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Crompton Secures Rs 445 Crore Rooftop Solar Deal In Andhra Pradesh

The project will electrify over 40,000 households in Andhra Pradesh, supporting government efforts to expand solar access among underserved communities Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals has won a Rs 445 crore contract to install rooftop solar systems across Andhra Pradesh, signalling a major push into the renewable energy sector. The project entails the installation of 77.40 […]

Onix Renewable FY25 Revenue Hits Rs 975.98 Cr, Margins Slightly Dip

Revenue triples in FY25 as order book soars to Rs 13,000 crore, margin discipline and client concentration remain key focus areas Onix Renewable, a player in the renewable energy sector spanning engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), manufacturing, and independent power production (IPP), reported a marked rise in revenues for the fiscal year ended 31 March […]

Punjab’s Farm Fires Rise To 512 Since Mid-September Despite Crackdown

Despite a marked fall from previous years, Punjab continues to battle farm fires as authorities tighten penalties and push residue management measures Punjab recorded 28 new incidents of stubble burning on Thursday, taking the total number of farm fires to 512 since 15 September, according to data from the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB). The […]

Desco Infratech Signs MoU With KP Group For Hydrogen-Natural Gas Blending

The collaboration aims to advance hydrogen blending in India’s city gas networks, supporting the nation’s clean energy transition and net-zero ambitions Desco Infratech has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KPI Green Hydrogen and Ammonia and Naveriya Gas to initiate Hydrogen-Natural Gas Blending Projects in the City Gas Distribution (CGD) sector. The partnership […]

Uttarakhand To Impose Green Tax On Private Vehicles, Eyes Rs 150 Cr Annual Revenue

Move aims to curb vehicular pollution and boost revenue through automated FASTag-based collection The Uttarakhand government will soon begin levying a Green Tax on private vehicles entering the state, a move expected to generate around Rs 150 crore in annual revenue. The levy, currently applicable only to commercial vehicles, will now cover private cars, jeeps […]

United Kingdom Tops 2025 Global Sustainability Index, India Ranks 23rd

Nations balancing economic strength, social progress and environmental care emerge as models for sustainable long-term growth The United Kingdom has emerged as the world’s most sustainable economy in 2025, securing the top position in the Hinrich–IMD Sustainable Trade Index (STI) with an overall score of 100. The index measures sustainability through three pillars, economic, societal […]

Ocean Plastic Pollution Hits Record High, Threatening Marine Life For Centuries

Over 170 trillion plastic particles now pollute the world’s oceans, with scientists warning of long-term ecological damage Global ocean plastic pollution has reached alarming levels, with researchers estimating more than 170 trillion plastic particles floating across the world’s seas. The scale of contamination, revealed through decades of international data, highlights an escalating environmental crisis that […]

Rajasthan Withdraws Land-reservation Rule For Wind Projects To Curb Site Hoarding

RRECL revokes a policy that allows developers to block land without ownership, aiming to ensure transparency and protect farmers’ interests   The Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation  (RRECL) has scrapped its policy that permitted wind and hybrid power developers to reserve project sites without possessing or owning the land. The decision is expected to bring greater […]

Chandigarh Achieves Record Power Supply From Clean Sources

CPDL meets 97 per cent of city’s electricity needs from non-fossil sources, setting a benchmark for urban clean-energy transition In a milestone for India’s urban energy transition, Chandigarh Power Distribution (CPDL) has supplied nearly all of the Union Territory’s power demand through renewable and non-fossil-fuel sources during the Diwali period. According to the utility, about […]

Global Coalition Introduces Carbon Measures To Standardise Emissions Reporting

Industry leaders join forces to create a unified, verifiable framework for carbon accounting A group of global firms spanning energy, finance and industry has launched Carbon Measures, a new coalition designed to bring fiscal discipline, accuracy and transparency to global carbon accounting. Founding members include ADNOC, Air Liquide, Banco Santander, BASF, Bayer, CF Industries, EQT […]