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Engie Plans Major Expansion in India’s Renewable Energy Sector

By Uniquetimesorg October 30, 2026 0

French energy company Engie is looking to expand its presence in India, focusing on renewable energy and battery storage projects. The company considers India a key investment destination following recent market reforms, including the introduction of a power exchange and approval of financial hedging options. Engie has recently completed the development of 450 MW of […]Continue Reading

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India Seeks $220 Billion Investment to Boost Clean Energy by 2030

By Uniquetimesorg October 28, 2026 0

India aims to attract approximately $220 billion in clean energy investments over the next three years to accelerate renewable power generation and strengthen its electricity grid. A senior government official announced the target on October 28, 2026, as the country works towards achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based power capacity by 2030. The planned investment […]Continue Reading

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Gujarat Urges Factories to Reduce Power Use Amid Rising Electricity Demand

By Uniquetimesorg October 21, 2026 0

Gujarat, India’s leading industrial state, has urged factories to reduce electricity consumption during evening peak hours as rising demand and low coal stocks at power plants put pressure on energy supplies. According to Reuters on October 21, 2026, the state utility Uttar Gujarat Vij Company has asked industries and residents to conserve electricity between 5 […]Continue Reading

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Indian States Seek Extra Power as Nighttime Supply Tightens

By Uniquetimesorg October 6, 2026 0

Several Indian states are seeking additional electricity allocations from the federal government to prevent power outages as nighttime supply tightens. Weak hydropower generation and maintenance shutdowns at some power plants have reduced available electricity. Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Delhi Continue Reading

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India’s Next Renewable Boom May Be in Batteries and Transmission

By Uniquetimesorg August 29, 2026 0

India’s renewable-energy expansion is entering a new phase, with batteries, energy storage and transmission infrastructure emerging as major investment opportunities alongside solar. As of July 2026, India had 300.51 GW of non-fossil capacity, including 164.59 GW of solar, while the country targets 500 GW by 2030. Solar is expected to remain the leading source of […]Continue Reading

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Government Mandates 20% Local Content for VGF-Funded Battery Storage Projects

By Uniquetimesorg December 26, 2025 0

In a fresh push to promote domestic manufacturing, the Ministry of Power has made it mandatory for battery energy storage system (BESS) projects supported under the viability gap funding (VGF) scheme to source at least 20% of their total project cost locally. The new clause applies to all future procurements and requires states and implementing […]Continue Reading

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India’s Ultra-Low Battery Storage Bids Spark Viability Concerns

By Uniquetimesorg December 9, 2025 0

India’s push for battery energy storage to support its renewable energy goals faces challenges as record-low bids raise doubts over project feasibility. Out of 83 GWh tendered since 2021, only 36 GWh have been awarded, with some recent bids in Rajasthan coming in below 1.5 rupees per kWh—far below industry expectations. Experts warn that such […]Continue Reading