India may need as much as 22.7 trillion dollars by 2070 to achieve its net-zero goals, but experts warn that the country faces a massive financing shortfall.
A new report by the climate and sustainability initiative and NSE says unlocking capital from pension funds, insurance companies and mutual funds could be critical to financing India's green transition.
Our principal correspondent, Disha Yadav, with a ground report.

India's Net-Zero Bill May Hit $22.7 Trillion

While India marches towards its Viksit Bharat Mission to become a fully developed nation by 2047, it is making impressive progress on its energy goals. The country aims to build 500 gigawatts of power capacity from non-fossil sources such as solar and wind by 2030.

War drums in West, green energy in Bharat! India powers Global South at Bharat Electricity Summit 2026

Europe is accelerating its green energy transition by betting big on wind power. Massive offshore wind projects in the North Sea are expected to generate enough clean electricity to power nearly 100 million homes, boosting energy security and climate goals.


Europe Bets Big On Wind To Power A Greener Future 

From China’s solar deserts to Norway’s hydro power, learn how countries like the US, Brazil, India, and Germany are shaping the clean energy future with wind, solar, and hydropower. These ten countries shape the global shift to clean power. Know more below.

Global renewable energy index 2025: Top 10 countries generating the most renewable energy

Despite the push for green energy, coal demand is surging worldwide as energy needs continue to rise. Many nations rely on coal for stable power, highlighting the challenges of transitioning to renewable sources while meeting growing electricity demands.

Global coal demand surges amid growing energy needs & green push

A consortium of significant investors has proposed taking India's second-largest clean energy generator, ReNew Energy Global, private in a £2.24 billion transaction, filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission reveal.

Major investors propose taking ReNew Energy private

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), the world's dominant electric vehicle battery manufacturer, is embarking on an ambitious transformation that could revolutionise both the energy and automotive industries.

CATL plans to transform from battery giant to green energy pioneer

India is on track to set a new record in renewable energy capacity. India aims to connect 35 gigawatts of solar and wind power to its grid by march 2025. The world’s third largest solar power producer country is ramping up its efforts to meet ambitious renewable energy targets.

India is set to add record renewables this year

During a meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere in Beijing on Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping invited Norway for “friendly” cooperation on renewable energy.

China's Xi emphasises 'friendly' cooperation with Norway on green energy

India is the third-largest greenhouse gas emitter. It is scrambling to boost its non-fossil fuel capacity to stem the rising impacts of climate change. India is developing clean energy but it comes at a cost.

India's green energy drive hits desert herders

Climate change is a real danger. However, there is some good news now... A new report from the department of energy shows that clean energy jobs in the united states jumped by more than double the rate of overall employment since last year.

Clean energy jobs rose by 4.2% compared to last year | World Business Watch | WION News

In part 1 of this exclusive interview, we chat with Preeti Bajaj, CEO & MD of Luminous Power technologies, a major player in power batteries & solar energy. We discuss India's growth in renewable energy, especially solar. We also bust high cost myths around solar energy. We also discuss the rise of renewable energy as a 'soft power' in this ever evolving geopolitical landscape. Keep an eye out for part 2 (policy expectations & global ambitions)

WION exclusive with Preeti Bajaj, CEO & MD, Luminous

The Indian government has rolled out multi-pronged policies since 2014 to promote sustainable practices & push the country’s green economy. This report looks at India's bullish approach to green fuel alternatives & possible challenges awaiting the largest democracy.

India elections 2024: India’s green hydrogen mission ignites clean energy innovation

UK’s Cambridge University said Monday (Mar 18) that it was halting funding from fossil fuel companies following a campaign from students and academics. The decision also comes in the wake of a report by former UN climate change envoy Nigel Topping who last year recommended donations from such groups be abandoned.

Cambridge University halts funding from fossil giants amid fears of influence on research

The United Kingdom has forged a significant partnership with Texas, the second-largest state in the US, aimed at fostering collaboration in green energy, aerospace, and advanced technologies.

UK inks trade pact with Texas to drive green industry collaboration

As the world's leading energy trading houses gear up for their annual industry gathering in London this week, they confront a significant challenge: what to do with their huge cash reserves.

Energy trading houses grapple with cash surplus ahead of London meet

Italy has approved a groundbreaking $29.89 billion plan to supercharge renewable energy and enhance energy security. The ambitious plan unfolds key measures spanning offshore wind projects, carbon capture, and lng terminals. As part of the approved decree, the italian government is earmarking $383 million annually until 2032 to fund projects addressing local opposition to renewable plant installations. Additionally, two maritime state-owned areas in southern italy are set to become hubs for offshore wind projects.

Italy approves bold plan to boost renewable energy

Despite China's commitment to cease overseas coal financing and boost green energy projects, the country's development banks have yet to channel funds into renewable initiatives, according to researchers at Boston University.

China's development banks fall short on green energy finance despite coal financing pledge 

With the world leaning towards measures to reverse climate change, the latest report by the international energy agency, says global investments in clean energy are now 70 per cent higher in comparison to fossil fuels. This comes amid a hike in fossil fuel prices and energy giants' move to look for more fossil fuel deposits.

Rise in investment in clean & green energy sector

China is on track to double its energy capacity and generate 1,200 gigawatts of power through wind and solar sources by 2025, according to a report by Global Energy Monitor, a San Francisco-based NGO that monitors renewable energy projects, The world's second largest economy is thus poised to surpass its 2030 target five years ahead of schedule.

Xi Jinping's green energy push gives China top renewable energy dividends

The European commission has introduced new measures to strengthen the EU sustainable finance framework. The aim is to support companies and the financial sector while encouraging private funding for transition projects and technologies. The package includes additions to the EU taxonomy and proposed regulations for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) rating providers.

EU Taxonomy: Guiding investments on a greener path

Green growth and that's something that we really have been discussing with the Indian side for a long long time no doubt that we need really to change the direction that we have established and set for many many years the Western world including Denmark we have been really riding on a fossil fuel driven economy even now Denmark in the early 1970s where we were forced to change our Direction and now we have a government world leader in green renewable energy but it was something that will be forced to India is not being fostered India is taking a a step a political step so you do it out of your own will and therefore it's so important but without India turning towards green growth there will be no planet that we can live in for the future so India is important.

India, Denmark to focus on energy efficiency: Danish ambassador to India

Danish ambassador Freddy Svane speaks to WION on India and Denmark's green energy partnership. He talks about the challenges to transition to a cleaner and greener energy source and how the two countries could be key in developing technologies to benefit the world.

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10 countries generating the most renewable energy in 2025

Global coal demand surges amid growing energy needs & green push

Major investors propose taking ReNew Energy private

CATL plans to transform from battery giant to green energy pioneer

India is set to add record renewables this year

China's Xi emphasises 'friendly' cooperation with Norway on green energy

India's green energy drive hits desert herders

Clean energy jobs rose by 4.2% compared to last year | World Business Watch | WION News

WION exclusive with Preeti Bajaj, CEO & MD, Luminous

India elections 2024: India’s green hydrogen mission ignites clean energy innovation

Cambridge University halts funding from fossil giants amid fears of influence on research

UK inks trade pact with Texas to drive green industry collaboration

Energy trading houses grapple with cash surplus ahead of London meet

Italy approves bold plan to boost renewable energy

China's development banks fall short on green energy finance despite coal financing pledge

Rise in investment in clean & green energy sector

Xi Jinping's green energy push gives China top renewable energy dividends

EU Taxonomy: Guiding investments on a greener path

India, Denmark to focus on energy efficiency: Danish ambassador to India

Investing in cleaner & greener energy sources | World Business Watch

Investing in cleaner & greener energy sources | World Business Watch