India’s rapid rise as a global solar power leader is often celebrated as a major climate success. With abundant sunlight and strong policy support, solar energy has spread from massive desert parks to rooftops in cities, towns and villages. However, experts warn that behind this clean energy transition lies a…
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MNRE Pushes Calibrated Financing for Solar Growth
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) on Sunday urged financial institutions to adopt a calibrated, well-informed approach while evaluating finance proposals across the solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing ecosystem. The ministry clarified that it has not issued any advisory directing lenders to pause or halt fresh renewable energy financing,…
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Electricity Amendment Bill 2025: Key Reforms
The Electricity Amendment Bill 2025 aims to modernise India’s power sector by promoting competition in distribution, introducing cost-reflective tariffs, and enabling regulated shared-network access — while explicitly protecting subsidised tariffs for farmers and vulnerable households. Why the Bill was proposed India’s power distribution system has long faced deep financial stress…