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India to Add 70 GW Power Capacity in FY27, Responsible AI Adoption Critical

India is likely to add over 70 GW of power generation capacity in FY27, while the government is emphasising responsible AI adoption, AI solutions tailored to India’s power sector and the growing electricity needs of data centres. The CEA launched three initiatives covering cross-border power trade, transmission planning and distribution digitalisation.

Pankaj Agrawal | October 15, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1300

Power Minister Manohar Lal Inaugurates COD of First Unit of NHPC’s 2000 MW Hydroelectric Project

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated commercial operations of unit-2 (250 MW) of NHPC’s 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, with three more 250 MW units scheduled for commissioning soon. The remaining four units will be commissioned in a phased manner in 2026-27.

Pankaj Agrawal | December 24, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1898

India, Denmark Renew MoU for Energy Cooperation

India and Denmark have renewed their energy cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration on clean energy, power system integration, and sustainable development initiatives.

Pankaj Agrawal | May 03, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1287

MNRE to Form Task Force in Consultation with Power Ministry to Meet 500 GW RE Target by 2030

Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi stressed the importance of concerted, collaborative efforts and proposed forming a task force in consultation with the Ministry of Power to unite stakeholders toward achieving India’s 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030 during his address at the Chintan Shivir in Bhubaneswar.

Pankaj Agrawal | November 15, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1887