Since 2013, the total primary energy consumption in India has been the third greatest in the world after China and the United States. Having the largest national population of over 1.4 billion people, though, its per capita energy consumption is…
India cannot rely solely on renewables if it wants round-the-clock clean power
Despite aggressive investments in renewable energy, both India and China are deepening their reliance on coal — a move that experts warn could jeopardize their long-term climate commitments and the global push to limit warming to 1.5°C. According to Global Energy…
The Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, initiated in 2023, is one of the latest rapid changes that have taken place within India’s carbon credit market in a bid to achieve its target of reducing its emission intensity by 45% by 2030.…
In October 2025, India saw a surge in petrol consumption driven by the festive season, while diesel demand remained largely flat. Preliminary industry data show that increased personal travel and celebrations pushed petrol sales higher. In contrast, diesel—linked to commercial,…
In the first half of 2025, for the first time ever, renewable energy sources generated more electricity globally than coal. According to analysis by the energy think-tank Ember, data covering 88 countries (representing 93 % of global electricity demand) indicate…
India’s renewable-energy story is entering a new chapter: after a decade of break-neck generation growth, the focus has shifted from sheer capacity numbers to stronger systems, smarter grids and deeper integration. The MNRE notes that India’s non-fossil installed capacity (excluding…
India’s power sector has achieved two major milestones: as of 30 September 2025, the country’s total installed electricity capacity crossed 500 GW, reaching 500.89 GW. This reflects years of policy push, investment and coordinated efforts across the energy value chain.…
India’s electricity consumption recorded a notable 6% year-on-year dip in October, with total power usage falling to 132 billion units, down from around 140.5 billion units a year earlier. This drop in usage was driven largely by unseasonal rains and…