Kerala Plans 500 MWh Battery Energy Storage by Oct 2026 Under PSDF to Manage Solar Surplus

Kerala's ₹60,000 Cr High-Speed Rail to be World's 1st Green Corridor with Solar Power, DMRC Proposes Standard Gauge

Kerala's Congress government has formed an expert committee to study the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation's (DMRC) proposal for a 473-km, fully elevated high-speed rail corridor. The ₹60,000 crore project aims to be the world's first green rail corridor, powered by a captive solar network. This development follows the shelving of the previous K-Rail (SilverLine) project.

Uttar Pradesh Implements 33,157 Solar Water Schemes Under Jal Jeevan Mission, Saves 900 MW Grid Power

Uttar Pradesh has integrated solar power with rural water infrastructure under Jal Jeevan Mission, implementing 33,157 solar-based water supply schemes across 67,013 villages. This model ensures sustainable water access, saves significant grid power, and contributes to India's net-zero target, setting a replicable benchmark for other states.

India's Solar Capacity Hits 28% but Generation Lags at 10.8%; Battery Storage Critical to Avoid 2.3 TWh Curtailment

India's installed solar capacity has doubled since 2022 but its contribution to actual electricity generation remains low due to lack of storage. The inability to store solar power leads to wasteful curtailment (2.3 TWh in 2025) and grid instability, highlighting the urgent need to pair solar auctions with battery storage to achieve energy transition goals.

Uttar Pradesh Operationalizes 152 STPs Under Namami Gange Phase-2 with ₹1,215 Cr Projects in Agra, Varanasi, Unnao

Uttar Pradesh is scaling up its river pollution control efforts, announcing 152 operational Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) as part of Namami Gange Mission Phase-2. Key projects worth ₹1,215 crore in Agra, Varanasi, and Unnao aim to treat urban wastewater before it enters the Ganga and Yamuna, directly tackling a major environmental challenge for UPSC aspirants.

Ken-Betwa River Linking Project Triggers ₹44,000 Cr Dam Dispute & Stone-Pelting Involving 22 Villages In MP

Violence in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district highlights escalating conflict over land acquisition for the Ken-Betwa river linking project, a ₹44,000 crore national infrastructure flagship. This incident underscores the critical challenges of rehabilitation under the 2013 Land Acquisition Act for tribal communities facing displacement.

India Curtailed 693.81 GWh Solar Power in April 2026 Under Emergency TRAS Amid Grid Stress, 74% Rise

Despite a record electricity demand during a summer heatwave, India curtailed a significant 693.81 Gigawatt-hours of solar power in April 2026, a 74% spike from the previous quarter. This highlights critical bottlenecks in grid management and transmission infrastructure, posing a major challenge to India's clean energy transition and energy security.

DMRC Report Proposes ₹60,000 Cr Kerala High-Speed Rail (KHSR) on Standard Gauge for 3.5-Hour Travel

A DMRC interim report, prepared by technocrat E. Sreedharan, proposes a ₹60,000 crore, 473-km high-speed rail for Kerala. The project aims to be the world's first green rail corridor powered by captive solar energy, connecting Thiruvananthapuram to Kannur in 3.5 hours. Aspirants must note its innovative funding model, technical specifications, and environmental focus as a model for future infrastructure projects.

India's RE Capacity Hits 279.25 GW, Solar 154.24 GW, Targets 411.4 GWh Storage by 2031-32

India's renewable energy capacity has reached 279.25 GW, with solar at 154.24 GW, marking a transformative infrastructure achievement. However, the future challenge is shifting from 'capacity-first' to 'stability-first', focusing on grid integration, hybrid systems, and massive energy storage targets of 411.4 GWh by 2031-32 to manage solar intermittency.