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India's SHANTI Nuclear Bill triggers fears of safety, liability dilution and executive overreach

India, Dec. 19 -- The government's decision to push through the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025 has ignited sharp criticism from opp... Read More


Clean energy subsidies jump 31% to Rs 32,000 crore in 2023-24, but PSU capex still flows to fossil fuels: IISD

India, Dec. 17 -- Clean energy subsidies rose 31% to nearly Rs 32,000 crore in 2023-24, a report says. Fossil fuel subsidies fell, narrowing the support gap to a five-year low. State-owned enterpris... Read More


IIT Madras study finds electrolyser design can cut green hydrogen emissions by up to 25 per cent, flags material risks

India, Dec. 16 -- Technology choices in electrolysers can significantly alter how "green" green hydrogen really is, with certain designs producing up to 25 per cent lower emissions over their lifetime... Read More


Global solar inverter market set to face two-year decline before stabilising, Wood Mackenzie forecasts

India, Dec. 16 -- Global solar inverter shipments are forecast to decline in 2025 and 2026. The downturn follows record installations in 2024, the report says. China's market is expected to shrink f... Read More


New nuclear law rewrites liability rules, opens private investment as India bets on atomic power for clean energy transition

India, Dec. 15 -- The government's Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025, introduced in Parliament on December 15, seeks to fundamentally recast In... Read More


India's solar PLI scheme spurs strong manufacturing growth but faces major structural challenges: IEEFA report

India, Dec. 11 -- India's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for high-efficiency solar photovoltaic (PV) modules has driven a sharp jump in domestic manufacturing capacity since its launch in 20... Read More


Batteries now cheap enough to make solar dispatchable, Ember report shows

India, Dec. 11 -- A dramatic fall in battery storage costs has pushed the price of delivering solar power when it is needed to a record low, with a new report by energy think tank Ember showing utilit... Read More


Asia's power giants already losing $6.3 billion a year to climate hazards, report warns

India, Dec. 10 -- Asia's biggest power utilities are already losing $6.3 bn a year to climate-related hazards, a new analysis shows. Losses could rise 33% by 2050 without deep emissions cuts and majo... Read More


Committee calls for single-window solar clearances among steps to speed up India's energy transition

India, Dec. 8 -- The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy recommends a single-window clearance for solar projects to expedite India's energy transition. It highlights the need for streamlined l... Read More


Maharashtra mandates 5-7% bamboo biomass blending in thermal power plants

India, Dec. 5 -- Maharashtra has mandated a 5-7% bamboo biomass blend in coal plants. The initiative aims to reduce emissions, create new markets for bamboo and support the state's climate goals. Th... Read More