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Govt to Launch PM-KUSUM 2.0 with 10 GW Agri-PV Component: MNRE Minister

The Central Government is set to launch PM-KUSUM 2.0 with a dedicated 10 GW Agri-PV component, enabling farmers to generate solar electricity alongside crops and boosting rural income through agrivoltaic systems, announced Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi at the 4th National Agro-RE Summit in New Delhi.

MNRE Minister | March 11, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1711

NISE, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Sign MoU to Advance Green Hydrogen Mobility in India

National Institute of Solar Energy and Toyota Kirloskar Motor have signed an MoU to advance green hydrogen mobility in India through real-world testing of the Toyota Mirai Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicles across diverse Indian conditions.

MNRE Minister | December 12, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 907

MNRE Minister Pralhad Joshi Inaugurates 240 TPD Biomass Pellet Plant in Rewari, Haryana

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi has inaugurated a 240-TPD biomass pellet plant in Rewari, Haryana, aimed at boosting clean energy and curbing stubble burning.

MNRE Minister | November 25, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1090

MNRE Minister Pralhad Joshi Announces INR 100 Cr Call for Proposals for Biomass-based Hydrogen Pilots

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi has launched an INR 100 crore Call for Proposals to support pilot projects developing green hydrogen from biomass and waste materials under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, along with the Mission’s logo at the 3rd International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH 2025) in New Delhi.

MNRE Minister | November 12, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1892

Senvion India Unveils 4.2 MW Wind Turbine Prototype at Windergy India 2025

Senvion India has unveiled a 4.2 MW wind turbine generator prototype at Windergy India 2025 in Chennai, built on its 4XM platform with over 85 percent locally sourced components. Serial production is expected to start in 2026.

MNRE Minister | October 30, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 911

Gujarat Sources 60 Percent of Installed Capacity from Renewables: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said Gujarat now generates around 60 percent of its installed power capacity from renewable energy, highlighting the state’s role in India’s clean energy growth at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Mehsana.

MNRE Minister | October 10, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 895

Avaada Signs INR 36,000 Cr MoU with Gujarat Govt for 5 GW Solar, 1 GW Wind and 5 GWh BESS Projects

Avaada Group has signed an MoU with the Gujarat government to invest INR 36,000 crore in 5 GW solar, 1 GW wind, and 5 GWh battery storage projects. The projects are expected to commence between 2027-2030.

MNRE Minister | October 09, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1178

Pralhad Joshi Launches Solar Cell and Module Manufacturing Training, Unveils New Solar PV Potential Assessment Report

The Union Minister Pralhad Joshi released the updated ‘Solar PV Potential Assessment Report’ and launched the first Training Programme on Solar Cell and Module Manufacturing, under the aegis of Seva Parv.

MNRE Minister | September 24, 2025 | By Abha Rustagi | 1357

Energy Storage Is Key to a Resilient, Clean Power Sector, Says Pralhad Joshi

On World Energy Storage Day, Minister Pralhad Joshi highlighted India’s 65 GWh BESS pipeline, falling storage costs, record-low solar+storage tariff, and policies promoting domestic manufacturing, innovation, and reliable integration of renewable energy.

MNRE Minister | September 23, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1501

India Meets 2030 Clean Power Goal Early Amid 11 GW Tender Cancellations

India has achieved 50 percent non-fossil power capacity ahead of 2030, even as over 11 GW of renewable tenders were cancelled and 43 GW of PPAs remain unsigned due to market challenges.

MNRE Minister | July 31, 2025 | By EI News Network | 2339