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INDIA BECOMES WORLD’S 3rd LARGEST RENEWABLE ENERGY POWER Why in the News? India has become the third-largest country globally in terms of installed renewable energy capacity. A report by Morgan Stanley highlighted India’s rapid growth in the renewable energy sector and the need for greater domestic manufacturing capacity. Key highlights of the report Expansion in …
Read MoreReset Needed for India’s Renewable Energy Future Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Renewable Energy Why in News ? India’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets 60% non-fossil power capacity by 2035. However, rising geopolitical tensions, grid inefficiencies, and renewable curtailment have exposed structural weaknesses in the power sector. The debate has shifted from …
Read MoreReducing India’s Energy Storage Dependence for Strategic Security Syllabus: GS-2: Infrastructure,Planning, Sustainable Development GS-1: Mineral & Energy Resources Why in the News ? Recent global geopolitical tensions, including trade wars, supply chain disruptions, and mineral export restrictions, have exposed India’s heavy dependence on battery energy storage systems (BESS) dominated by China. This has triggered debates …
Read MoreBattery Storage Push Under Revamped PM-KUSUM 2.0 Why in the News ? The Centre is planning to introduce battery energy storage in the revamped PM-KUSUM 2.0 scheme as the current scheme expires in March 2026. This aims to address solar generation-demand mismatch in agriculture and improve grid efficiency and reliability while ensuring compliance with environmental …
Read MoreON CLIMATE CHANGE, INDIA HAS A GOOD STORY TO TELL Why in the News? India announced its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) on March 25 for the 2030–2035 period. These commitments are part of its obligations under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change (2015). The update signals India’s enhanced climate targets and long-term strategy amid …
Read MoreINDIA ENERGY WEEK 2026 IN GOA Why in the News? Event Launch: India Energy Week 2026 begins today in South Goa, marking its fourth edition. PM Address: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate and address delegates. Global Meet: The conclave brings together global energy leaders to discuss energy security and decarbonisation. KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF …
Read MoreRATLE HYDRO PROJECT CLEARANCE EXTENSION Why in the News? Clearance Extended: Centre’s expert panel has upheld the validity of environmental clearance for the Ratle Hydroelectric Project till December 2030. Litigation Delay: Time lost due to litigation and COVID-19 was treated as a zero period for clearance validity calculation. ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY PANEL DECISION Expert Appraisal: The …
Read MoreGOVT RELEASES DRAFT ELECTRICITY POLICY 2026 Why in the News? Policy Release: The Ministry of Power released the Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026 to transform India’s power sector in line with Viksit Bharat @2047 vision, incorporating environmental considerations and impact assessments. Consumption Targets: The draft policy sets ambitious per capita electricity consumption goals, targeting …
Read MoreINDIA’S PROGRESS ON CLIMATE TARGETS Syllabus: GS-3: ● Environment and ecology ● Conservation Why in the News? Recent debates on environmental governance and the need for robust environmental clearances have revived attention on India’s climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. While India has met key emissions-intensity and non-fossil capacity targets, questions persist regarding absolute emissions …
Read MoreGreen Panel Clears Dulhasti-II Amid Indus Treaty Pause Why in the News? The Environment Ministry’s expert panel has recommended clearance for the 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project on the Chenab river, amid India putting the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance and fast-tracking hydel projects in the Indus basin. This decision highlights the growing …
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