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant at the NTPC Green Energy hydrogen hub in Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh. The facility is designed to...
IMC’s Solar Plant ‘Powered’ by Green Bonds Inaugurated by CM Mohan Yadav
Indore Municipal Corporation inaugurated a 60 MW captive solar power plant that will supply electricity to its Narmada water‑pumping station. The project, costing about ₹271 crore (≈$33 million), was financed primarily through ₹244 crore (≈$29 million) of green bonds, with a ₹42 crore (≈$5 million) central government...
UAE, Saudi Bypass Hormuz to Boost Crude Supplies to India
India’s crude imports averaged 4.4 million barrels per day in April, 15% below February’s peak, as the country offsets Hormuz‑related disruptions by tapping alternative routes. Saudi Arabia lifted shipments to 697,000 bpd by diverting oil from Ras Tanura to the Yanbu Red Sea...
Solar Scheme May Push Induction Cooktops Amid Energy Disruptions
India is evaluating a support package for induction cooktops under the PM Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana, prompted by energy market disruptions linked to the Iran war. The plan seeks to shift households away from the nation’s 320 million LPG connections toward solar‑powered electric cooking. Policy...
Saudi Aramco Halts LPG Exports Through May After Damage
Saudi Aramco announced it will suspend LPG exports from its Juaymah facility through May after a support structure collapsed in February, delaying repairs. The halt adds to regional supply constraints already strained by the near‑closure of the Strait of Hormuz....
India Flags Data Gaps as Global Coal Mine Methane Emissions Remain Flat Since 2021: Ember
Coal mining released roughly 35 million tonnes of methane in 2023, a level comparable to oil and gas emissions, and global coal‑mine methane (CMM) output has not moved since 2021. India’s latest report shows 1.2 million tonnes for 2024, yet the IEA’s...
Russia’s Urals No Longer Cheap: India’s Refiners Face a Margin Squeeze
Indian public‑sector refineries now source 47‑50% of their crude from Russian Urals after Middle‑East deliveries fell 61% in March 2026. The disappearance of deep Urals discounts – now a $4‑5 per barrel premium to Brent – combined with higher freight...
Kalpakkam PFBR Criticality Marks New Phase in India’s Nuclear Programme: Minister Jitendra Singh
India achieved first criticality of its indigenously designed 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam on April 6, 2026, marking a milestone in the country’s three‑stage nuclear programme. The reactor, built by BHAVINI and using uranium‑plutonium mixed‑oxide fuel, can generate...
Fitch Affirms Oil India's Rating with Stable Outlook, Cites Strong Government Backing
Fitch Ratings affirmed Oil India Limited’s long‑term foreign‑currency issuer default rating at BBB‑ with a stable outlook, emphasizing the company’s strategic role in India’s energy security and the government’s 57% ownership. The agency linked OIL’s rating directly to India’s sovereign...
Commercial LPG Allocation Increased to 70% to Ensure Supply Stability: Petroleum Ministry
India’s Ministry of Petroleum increased the commercial LPG allocation to 70% amid the West Asia crisis to safeguard supply stability. April saw commercial LPG sales rise to 165,600 tons, a 28% jump from March, while auto LPG demand more than doubled...
Chhattisgarh Boiler Blast: Vedanta Chief Says Operations and Maintenance Entrusted to NTPC-GE
Vedanta’s Chhattisgarh power plant suffered a boiler explosion on April 14 that killed 25 workers and injured many, traced to fuel accumulation and excessive pressure. Chairman Anil Agarwal said the plant’s operations and maintenance were fully outsourced to NGSL, a joint...
Global Stocks Steady; Oil Climbs on Stalled Peace Talks
Oil prices surged to $108.5 a barrel, a three‑week high, as stalled US‑Iran peace talks raise concerns over West Asia supply disruptions. The rally pushed Brent futures up nearly 3%, stoking inflation worries and prompting traders to price out rate...
KSERC Allows KSEB to Procure Additional Power Amid Rising Summer Demand in Kerala
Kerala's electricity regulator KSERC has authorized the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) to procure an additional 250 MW of power through day‑ahead and intra‑day markets to alleviate peak‑season shortages. The decision follows record‑high consumption, with daily usage surpassing 100 million units and...
Combined Demand Among All Utilities Touched 31k MW
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) recorded a new peak demand of 27,230 MW, eclipsing its 2025 high. Combined demand across all utilities in the state reached 31,000 MW, highlighting the scale of the grid challenge. The state’s MSKVY 2.0 solar programme...
Renewables in Vogue as Iran War Drives up Europe Power Prices
The Iran‑Israel conflict has jolted global oil and gas markets, sending wholesale electricity prices soaring across Europe. Albania, which generates more than 90% of its power from hydropower on the Drin River, has largely insulated its market from the surge....
NPCIL Achieves Key Milestone at Kudankulam Unit-3 with Reactor System Flushing
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) announced that Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project Unit‑3 has entered the “Spillage to Open Reactor” phase, flushing safety systems and main coolant pipelines with light water. This step initiates individual functional testing of primary...
India's Adani Green Reins in Renewable Additions Due to Transmission Limits
India’s Adani Green Energy Ltd is voluntarily limiting its renewable‑capacity additions to about 4.5‑5 GW per year, well below the 7‑8 GW it could otherwise install, because of persistent power‑transmission bottlenecks. The constraints forced the company to write off roughly ₹5 billion (≈ $53 million)...
Peak Power at Record High of 252 GW on Friday Amid Soaring Mercury Levels
India’s power grid hit a record 252.07 GW of peak demand on April 24, driven by an intense heat wave that spurred widespread use of air‑conditioners and coolers. The previous high of 250 GW was set in May 2024. Kerala alone logged a historic...
Trump Extends US Shipping Waiver by 90 Days to Ease Fuel, Fertiliser Supply
President Donald Trump signed a 90‑day extension of a temporary shipping waiver that relaxes Jones Act rules for domestic transport of oil, refined fuels and fertiliser. The waiver permits foreign‑flagged vessels to move these commodities between U.S. ports, boosting capacity...
Urals Crude Prices at Russian Ports Slip Below $100 per Barrel
Urals crude prices at Russia's western ports slipped below $100 per barrel, settling around $90 after a brief stint above the $100 mark in April. The year‑to‑date average rose to $65 per barrel, well above the $45 level before the...
Bharat Coking Coal Announces Scheme to Encourage Higher Coal Offtake, Cut Costs for Power Consumers
Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL) launched a new incentive scheme for April‑June 2026 to push power utilities to lift more coal, especially via rail, and reward them with a 5% cash discount once they exceed 100% of their quarterly quota....
UPERC Slaps Notice on UPPCL over Delay in Restoring Power to Prepaid Smart Meter Users
The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has issued a show‑cause notice to UP Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL), proposing a penalty of ₹1 lakh (≈$1,200) per day for failing to restore power to prepaid smart‑meter customers within the mandated two‑hour window....
Nagpur Power Demand Hits Record High: 821 MW Amidst Heatwave and Infrastructure Strain
Nagpur’s electricity demand hit a record 821 MW on April 21, surpassing last year’s peak of 753 MW. The surge, driven by extreme heat and heavy air‑conditioner use, caused frequent tripping and short outages across the city. MSEDCL officials say the grid will...
Siemens Energy Raises Outlook as Demand for Power Equipment Soars
Siemens Energy lifted its 2026 outlook after a sharp rise in Q2 orders and profits, driven by booming demand for power equipment in data centres. The company now expects sales to grow 14‑16% and profit margins before special items to...
India Needs Two Time Zones to Electrify Its Future, Reduce Energy Stress
India’s single‑time‑zone policy forces the east and west to operate on identical clocks, creating simultaneous peaks in electricity demand as factories, EV chargers and air‑conditioners come online. Analysts argue that adopting two time zones—GMT +6 for the eastern states and GMT +5...
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Pitches Infrastructure-Led Growth, Targets ₹30 Lakh Crore Investments for State
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis unveiled an infrastructure‑led growth plan that aims to draw roughly $360 billion in investments, positioning the state as a global investment hub. The roadmap spotlights the Vadhvan Port as a new logistics powerhouse and pledges to source...
Sunkonnect Plans to Cut 15% Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Educational Institutes over 4 Years
Sunkonnect, a renewable‑energy consulting firm, announced a four‑year program to slash carbon dioxide emissions from Indian educational campuses by 15%, equating to roughly 34 million tonnes. The plan hinges on installing solar rooftops at more than 5,000 schools and conducting comprehensive...
Andhra Pradesh to Host ₹5,400 Crore Solar Manufacturing Project Groundbreaking
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will inaugurate the foundation stone for ReNew Energy Global plc's new solar manufacturing complex in Anakapalli district on April 23. The plant, a 6 GW solar ingot and wafer unit, represents a ₹5,400 crore ($650 million)...
Rupee Extends Losing Streak as Iran War Jitters Lift Oil to $100
The Indian rupee slipped for a third straight session, closing at 93.7950, down 0.3% and hovering near a three‑week low. Brent crude breached $100 a barrel after renewed Iran‑related tensions, pulling regional equities lower, including a 0.9% drop in the...
CCTS to Keep Near-Term Costs Manageable but Raise Long-Term Pressure on Cement, Aluminium Firms: ICRA ESG
India’s newly launched Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) will keep short‑term compliance costs manageable for cement and aluminium producers, but it will tighten emission targets, creating larger credit deficits over the next two years. Under higher‑growth scenarios, cement firms could...
Oil Prices Rise After Reports of Container Ships in Hormuz Being Hit by Gunfire
Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel on Wednesday as reports emerged that at least three container ships were struck by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rose 1.6% to $100.07 per barrel, while WTI gained 1.7% to...
Nearly 11,000 Consumers Get 'Zero' Electricity Bills After Rooftop Solar System Adoption in Western Odisha
In March 2026, nearly 11,000 households in western Odisha reported zero electricity bills after installing rooftop solar under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and TP Western Odisha Distribution Ltd’s 1‑kW Utility‑Led Aggregation model. The region now has 10,885 solar installations, with about 60% of those homes...
Rajasthan Emerges as Third-Largest State in Rooftop Solar Installation
Rajasthan has become India’s third‑largest market for rooftop solar, with 2,090 MW of capacity across 245,317 installations. The state’s PM Surya Ghar scheme has added 177,468 systems (686 MW) since 2024, driving an average of 675‑700 new consumers to switch to solar...
Kolhapur Industrialists Threaten Protest Against Grid Support Charges Imposed on Solar Power Installations
Kolhapur’s commerce and industrial groups are threatening street protests and a possible relocation of solar projects to Karnataka unless the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) withdraws its new grid‑support charges on rooftop solar systems above 10 kW. MERC has fixed the...
War in Iran Is Causing Biggest Energy Crisis in History, IEA Says
The International Energy Agency’s chief, Fatih Birol, warned that the war involving Iran, the United States and Israel has triggered the worst energy crisis in history. The conflict has choked the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for about 20% of...
Haryana Turns the Heat on Power Thieves, to Recover ₹8.2k Cr
The Haryana government has launched a crackdown to recover roughly ₹8,200 crore (about $1 billion) in unpaid electricity bills, using the Land Recovery Act to attach properties of defaulters. Consumers have a 15‑day window to settle dues before civil recovery and possible...
53.5 Lakh LPG Cylinders Delivered in a Day, Govt Assures No Fuel Shortage
The Indian government reported that 5.35 million LPG cylinders were delivered in a single day, confirming uninterrupted household fuel supply despite heightened tensions in West Asia. It highlighted a sharp rise in auto‑LPG consumption, reaching 305 MT per day in April, and...