India’s Renewable Manufacturing Milestone: Longest Wind Blades

India’s renewable manufacturing sector advanced with Adani New Industries Limited preparing to produce the country’s longest onshore wind turbine blades at 91.2 metres in Gujarat. These blades are designed for next-generation wind turbines aimed at boosting capacity in low and medium wind sites — a meaningful step for India’s wind power ambitions and industrial ecosystem. 0

China Tests Megawatt-Scale Airborne Wind Turbine

In a global first, China tested a megawatt-class airborne wind turbine that can generate electricity at roughly 2,000 metres altitude, potentially unlocking high-altitude wind resources where traditional turbines cannot be deployed. This innovation may broaden opportunities for urban renewable integration and remote power generation. 1

India’s Coal Strategy and Renewables Balance

India plans to cut coal imports for power plants by at least 30 % this year, replacing imported coal with higher-quality domestic supply as it scales renewable capacity to meet net-zero targets by 2070. Despite coal’s share in electricity generation, the shift signals a gradual transition toward cleaner energy sources. 2

Long-Term Renewable Power for Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu will procure 270 MW of green energy from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) under a 25-year agreement to ensure affordable and reliable power, aligning with national and state targets for increasing non-fossil fuel electricity to 50 % by 2030. 3

Commercial & Industrial Renewable Growth Outlook

India’s commercial and industrial (C&I) renewable capacity is projected to surge to ~57 GW by FY2028, supported by open-access policies, competitive PPAs, and corporate sustainability commitments — reflecting robust private sector interest in clean power. 4

Green Methanol Production Tender Proposed

The Indian Ministry of Renewable Energy is preparing a tender to support annual production of 500,000 tonnes of green methanol — a renewable fuel that could support decarbonization in shipping and heavy transport while strengthening India’s clean fuels ecosystem. 5

Global Renewable Capacity Growth Trends

Worldwide renewable power capacity is projected to expand faster in 2025–2030 than in the previous five years, with solar accounting for the largest share of new additions, underscoring the accelerating pace of energy transition globally. 6

Key Takeaways

• Manufacturing advancements and innovation are strengthening renewable competitiveness.
• Policy decisions and long-term contracts are cementing renewables as a central part of power systems.
• Emerging renewable fuels like green methanol are gaining policy support.
• Global capacity trends continue to show rapid expansion of clean energy generation.