ESG has evolved beyond compliance into core business strategy: Milton Kenny, Premier Energies
Milton Kenny, general manager-ESG at Premier Energies Ltd, discusses how ESG is reshaping the renewable energy sector—from decarbonisation to supply chain transparency and circularity.
Critical mineral supply concentration threatens India’s energy transition; diversification key to supply security
A new briefing note by Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) finds that India’s imports of key energy transition minerals and their compounds are highly concentrated, underscoring significant supply risks and the importance of diversification to enhance supply security.
U.S government sets preliminary countervailing duties on solar imports from India, Indonesia and Laos
The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued preliminary findings that solar manufacturers in India, Indonesia and Laos benefited from government subsidies, paving the way for countervailing duties of up to 143.30%.
REC conducts live demo of peer‑to‑peer decentralized energy transaction at India AI Impact Summit 2026
During the live peer-to-peer energy trading demo, Arun Singh, a farmer from Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), used a secure, blockchain‑enabled platform to sell surplus solar‑generated electricity directly to Lakshmi, a garment shop owner in Delhi.
Australia betting on new ‘strategic reserve’ to loosen China’s grip on critical minerals
The federal government has unveiled new details of its plan to create a $1.2 billion critical mineral reserve. Three minerals will initially be the focus: antimony, gallium and rare earths (a group of 17 different elements).
“Waaree well positioned as trusted solar partner under Europe’s NZIA Regime”: Sunil Rathi
Waaree Energies is looking to deepen its presence in Europe as the European Union’s Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) reshapes solar procurement and curbs reliance on Chinese module suppliers. “As a listed, Tier-1, bankable manufacturer with a proven multi-gigawatt track record, we offer the scale and credibility European developers now prioritise,” says Sunil Rathi, executive director, Waaree Group.
Beyond energy independence: Backward integration as India’s edge
Countries reliant on imported minerals and components are rethinking energy strategies in solar, batteries, and green hydrogen. Securing upstream and midstream processes is no longer optional but essential for flexibility. India’s integrated approach across mining, processing, and manufacturing positions the country as a challenging player on the world stage.
“Placing Scope 3 emissions at the center of a corporate net-zero strategy ensures true lifecycle accountability”: GNFZ CEO
Mahesh Ramanujam, CEO of the Global Network for Zero (GNFZ), discusses why Scope 3 emissions must be at the core of any corporate net-zero strategy. He also explores the evolving global and Indian regulatory landscapes, the role of independent certification in ensuring accountability, and shares a real-world case study of how GNF helped an organization design or implement a customized pathway to tackle Scope 3 emissions.
How India finally switched on its electricity derivatives market
The introduction of electricity futures (derivatives) marks a significant step forward in modernizing India’s power market. The benefits are numerous: it offers a strong mechanism for hedging against price fluctuations; promotes more transparent and competitive price discovery; and improves overall market efficiency
CERC to finalise virtual PPA guidelines soon
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is set to release final guidelines for virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs), potentially unlocking financing opportunities for over 40 GW of uncontracted renewable energy projects across the country.
