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Lightrock launches $500 million Accelerate7 fund to scale energy access and clean cooking across global south

Lightrock launches $500 million Accelerate7 fund to scale energy access and clean cooking across global south

London-based Lightrock has launched Accelerate7, a $500 million private equity fund aimed at scaling companies tackling energy access and clean cooking across South Asia, Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. The fund will invest $10 million to $50 million in growth-stage businesses focused on electricity access, electric mobility, energy storage and clean cooking. Accelerate7 is backed by investors and energy firms including Shell, TotalEnergies and Equinor, and has already backed SolarSquare, Sun King, Euler Motors and ATEC Global.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
ONGC mulls a new ₹200 crore fund to back energy and AI startups

ONGC mulls a new ₹200 crore fund to back energy and AI startups

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation is considering a new ₹200 crore alternative investment fund to incubate startups working at the intersection of energy and AI/ML. ONGC has invited applications to appoint two advisors for 12 months, tasked with due diligence, valuation negotiations, portfolio monitoring, and exit strategy. The move follows earlier ONGC startup funding and aligns with growing public-sector innovation in clean tech and industrial AI.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Inc42 on 11 May 2026

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Gautam Adani pledges 200 billion to build India sovereign AI and energy independence

Gautam Adani pledges 200 billion to build India sovereign AI and energy independence

Gautam Adani unveiled a $200 billion roadmap aimed at securing India’s energy and digital sovereignty, arguing that national power now rests on controlling both “energy and compute.” Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit 2026, Adani said the plan includes $100 billion for the energy transition and $100 billion for data center infrastructure, to reduce dependence and strengthen AI readiness.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 11 May 2026
Gautam Adani demands India builds and owns AI infrastructure instead of renting it

Gautam Adani demands India builds and owns AI infrastructure instead of renting it

Gautam Adani has urged India to build, power, and own its own AI infrastructure on home soil, arguing the country should not “rent” its intelligence future. He links AI ambitions to energy and digital capacity, saying India’s scale is a powerful advantage. Adani Group, he notes, is already investing in energy transition and digital infrastructure.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
UAE quits OPEC in power shift aimed at breaking Saudi oil dominance

UAE quits OPEC in power shift aimed at breaking Saudi oil dominance

The UAE has exited OPEC and OPEC+, dealing a major blow to long-running Saudi influence over regional oil markets. Analysts frame the move as a “political rebellion,” driven by the UAE’s push for market share and an independent foreign policy toward the US, Israel and Asia. The strategy also targets monetizing oil reserves before they become stranded assets and using proceeds to fund a green transition.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 2 May 2026
UN warns West Asia conflict oil shock is forcing faster shift to renewables globally

UN warns West Asia conflict oil shock is forcing faster shift to renewables globally

UN climate chief Simon Stiell says the war in West Asia is triggering an oil price shock that is squeezing the global economy and accelerating the transition to renewable energy. Speaking at an IEA energy transition meeting in Paris, Stiell described a “fossil fuel cost crisis” that has effectively tightened its grip, giving renewables an unexpected boost.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026

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Iran war could fast track Asia electrification from oil and gas to EVs

Iran war could fast track Asia electrification from oil and gas to EVs

Tensions involving the U.S. and Israel with Iran are accelerating Asia’s pivot from fossil fuels toward electrification, especially electric vehicles and battery storage. The reported risk to oil and LNG supplies is driving investment and adoption, with the biggest momentum expected in two- and three-wheeler EVs and battery systems across Southeast and South Asia.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026
France unveils plan to end all fossil fuels with coal oil and gas phased out

France unveils plan to end all fossil fuels with coal oil and gas phased out

France has released a detailed roadmap to stop using fossil fuels across its economy. Coal is slated to end by 2030, oil by 2045, and gas by 2050—each with a firm deadline. The plan was announced at an international conference in Santa Marta, Colombia, aimed at accelerating the shift away from planet-heating fuels.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
India Adds Underground Coal Gasification to New Coal Mine Deals Changing How Coal Is Used

India Adds Underground Coal Gasification to New Coal Mine Deals Changing How Coal Is Used

India’s Ministry of Coal has signed Coal Mine/Block Production and Development Agreements for four mines in the 14th commercial auctions, and for the first time those contracts embed Underground Coal Gasification provisions. The move could unlock deep and unworkable coal for syngas, with knock-on benefits for fertilisers, chemicals, and cleaner energy—while scaling India’s broader coal auction momentum.

Summarised by Beize from a story on IndianWeb2 on 29 Apr 2026
Adani Green Energy to add up to 15000 GWh battery storage annually for round the clock clean power

Adani Green Energy to add up to 15000 GWh battery storage annually for round the clock clean power

Adani Green Energy plans a major battery storage expansion, aiming to add up to 15,000 GWh of capacity each year. The company says the investment will strengthen India’s energy transition by smoothing peaks, improving reliability, and enabling round-the-clock delivery of renewable power. The scale of the rollout signals a push to make clean energy dependable as demand rises.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026

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Petrol could disappear near you as India speeds up fuel alternatives rollout

Petrol could disappear near you as India speeds up fuel alternatives rollout

India is rapidly reducing reliance on petrol and diesel, pointing to a post-fossil-fuel transport future. Economic pressures, climate goals, and energy security concerns are driving adoption of ethanol, hydrogen, and electricity. New policy moves, including formal recognition of higher-ethanol fuels, could change what consumers see at pumps and how the auto industry prepares for the shift.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
Europe opens its first complete lithium mine in Finland powering battery grade lithium hydroxide

Europe opens its first complete lithium mine in Finland powering battery grade lithium hydroxide

A new lithium operation in western Finland is the first in Europe designed to cover the full chain of lithium production, from mining through refining. Ore is crushed at the site, processed into a sand like concentrate at a nearby concentrator plant, then shipped for battery quality lithium hydroxide production—potentially tightening Europe’s supply for batteries.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026
Adani Green to pump Rs 15000 crore into 10 GWh battery storage by FY27

Adani Green to pump Rs 15000 crore into 10 GWh battery storage by FY27

Adani Green Energy plans to invest Rs 15,000 crore in FY27 to add over 10 gigawatt-hours of battery storage. Built alongside its renewable energy park in Khavda, Gujarat, the storage is designed to supply power during peak demand and smooth the intermittency of renewables—effectively helping clean energy run closer to round-the-clock.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 26 Apr 2026
NTPC green hydrogen rollout faces early pain from tech risk pricing and unclear rules

NTPC green hydrogen rollout faces early pain from tech risk pricing and unclear rules

NTPC is drawing up an ambitious green hydrogen roadmap to diversify into clean energy, but early movers face sharp headwinds. Technology uncertainty, high pricing, limited local electrolyser manufacturing and still-maturing regulations could slow scale-up and raise costs. The bet hinges on how quickly costs fall and standards solidify enough for projects to move beyond pilots.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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NTPC bets on both coal and green power and faces a tough credibility test

NTPC bets on both coal and green power and faces a tough credibility test

NTPC argues it is building a “bridge” between dependable coal generation and future renewables, insisting the transition won’t happen overnight. The stance raises a pointed question: can a company expanding major coal capacity truly position itself as a clean energy leader, or is it simply prolonging fossil dependence while renewables remain a long-term promise?

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
RIL shifts from gas drilling to green electrons as Jamnagar giga factories take center stage

RIL shifts from gas drilling to green electrons as Jamnagar giga factories take center stage

Reliance Industries is repositioning its energy strategy, moving from offshore gas extraction to building a green power future around Jamnagar’s giga-scale ambitions. The shift reframes older assets like KG-D6 as “fading fumes,” while new solar-driven plans promise cleaner electrons and a new growth narrative for the company’s next phase.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
India’s clean power push stalls as fossil fuels stay longer than planned—here’s the hard arithmetic

India’s clean power push stalls as fossil fuels stay longer than planned—here’s the hard arithmetic

India can generate wind and solar at increasingly low costs, but renewables still cover only a little above a fifth of the country’s electricity needs. With demand rising steadily, the transition will require a dramatic, unprecedented increase in renewable capacity to move fast enough toward a greener energy system—meaning fossil fuel reliance may last longer.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Global wind installations jump 40% in 2025 as energy crisis fears fade fast

Global wind installations jump 40% in 2025 as energy crisis fears fade fast

The Global Wind Energy Council’s 2026 Report says wind power kept expanding despite supply shocks and fast-rising oil and gas prices. It projects global wind installations rising 40% in 2025, positioning wind as a steady driver of the energy transition. The industry’s growth suggests it can help offset broader energy stress rather than intensify it.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Green hydrogen startups chase cheaper tech but scaling risk hangs over plans

Green hydrogen startups chase cheaper tech but scaling risk hangs over plans

Green hydrogen’s high cost remains the biggest obstacle to mainstream adoption, pushing Indian startups to build indigenous, cost-efficient technology. Even with unorthodox collaborations and deals, scaling is the real test—access to capital, value-chain bottlenecks, and finding and retaining skilled talent could determine whether these solutions can move beyond pilots.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Global markets brace as supply chains tighten and oil risk keeps investors on edge Neelkanth Mishra

Global markets brace as supply chains tighten and oil risk keeps investors on edge Neelkanth Mishra

Global supply chains are showing fresh stress as inventories run low, disrupting manufacturing and even international aviation operations. While oil markets may see short-term volatility, the bigger concern is whether energy systems can stay resilient long term. India’s energy exposure is framed as temporary, with electrification likely reducing risk as the global economy narrows its margin for error.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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