India’s municipal green bonds market could mobilise up to $2.5 billion with right reforms: CEEW Green Finance Centre
A report by the CEEW Green Finance Centre (CEEW-GFC) says 60% of municipal bonds by value issued so far could have been labelled green but were not, missing cost-saving and investor opportunities. It recommends targeted reforms and structured support to help municipalities access climate finance at scale.
Meghalaya’s Gnanamma Healthcare Centre transitions to near net-zero electricity with solar plus storage installation
The newly installed 6.05 kW solar plant and 21.6 kWh battery energy storage now meet up to 100% of the health facility’s electricity needs.
Group Surya secures EPC package for solar hydrogen microgrid in Ladakh
Surya International has won EPC package for a solar-hydrogen-BESS based 200 kW microgrid at Chushul, Ladakh. The project will supply round-the-clock renewable power in off-grid defense locations under extreme climatic conditions.
Alpex Solar wins INR 45-crore solar pumps order from MSEDCL
Alpex Solar will supply 2,000 solar-powered water pumps under Magel Tyal Saur Krushi Scheme in Maharashtra.
Husk Power secures Acumen backing for solar minigrids in Congo
Husk Power has secured funding from Acumen to build out a robust pipeline of distributed renewable energy projects and build its first solar minigrids in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Union Budget 2025-26: What India’s green industry expects from the upcoming budget
The 2025-26 Union Budget has the potential to be a defining moment in India’s journey toward a net-zero economy. By addressing key areas such as renewable energy, green hydrogen, sustainable mobility, and community-level projects, the government can create a robust framework for decarbonization.
GEAPP joins ISA’s multi-donor trust fund initiative to mobilize $100 million solar finance
The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) has strengthened its partnership with International Solar Alliance (ISA) by signing ISA’s Multi-Donor Trust Fund, which aims to mobilize $100 million to fund high-impact solar energy projects.
Husk hits 400 solar minigrids milestone
Husk Power Systems has doubled its fleet of community solar minigrids over the past 12 months. It now owns and operates the world’s largest portfolio of private-sector minigrids.
Ladakh plans livestock grazing-friendly solar plant
Ladakh administration has directed Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) to initiate modalities for a livestock grazing-friendly pilot solar project in the Pang area of Ladakh.
Servotech secures 1,094 solar pumps order from UPNEDA
Servotech has won the order for supply, installation and commissioning of 1,094 grid-connected agriculture pumps along with solar power plants.
