Jul 14, 2025
India Achieves 50% Non‑Fossil Power Capacity Five Years Ahead of Target
India has reached 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil sources—solar, wind, hydro, and nuclear—marking a major milestone well ahead of its 2030 clean energy goal.
According to government data, India’s non-fossil power capacity will hit the 50% mark as of mid‑July 2025—five years ahead of its 2030 target under the Paris Agreement. The first half of 2025 saw its fastest clean power growth since 2022, adding 16.3 GW of solar and wind capacity. Coal-powered generation fell by nearly 3%, although fossil fuels still accounted for most of the rise in electricity output. India is now aiming for 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030 and is scaling up battery storage, green hydrogen, and component recycling to deepen its energy transition. Read more.
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Jul 11, 2025
China Introduces First Renewable-Energy Targets for Steel, Cement, Polysilicon & Data Centres
China’s National Development and Reform Commission rolled out its first Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) for heavy industry—steel, cement, polysilicon—and new data centers, mandating significant renewable power use by province.
Jun 30, 2025
U.S. Senate Tax Bill Sparks Blistering Backlash Over Cuts to Clean‑Energy Subsidies
The Senate GOP tax-and-spending bill that rolls back key solar and wind incentives, introduces new taxes on renewables, and imposes restrictions on Chinese equipment has triggered fierce criticism from labor groups, industry leaders, and even Elon Musk, amid fears of skyrocketing electricity costs and stalled green investment.