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China ramps up solar aid for Cuba as fuel-starved blackouts hit daily life hard

China ramps up solar aid for Cuba as fuel-starved blackouts hit daily life hard

Cuba is battling relentless blackouts amid a widening energy squeeze, and the lifeline is increasingly coming from China. Chinese solar panels and batteries are pouring in, while Cuba plans to scale up renewable power with 92 solar farms by 2028. The strategy aims to cut reliance on imported oil and lessen vulnerability to external pressure.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
PM Modi urges restrained use of petrol and diesel to cut foreign exchange and war risk

PM Modi urges restrained use of petrol and diesel to cut foreign exchange and war risk

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked Indians to use petrol, diesel, and gas with restraint, arguing that limiting imports can save foreign exchange. He linked excess dependence on imported petroleum to reducing exposure to war-related disruptions. Modi also highlighted India’s progress in solar power and ethanol blending, and inaugurated and laid foundations for projects worth about Rs 9,400 crore in Telangana.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 10 May 2026

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ReNew Energy forced to waste solar as India grid bottleneck hits earnings and future plans

ReNew Energy forced to waste solar as India grid bottleneck hits earnings and future plans

India’s strained power grid is increasingly unable to absorb surplus solar, forcing ReNew Energy Global Plc to curtail generation. The resulting power-wastage is already hitting earnings, even as the company ramps up battery storage to better match supply and demand. Rising costs tied to global disruptions are adding pressure, reshaping how future solar projects are planned.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
Coal India powers up 100 MW solar project in Gujarat as renewables push accelerates

Coal India powers up 100 MW solar project in Gujarat as renewables push accelerates

Coal India Limited has commissioned a 100 MW solar power project in Gujarat, backed by a commissioning certificate from the Gujarat Energy Development Agency. The move signals a fresh push in the state-owned miner’s renewable expansion as it works to raise its solar capacity and progress toward becoming a net zero energy entity.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026
Oil shock could transform Asia faster than the 1970s with clean energy surge

Oil shock could transform Asia faster than the 1970s with clean energy surge

Asia is facing energy shock dynamics reminiscent of the 1970s oil crises, as soaring fossil fuel costs squeeze households and industries. The fallout is accelerating a shift to cleaner options, with electric vehicles and solar adoption rising across the region. If the pressure continues, the scale of change could rival Europe’s earlier pivot toward renewables.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026
India considers induction cooktop subsidy to cut LPG use during looming energy crisis

India considers induction cooktop subsidy to cut LPG use during looming energy crisis

India is weighing incentives for induction cooktops as it looks to speed up the switch from LPG to electric cooking powered by solar. The government is considering support under the PM Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana, alongside possible tax cuts and lower import duties to reduce prices and spur domestic production. The push comes as energy pressures intensify amid wider regional turmoil.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026

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IEA says 2025 emissions growth slowed as solar expansion offsets rising pollution

IEA says 2025 emissions growth slowed as solar expansion offsets rising pollution

The IEA reports that global emissions growth slowed in 2025, driven largely by rapid solar expansion in developing countries. While advanced economies saw emissions rise, the new solar capacity helped offset that increase. India recorded an emissions fall for the first time in typical economic conditions, China also cooled due to solar additions, but the United States bucked the trend with rising emissions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
India may delay solar cell mandate as shortages threaten prices and projects

India may delay solar cell mandate as shortages threaten prices and projects

India’s clean energy ministry is reviewing petitions from solar manufacturers and developers contesting a new mandate requiring domestically made solar cells starting in June. Industry groups warn the country lacks enough local capacity, which could trigger supply shortages, higher module prices, and delays in renewable energy projects unless the rule is revised or phased.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
NTPC Green Energy to start 150 MW solar supply from Rajasthan on Saturday

NTPC Green Energy to start 150 MW solar supply from Rajasthan on Saturday

NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL), a NTPC group firm, will begin supplying 150 MW of solar power from a Rajasthan project on April 18, 2026. The move comes from a 300 MW venture called Project Sixteen Renewable Power Private Ltd. With this launch, NGEL’s total installed capacity is expected to rise to 10,276 MW, marking a key growth milestone.

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