NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 18: Union Minister for Power, Shri Manohar Lal, inaugurated the Ministry of Power Pavilion at the AI Impact Summit 2026 today at Bharat Mandapam, highlighting India’s commitment to harnessing Artificial Intelligence for a future-ready, efficient, and resilient power sector. AI-Powered Innovations on Display The pavilion, themed “From…
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India to Need 3.07 Lakh MW Thermal Power Capacity by 2035
India will require an installed thermal power capacity of approximately 3,07,000 megawatts (MW) by the year 2034–35 to reliably meet the country’s growing electricity demand, the government informed Parliament on Monday. The projection underscores the continued importance of coal and lignite-based power generation in ensuring grid stability even as renewable…
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India Crosses 50% Non-Fossil Power Capacity, Speeds to Net Zero
New Delhi: India has achieved a historic milestone in its energy transition journey, with more than half of its total installed electricity capacity now coming from non-fossil fuel sources, underscoring the country’s firm commitment to climate action and sustainable development. As of December 31, 2025, India’s total installed power generation…
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224 GW PSP Potential to Power India’s Green Future
Pinnapuram (Kurnool), 17 November 2025: Union Minister of Power Shri Manohar Lal told the Consultative Committee of Members of Parliament that Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) are essential for storing surplus renewable energy and meeting demand during non-solar hours. The meeting outlined a nationwide PSP potential of about 224 GW and…