Portugal plans to raise share of renewables in electricity consumption to 93% by 2030

Renewable utilities supplied 61% of Portugal's electricity consumption in 2023, already one of the highest ratios in Europe. A year ago, the former socialist government set the target for 2030 at 85%.

JSW Neo Energy bags 500MW solar project from Solar Energy Corporation of India

JSW Neo has also received a Letter of Award (or LoA) from Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd (KREDL) for setting up a 300 MW solar project at Pavagada Solar Park, Karnataka, the company said in a separate statement.

Jakson Green secures Rs 2.96-bn credit facility from First Abu Dhabi Bank

It said that the credit facility will mark a milestone for its entry into Uzbekistan's renewable energy sector

BluPine Energy secures financial closure for 120-MW solar project in Gujarat

Project expected to generate 2.98 lakh MWh of energy annually

Likely winners and losers from India's upcoming national budget

After a shock election result saw Modi's party returned to power relying on allies, the government is expected to boost consumption in Asia's third-largest economy by lowering personal taxes or increasing spending on consumer-focused areas.

Elderly population in India expected to double by 2050: UNFPA India chief

In an interview with PTI given days after the World Population Day on July 11, Resident Representative for UNFPA India, Wojnar, outlined key population trends that India is prioritising to accelerate sustainable development.

NLC India to raise funds via IPO of arm for clean energy expansion: CMD

The company also plans to arrange soft loans from foreign companies and banks for this purpose, the CMD explained.

USIBC recommends PLI for media, entertainment industry in upcoming Budget

USIBC also urged the Indian government to promote the sustainable growth of the energy sector by upholding free-market principles, which will attract investments and enhance energy security.

India has ramped up its wind and solar energy. It now needs to expand places to store it

The country's lithium ion battery storage industry - which can store electricity generated by wind turbines or solar panels for when the sun isn't shining or the wind isn't blowing - makes up just 0.1% of global battery storage systems.

India makes major progress on residential solar rooftop scheme PM Surya Ghar

The scheme seeks to install solar rooftops on 1 crore households