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India’s First Hydrogen Train Set to be Among World’s Longest and Maximum Powered: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Indian Railways has taken up a state-of-the-art project of development of the first Hydrogen Train on a pilot basis by retrofitment of Hydrogen Fuel cell on Diesel Electric Multiple Unit rake. This is set to be among the world's longest and maximum powered Hydrogen trains, said Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in the Rajya Sabha.

Rajya Sabha | February 11, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 757

Wind Energy Investments Soar, PM-KUSUM Strengthens Solar Support for Farmers

India's wind energy sector has seen a steady rise in investments. Additionally, the PM-KUSUM scheme has supported farmers with a significant allocation of funds for solarisation efforts. Maharashtra, Haryana, and Rajasthan have received substantial funding, advancing renewable energy adoption.

Rajya Sabha | February 11, 2025 | By EI News Network | 630

Renewable Auctions Surge, Tariffs Drop 50 Percent in a Decade

India held 24 reverse auctions for renewable projects in 2024-25, up from 16 in 2023-24. Tariffs fell to INR 2.48–4.99 per unit, marking a 50 percent decline over a decade. Minister Pralhad Joshi presented the data in Rajya Sabha.

Rajya Sabha | February 07, 2025 | By EI News Network | 552

India Possess 25202 Public EV Charging Stations, Karnataka Leads with 5765: MoS Heavy Industries

India has installed 25,202 public EV charging stations, led by Karnataka with 5,765 stations, followed by Maharashtra with 3,728 and Uttar Pradesh with 1,989, stated Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Steel, Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma in the Rajya Sabha.

Rajya Sabha | December 21, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1249

India’s Expected Energy Intensity Improvement in 2024 at 2.5 Percent, Global Avg at 1 Percent

India’s energy intensity is projected to improve by 2.5 percent in 2024, surpassing the global average improvement of around 1 percent, stated Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik in the Rajya Sabha.

Rajya Sabha | December 13, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1270

3000 MW per Annum Electrolyser Manufacturing Capacity in the Pipeline: MoS MNRE

Contracts for electrolyser manufacturing for a capacity of 3,000 MW per annum have already been awarded or are in the process and green hydrogen production capacity of 4,12,000 tons per annum has been awarded, stated Minister of State in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik in the Rajya Sabha.

Rajya Sabha | December 12, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 634

80 Indian Airports Running on 100 Percent Green Energy: MoS Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol

Eighty airports in India now operate on 100 percent green energy, with key hubs like Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru achieving carbon neutrality and Level 4+ ACI accreditation, stated Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol in the Rajya Sabha.

Rajya Sabha | December 11, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 689

Constructions of 19 GW of Hydroelectric Projects, 6 GW of PSPs yet to Start: MoS Power Shripad Naik

A total of 26 hydroelectric projects with 19,214 MW capacity and five pumped storage projects (PSPs) totalling 6,020 MW are yet to begin construction, stated Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik in response to a Rajya Sabha query on pending power projects.

Rajya Sabha | December 10, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 894

India Achieves 6.34 Lakh Rooftop Solar Installations Under PM Surya Ghar Program

As of November 2024, India has reached 6.34 lakh rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar Program. The Ministry plans 10 million installations by FY 2026-27, with incentives for local bodies and efforts to resolve implementation challenges.

Rajya Sabha | December 05, 2024 | By EI News Network | 974

Government Pushes Solar Power Expansion for PVTG Areas, Telangana Yet to Submit Proposals

The government is expanding solar power schemes for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) under PM JANMAN and DA JGUA, but Telangana has yet to propose solarising Multi-Purpose Centres, despite funding and support for electrifying remote tribal areas.

Rajya Sabha | December 04, 2024 | By EI News Network | 726