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Rajnath Singh approves 250 MW solar project on defence land in UP's Sitapur

The project will be developed on around 850 acres of vacant defence land at Sitapur.
Published on Jun 09, 2026 03:33 pm IST

'Mind-boggling': Harsh Goenka shares video of floating solar panels in China

Floating solar panels on water.
Published on Jun 05, 2026 04:06 pm IST

India ahead of US in solar capacity additions in 2025: Govt

The Charanka Solar Park in Patan district of Gujarat.
Published on Jun 04, 2026 07:16 am IST

Uttarakhand records nearly 10-fold rise in solar energy capacity since 2024

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chairs a meeting before unveiling the 'Solar Awareness Souvenir Booklet' prepared by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), at the Chief Minister's Camp Office, in Dehradun on Thursday.
Published on May 29, 2026 10:23 am IST

Severe heatwave pushes India’s power grid to a historic 270GW milestone

Student seen covering head and face with cloth to protect from heat wave on a hot summer day at Sector-11 in Gurugram (HT PHOTO/Parveen Kumar)
Published on May 21, 2026 08:08 pm IST

New grid penalty rules could dent renewable earnings, trigger tariff concerns

Tightened DSM norms may hit green power revenues, warn industry
Published on May 02, 2026 09:06 am IST

Could China help make Africa a factory for the world?

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Workers install solar panels with a crane at the CNNC Tianwan tidal flat photovoltaic power plant in Lianyungang
Published on Apr 30, 2026 01:14 pm IST

Prayagraj Municipal Corporation approves 10% house tax rebate for solar-powered homes

The move may not yield direct revenue benefits for the corporation, it is important to encourage sustainable practices, said mayor Umesh Chandra Ganesh Kesarwani (FOR REPRESENTATION)
Published on Apr 27, 2026 09:16 pm IST

At 8,596, Delhi’s rooftop solar installations double in FY26

Discom officials have attributed the jump to a stronger solar push, aided by combined incentives of up to 1.08 lakh under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and the new Delhi Solar Policy. (Andrew - stock.adobe.com)
Published on Apr 27, 2026 03:38 am IST

52000+ installations in a month: UP leads India’s rooftop solar revolution

UPNEDA director Ravinder Singh said UP is building a strong renewable ecosystem involving households, farmers and industries (Pic for representation)
Published on Apr 24, 2026 10:46 pm IST

Solar, biogas-powered EV charging stations planned across district

According to officials, the centres, to be set up along highways and key rural locations, will function as integrated energy hubs powered by solar energy and biogas. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Apr 15, 2026 03:44 am IST

PM Modi lists GOBARdhan, biofuels among long-term measures amid fuel crunch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired a meeting with chief ministers to review the impact of the West Asia conflict.
Updated on Mar 28, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Delhi power budget increases marginally; focus on solar panels

The CM also announced a Delhi Energy Conservation Fund for promoting energy efficiency and conservation in this year’s budget. (HT archive)
Published on Mar 25, 2026 03:58 am IST

Global energy transition away from fossil fuels not as fast as one hoped: UK think tank director

Global energy transition away from fossil fuels not as fast as one hoped: UK think tank director
Published on Feb 28, 2026 10:01 am IST

Why are solar stocks falling today? Waaree, Premier Energies drop over 10%

Waaree, Premier, Vikram Solar shares tumble after US imposes 125% duty
Updated on Feb 28, 2026 06:17 am IST

How India scripted its renewables growth story

Boosted by the increasing economic viability of renewables, India is outpacing other major developing countries in scaling cost-effective clean energy. (REUTERS)
Published on Feb 20, 2026 08:15 pm IST

CM Vijayan to inaugurate new Cancer Research Centre facility in Kochi

CM Vijayan to inaugurate new Cancer Research Centre facility in Kochi
Published on Feb 08, 2026 09:02 am IST

How big is the solar module recycling industry in India?

Solar energy (REUTERS)
Published on Dec 06, 2025 09:04 pm IST

Transforming the energy organisation culture

(Representative image) Solar Energy (HT Archive)
Published on Nov 06, 2025 04:43 pm IST

India’s solar-powered ascent

Solar panels (Representative image) (HT Archive)
Updated on Oct 15, 2025 11:05 am IST

Pakistan battles another water catastrophe with solar-powered farming

The rice farmer in Pakistan's Punjab province now uses his panels to power a tube well, which is composed of a water well and a motorised groundwater pump
Published on Oct 02, 2025 02:34 pm IST

Solar sustainability as a path to an energy independent future

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Solar Age (REUTERS)
Updated on Aug 27, 2025 05:08 pm IST

Old fossil-fuel plants are becoming green-energy hubs

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BESS Tamaya is located where the company’s former diesel plant once operated.
Published on Aug 21, 2025 05:00 pm IST

State signs MoUs to attract over 42K crore investment

State signs MoUs to attract over 42K crore investment
Published on Aug 20, 2025 06:50 am IST

Gas reserves dwindling, future lies with solar energy: Tripura power min

Gas reserves dwindling, future lies with solar energy: Tripura power min
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 06:11 am IST

Haryana targets 2.2 lakh rooftop solar installations

Haryana chief secretary Anurag Rastogi chairing a meeting in Chandigarh on Thursday. (Sourced)
Published on Aug 08, 2025 07:48 am IST

Chandigarh admn eyes cycle tracks in next leg of solar energy push

The proposed model involves building shed-like structures over cycle tracks to support solar panels. (HT File)
Published on Jul 31, 2025 07:54 am IST

Revolutionising solar power with smart energy management

Their smart energy management software has led to major projects and clients, and the company is now expanding globally. (HT)
Published on Jul 12, 2025 08:54 am IST

Agricultural tube wells should be connected to solar power in phases: Haryana CM

Agricultural tube wells should be connected to solar power in phases: Haryana CM
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 01:30 am IST

PM Surya Ghar Yojana: Solar panel system to be installed at houses of local public reps soon

(Pic for representation)
Published on Jun 27, 2025 07:10 am IST