[5] Key Green Energy Stories for Energy Professionals

Media monitoring of India's green energy landscape reveals rapid evolution across agriculture, industry, and infrastructure. According to Press Monitor's tracking of Indian publications, this press review delivers print media monitoring and media intelligence on the 5 key stories shaping news on green energy today.

1. PM-KUSUM Agrivoltaics for Farmers

A front-page report in Economic Times says renewable energy minister Pralhad Joshi announced that the next phase of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan (PM KUSUM) scheme will include a dedicated agrivoltaics component. The scheme aims to enable farmers to earn income from solar electricity while retaining land ownership, with a focus on small and marginal farmers, farmer producer organisations, cooperatives, and panchayats. Joshi highlighted the need for further research on agrivoltaics to determine optimal configurations for different crops, climates, and regions, citing research at BAIF's Rural Innovation Centre in Pune.

Why it matters: The next phase of PM-KUSUM introduces agrivoltaics, allowing farmers to farm and generate solar income simultaneously while retaining land ownership.

Key detail: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi confirmed the focus on small and marginal farmers, farmer producer organisations, cooperatives, and panchayats.

Source: Economic Times, Financial Express, The Hindu

Next step: Research at BAIF's Rural Innovation Centre in Pune will determine optimal agrivoltaic configurations for different crops and climates. Closing: How will agrivoltaics transform India's agricultural economy?

2. Rs 53,000 Crore Investment Proposals from Dubai

A front-page report in Indian Express says Minister Mohan Yadav's three-day investment outreach in Dubai has yielded investment proposals worth more than Rs 53,000 crore, with the state pitching itself as a manufacturing and investment hub linking global capital with technology, supply chains and markets. During his September 6-8 visit, Yadav held meetings with senior UAE officials and global companies to discuss projects in logistics, food processing, education, artificial intelligence, green energy, e-mobility and waste-to-energy. DP World explored developing Pawarkheda as a multimodal logistics hub, while Sharaf Group is considering a rail-siding-based logistics park that could create an estimated 300-600 jobs.

Why it matters: Madhya Pradesh secured over Rs 53,000 crore in investment proposals during Minister Mohan Yadav's Dubai outreach, positioning the state as a manufacturing and investment hub.

Key detail: DP World is exploring Pawarkheda as a multimodal logistics hub, while Sharaf Group is considering a rail-siding-based logistics park creating 300-600 jobs.

Source: Indian Express, The Pioneer

Next step: Over 25 new policies have been introduced and 2,700 obsolete laws scrapped to facilitate investment. Closing: Will Madhya Pradesh emerge as India's next investment powerhouse?

3. Haryana and Australia Explore Education Ties

A front-page report in The Pioneer says Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini recently held high-level discussions in Chandigarh with Australian High Commissioner Philip Green to strengthen bilateral cooperation across education, skill development, innovation, agriculture, and green energy. The talks focused on generating global employment prospects for Haryana’s youth through university partnerships, cross-border research programmes, and the planned setup of Centres of Excellence and advanced technology training facilities.

Why it matters: Haryana is strengthening bilateral cooperation with Australia across education, skill development, innovation, agriculture, and green energy.

Key detail: The talks focus on generating global employment prospects for Haryana's youth through university partnerships and cross-border research programmes.

Source: The Pioneer, Millennium Post

Next step: Planned setup of Centres of Excellence and advanced technology training facilities. Closing: How will these partnerships shape Haryana's future workforce?

4. Cement Companies Boost Green Power Capacity

A front-page report in Financial Express says India's leading cement companies are set to raise their green power capacity by nearly fifty percent to five point eight to six gigawatts by March twenty twenty eight from around four gigawatts in March twenty twenty six backed by planned investments of twelve thousand to thirteen thousand crore rupees over the next two years. The additional capacity could generate annual savings of six thousand two hundred to six thousand seven hundred crore rupees translating into a payback period of just one point eight to two point two years as cement makers increasingly turn to renewable power to lower energy costs. Every five percent increase in green power replacement can reduce power and fuel costs by fifteen to sixteen rupees per tonne while a twenty five percent replacement could lower costs by seventy five to eighty rupees per tonne and expand operating margins by one forty to one sixty basis points according to Icra.

Why it matters: India's leading cement companies are set to raise green power capacity by nearly 50 percent to 5.8-6 GW by March 2028, backed by investments of Rs 12,000-13,000 crore.

Key detail: Every 5 percent increase in green power replacement can reduce power and fuel costs by Rs 15-16 per tonne, with a 25 percent replacement lowering costs by Rs 75-80 per tonne.

Source: Financial Express, ICRA

Next step: The additional capacity could generate annual savings of Rs 6,200-6,700 crore with a payback period of 1.8-2.2 years. Closing: Can the cement sector lead India's industrial decarbonization?

5. OREDA Seeks Solar PV OEM Empanelment

A front-page report in The Hindu says OREDA Limited, formerly Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency, has issued a Request for Empanelment of Original Equipment Manufacturers for Solar PV System Components and discovery of indicative supply and transportation rates for renewable energy projects. The tender notice was published on 5 September 2026 on the OREDA website and E-procurement portal. Pre-bid queries are due by 9 September 2026, with technical bids to be submitted by 21 September 2026 online and 24 September 2026 in hard copy.

Why it matters: OREDA Limited has issued a Request for Empanelment of OEMs for Solar PV System Components, signaling Odisha's commitment to expanding renewable energy infrastructure.

Key detail: Pre-bid queries are due by 9 September 2026, with technical bids to be submitted by 21 September 2026 online and 24 September 2026 in hard copy.

Source: The Hindu

Next step: The tender covers discovery of indicative supply and transportation rates for renewable energy projects. Closing: Will this empanelment accelerate Odisha's solar energy rollout?