wind and solar power projects

India's electricity generation rose 3% year-on-year in Q4 FY26, reaching 464 billion units, primarily driven by a 24% surge in solar power. Despite this growth, renewable energy curtailment increased, highlighting grid integration challenges. Gujarat experienced the highest curtailment, indicating a need for improved grid infrastructure to match clean energy expansion.

Rajasthan's top energy official cautioned against lengthy power purchase agreements for battery storage, warning that rigid, long-term contracts could undermine the technology's inherent flexibility and burden consumers. He emphasized that battery systems offer multiple revenue streams beyond just selling electricity, and fixed tariffs for decades might hinder operators from capitalizing on market opportunities and technological advancements.

A probe has been ordered into the tragic death of a 29-year-old woman and her stillborn baby at a community health centre in Rajnagar. The delivery, reportedly conducted under mobile torchlight due to a power outage and damaged solar panels, has raised serious questions. The woman's husband alleges a lack of timely medical attention led to the deaths, demanding accountability.

This Rs 257-crore project, developed keeping green principles in mind, is to be completed in 30 months

Increased use of air conditioners during the night hours and the ongoing IPL season are said to drive the demand for electricity up in the state.

Babcock Ranch, a Florida town, is redefining modern living by integrating clean energy into its core design. Planned from scratch with extensive solar power and a focus on sustainability, the community generates more electricity than it consumes. This innovative approach, proven resilient during Hurricane Ian, offers a working model for future urban development.

IIT Madras, in collaboration with MNRE and ITEL Foundation, has announced a six-month residential Power Electronics Finishing School across IIT campuses. The programme will train BE/BTech graduates and early-career professionals in power electronics, system integration, and control systems through lectures and project-based learning. With a batch size of 10 per campus and a monthly stipend of Rs 10,000, the initiative includes industry support and placement opportunities in renewable energy and power systems sectors.

Britain's electricity prices remain tethered to volatile gas costs, despite renewable energy growth. The government is reforming pricing to break this link, encouraging renewables to adopt fixed contracts. While immediate bill relief is uncertain, long-term goals aim for stable, lower prices through increased renewables and reduced gas dependence.