Energy News Brief
India added 30GW of renewable capacity in the first nine months of 2025, lifting the total to 226GW and keeping the country on track for its 2030 goals. Officials expect a further 39–43GW by year-end, a pace that places India among the fastest-growing clean-energy markets globally.
The 500GW ambition, once treated as overreach, now looks achievable. Solar leads the additions, with wind and hydro reinforcing growth across key states. Analysts cite clearer policy, faster approvals and cheaper technology, alongside deeper private-sector participation in utility-scale projects.
Bihar moves early with a 24GW plan
Bihar approved a policy targeting 23,968MW of new capacity and 6.1GWh of storage, offering fiscal incentives, single-window clearances and carbon-credit facilitation. Officials se...