India

Chinese firm to supply Punjab with electricity

Some 2,400 MW will be generated over three years.

Punjab awards solar projects totaling 250 MW

Will invest up to US$500 million in projects.

Solar energy can meet New Delhi's power needs

Can provide up to 16% of the capital’s energy.

India crafting long-term national energy policy

Committee of Secretaries met yesterday to discuss plan.

India reassures Pakistan of aid to surmount energy crisis

Emerging cooperation also seen as having a peace dividend.

Kudankulam switched on

Sustained nuclear reaction achieved at controversial nuclear plant.

India claims energy self-sufficiency by 2030

Also aims for complete end to oil imports that same year.

Injunction stalls India’s first auction of wind farm licenses

Opponents claim auction will accelerate plunge in turbine installations.

NTPC building third solar power plant

Lessens risk of fuel shortages at its coal-fired plants.

Tata Power Solar wins 50 MW solar plant project

Plant to be run by India’s largest power generator.

India asks more US investment for its power sector

Power sector drives capital investment and growth.

India says it needs nuclear power to survive

India’s current installed capacity is 2.11 GW.

India is 8th in renewable energy index

The country only placed fourth in 2011.