Renewables
- New EV policy crafted with 'citizen-first' approach: Delhi transport minister
Delhi's draft Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0, designed with a "citizen-first approach," offers purchase and scrapping incentives for EVs, aiming for a seamless transition to electric mobility. The policy...
- Amid West Asia crisis: Santa Marta meet aims to drive fossil fuel shift
The Santa Marta conference has been described as a meeting of the "coalition of doers", comprising countries and stakeholders committed to shifting away from fossil fuels. It will bring together membe...
- Government relaxes energy efficiency norms for 6 months till January 1 for induction hobs
The government has extended the deadline for strict energy efficiency norms for counter-top induction hobs. The new deadline is January 1, 2027. This move aims to boost electric cooking in India. The ...
- Renewable share rises; oil, gas import dependence increases: Report
- Some PM KUSUM projects get extension till March 2027
The government has extended the deadline for some PM KUSUM solar projects. Developers and state agencies now have until March 31, 2027, to commission projects with power purchase agreements or letters...
- PM E-Drive reset: Centre tightens deadlines, caps incentives for electric two and three wheelers
New rules are in place for the PM E-DRIVE scheme. Electric two-wheelers registered by July 31, 2026, and electric three-wheelers by March 31, 2028, can get incentives. Price limits are set for vehicle...
- India aims to cut emissions intensity by 47% by 2035 from 2005 levels
India has committed to a significant 47% reduction in emissions intensity by 2035, a key climate pledge under the Paris Agreement. The nation also aims to boost clean power capacity to 60% within a de...
- Delhi government eyes private push to expand EV infrastructure ahead of policy rollout