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Zinc-Air Battery Research In India Cracks Two Big Flaws With One Cheap Fix
Zinc-air battery research India: SASTRA fixes corrosion and slow oxygen reactions at once with a cheap nanofluid electrolyte for grid storage and EVs.
India’s Renewable Energy Capacity Nearly Quadruples To 288.58 GW Since 2014
India's renewable energy capacity reached 288.58 GW by mid-2026, up from 76.38 GW in 2014 — driven by solar, wind, hydro and $45.72 billion in FDI.
Organic Anode Battery Research In India Charges To 80% In Just One Minute
New organic anode battery research in India shows batteries reaching 80% charge in about a minute — a breakthrough for EV charging and grid storage.
ALMM List-II Solar Exemption Extended to December 2026 for Net-Metering and Open Access Projects
MNRE's ALMM List-II solar exemption 2026 update extends relief for net-metering and open-access projects to 31 December, easing the sourcing deadline.
India Opens Global Tender for 10 GWh of Grid-Scale Battery Storage Manufacturing
India has launched a global tender for 10 GWh of grid-scale battery storage manufacturing under the PLI ACC Scheme. Here is what it means for India's 208 GWh storage gap.
India’s First Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Train Explained: Inside the Jind-Sonipat Project
India's first hydrogen fuel-cell train began service on the Jind-Sonipat line on 17 July 2026. How the 2,600-passenger, 10-car train works, its safety systems, and how it compares to hydrogen rail in Germany, Japan…
India Opens Nuclear Energy to Private Investment: What the SHANTI Act Means
India's SHANTI Act ends 63 years of state-only nuclear power, targeting 100 GW by 2047. Here's what the law changes and who's already investing.
E20 Petrol Explained: India’s Ethanol Blending Programme, By the Numbers
Government data shows India's E20 ethanol blending programme saved Rs 1.97 lakh crore in forex and cut 952 lakh tonnes of CO2. Here is what it means for drivers.
India Hosts 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers’ Meeting in Nagpur: Sustainable Mobility Tops the Agenda
India hosts the 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting in Nagpur on 11-12 July 2026. SAF, urban mobility and transport decarbonisation top an agenda that spans half the world's population.
India’s National Electricity Data Sharing Framework 2026: What the Energy Sector Needs to Know
The Ministry of Power has released a draft National Electricity Data Sharing Framework 2026. Here is what the energy sector and EV charging industry needs to know.
NTPC to set up India’s single largest Solar Park at Rann of Kutch
NTPC to commission India's largest Solar Park at Single location | Approval given by MNRE | 4750 MW at Rann of Kutch in Khavada, Gujarat
Government allows Net Metering Up to 500 kW for Rooftop Solar Power System
Notification - Central Government Approves Net Metering for Rooftop Solar Systems Up to 500 kW Capacity | Gross, Net-Billing Definition