The global green hydrogen sector has officially exited its hype phase. For years celebrated as the ultimate clean energy panacea, the industry has transitioned into a mature, disciplined era of industrial reality. This major shift took center stage at the World Hydrogen Summit 2026 in Rotterdam, where global energy leaders, policymakers, and industry heavyweights gathered under a defining theme: “Climate, Energy, and National Security: Unlocking Hydrogen Demand to Meet Global Priorities.” As...

In a major boost to India's renewable energy landscape, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has officially announced the implementation of the Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme for the financial years 2026–27 through 2030–31. Backed by an aggressive financial outlay of ₹2,584.60 crore, the scheme targets the installation of approximately 1,500 MW of new ecofriendly hydro capacity across the nation. The administrative approval, issued under the authority of the President...

India’s renewable energy sector delivered a transformative performance in FY 2025-26, marking one of the strongest years of capacity addition on record. As on 31 March 2026, total renewable energy installed capacity (excluding large hydro) stood at 223.27 GW, up from 172.37 GW a year earlier — a 29.5% year-on-year jump. Including large hydro and nuclear, the non-fossil base reached 283.47 GW. The year saw 55.29 GW of non-fossil addition (50.91 GW from renewables excluding large hydro), driven...