GENERAL India’s Hydrogen Train Covers 1,200 Km, Saves 3,200 Litres Of Diesel

India’s first hydrogen-powered train has travelled more than 1,200 km between Jind and Sonipat, saving over 3,200 litres of diesel during trial operations. The successful run marks a major milestone in Indian Railways’ efforts to develop indigenous zero-emission rail technology and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Zero-emission technology The hydrogen train generates electricity onboard through […]

CW Team · Jul 26, 2026

GENERAL Danfoss India Joins IITs To Launch Power Electronics Finishing School

Danfoss India has partnered with the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) at Madras, Bombay and Kanpur, along with the Immersive Technology and Entrepreneurship Labs (ITEL) Foundation, to support a six-month residential Power Electronics Finishing School aimed at creating industry-ready engineers for India’s clean energy and advanced manufacturing sectors. The initiative comes at a time when […]

CW Bureau · Jul 24, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Suzlon Bags 201.6 MW Wind Power Order From Waaree Group In Andhra

Suzlon Ltd has secured a 201.6 MW wind energy order from Waaree Forever Energies Pvt Ltd, the Independent Power Producer (IPP) arm of Waaree Group, for a project in Andhra Pradesh. The project marks Waaree Group’s maiden wind power venture and will be executed under Suzlon’s DevCo model. Project scope Suzlon will install 64 S144 […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

MANUFACTURING N.A.N. GreenMet To Invest ₹1,250 Cr In Integrated Rare Earth Magnet Plant

N.A.N. GreenMet Pvt Ltd, the critical minerals and advanced manufacturing platform founded by Navin Agarwal, Vice Chairman of Vedanta, has announced the launch of N.A.N. MagneTech Pvt. Ltd. to establish India’s first fully integrated high-performance Neodymium-Iron-Boron (NdFeB) rare earth magnet manufacturing facility. The company will invest around ₹1,250 crore in the first phase of the […]

CW Bureau · Jul 22, 2026

GENERAL Why India’s First Hydrogen Train Is More Than Just Another Project

Indian Railways is set to usher in a new era of sustainable transportation with the rollout of India’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered train, positioning the country among a select group of nations experimenting with hydrogen-powered passenger rail systems. More than a technological milestone, the project represents the next phase of Indian Railways’ transformation from steam […]

CW Bureau · Jul 16, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Meine Develops Fast-Charging Iron-Air Battery For Renewable Energy

Indian deep-tech startup Meine Electric has developed what it claims is the world’s first fast-charging iron-air battery system, a breakthrough that could significantly enhance long-duration energy storage (LDES) for renewable energy applications. The company’s proprietary Fast Charge Long Discharge (FCLD) technology enables the battery to fully charge in six hours and discharge continuously for more […]

CW Bureau · Jul 14, 2026

MANUFACTURING Greaves Cotton Bets On Greaves.Next To Drive Future Growth: MD Satpute

Greaves Cotton Ltd, a diversified Indian engineering conglomerate with over 165 years of history, will continue to invest in new technologies, artificial intelligence, digital capabilities and global expansion as part of its Greaves.Next strategy to drive long-term growth, In a letter to shareholders, Managing Director and Group CEO Parag Satpute said the company’s priorities for […]

CW Bureau · Jul 10, 2026

AUTO Havells Tie-Up Pixii AS To Develop And Launch BESS For Indian Market

Havells India Ltd. has entered into a strategic collaboration with Norway-based Pixii AS to develop and introduce advanced Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for the Indian market. The partnership aims to strengthen Havells’ presence in India’s clean energy ecosystem by bringing modular energy storage solutions to customers across residential, commercial and industrial segments. Phased rollout […]

CW Bureau · Jul 9, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE JSW Energy Hits 14.5 GW Capacity, Adds 1,081 MW Renewable Power

JSW Energy Ltd has commissioned 1,081 MW of renewable energy capacity since April 2026, taking its total installed power generation capacity to 14,535 MW, as the company accelerates its clean energy expansion to meet its FY2027 and 2030 growth targets. The newly commissioned capacity comprises 442 MW of solar, 108 MW of wind, 381 MW […]

CW Bureau · Jul 8, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Hitachi Energy India To Invest ₹1,000 Cr In TN, Create 1,000 Technical Jobs

Hitachi Energy India has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu to invest approximately ₹1,000 crore over the next three to five years to expand its manufacturing and research capabilities in the state. The MoU was signed in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. The proposed […]

CW Bureau · Jul 7, 2026

MANUFACTURING Vikram Solar Unveils Production Unit In TN, Rolls Out First Solar Module

Vikram Solar has formally commissioned its new solar module manufacturing facility at Gangaikondan in Tamil Nadu, with the successful production of the plant’s first solar module, marking another milestone in the company’s capacity expansion strategy. The new greenfield facility follows the recent commissioning of the company’s Vallam plant and is expected to play a key […]

CW Bureau · Jul 6, 2026

ECONOMY India’s Ethanol Blending Programme Helps Reduce Crude Oil Dependence

India has achieved 20% ethanol blending in petrol under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme in 2025-26, reaching the target five years ahead of schedule and marking a major milestone in the country’s clean energy and energy security roadmap. The programme, which has emerged as a key pillar of India’s biofuel strategy, has significantly reduced […]

CW Bureau · Jul 5, 2026